Books by Claire Agutter

ITIL(R) 4 Direct, Plan and ImproveIf you've achieved your ITIL Foundation certificate, you're probably planning the next stage in your ITIL journey and which qualification to work towards. DPI provides essential knowledge and capabilities for service management professionals, supporting those involved in directing or planning based on strategy and continual improvement - a must-have skillset practitioners should seek beyond Foundation level.DPI is the only one of the ITIL 4 advanced level courses that leads to both Managing Professional (MP) and Strategic Leader (SL) status. The module is aimed at managers and aspiring managers at all levels, providing them with the practical skills needed to improve themselves and their organisation by way of effective strategic direction and delivering continual improvement.An excellent supplement to any training courseITIL Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI) - Your companion to the ITIL 4 Managing Professional and Strategic Leader DPI certificationis a study guide designed to help students pass the ITIL Direct, Plan and Improve module.The majority of this book is based on the AXELOSITIL: Direct, Plan and Improve publication and the associated DPI Strategist syllabus. It provides students with the information they need to pass the DPI exam, and help them become a successful practitioner.Suitable for existing ITIL v3 experts, ITIL 4 Managing Professional (MP) students, ITIL 4 Strategic Leader (SL) students, ITSM (IT service management) practitioners who are adopting ITIL 4, approved training organisations, IT service managers, IT managers and those in IT support roles, the book covers:Key concepts;Scope, key principles and methods;The role of governance, risk and compliance;Continual improvement;Organisational change management;Measurement and reporting;Value streams and practices; andExam preparation.A useful tool throughout your careerIn addition to being an essential study aid, the author - a seasoned ITSM professional - also provides additional guidance throughout the book which you can lean on once your training and exam are over. The book includes her own practical experience from which she gives advice and points to think about along the way so that you can refer back to this book for years to come - long after you've passed your exam.The essential link between your ITIL qualification and the real world - buy this book today!ITIL is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. This book is an official AXELOS licensed product.About the authorClaire Agutter is a service management trainer, consultant and author. In 2020, she was one of Computer Weekly's Top 50 Most Influential Women in Tech. In 2018 and 2019 she was recognised as an HDI Top 25 Thought Leader and was part of the team that won itSMF UK's 2017 Thought Leadership Award.Claire provides regular, free content to the ITSM community as the host of the popular ITSM Crowd hangouts, and is the chief architect for VeriSM the service management approach for the digital age. She is the director of ITSM Zone, which provides online ITSM training, and Scopism, a content and consulting organisation and the publisher of the SIAM Body of Knowledge.

ITIL® 4 is the latest evolution of the leading best-practice framework for ITSM (IT service management). It has been significantly updated from ITIL v3 and addresses new ITSM challenges, includes new technologies and incorporates new ways of working.ITIL® Foundation Essentials ITIL 4 Edition is the ultimate revision guide for candidates preparing for the ITIL 4 Foundation exam. It is fully aligned with the Foundation course syllabus and gives a clear and concise overview of the facts. Whether you are taking an ITIL 4 Foundation training course or are a self-study candidate, new to the framework or looking to upgrade your ITIL 2011 certification, this guide is the essential companion. It: Provides definitions of the key terms and concepts used in ITIL 4; Presents detailed information in clear, user-friendly and easy-to-follow ways through tables, bullet points and diagrams; and Explains the key figures and diagrams in the ITIL syllabus.This second edition has been updated to align with amendments to the ITIL® 4 Foundation syllabus, including: Replacing 'change control' with 'change enablement' throughout; The removal of 'IT' from the definition of a change; and Updating definitions for customer, sponsor and user.Start preparing for your ITIL Foundation exam - order your copy today.ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. This book is an official AXELOS licensed product.

Prepare for the ITIL Foundation examITIL is best practice for IT Service Management, developed by the UK government and globally adopted in both the public and private sectors. ITIL is not prescriptive, but rather it is a framework that organisations can adopt and adapt.The Foundation Certificate is the entry-level ITIL qualification, which offers candidates a general awareness of the key elements, concepts and terminology used in the ITIL service lifecycle.These fundamental ITIL ideas have been condensed into this pocket guide to provide candidates with the essential facts they need in order to pass the ITIL Foundation exam.All you need to knowto achieveITIL Foundation CertificationAn official ITIL Licensed product, ITIL Foundation Essentials is a distillation of critical information - no waffle or padding - just exactly what you need to understand how to pass the ITIL Foundation exam. Written forself-study candidates, ITIL community training delegates, itSMF/BCS members and V2 Foundation Certificate holders, who have yet to take an upgraded exam, this pocket guide is fully aligned with the ITIL 2011 core volumes.Project managers, who are looking to expand their qualifications, and IT contractors or consultants, who don't want to take time out from their day jobs to attend a course, will also find this pocket guide an essential companion to their studies and education.The complete ITIL Foundation syllabusTHE essential companion for those studying the ITIL Foundation syllabus, the pocket guide covers key areas including:A basic introduction to ITIL and a description of service classifications (core, enabling, enhancing) and an outline of internal and external services.A point-by-point summary of the purpose, objectives, scope and value of the five stages of the service lifecycle that form the ITIL core; from strategy and design, through to transition, operation and continual service improvement (CSI).Separate sections in the guide are dedicated to describing ITIL key concepts and terminology (including "e;stakeholders"e; and "e;processes, functions and roles"e;) and throughout the pocket guide the wide range of 3, 4 and 5 letter ITIL acronyms (including PBA, FMITS, BRM, SLM, OLA, SLR, VBF, ITSCM, SACM, RADM) are expanded and explained.A brief summary of the ITIL qualification scheme and the Foundation exam.The ideal revision guide for the ITIL Foundation examinationThis product is accredited by AXELOS, the licensors of official ITIL products.ITIL is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.

Taking you through the ITIL Foundation exam and beyond. ITIL is the best practice methodology for IT Service Management, developed by the UK government and globally adopted in both the public and private sectors. An official ITIL-Licensed product, ITIL Lifecycle Essentials covers all of the vital material required for the entry-level ITIL Foundation Certificate, and gives candidates a solid grounding in the key elements, concepts and terminology used in the ITIL service lifecycle.The book includes:An introduction to ITIL and why it is considered to be best practice for IT Service Management.An overview of the key components of a service management capability, including; processes, functions and generic roles.Specific chapters then cover the purpose, objectives, scope and value of the five phases of the service lifecycle that form the ITIL core; from strategy and design, through to transition, operation and continual service improvement (CSI).A summary of the ITIL qualification scheme and the Foundation level, together with some guidance on preparing for the exam.The essential link between your ITIL qualification and the real-world. This book doesn't just cover the information required to pass the foundation exam, but goes beyond this in providing practical guidance for when newly qualified practitioners enter the real-world. By addressing processes and concepts not covered in the syllabus, this book guides practitioners as they go beyond Foundation level. It features practical tips on using service management and, for each process, the author adds to the theory with lessons from her own real-world experience.The book is ideal for self-study candidates, training delegates and itSMF/BCS members, and V2 Foundation Certificate holders who have not yet taken the upgraded exam. Project managers looking to broaden their qualifications will find it a helpful companion to their studies and a practical aid for their professional development. Contractors or consultants with limited study time will also find this book essential to their part-time education.The Vital ITIL title - before, during and after your ITIL training.This product is accredited by AXELOS, the licensors of official ITIL products.ITIL is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.