Networking and ITIL

Read the scenario and the instructions. Next create a 2–3-page report. You do some research on the Internet and find a potential list of IT organizations: 

· Association of Information Technology Professionals

· Association for Computing Machinery

· Network Professional Association

· TechAmerica™

You review the organizations for the following criteria: the code of conduct, ethics statements, membership fees, benefits and mission statements you found in your search (mentioned above). You are open to conducting additional research to find one which meets the criteria. At the end of the search, you decide to choose one of the organizations for further review.

Question 1:

After reviewing the professional social network websites in the instructions, do the following:

1. Provide an introduction with the Identity/name of the organization of your choice and an overview of the ITIL Certification.

a) List the name of the organization and stress ‘why’ the organization was your top choice.

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b) Explain why the ITIL Certification would add value to your career and be beneficial to an IT professional.

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c) Include the cost of the ITIL Certification.

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Question 2 & 3:

You identify the costs and benefits of the organization’s membership and discuss whether the cost of becoming a member in the professional association of your choice provides more benefits than joining one of the free networking sites, such as LinkedIn® or Monster®? You include (b – f) in the report. Hint. You can use a table for the costs and benefits and the contrast to the free website (See Question 3 instructions).

a) Include a table for the contrast (See Question 2 and the HINT)

b) Identify the costs and benefits of the organization’s membership

c) Include the name of the free networking website.

d) Identify and include the name of the chosen organization

e) Include a contrast between the free networking website and the professional organization

f) Include a contrast between the costs and benefits of the chosen organization and the free networking website.

Question 2:

Discuss whether the cost of becoming a member in the professional association/organization provides more benefits that joining one of the free networking sites.

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Question 3:

Include the following in your report:

a) Explain how the code of conduct for the organization of your choice could contribute to your understanding of your social responsibilities in your chosen profession or as a member.

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b) Explain how the ITIL service management could contribute to your understanding of your social responsibilities in your chosen profession or a profession of your choice.

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c) Provide a brief discussion of how the chosen organization provides leadership for members and industry professionals

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d) Discuss how Service Management combined with network skills could improve project success, add value to your career and be beneficial to an IT professional

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e) Include your opinion on why your company should choose the organization you picked and why the company should include the ITIL Certification for IT professionals.

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