Certified Software Manager
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Certified software manager (CSM) is a professional designation for IT asset management
. The course was developed by the Software Publishers Association (now SIIA) in 1994 as a component of one of the first global anti-piracy efforts, led by Ken Wasch. In 2004, administration of the CSM, and its successor class the Advanced Software Manager, moved to Washington, DC-based LicenseLogic.
The course syllabus walks the attendee through from the beginnings of "What is SAM?" through to developing a basic asset management program for their organization.
The CSM is the basis for various other ITAM courses.
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IT asset management
IT asset management is the set of business practices that join financial, contractual and inventory functions to support life cycle management and strategic decision making for the IT environment...
. The course was developed by the Software Publishers Association (now SIIA) in 1994 as a component of one of the first global anti-piracy efforts, led by Ken Wasch. In 2004, administration of the CSM, and its successor class the Advanced Software Manager, moved to Washington, DC-based LicenseLogic.
The course syllabus walks the attendee through from the beginnings of "What is SAM?" through to developing a basic asset management program for their organization.
The CSM is the basis for various other ITAM courses.
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