At last: a credible alternative to ITIL and APMG's shenanigans. I'm talking about the EXIN's new ISO 20000 certification scheme of course: a hierarchy of certificates, from foundation upwards.
I am one of many people for whom ITIL has worn a little thin: over monetized, over regulated, and the last straw: the withdrawal of the foundation exam from Prometric. I couldn't believe that last one, just as I was about to take it.
This at last seems to present the viable alternative that has long been overdue. To make it even better, this individual certification stream fits with the international corporate service management standard (ISO20000).
The foundation level has now been released, with the rest to follow. And for those like myself who don't live in major cities, it IS at Prometric, and there IS a self study.
The following information explains the broad parameters:
EXIN
ISO 20000 Certification Scheme
The latter site also offers a self study course:
ISO 20000 Foundation Course
This seems to have everything going for it, not least the relationship with ISO, the easy access, and the progression to further qualifications.
I'll be going for the foundation shortly, and will be watching this whole situation unfold with great interest.