The Art of Service is a leading education and training organization within the IT Service Management (ITSM) industry. The core principles and practices provided by the ITIL® V3 framework provide holistic guidance needed for an industry that continues to mature and develop at a rapid pace. We recognize however, that many organizations and individuals who had previously struggled with their adoption of the framework will continue to find challenges in implementing ITIL® as part of their approach for governance of IT Service Management practices. In light of this, one of our primary goals is to provide the quality education and support materials needed to enable the understanding and application of the ITIL® framework in a wide range of contexts.

This comprehensive book is designed to complement the in-depth accredited eLearning ITIL® Foundation course provided by The Art of Service. The interactive eLearn course uses a combination of narrated PowerPoint presentations with flat text supplements and multiple choice assessments. This book provides added value to the eLearn course by providing additional text and real life examples to further cement your knowledge. Your learning and understanding will be maximized by combining these two study resources, which will ultimately prepare you for the APMG ITIL® Foundation certification exam. This edition has also included appropriate alterations based on recent changes to the ITIL V3 Foundation syllabus and the associated exams.

We hope you find this book to be a useful tool in your educational library and wish you well in you IT Service Management career!