For those who already passed foundation and looking forward to increase their position in company.

You have passed the ITIL Foundation exam. There are now several steps you can take. If you want to specialize, the ITIL Intermediate exams are the most logical next step.

Obtaining an ITIL Intermediate certificate has a positive impact on your career. Surveys amongst ITIL Intermediate certified IT Professionals show that it qualified them for a specific role in an organization; their work performance improved and they gained access to certain work activities and projects.Their employers benefit as well: they notice improved efficiency and effectiveness and saw the impact on the organization’s revenue as the ability to pursue new work or contracts had improved. Overall, there was an improved alignment within the business.

Continuing your education - following training, passing exams, earning certificates - is the key to better job opportunities and/or a higher salary. In IT the more certificates you have, the better your chances of earning a higher wage: on average, certificates offer a 20% pay boost over a high school diploma. And research has shown that 63% of hiring managers feel that certified professionals are more productive then their non-certified peers and are therefore inclined to hire the job applicant with the certificate. Certification demonstrates your commitment to IT practices. Having certified professionals will boost companies’ credibility within the industry and it will save them money in support costs.