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BSA Verafirm SAM Certification Course

Trusted by thousands of global organizations, NovelVista offers access to BSA’s online Software Asset Management (SAM) course.

  • Online learning access
  • Self-paced course
  • Complete SAM course coverage
  • Reseller of BSA’s online SAM Certification course
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BSA Verafirm SAM Certification Course Overview

BSA’s Software Asset Management training and certification course provides an in-depth understanding that helps you in designing a scalable, replicable, and adaptive SAM program based on ISO standards. Nowadays most organizations need professionals who can develop and implement an effective software asset management (SAM) program. By establishing well-defined processes and procedures, SAM gives companies full control of one of the most valuable and critical corporate assets. BSA SAM training sessions enable you to Help companies become efficient, compliant, and agile by designing, implementing, and optimizing SAM in accordance with ISO 19770-1, the global standard for SAM.

What You Will Get?

Study Material

Mock Exams

Self-paced Online Learning

Exam registration assistance

Case studies soft copy

Official courseware from Verafirm

Learning Outcome

After the completion of the course, the participants would be able to:

How to plan and implement Software Asset Management in your organization.
Making a business plan according to Asset Management guidelines.
Asset Management roles and responsibilities.
Industry best practices
Designing the right implementation strategy
Real-Time Case Studies.

Training Calendar

Self-Paced Training
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  • Self paced videos, assessments, recall quizzes, more
  • For more details, reach us at training@novelvista.com
$ 868$ 950

Includes Exam & Certification

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Course Curriculum

Course Part I+

Management Principles


Introduces and provides in-depth training on how to set up a management system for SAM based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology.


Introduction to SAM:


  1. What is SAM, PDCA, the ITAM Standard, SAM processes and tiers
  2. Plan: Context of the organization, leadership, planning, support
  3. Do: Planning and control, outsourcing and services, mixed responsibilities
  4. Check: Monitoring and evaluation, internal audit, management review
  5. Act: Continuous improvement, correcting and preventing issues

Course Part II+

Implementing SAM Processes


Presented in three progressive tiers, the course provides detailed information around implementing the 15 key operational processes recommended by ISO.


Tier 1: Trustworthy Data


  1. Introduction to Trustworthy Data
  2. Change Management
  3. Data Management
  4. License Management
  5. Security Management
  6. Case Study


Tier 2: Life Cycle Integration


  1. Introduction to Life Cycle Integration
  2. Specification
  3. Acquisition
  4. Development
  5. Release
  6. Deployment
  7. Retirement
  8. Case Study


Tier 3: Optimization


  1. Introduction to Optimization
  2. Relationship and Contract Management
  3. Financial Management
  4. Service Level Management
  5. Other Risk Management
  6. Case Study

Course Details

What You Will Learn+

BSA SAM course’s curriculum depends on sharing a deep understanding of:
  • Introduction of Software Asset Management.
  • Benefit of Software Asset Management.
  • Important SAM Terminology.
  • Software asset management and its subsets.
  • Software licensing types.
  • SAM Metrics.
  • SAM reconciliation.
  • Software license management.
  • Software license audit.

Eligibility+

You are eligible for BSA SAM course if you are working in any of the following fields:
  • Freshers to SAM.
  • IT Professional.
  • IT Manager.
  • Any one who want pursue career in the field of SAM

Prerequisites+

There is no mandatory pre-requisite to register for this BSA’s Software Asset Management certification course.

Benefits+

After the completion of the BSA SAM examination, you’ll be able to:
  • Establish a management system for SAM that is fully aligned with the ITAM standard, ISO 19770-1:2017, and facilitates continuous improvement.
  • Select the right processes, define the SAM policies, assign roles and responsibilities, and communicate them to the organization.
  • Conduct proper operational planning, addressing general considerations for SAM such as outsourcing and services, and mixed-responsibility environments.
  • Incorporate continuous monitoring and evaluation of the SAM System.

Online Learning+

The course content is designed by BSA to help learners build a practical understanding of Software Asset Management concepts aligned with ISO/IEC 19770-1.

The online course is structured into modular lessons that allow learners to progress at their own pace and revisit key concepts as needed. The program emphasizes practical understanding through real-world scenarios and applied examples.

The key features of the program:

  • Structured lessons covering SAM concepts and best practices
  • Practical examples aligned with real-world SAM scenarios
  • Case-based learning to reinforce understanding
  • Knowledge checks and assessments within the course
  • Suggested reading and reference materials

Note: NovelVista is an independent third-party organization and reseller of access to BSA’s online SAM Certification course. NovelVista does not provide instructor-led or in-person training for this course.

Course Ownership & Content Authority+

The Software Asset Management (SAM) Certification course is developed and maintained by BSA. The course content reflects BSA’s expertise in Software Asset Management and is aligned with globally recognized standards, including ISO/IEC 19770-1.

The certification program is designed to support professionals seeking to build knowledge of SAM principles, governance, and best practices through a structured online learning format.

Knowledge areas covered in the course

  • Software Asset Management principles and frameworks
  • Alignment with ISO/IEC 19770-1
  • Process/Service Improvement Using Lean Six Sigma
  • IT service and asset governance concepts
  • Process definition and continuous improvement
  • Risk, compliance, and audit readiness
  • Program governance and best practices

BSA Verafirm SAM Certification Exam Format

Certification

Exam Format - Objective Type, Multiple Choice

Exam Duration - 90 minutes

No. of Questions - 40 (multiple-choice questions)

Passing Criteria - 66%

You are given two attempts to qualify

Certificate - Within 5 business days

Result - Immediately after the exam

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide practice tests as a part of the Certification course?+

We provide practice tests for this course as well as exciting Lean Implementer quiz sessions and interactive group discussions.

I have completed another course from NovelVista sometime back. Will I get a discount for that?+

We keep arranging lucrative discounts for our previous participants. Drop a query regarding this and one of our executives will inform you regarding this right away!

Will I be provided with study materials after the BSA SAM training session?+

Of Course! How else will you go through the topics you heard about then? We provide hard and soft copies of the entire study material to you right after the training session!

How long is the BSA SAM certification valid for?+

BSA SAM certification is valid for a lifetime. You don’t have to renew it again and again.

What is included in the BSA SAM Course cost?+

The amount we take is for the training and certification both. You won’t have to pay twice for one course at NovelVista.

Can I attend the BSA SAM certification course online?+

If you are stuck or in another city or not being able to make it to our classroom for any reason, you can attend our virtual training sessions from home and appear for the BSA SAM Certification Exam afterward.

Will my career opportunities enhance after BSA SAM certifications?+

There are a lot of open positions for BSA SAM certified in various sectors just in India. So it goes without saying, once you are done with your BSA SAM certification, you will come out with flying colors.

When are the BSA SAM classes scheduled?+

We have BSA SAM Sessions every weekend.

How do I register?+

You can Enroll by sending us enquiry from above Enroll Now button. OR Register Your Interest by clicking on this link: Register Now