The Certified Software Manager is a professional title for managing IT assets.
IT asset management (ITAM) involves handling finances, contracts, and inventory to make smart decisions about IT resources. These resources include software and hardware in a business.
IT asset management is crucial for a company's strategy. It means keeping track of all hardware and software to make informed decisions about what to buy and how to use it efficiently. This saves time and money by avoiding unnecessary purchases and waste.
Managing IT is complex. You have to follow software licenses, make sure software is used legally, and keep track of a lot of assets.
The Certified Software Manager course teaches you how to handle these challenges. It helps you understand and solve software licensing problems. After completing the course, you can take the exam to become a Certified Software Manager (CSM)®.
Examples of Software Piracy Within a Company:
- Using one software license on multiple computers without permission.
- Installing business software on personal computers against license terms.
- Allowing others to access software illegally on a company's servers.
- Buying computers with pre-installed software but not getting proper documentation.
Examples of Copyright Infringement Within a Company:
- Sharing news articles without permission, even within the company.
- Posting articles on a website without permission.
- Sharing textbook chapters online without permission.
- Selling illegally scanned textbooks.
- Posting news stories illegally on a website.
The certification is ideal for people who need to manage licenses, save money, improve productivity, and reduce support costs.
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