Professional training course · CON-005
Service Level Agreements: Design and Management
Service level agreements define the quality and performance expected from service providers and internal functions. Poorly designed SLAs measure the wrong things or are…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Service level agreements define the quality and performance expected from service providers and internal functions. Poorly designed SLAs measure the wrong things or are impossible to enforce.
This LLMI course covers SLA purpose and structure, defining services and service levels, KPIs and measurement, service credits and incentives, governance and reporting, reviews and continuous improvement. Participants design an SLA for a real service.
Course Objectives
Explain the purpose and structure of SLAs
Define services and service levels clearly
Select measurable KPIs
Design service credits and incentives
Govern and report on SLA performance
Review and improve SLAs
Target Audience
Contract and vendor managers
IT service managers
Procurement professionals
Shared services managers
Facilities managers
Outsourcing managers
Course Methodology
Design workshops
Case studies
KPI exercises
Negotiation role plays
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: SLA Fundamentals
- What SLAs are
- Internal and external SLAs
- Structure
- Common problems
- Exercise: SLA critique
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2Day 2: Defining Services
- Service descriptions
- Scope
- Responsibilities
- Dependencies
- Workshop: Service definition
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3Day 3: KPIs and Measurement
- Selecting KPIs
- Targets
- Measurement methods
- Data sources
- Exercise: KPI design
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4Day 4: Credits and Incentives
- Service credits
- Incentives
- Earn-back
- Termination triggers
- Role play: SLA negotiation
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5Day 5: Governance
- Reporting
- Reviews
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship management
- Capstone: SLA design
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Service Level Agreements: Design and Management course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Service Level Agreements: Design and Management course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Istanbul. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Istanbul, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Geneva, Amsterdam.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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