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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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