ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support

What will you learn?

Design & Develop Services

Service Delivery

Service Support

Service Performance Metrics

Automate Service Delivery

Culture and Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Enhance User Experience
Favored by professionals who have progressed to roles such as:
IT Service Manager
Service Delivery Manager
IT Support Manager
Service Desk Manager
DevOps Engineer
IT service manager
Head of IT Operations
Head of IT
Chief Product Officer
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Exam
90 minutes
40 questions
Multiple choice
Closed book
Min. pass: 70%
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Certification requirements
Training via an Accredited Training Organization or official eLearning program.
ITIL Foundation or ITIL 4 Managing Professional Transition certification.
ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, Support ® Certification FAQs
The ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support (CDS) certification focuses on the practical application of ITIL practices for designing, developing, and supporting IT services to meet customer needs.
It is designed for IT professionals, service managers, and operations teams responsible for the creation, delivery, and ongoing support of IT services.
It is designed for IT professionals, service managers, and operations teams responsible for the creation, delivery, and ongoing support of IT services.
Candidates must have completed the ITIL 4 Foundation certification before taking the CDS certification exam.
The certification covers key areas such as service design, transition, delivery, ongoing support, and aligning IT services with business goals.
The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, lasts 90 minutes, and requires a passing score of 70% (28/40).
No, the exam is closed book.
Preparation involves studying the official ITIL 4 Specialist guide, taking accredited training, and practicing with sample exams.
The certification is valid for life, as ITIL certifications do not expire.
Yes, the exam is available online through authorized exam providers with remote proctoring.
The exam is challenging, but with thorough study of the key concepts, real-world application, and practice exams, most candidates can succeed.
Focus on service design, service delivery and support, continual improvement, and ensuring alignment between IT services and customer needs.
It is recommended to allocate 40-50 hours for preparation, depending on your experience with IT service management.
Yes, many accredited training providers offer practice exams, which are essential for familiarizing yourself with the exam format and questions.
The CDS certification is more advanced, focusing on specific practices for service creation, delivery, and support, whereas Foundation provides a general understanding of ITIL principles.
Yes, as long as you have completed the ITIL 4 Foundation certification, you can take the CDS exam.
Some of the common mistakes are not fully understanding service value streams and how they align with service delivery and Focusing too much on theory rather than practical application, also misunderstanding the role of continual improvement in service management.
The certification equips you with the skills to manage the lifecycle of IT services, improve service delivery, and drive business value, enhancing your career prospects in IT service management.
Yes, the certification is beneficial for business professionals involved in service design and delivery management, even if they are not technical experts.