ITIL Foundation Course

[Fluke?]

Hi all,
I want to finally get a basic ITIL qualification as it seems to be prerequisite for most jobs I look at (2nd/3rd line support team leader) and was wondering if anyone could recommend any free/cheap online resource that I can digest a bit before I take the course? Also there seem to be masses of companies offering the courses and exams but have no idea which ones are any good.. Any recommendations?

I would ideally take an online course that I can study in my own time.

TIA!

 

[Fluke?]

I do that role now in education but outside of edu similar roles are being advertised for 25-50% more than my current salary. I feel like I'm coasting atm.
Thanks though I'd not even considered something as old skool as a book from amazon!

 

[Fluke?]

Thanks for the replies all. I've purchased a few books and videos so will start swatting up on those for a while. It does all seem incredibly drab but will hopefully be worth it if only for something to add to the CV!