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ITIL 4 Foundation

ITIL-4-F
ITILfoundational

Quick Answer

ITIL 4 Foundation is a foundational certification from ITIL that costs $400 and takes 20–40 hours to prepare for. ITIL 4 Foundation is the entry-level IT service management certification, introducing the ITIL 4 framework — the service value system, four dimensions of service management, guiding principles, and 34 management practices.

Exam Cost
$400
Questions
40
Duration
60 min
Passing Score
650/1000
Valid
3 years

Exam details are sourced from official vendor documentation. Some vendors do not publish passing scores publicly. Always verify current requirements at the official exam page before registering.

Last verified: April 2026

About This Certification

ITIL 4 Foundation is the entry-level IT service management certification, introducing the ITIL 4 framework — the service value system, four dimensions of service management, guiding principles, and 34 management practices. It establishes a common language for IT service delivery across the organization.

Who It's For

IT professionals, service desk staff, project managers, and anyone involved in IT service delivery who needs a structured framework for managing IT services. The most widely held ITSM certification globally.

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