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ITIL Foundation (Version 5)

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ITIL ITIL Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Terms and Value Co-CreationYou are here

Learn digital product and service management, service offerings, service relationships, outcomes, costs, risks, utility, warranty, user experience, sustainability, and feedback.

8 (OpenExamPrep planning estimate)
hours
2

Phase 2: Four Dimensions and Lifecycle

Map organizations and people, partners and suppliers, information and technology, value streams and processes to the eight lifecycle activities.

7 (OpenExamPrep planning estimate)
hours
3

Phase 3: ITIL Value System

Master the guiding principles, governance, value chain, management practices, practice guides, metrics, critical success factors, and continual improvement model.

12 (OpenExamPrep planning estimate)
hours
4

Phase 4: Value Streams, AI, and Complementary Frameworks

Review value stream mapping and management, complexity thinking, AI governance, the ITIL AI Capability Model, DevOps, and PRINCE2.

5 (OpenExamPrep planning estimate)
hours
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Phase 5: Timed Practice

Complete 40-question sets in 60 minutes and review explanations until you consistently clear the 65% pass mark with room to spare.

4 (OpenExamPrep planning estimate)
hours
Estimated total study time
36 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ITIL Foundation V5 Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement is listed by PeopleCert.
Experience
Suitable for any career stage; practical exposure to digital products, services, operations, support, or improvement helps with scenario questions.
Additional Requirements
  • The exam is closed book.
  • The official exam has 40 questions and a 60-minute time limit.
  • Candidates taking the exam in a non-native or non-working language may receive 25% extra time under PeopleCert rules.
  • Renewal is every 3 years under current PeopleCert certification rules.

ITIL Foundation V5 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

OpenExamPrep planning estimate: 2-4 weeks for most candidates; eligible ITIL 4 qualification holders using the Bridge route may need 1-2 weeks.

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Free ITIL Foundation V5 Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: PeopleCert does not publish public pass-rate percentages for ITIL Foundation (Version 5).. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

100 Practice Questions

Mapped to the current Version 5 syllabus weights, including AI, value streams, lifecycle activities, and the ITIL Value System.

AI-Aware Coverage

Includes AI maturity, GenAI, Agentic AI, AI governance, and how AI supports lifecycle and value chain work.

Version 5 Updated

Uses Version 5 product and service management language rather than older ITIL 4-only practice grouping.

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ITIL Foundation V5 Exam Details

ITIL Foundation (Version 5)

Administered by PeopleCert

Official Source
65% (26/40)
Passing Score
40
Questions
60
Minutes
PeopleCert sells region-specific exam and training bundles; verify the live price, taxes, currency, and included materials on the official product page before purchase.
Exam Fee
Study time: OpenExamPrep planning estimate: 20-35 hours for candidates new to ITIL; eligible ITIL 4 qualification holders may need less time when using the Bridge route.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite is listed; ITIL Foundation (Version 5) is the entry point for ITIL Version 5 higher-level qualifications.
Valid for: Renew every 3 years by logging 20 CPD points per year for 3 consecutive years as a PeopleCert Plus member, passing another certification in the same product suite, or retaking the same certification.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official PeopleCert content outline

Key ITIL Terms and Definitions30%

Digital product and service management, service offerings, value co-creation, service relationships, experience, strategy, transformation, utility, warranty, user experience, and sustainability.

The ITIL Four Dimensions of Product and Service Management10%

Organizations and people, partners and suppliers, information and technology, and value streams and processes, including PESTLE external factors and the need for a holistic approach.

The ITIL Product and Service Lifecycle10%

Discover, design, acquire, build, transition, operate, deliver, and support, including the iterative and non-linear nature of lifecycle management.

The ITIL Value System40%

Guiding principles, governance, value chain, management practices, practice guides, operating model, metrics, critical success factors, and the continual improvement model.

Value Stream Identification, Mapping, and Management5%

Value streams, core and enabling value streams, value stream mapping, value stream management, complexity thinking, and workflow optimization.

ITIL and AI2.5%

AI, AI maturity, GenAI, Agentic AI, AI-assisted lifecycle automation, AI use across value chain activities, AI governance, and the ITIL AI Capability Model.

ITIL and Other Frameworks2.5%

How ITIL works with DevOps and PRINCE2 in product and service lifecycle management.

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