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About Poole

Poole is a big coastal town as also a seaport in Dorset. It is situated on the south coast of England. The town is nearly 33 kilometres (21 miles) east of Dorchester and connects Bournemouth in the east. The local council is Borough of Poole.In 1997 they turned into a unitary authority. This gave it administrative independence from Dorset County Council. The Census in 2001 shows that the borough had a total population of 147,645. In Dorset, Poole was the second largest populated area. Together with Christchurch and Bournemouth, the town has a total population of over 465,000.

History

The name of town originates from Old English pool meaning a place near a pool or creek. It has been given various name in different times such as Pool, Pole, and Poolman. The area around modern Poole has been occupied for the past 2,500 years. During the 3rd century BC, Celts moved from the famous hilltop settlements to heathland near the River Frome and Poole Harbour.

Parliamentary representation

Poole is represented by three constituencies of Parliament in the House of Commons. The Poole’s borough constituency has existed since 1950. Previous.ly the town had been a parliamentary borough, electing two members of parliament from the year 1455 until 1865. Later representation was reduced to a single member. In 1885 the constituency was abolished and absorbed into the East Dorset constituency until its reintroduce it in 1950. Robert Syms (Conservative) has been the MP since 1997. At the 2015 general election, the Conservatives won a majority of 15,789 and 50.1% of the total vote. The UK’s Independence Party won 16.8% of the total vote, the Liberal Democrats 11.8% and Labour 12.9%.

Demography

Poole merges with some other towns to form the South East Dorset conurbation. Together they have a combined population of over 465,000. This makes it one of the South Coast's major urban areas. In the 2011 census, the population of the Borough of Poole was 147,645, an increase from 138,288 in 2001. The town has an urbanised area of 65 sq. Km. (25 sq miles), giving a population density of 2,128 residents per square kilometre (5,532 per sq miles) in 60,512 dwellings.

ITIL® Training & Certification

Topic Introduction

Topic Introduction

ITIL® 4 Practice Manager (PM) Courses are designed for delegates to build applied knowledge of grouped ITIL practices, enabling professionals to implement, manage, and improve service management activities across an organisation with measurable success. The ITIL® Practice Manager path is a mid-level training route that combines theoretical understanding with practical capability. It provides delegates with the expertise required to demonstrate hands-on skills in key ITIL practices, aligned to the ITIL 4 framework. The path includes expert-led instruction, official courseware, and assessments necessary to achieve the Practice Manager designation. The Practice Manager Certification is achieved by completing the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support module, plus one or more ITIL Practice Module courses (e.g., Monitor, Support & Fulfill). This path is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their ability to apply ITIL best practices in real-world operational environments and contribute toward the ITIL Master Certification.

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Top ITIL® Roles Leading Operational Excellence

Powering the Future of IT Service Management

Oversees end-to-end service delivery aligned with ITIL best practices.
Ensures consistent performance and continual improvement of IT Services.
Bridges business goals and IT operations for maximum service value.

Controls and coordinates all ITIL-defined change processes.
Minimises service disruptions while implementing critical IT changes.
Ensures risk assessment and stakeholder communication during transitions.

Manages incident lifecycles to restore services quickly and efficiently.
Reduces downtime by applying ITIL frameworks to real-time issues.
Enhances user satisfaction through structured incident resolution.

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What is the ITIL® 4 Practice Manager Course?

The ITIL® 4 Practice Manager Course is a mid-level certification that focuses on grouped ITIL practices, allowing professionals to demonstrate capability in service design, delivery, support, and optimisation.

Who should take the ITIL® 4 Practice Manager Course?

This course is ideal for IT service managers, process owners, operations staff, and professionals aiming to specialise in applying ITIL® practices in their organisations.

Are there any prerequisites for the Practice Manager Course?

Yes. Delegates must hold the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certificate and complete the “Create, Deliver and Support” module along with one Practice Module before earning the PM designation.

What topics are covered in the Practice Manager pathway?

Topics include specific ITIL practices such as Service Desk, Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Enablement, Service Configuration, and more; grouped under modules for practical application.

Is the ITIL® Practice Manager Course suitable for team leaders?

Absolutely. It is ideal for team leaders, supervisors, and service owners who are responsible for implementing, managing, or improving service practices.

Is the ITIL® Practice Manager Certification recognised globally?

Yes, the certification is globally recognised and part of the official ITIL 4 certification scheme, making it a valuable credential for career growth in service management.

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