Course Details
Course Code: ITIL® Foundation Version 5; Duration: 3 Days; Instructor Led
Your organisation runs on digital services. Customers, colleagues, partners – everyone depends on them.
ITIL® Foundation (Version 5) helps you build the skills to keep those services reliable, valuable and aligned with business needs. You get a clear view of how products and services are designed, delivered and improved, plus the language and concepts that IT teams across the world use every day.
This course also prepares you for the official ITIL Foundation exam, so you walk away with both knowledge and a recognised credential.
EXAM INFO
- 60 minutes duration
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- 26/40 required to pass
- Closed book
CERTIFICATE
ITIL Foundation Version 5
EXAM BODY
PeopleCert
Audience
This certification programme is ideal for:
- IT specialists, service and operations managers
- Product owners, product managers and process leads
- Customer success, service improvement and experience managers
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course, although a basic knowledge of Service Management concepts will be helpful.
Methodology
This course is delivered using a case study and exercises that are designed to enhance the candidates understanding of ITIL version 5.
Students who have attended this course, and have done some self study, are suitably prepared to take the associated ITIL Foundation (version 5) test.
Course Objectives
Following the completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the building blocks of digital product and service management, from value concepts to lifecycle activities.
- Describe how value co-creation works between providers, consumers and other parties.
- Explain the four dimensions of management and why each one matters.
- Outline the ITIL Service Value System, including guiding principles, governance, value chain activities and practices.
- Talk through the digital product and service lifecycle and why lifecycle thinking reduces risk and technical debt.
- Recognise the purpose of ITIL management practices and how they support consistent work.
- Apply the idea of continual improvement using the ITIL model.
- Understand Value Stream Mapping and Management and how it supports visibility and improvement.
Outlines
Module 1: Digital product and service management concepts
- Core concepts of modern digital products and services
- Value creation, continual improvement and lifecycle management
Module 2: Value co-creation
- How providers, consumers and stakeholders co-create value
- Balancing outcomes, costs, risks, experience and sustainability
Module 3: The Four Dimensions of Product and Service Management
- Organisations & People
- Value Streams & Processes
- Information & Technology
- Partners & Suppliers
Module 4: ITIL Value System
- Understanding of the ITIL Value System
- Links between guiding principles, governance, value chain activities, management practices, and continual improvement
Module 5: The ITIL Guiding Principles
- Using the guiding principles to make better decisions and collaborate
- Adapting ITIL practices to real-world digital environments
Module 6: The product and service lifecycle
- Purpose of each product and service lifecycle management activity from discovery and design to operation, delivery and support
- How lifecycle activities connect to create value
Module 7: ITIL's management practices
- Role of ITIL management practices
- How practice guides support consistent, effective ways of working across organizations
Module 8: Continual Improvement
- How continual improvement is embedded in ITIL
- Step-by-step continual improvement model and how it supports long-term organizational success
Module 9: Value Stream Mapping and Management
- Identifying and mapping value streams to improve flow, visibility, and outcomes across digital products and services.
FAQs
ITIL® Foundation (Version 5) is the latest certification from PeopleCert that introduces modern IT service management practices, focusing on delivering value, improving services, and aligning IT with business goals.
This course is suitable for IT professionals, service desk staff, IT managers, project managers, business analysts, and anyone involved in IT service delivery or support.
No prior experience is required. ITIL® Foundation is designed as an entry-level certification, making it suitable for beginners and those new to IT service management.
You will learn:
- The Service Value System (SVS)
- The Four Dimensions Model
- Key ITIL practices and concepts
- How to improve service delivery and customer experience
The course focuses on both concept understanding and practical application.
The ITIL® Foundation exam consists of:
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Passing mark: 65% (26 correct answers)
The exam tests your understanding of ITIL concepts and terminology.
Typically, ITIL® courses include the official exam voucher, but this depends on the package selected. It’s recommended to confirm during registration.
The exam is conducted online via PeopleCert.
You can take it:
- Remotely (online proctored exam), or
- At an approved exam centre (if available)
ITIL® certifications are valid for 3 years. After that, candidates may need to renew or progress to higher-level certifications to maintain their qualification.
ITIL® certification helps you:
- Improve IT service delivery and efficiency
- Align IT services with business objectives
- Enhance career opportunities in IT and service management
- Adopt globally recognised best practices
A structured course helps you:
- Understand concepts faster and more clearly
- Learn how ITIL applies to real business environments
- Prepare effectively for the exam with guided support
- Gain practical insights beyond theory
