All Episodes
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Episode 1: Welcome to ITIL Foundation & How to Use This Course
The journey to mastering ITIL begins with understanding how this course is structured and what you can expect along the way. In this introductory episode, we’ll explai...
Episode 2: Why Service Management Matters
Before diving into the details of ITIL, it’s essential to step back and ask: why does service management matter at all? In this episode, we’ll frame service management...
Episode 3: ITIL 4 vs. Previous Versions
ITIL has been evolving since the 1980s, but ITIL 4 represents its most significant transformation. Earlier versions were heavily process-driven and sometimes criticize...
Episode 4: Exam Format, Question Types, and Strategy
No matter how well you study, exam success depends on knowing what to expect on test day. This episode demystifies the ITIL 4 Foundation exam format, walking you throu...
Episode 5: Bloom’s Levels Explained
A key part of preparing for the ITIL Foundation exam is knowing the depth of knowledge you are expected to demonstrate. In this episode, we’ll explain Bloom’s taxonomy...
Episode 6: Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Exam
Many candidates fail the ITIL Foundation exam not because they don’t know the content, but because they make avoidable mistakes under pressure. In this episode, we’ll ...
Episode 7: Study Methods for Audio Learners
Not everyone studies the same way, and if you’re listening to this PrepCast, you may already know you prefer audio learning. This episode is dedicated to strategies th...
Episode 8: Key Terms A–G
Every strong foundation begins with vocabulary, and in ITIL that means mastering the glossary. In this episode, we start with key terms from A through G, giving you de...
Episode 9: Key Terms H–P
Continuing our glossary foundation, this episode covers the essential ITIL terms from H through P. As with the previous glossary section, our focus is not only on givi...
Episode 10: Key Terms Q–Z
The final part of our glossary journey takes you through the key terms from Q through Z. This segment closes the loop, ensuring you have the full language of ITIL at y...
Episode 11: What is a Service?
At the heart of ITIL lies one fundamental question: what is a service? In this episode, we’ll unpack the ITIL definition of a service as a means of enabling value co-c...
Episode 12: Customers, Users, and Sponsors — Roles in Service Management
Service management is not just about technology; it’s about people and their roles in creating and consuming value. In this episode, we’ll explain the three primary ro...
Episode 13: Service Management as a Practice — What It Means
Service management is more than a collection of processes; it is a professional practice that organizations adopt to consistently deliver value. In this episode, we’ll...
Episode 14: Value in Everyday Life
Abstract definitions can be difficult to grasp, so this episode connects ITIL’s concept of value to examples you use every day. Think of subscribing to Netflix, hailin...
Episode 15: Cost and Value — What’s the Difference?
In service management, cost and value are closely linked but not the same. This episode focuses on distinguishing these two concepts, which the exam often tests in sub...
Episode 16: Outputs vs. Outcomes — Getting Real Results
One of the most important distinctions in ITIL is between outputs and outcomes. Outputs are the direct deliverables of a process — the things you produce, like a softw...
Episode 17: Understanding Risk in Services
Risk is an unavoidable part of delivering services, and ITIL places strong emphasis on understanding how risk shapes outcomes. In this episode, we’ll explore the ITIL ...
Episode 18: Utility and Warranty — Twin Pillars of Service Value
Utility and warranty together define whether a service truly delivers value. In this episode, we’ll revisit and expand on these two foundational concepts. Utility is f...
Episode 19: Service Offerings Explained
Service offerings form the bridge between a service provider and the consumers who benefit from their services. In this episode, we’ll define what an offering is in IT...
Episode 20: Service Relationships: Provision, Consumption, Management
Services don’t exist in a vacuum — they exist in relationships between providers and consumers. In this episode, we’ll examine the ITIL concept of service relationship...