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The IT service owner in practice: role, responsibilities, and understanding of service
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The IT service owner in practice: role, responsibilities, and understanding of service

Learn to better understand the role of the IT service owner, gain in-depth insight into the tasks involved, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the service.

20 hours over 4 weeks
approx. 20 hours
3 webinars & 4 self-study phases
German
Junior, Professional and Master Class

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2.6.2026
30.6.2026
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2.9.2026
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13.1.2027
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Module overview

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Module
1

Kick-off, introduction and why the service owner is indispensable

The first webinar starts with a detailed introduction of the learning environment, expectations and goals for the course. You will get to know the trainers and your virtual class for the course and dive straight into the role of the service owner.

Webinar
120 min.

Tuesday, 02.06.2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Module
1

Kick-off, introduction and why the service owner is indispensable

The first webinar starts with a detailed introduction of the learning environment, expectations and goals for the course. You will get to know the trainers and your virtual class for the course and dive straight into the role of the service owner.

Webinar
120 min.

Wednesday, 02.09.2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Module
1

Kick-off, introduction and why the service owner is indispensable

The first webinar starts with a detailed introduction of the learning environment, expectations and goals for the course. You will get to know the trainers and your virtual class for the course and dive straight into the role of the service owner.

Webinar
120 min.

Wednesday, January 13, 2027
, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Module
2

Service understanding and service definition

The understanding of a service varies greatly depending on the industry and perspective. At the same time, the quality of services is often only evaluated intuitively, as there are no clear criteria for precisely capturing and mapping the characteristics, quality, and goals of services. In this self-study phase, you will be provided with a proven framework that is suitable for services in almost all industries:

  • What is a service: definitions, criteria, and benefits
  • How do you define service quality?
  • Services between understanding facts and emotions
  • Define service, service type and service components
  • Industry-specific features of service models
Self-study phase
2,5 h
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Module
2

Service understanding and service definition

The understanding of a service varies greatly depending on the industry and perspective. At the same time, the quality of services is often only evaluated intuitively, as there are no clear criteria for precisely capturing and mapping the characteristics, quality, and goals of services. In this self-study phase, you will be provided with a proven framework that is suitable for services in almost all industries:

  • What is a service: definitions, criteria, and benefits
  • How do you define service quality?
  • Services between understanding facts and emotions
  • Define service, service type and service components
  • Industry-specific features of service models
Self-study phase
2,5 h
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Module
2

Service understanding and service definition

The understanding of a service varies greatly depending on the industry and perspective. At the same time, the quality of services is often only evaluated intuitively, as there are no clear criteria for precisely capturing and mapping the characteristics, quality, and goals of services. In this self-study phase, you will be provided with a proven framework that is suitable for services in almost all industries:

  • What is a service: definitions, criteria, and benefits
  • How do you define service quality?
  • Services between understanding facts and emotions
  • Define service, service type and service components
  • Industry-specific features of service models
Self-study phase
2,5 h
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Module
3

The path from business model to service

During this self-study phase, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the business model underlying your service. This will lay a crucial foundation for the economic success of your service. The better you understand the business case for your service, the more targeted and successful you can be in implementing a service model. You will learn:

  • Define customer understanding and value proposition
  • From the value proposition to the business case
  • The service as a solution contribution in the business model
  • Designing the customer journey and service experience
  • Use cases for modeling service processes
  • Plan service model, service architecture and delivery structure
  • More transparency with service plans and service roadmaps
Self-study phase
2,5 h
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Module
3

The path from business model to service

During this self-study phase, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the business model underlying your service. This will lay a crucial foundation for the economic success of your service. The better you understand the business case for your service, the more targeted and successful you can be in implementing a service model. You will learn:

  • Define customer understanding and value proposition
  • From the value proposition to the business case
  • The service as a solution contribution in the business model
  • Designing the customer journey and service experience
  • Use cases for modeling service processes
  • Plan service model, service architecture and delivery structure
  • More transparency with service plans and service roadmaps
Self-study phase
2,5 h
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Module
3

The path from business model to service

During this self-study phase, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the business model underlying your service. This will lay a crucial foundation for the economic success of your service. The better you understand the business case for your service, the more targeted and successful you can be in implementing a service model. You will learn:

  • Define customer understanding and value proposition
  • From the value proposition to the business case
  • The service as a solution contribution in the business model
  • Designing the customer journey and service experience
  • Use cases for modeling service processes
  • Plan service model, service architecture and delivery structure
  • More transparency with service plans and service roadmaps
Self-study phase
2,5 h
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Module
4

The anatomy of a service

In the second webinar, you will reflect with the trainers on the transfer tasks from the first two self-learning phases, work out the most important learnings and results together and discuss how to successfully transfer them into practice.

Webinar
180 min.

Tuesday, 16.06.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Module
4

The anatomy of a service

In the second webinar, you will reflect with the trainers on the transfer tasks from the first two self-learning phases, work out the most important learnings and results together and discuss how to successfully transfer them into practice.

Webinar
180 min.

Wednesday, 16.09.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Module
4

The anatomy of a service

In the second webinar, you will reflect with the trainers on the transfer tasks from the first two self-learning phases, work out the most important learnings and results together and discuss how to successfully transfer them into practice.

Webinar
180 min.

