Have you been thinking about getting your ITIL certification? What are the benefits? What will it take? How much does it cost? Should you take classes? Is it worth it? Where can you find free, quality study material?
What are the benefits?
Here is the best overview I found so far. 
What will it take to get ITIL Certified?
The average course is about three days, but many people study for as long as 6 months on their own.
How much does it cost?
Training courses and material vary, but I have seen exam fees between $200.00 $225.00 US. ($285 in Australia, £100 - £135 in the UK)
Is the ITIL Certification worth the trouble?
Reviews on whether or not it is worth getting certified are mixed at this site:
Where can you find free, quality study material?
For some recommended study material for purchase, go to: itil.org.uk.
As a bonus, I found some really helpful FAQs on the 5 ITIL v# books:
Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4, Book 5
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