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Exam Format
- Exam Code: ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve
- Certification Level: Strategist (ITIL 4 Managing Professional / Strategic Leader stream)
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes (113 minutes for non-native English speakers)
- Passing Score: 70% (28 out of 40 marks)
- Unscored Content: No unscored questions included.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice
- Number of Questions: 40 questions
- Hands-On Questions: No hands-on labs; exam focuses on strategic planning, governance, and continual improvement scenarios.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 48 hours before the scheduled exam time.
- Online Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam time.
- Waiting Period: No mandatory waiting period; retake policy depends on PeopleCert guidelines.
- Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: Does not expire (recommended to stay updated with ITIL practice updates)
- Renewal Options: Maintain knowledge through ITIL Continuing Professional Development or advanced ITIL certifications.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $495 USD (may vary by region and training provider)
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT may apply
- Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $584.10 USD ($495 + $89.10 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites, but candidates are recommended to have:
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- Experience in IT service management or leadership roles
- Understanding of governance, risk management, and organizational change
- Familiarity with continual improvement practices
Exam Topics
- Direction and Planning: Strategy development, governance, risk management
- Continual Improvement: Improvement models, measurement, and evaluation
- Organizational Change Management: Managing change and stakeholder engagement
- Measurement and Reporting: Performance management and value realization
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Intended Audience
The ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve certification is ideal for professionals responsible for IT strategy and service improvement, including:
- IT Managers
- Service Management Leaders
- IT Directors
- Process Owners
- Organizational Change Managers
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- IT Service Manager, IT Strategy Manager, Service Improvement Manager, IT Governance Manager, Process Consultant
Average Salary: Varies by country —
- U.S.: $90,000–$150,000 USD,
- India: ₹10,00,000–₹25,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £55,000–£95,000 GBP,
- UAE: 220,000–400,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- Demonstrates strategic IT leadership and service improvement capabilities aligned with global ITIL standards.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
- In-person at authorized PeopleCert test centres
- Online through PeopleCert’s online proctoring system
Exam Booking Link
Book your ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve Exam via PeopleCert — Click here (https://www.peoplecert.org)
Once you pass the exam:
- Download your certificate from PeopleCert account
- Processing Time: Certificate available within 2 to 5 business days after passing the exam
- Log in to your PeopleCert account
- Navigate to Certifications section
- Download your certificate (PDF format)
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