The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is one of the most influential things to happen to the IT industry. ITIL combines the best practices from all over the IT service industry, and released it for businesses all over the world to witness, study and adopt at all levels of their organization. It is an effort to increase your understanding of your business and to adopt the best procedures, rules, regulations, services and standards that will bring success to the business.

ITIL certification is a highly-touted recognition of an individual's abilities to bring about positive organizational changes in a business. Certification is multiple-tiered, with each tier bringing you closer to your final destination of being at the top managerial position available. Further, they are more achievable, as well as accessible, because of this system. The most basic to the most advanced certification levels are as follows: Foundation, Intermediate, Expert, and Master.

ITIL certification is accredited by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB), which is the governing body for all types of ITIL certification. ISEB works under the British Computer Society and was formed in 1967. The basic objective of ISEB is to establish and provide a qualification, which could work specifically for the IT industry. It could measure the performance, competence and ability of individuals in different areas of information systems. It would also help in promotion of career development, industry standards, as well as provide a competitive edge the employers, by cultivating qualified and competent professionals available for employment.

The variety of certification and training courses to choose from, has led to immense development in this organizational area. Businesses are the most benefited party in this regard, because their organization will have access to qualified staff that is better skilled, and able to manage the affairs of IT service organizations more effectively and efficiently. A higher level of qualification and certification also ensures that all employees are qualified in the ways of ITIL, and as such, will work together harmoniously. In technical terms, the entire organization makes use of a common language and a common goal.

ITIL certification is also best suited for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the IT Service industry. As with many fields, higher qualification typically leads to higher positions, higher pay, and higher job satisfaction. Additionally, certification enables individuals to get maximum exposure to whatever is happening in the industry, best equipping them to recognize pressures in the industry, and provide an efficient resource for their respective organizations.