29th June 2009, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK…....The Official Accreditor for the ITIL qualification scheme, The APM Group, has endorsed the addition of a new complementary qualification which earns candidates credits in the ITIL V3 qualification scheme.
The Complementary Qualifications Scheme is an initiative run by The APM Group as the OGCs Official Accreditor, in association with itSMFI and its International Qualifications and Certifications Committee (IQC).
The new qualification focuses on the Service Catalogue which looks at new ways to control demand, publish and track service pricing and cost, and automate service request management and fulfilment.
The Service Catalogue qualification was subject to independent review and scrutiny by the IQC and further to endorsement, candidates who gain the qualification will earn 1.5 ITIL V3 credits.
Colin Rudd, itSMFI Director of Professional Qualifications and Certifications said, "The importance of an accurate Service Catalogue cannot be underestimated. Candidates can now gain a recognized qualification in this discipline whilst working towards their ITIL Expert Certification."
Sharon Taylor, ITIL V3 Chief Examiner said, "Qualifications which help further promote specialized knowledge from within ITIL practices will be a welcomed addition to the overall Qualification Scheme. We are pleased to continue to offer more choices for ITIL certification."
The qualification will be developed over the next few months and will be available via organisations accredited through the APMG-International Examination Institute. Further information will be available from APMG-international at forthcoming itSMF events in the US and UK later in the year.
