{"id":1330,"date":"2018-03-02T13:09:22","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T20:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gogotraining.com\/blog\/?p=1330"},"modified":"2018-03-02T13:09:22","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T20:09:22","slug":"the-cost-of-passing-your-itil-foundation-certification-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogotraining.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/the-cost-of-passing-your-itil-foundation-certification-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cost of Passing Your ITIL Foundation Certification Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gogotraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pc-1207686_1920-e1520020944768.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1331\" src=\"http:\/\/gogotraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pc-1207686_1920-e1520020944768.jpg\" alt=\"pc-1207686_1920\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the ITIL Foundation exam, students&#8211;especially those with experience&#8211;often think that they can take the sample exams and then sit for the exam and pass.\u00a0 While that may be true for some, it is not true for everyone.\u00a0 The ITIL Foundation course establishes the basis upon which all advanced ITIL courses and certifications are built.\u00a0 It is full of facts and details which you need to master in order to pass the exam.\u00a0 Sample Exams are just that, sample exams.\u00a0 They are not the actual test.\u00a0 They are created by AXELOS and distributed by PeopleCert for students to test their knowledge.\u00a0 They do not guarantee success.\u00a0 In order to guarantee success you have to study.\u00a0 Master the facts.\u00a0 Know them.\u00a0 And be able to apply them in the exam.<\/p>\n<p>While it is true that ITIL Foundation has the highest pass rate of all the ITIL Exams, in the 92 to 94% range, 6 to 8% of the people who take the exam will not pass.\u00a0 While 6 to 8% seems like a small number, take a look at some eye opening statistics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 200,000 people take the exam each year<\/li>\n<li>12,000 to 16,000 people who take the exam will fail.<\/li>\n<li>Failure costs $4 to $5.58 million dollars a year ($349\/voucher)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Pass Your ITIL Foundation Exam the First Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No one ever likes to hear this, but the answer is you MUST study.\u00a0 \u00a0For Foundation taking an accredited course is not required, but it is highly recommended.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because you know that you are learning everything you need to know.\u00a0 Accredited Training Providers cannot offer courses that have not been reviewed and approved.<\/p>\n<p>If you are taking a live course, come prepared.\u00a0 Do some advance study and then be ready with questions for the instructor.\u00a0 Make the very best use of their time.\u00a0 If you are taking a self-paced course, repeat and rewind until you master the concepts.\u00a0 Do all the course exercises and take the sample exams.\u00a0 Remember \u2013 Sample Exams are just that, a sample.\u00a0 They were created by AXELOS and are the official exam samples.\u00a0 You can search the internet for other materials to learn and test your knowledge, but ultimately, you must know the content to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Self-Paced Course Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the course is accredited<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you can watch the course as many times as needed<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have access to the instructor to ask questions<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the provider includes a Training Plan<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the instructor gives you Exam Tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have questions on exam prices, need to get more ITIL Training \u00a0or would like to purchase exam vouchers, contact us\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:customerservice@gogotraining.com\">customerservice@gogotraining.com<\/a>\u00a0or call us at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:(877)%20546-4446\">877.546.4446<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Group Discounts on courses and exams are available for groups of 5 or more.\u00a0 If you have a group to train, contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:customerservice@gogotraining.com\">customerservice@gogotraining.com<\/a>\u00a0or by phone at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:(877)%20546-4446\">877.546.4446<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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