ITIL V3 Pull or April Fool?
By Linda King, G2G3
On 1st April, the British Computer Society (BCS) announced they were offering online ITIL V3 exams. In an article on Computer Weekly online announcing the new BCS offering , it said that 4000 experienced ITIL practitioners in the UK were patiently awaiting these examinations, were not intending on undertaking any ITIL V3 training and that this new offering will help clear this significant 'backlog'. The assumption here has been made that all ITIL V2 qualified and experienced practitioners are actively seeking upgrading accreditation to a V3 foundation level - but I really don't think this is the case. ITIL V3 is not for everyone - and certainly not to a 'certified' standard. Not all organizations are making the shift upwards - because V2 may meet their current needs.. Some other blogs are calling the BCS announcement and the inappropriate timing a bit of an April fool - because no matter how hard you look, there is no further information, or easily found links on the BCS site apart from the short news announcement... strange for a service launched as being online and immediately available.
On 1st April, the British Computer Society (BCS) announced they were offering online ITIL V3 exams. In an article on Computer Weekly online announcing the new BCS offering , it said that 4000 experienced ITIL practitioners in the UK were patiently awaiting these examinations, were not intending on undertaking any ITIL V3 training and that this new offering will help clear this significant 'backlog'. The assumption here has been made that all ITIL V2 qualified and experienced practitioners are actively seeking upgrading accreditation to a V3 foundation level - but I really don't think this is the case. ITIL V3 is not for everyone - and certainly not to a 'certified' standard. Not all organizations are making the shift upwards - because V2 may meet their current needs.. Some other blogs are calling the BCS announcement and the inappropriate timing a bit of an April fool - because no matter how hard you look, there is no further information, or easily found links on the BCS site apart from the short news announcement... strange for a service launched as being online and immediately available.
posted by G2G3 Blog at
20:25
3 Comments:
Hi Linda
It would appear ITIL V2 is still fit for purpose to the majority of the industry at the moment. Why upgrade to a new word processing package when the one you have still works fine.....well that is until the support for the product is withdrawn.
What are your thoughts?
Steve
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Steve@itilnews.com, At
04 April 2008 16:55
Hi Steve,
The interesting fact that many seem to forget is that ITIL V2 is still there within the body of ITIL V3. Other vendors, sites and white papers talk about 'evolving' from V2 and having V2 in place before considering V3, but it's an expansion as opposed to a complete replacement. Don't get me wrong - I think ITIL V3 is a good and necessary thing - but my comments are more based around the unnecessary industry perception that everyone qualified to V2 level will need fully re-qualified to V3.
Thanks, Linda
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G2G3 Blog, At
04 April 2008 17:21
Hi Linda
Fair point well made. I totally agree with you. I do beleive at the moment the industry is split as to where to move too if at all. V3 has not had the same impact as V1 or V2. The evolution of the courses and qualifications is still continuing, and probably has a significant impact upon the takeup of V3. I am yet to meet anyone who has read all five books cover to cover, therefore the training aspect is imperative to the knowledge transfer / expansion and 'migration' to V3.
Steve
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Steve@itilnews.com, At
08 April 2008 10:22
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