Certified IT Asset Disposal (CITAD)
The IAITAM Certified IT Asset Disposition (CITAD) course prepares individuals to manage the IT asset disposal process within an organization. Best practices in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) are broken down from policy management, data security to chain of custody transitioning. Attendees whose job responsibilities include ITAD will take away the knowledge of how to avoid risk of data loss and public exposure that surround a breakdown in ITAD process management. ITAD best practices, financial return, data security global implications and the importance of vendor management are just a few of the topics incorporated in the CITAD course. This course exposes the attendee to numerous concepts for ITAM that are relevant for both direct application and as a means of discussion for those persons who
This Course is for…
This course is intended for those responsible for ITAD programs and other IT professionals involved in Asset Management, resource budgeting, finance, software licensing, contract management and strategic planning.
Schedule / Enroll
| Starts | Time | Price | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET | $2,400.00 | |
| 11/05/2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET | $2,400.00 | |
| 12/03/2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET | $2,400.00 |
1 – Course Outline
- Disposition Overview
- Disposition and ITAM
- Organizational Goals for Disposition
- ITAM Goals for Disposition
- Governance of Electronic Disposal
- Composition of E-Scrap
- Waste Management Laws
- Foundation for Disposal Management
- Policy Topics Relevant to Disposition
- Asset Standards Benefit Disposal
- The Role of Automation
- Data Security Governance
- Working with Vendors
- Selecting Vendors
- Due Diligence
- The Removal Process
- Software During Disposition
- Decision Factors for Retirement
- The Disposition Processes
- Financial Management & Measurement
Exam Information
- Online certification testing is available for students starting at 8 AM the day after class finishes; from this point the exam will be open for 14 calendar days.
- Once a test is started, the 3 hour allotted time window cannot be paused.
- One hundred (100) randomized questions are on the IAITAM CITAM exam and a passing mark is achieved by attaining 85% or higher.
- Students are provided two attempts with the purchase of the course, unless otherwise prohibited. Both attempts are only available within the 14 calendar days window.
- If the first two attempts are not passed, an additional attempt package (includes 2 attempts for 14 calendar days) can be purchased for $425 (membership pricing not applicable).
- If a student is unable to complete both attempts within the original 14 day window, a 7 day extension for these attempts is available for purchase for $50. This option must be purchased before the initial 14-day window expires.
- Recertification exam is required annually in order to maintain the certification. If your recertification has expired, you have up to 6 months from the original due date to purchase a new exam package for each certification you wish to renew. Please note that these exam packages are not eligible for any member pricing. After 6 months, you will need to purchase and retake the course and exam to regain the certification, which also does not qualify for any member pricing.
Students will learn the best practices in an IT Asset Management Program and align those processes with their organizations’ business practices. They will be able to manage overall ITAM programs and demonstrate in-depth knowledge, operational knowledge and competence in asset disposal and process development.