Certification · ITIL 4 Foundation · Released October 2026

ITIL 4 Foundation Exam Prep by Kai London

This exam prep guide takes you through the knowledge ITIL 4 Foundation expects, area by area, in clear language — with worked examples, exam tips and practice questions so you can check your progress as you go.

What the book covers

Key concepts

Value, outcomes, costs, risks and service relationships.

Guiding principles

The seven guiding principles and how to apply them.

Four dimensions

Organisations and people, information and technology, partners, value streams.

Service value system

The service value chain and continual improvement.

ITIL practices

The practices most tested at Foundation level.

Practice and review

End-of-chapter questions with explanations, plus a final review checklist.

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Who it is for

ITIL 4 Foundation candidates and IT service management staff.

About the author

Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.

An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.