How much does ITIL 4 Foundation cost?
The ITIL 4 voucher is $500, and a retake is another $500. Every figure on this page links to the vendor page it came from.
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Practise ITIL 4 Foundation questions in the meantimeRealistic total
$500 to $1600
The low figure is one voucher with free study material. The high figure allows for paid study material and one retake.
Voucher price from PeopleCert, ITIL 4 Foundation ↗. Prices are the published US list price and change; the link is there so you can check.
Cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Exam voucher | $500 | The published US list price for one attempt at ITIL 4. |
| Retake | $500 | A second attempt costs the same as the first. |
| Accredited training | Varies | Often bundled with the exam by training providers, which is why quoted prices vary so widely. |
| Official ITIL 4 Foundation publication | Varies | Sometimes included in a bundle, sometimes bought separately. |
Exam pricing from PeopleCert, ITIL 4 Foundation ↗.
Ways to bring the cost down
Employer-funded training
ITIL is usually bought by employers as part of a service management rollout. It is one of the easiest certs to get funded.
What a retake costs
A retake costs another $500, the same as the first attempt. That single line is larger than every other avoidable cost on this page combined, which is why practising until your mock scores clear the pass line is the cheapest thing you can do.
Check PeopleCert / Axelos's current retake policy for the waiting period between attempts before you rebook.
Retake pricing from PeopleCert, ITIL 4 Foundation ↗.
What renewal costs across the full cycle
PeopleCert certifications now run on a three-year cycle maintained through the PeopleCert Plus subscription or by re-taking the exam.
Typical preparation budget
Preparation for ITIL 4 Foundation can genuinely cost nothing. The realistic range people spend is $0 to $600, and the top of that range buys convenience rather than a better chance of passing.
Our questions, explanations, and cheat sheets are free, and the explanation is never paywalled. That is the part of a paid practice set you are actually buying, so it is the part we do not charge for.
The cheapest way to avoid the $500 line on this page is to be ready before you book. Free ITIL 4 Foundation practice questions with a full explanation on every answer.
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