ITIL v5 Certification Path
Overview
ITIL Version 5 launched in January 2026 with a simplified certification program featuring nine core modules plus one AI extension module, organized into four designations.
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Certification Structure
Foundation
- ITIL Foundation (Version 5): The entry point for everyone
Four Designations
| Designation | Audience | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| ITIL Practice Manager | Practice managers | Foundation + Transformation + 1 elective |
| ITIL Managing Professional | Management professionals | Foundation + Transformation + further modules |
| ITIL Strategic Leader | Strategic leaders | Foundation + Transformation + further modules |
| ITIL Transformation | Transformation specialists | Foundation + Transformation module |
Extension Module
- ITIL AI Governance: Certification for AI governance
Compared with ITIL 4
| ITIL 4 | ITIL v5 |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Foundation (Version 5) |
| CDS, DSV, HVIT, DPI | New modules by role |
| Managing Professional | Managing Professional (updated) |
| Strategic Leader | Strategic Leader (updated) |
| Extension modules | ITIL AI Governance |
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Complementary Frameworks
ITIL, PRINCE2, and DevOps serve complementary roles in modern IT organizations.
Value of ITIL Certification
Existing ITIL certifications still matter:
- ITIL 4 certifications remain valid
- This is evolution, not a reset
- Move to v5 when you are ready
- ITIL 4 knowledge is a strong base for v5