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ITIL V3 Expert Level

ITIL Expert PinThe ITIL Expert level of certification is aimed at those individuals who are interested in demonstrating a superior level of knowledge of ITIL Version 3 (V3) in its entirety.

Achieving this level of ITIL certification will benefit a candidate in both their personal and professional development, by aiding career advancement and progression within the IT Service Management field.

Candidates who achieve ITIL Expert level will also satisfy the pre-requisite entry criteria for the ITIL Master Level; the highest level of certification within the V3 scheme.

Achieving ITIL Expert Level

The V3 qualifications scheme offers a modular approach to certification. In this scheme, candidates are free to select from a variety of certifications which focus on targeted areas of the ITIL Service Lifecycle to varying degrees of depth and specialism.

The flexibility of modules available means that candidates are free to tailor their own individual certification portfolio to their own personal and professional requirements.

For those candidates who decide to aim for ITIL Expert, the possible module combinations are many; however, there are some key requirements all candidates must meet, which are:

  1. All candidates must hold the V3 Foundation certificate or V2-V3 Bridge equivalent
  2. A total of 22 credits minimum must be achieved from ITIL V3 Intermediate Level or earlier ITIL certifications
  3. The Managing Across the Lifecycle module must be taken and passed once 17 credits have been earned, and
  4. Candidates should achieve a balanced knowledge base across the full ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle.

These requirements will ensure that all candidates who achieve ITIL Expert have successfully completed a series of certifications which span all V3 disciplines consistently.

Applying for your ITIL Expert Certificate

Once you have successfully completed all requisite ITIL modules and have earned sufficient credits, you will be eligible to apply for your ITIL Expert Certificate.

Each Examination Institute (EI) will have their own individual process for application and issue of this certificate; however, in most cases the EI who administers the highest level of certification (Managing Across the Lifecycle or the V3 Managers Bridge), will issue your Expert certificate.

Potential Routes to ITIL Expert Level

There are many ways in which ITIL Expert Level can be achieved.  For more information on possible ways to reach this level of V3 certification, select the option below which is most appropriate to you:

"I am new to ITIL, and/or ITIL Version 3 certification"

"I hold existing certifications from earlier ITIL versions"


For more information and counseling on potential routes to ITIL Expert Level, please contact an Accredited Training Organisation or your Examination Institute.