DF Certifiering accredited as ITIL Examination Institute in all languages

14^th March 2008, Stockholm, Sweden……… The APM Group (APMG), the international body that accredits organizations which provide education and certification in ITIL, has accredited DF Certifiering as an ITIL Examination Institute (EI). DF Certifiering is thereby one of six organizations worldwide with accrediting rights for both ITIL v2 and v3 in all languages.

DF Certifiering was assessed by an independent body appointed by OGC to confirm it meets all the requirements and has been accredited as ITIL Examination Institute. "For both us and our clients, i.e. training facilities and their examination candidates, this is very positive as we will be able to be a more active partner in the further development via the EI Board,"Marie-Louise Gefwert, CEO,DF Certifiering said.

DF Certifiering has the right to accredit training organizations not just in Sweden but globally. Only the syllabus and exams approved by APMG are used. "As of today there are five training organizations accredited by us, applying to the quality standards throughout the whole chain of processes. Starting on March 17^th we will be conducting tests even in English. We are very pleased to be able to offer this extended service to those who want a globally acknowledged certification of their skills," Marie-Louise said.

Richard Pharro, CEO, APMG said, "We extend a warm welcome to DF Certifiering as an Accredited ITIL Examination Institute. Their professionalism and experience will ensure candidates sitting examinations with them can be assured of the highest quality service. We also look forward to their active involvement on the ITIL Examination Institute Board in what is a period of rapid expansion in the history of ITIL adoption around the world."

For more information contact Marie-Louise Gefwert, CEO DF Certifiering,
Tfn:+ 46 70 644 90 80, email: marie-louise.gefwert@dfs.se

Read more about DF Certifiering on the website: www.dfs.se/dfcertifiering

DF Certifiering and ITIL - background and key figures

• In 2005, DF Certifiering was given the accrediting rights for providing Swedish courses and certifications in ITIL, by ISEB
• Since 2005 five training organizations in Sweden are accredited for ITIL v2
• DFC offers open certifications on several locations in Sweden
• DFC offers both electronic and paper based examinations
• In June 2007 the English government bodies TSO/ OGC launched ITIL v3
• DF Certifiering were accredited by APMG for all courses in ITIL v2 and v3, in all languages in March 2008.

Contact details

Kate Winter
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Tel: 020 8 549 5110
Email: kate.winter@apmgroup.co.uk