Wednesday, January 27, 2027
, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Module
5

Services in practice: delivery models and delivery methods

As a service owner, you are not only responsible for your service, but also for the results suppliers by partners suppliers —even if you don't have direct access to them. Learn how you can still exert influence and manage simple to complex supply chains efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye on quality:

  • Managing supply networks and mastering complexity
  • Use delivery agreements to control delivery units
  • Delivery processes: Avoid chaos, but without excessive control
  • Cost and quality-conscious management of complex supply chains
  • Drawing up guard rails for service operations
  • Navigating the jungle of schedules and work orders
Self-study phase
1,5 h
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Module
5

Services in practice: delivery models and delivery methods

As a service owner, you are not only responsible for your service, but also for the results suppliers by partners suppliers —even if you don't have direct access to them. Learn how you can still exert influence and manage simple to complex supply chains efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye on quality:

  • Managing supply networks and mastering complexity
  • Use delivery agreements to control delivery units
  • Delivery processes: Avoid chaos, but without excessive control
  • Cost and quality-conscious management of complex supply chains
  • Drawing up guard rails for service operations
  • Navigating the jungle of schedules and work orders
Self-study phase
1,5 h
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Module
5

Services in practice: delivery models and delivery methods

As a service owner, you are not only responsible for your service, but also for the results suppliers by partners suppliers —even if you don't have direct access to them. Learn how you can still exert influence and manage simple to complex supply chains efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye on quality:

  • Managing supply networks and mastering complexity
  • Use delivery agreements to control delivery units
  • Delivery processes: Avoid chaos, but without excessive control
  • Cost and quality-conscious management of complex supply chains
  • Drawing up guard rails for service operations
  • Navigating the jungle of schedules and work orders
Self-study phase
1,5 h
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Module
6

The role of the service owner in the service organization

Die Rolle des:der Service Owner:in ist in vielen Unternehmen noch relativ neu bzw. sie muss erst noch geschaffen werden. Deshalb ist eine klare Definition und Abgrenzung wichtig – für Kund:innen, Partner:innen, Kolleg:innen, Stakeholder:innen und nicht zuletzt auch für dich selbst.

You learn:

  • Important standards and frameworks from IT service management
  • The service owner between strategic and operational level
  • The importance of the service owner in the service lifecycle
  • Clear rules for responsibilities, tasks and powers
  • The service owner in distinction to other service participants
Self-study phase
3 h
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Module
6

The role of the service owner in the service organization

Die Rolle des:der Service Owner:in ist in vielen Unternehmen noch relativ neu bzw. sie muss erst noch geschaffen werden. Deshalb ist eine klare Definition und Abgrenzung wichtig – für Kund:innen, Partner:innen, Kolleg:innen, Stakeholder:innen und nicht zuletzt auch für dich selbst.

You learn:

  • Important standards and frameworks from IT service management
  • The service owner between strategic and operational level
  • The importance of the service owner in the service lifecycle
  • Clear rules for responsibilities, tasks and powers
  • The service owner in distinction to other service participants
Self-study phase
3 h
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Module
6

The role of the service owner in the service organization

Die Rolle des:der Service Owner:in ist in vielen Unternehmen noch relativ neu bzw. sie muss erst noch geschaffen werden. Deshalb ist eine klare Definition und Abgrenzung wichtig – für Kund:innen, Partner:innen, Kolleg:innen, Stakeholder:innen und nicht zuletzt auch für dich selbst.

You learn:

  • Important standards and frameworks from IT service management
  • The service owner between strategic and operational level
  • The importance of the service owner in the service lifecycle
  • Clear rules for responsibilities, tasks and powers
  • The service owner in distinction to other service participants
Self-study phase
3 h
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Module
7

Playing field, tasks and importance of the service owner

In the final webinar of the course, you will reflect with the trainers on the transfer tasks from the last two self-study phases, work out the most important learnings and results together and discuss how to successfully transfer them into practice.

Webinar
180 min.

Tuesday, 30.06.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

61441032
Module
7

Playing field, tasks and importance of the service owner

In the final webinar of the course, you will reflect with the trainers on the transfer tasks from the last two self-study phases, work out the most important learnings and results together and discuss how to successfully transfer them into practice.

Webinar
180 min.

Wednesday, 30.09.2026
09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

61461221
Module
7

Playing field, tasks and importance of the service owner

In the final webinar of the course, you will reflect with the trainers on the transfer tasks from the last two self-study phases, work out the most important learnings and results together and discuss how to successfully transfer them into practice.

Webinar
180 min.

Wednesday, February 10, 2027
, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

61461427

Course overview

Contents

1. service understanding and service definition

  • What is a service? Definitions, criteria and benefits
  • How do you define service quality?
  • Services between understanding facts and emotions
  • Define service, service type and service components
  • Industry-specific features of service models

2. the path from business model to service

  • Define customer understanding and value proposition
  • From the value proposition to the business case
  • The service as a solution contribution in the business model
  • Designing the customer journey and service experience
  • Use cases for modeling service processes
  • Plan service model, service architecture and delivery structure
  • More transparency with service plans and service roadmaps

3. service supply chain and service experience

  • Managing supply networks and mastering complexity
  • Use delivery agreements to control delivery units
  • Delivery processes: Avoid chaos, but without excessive control
  • Cost and quality-conscious management of complex supply chains
  • Drawing up guard rails for service operations
  • Navigating the jungle of schedules and work orders

4. The IT service owner as distinct from service management

  • Important standards and frameworks from IT service management
  • The IT service owner between the strategic and operational levels
  • The importance of the IT service owner in the service lifecycle
  • Clear rules for responsibilities, tasks and powers
  • The IT service owner as distinct from other service stakeholders

This is how you learn in this course

This course offers you a digital blended concept that has been developed for part-time learning. Thanks to a flexible mix of online seminars and self-study phases, you are sure to reach your goal. This is how you learn in this course:

Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.

Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material. 

Live webinars: You will meet your trainers in person in regular webinars. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.

Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you throughout the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and ask questions.

Future Jobs Club: Get exclusive access to a business network, news and future work hacks.

Certificate of attendance and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and an Open Badge, which you can easily share in professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).