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ISEB BH0-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISEB / BCS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IT Service Management Foundation |
| Exam Number: | BH0-001 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $180–$220 USD / £130–£160 GBP |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifelong (no expiry) |
| Available Languages: | English, French, Dutch, German, Danish, Spanish |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Format: | Single answer, Multiple choice, Closed book |
| Related Certifications: | BCS Specialist Certifications ITIL Intermediate ITIL Expert |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40 correct answers) |
| Recommended Training: | Official ITIL Foundation Publications BCS Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE BCS Official Registration PeopleCert |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based test (CBT) at authorized centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; open to all professionals |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/category/16278 |
ISEB BH0-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Service Design | 20% | - Capacity management - Availability management - Supplier management - Service level management - Design coordination - Information security management - IT service continuity management |
| Topic 2: Service Operation | 25% | - Access management - Service desk function - Request fulfillment - Problem management - Incident management - Event management |
| Topic 3: Introduction to IT Service Management | 15% | - Business value of IT service management - Concept of service and service management - Overview of ITIL framework |
| Topic 4: Service Strategy | 15% | - Demand management - Service portfolio management - Financial management for IT services - Value creation and service assets |
| Topic 5: Continual Service Improvement | 10% | - CSI approach and metrics - Seven-step improvement process - Deming Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) |
| Topic 6: Service Transition | 15% | - Service asset and configuration management - Change management - Release and deployment management - Knowledge management |
ISEB BH0-001 Exam FAQs: Before You Book Your Seat
Registration for the ISEB IT Service Management Foundation goes through the official channels listed here:
As for the format, the BH0-001 exam is delivered Computer-based test (CBT) at authorized centers or online proctored — pick whichever fits your situation when you schedule.
The official ISEB IT Service Management Foundation blueprint is divided into 6 domains, led by Service Strategy (15%), Service Transition (15%), and Service Operation (25%). The full domain-by-domain breakdown is in the syllabus section above — that is the checklist your study plan should follow.
The passing score for the BH0-001 exam is 65% (26/40 correct answers), and registering officially costs Approx. $180–$220 USD / £130–£160 GBP. That fee buys exactly one attempt — if you fall short, the retake is charged in full again, no discount for a second try. The practical move is to measure yourself first: drill the 41 practice questions at ValidVCE under timed conditions until your mock scores clear the bar with room to spare, then book your seat.
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The BH0-001 exam — officially the IT Service Management Foundation — is how ISEB verifies that you can apply its technologies in real working scenarios, and passing it earns you the Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management certification, a credential at the Foundation level. Employers recognize it because it is vendor-issued and skills-based. Candidates often continue toward related credentials such as ITIL Intermediate, ITIL Expert, BCS Specialist Certifications once this one is in hand.
Yes — ISEB lists these training options for the ISEB IT Service Management Foundation:
Courseware teaches the concepts; repetition makes them exam-proof. Combine whichever course you choose with the 41 practice questions from ValidVCE and you cover both halves of preparation.
You will face 40 questions within 60 minutes on the BH0-001 exam. Do the math once and the lesson is clear: dwell too long on a hard item and the clock eats your easy points later. The fix is rehearsal, not luck — take full-length timed mocks in the ValidVCE desktop or online test engine until pacing becomes automatic, and learn to flag a question, move on, and return with fresh eyes.
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No formal prerequisites; open to all professionals
Vendor policies shift from time to time, so treat this as your starting point and verify the current criteria on the official ISEB exam page before you schedule anything.




