Both come from PeopleCert — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how ITIL 4 Foundation and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC) compare, and how to choose.
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| ITIL 4 Found.ITIL 4 Foundation | LSS Black BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Foundation | Advanced |
| Exam length | 1h 0m | 4h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~40 | ~150 |
| Pass mark | 65% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The world's leading IT service management framework. | DOE and deep statistics — lead improvement projects. |
| Free practice | 150 sample questions | 158 sample questions |
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| ITIL 4 Found.facts as of September 2026 | LSS Black Beltfacts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €644 incl. VAT - official eBook + voucher + Learning Resource Kit (verified 10 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,349 / €1,596 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Prerequisites: None Scheme renewal (every 3 yrs): 60 CPD points (verify current terms) |
Exam voucher - IASSC store: $516 (the IASSC certification page still says $450; verified 22 Sep 2026) Exam voucher - PeopleCert: €464, about $533 - same exam, other storefront of the same group (verified 22 Sep 2026) Prerequisites / project / training: None required Recertification (every 3 yrs): 75-question, 120-minute exam at 70% - $335 IASSC store / €304 PeopleCert |
| Study time | commonly reported ~16–21 hours (a 2–3 day course plus revision) | commonly reported 40–140 hours over 4–12 weeks, depending on statistics background |
| Renewal | PeopleCert certifications are renewed every 3 years from the certification date — log 20 CPD points a year for three consecutive years as a Plus member, pass another exam in the same product suite, or retake the exam. Unrenewed certificates stay on the Successful Candidates Register with a note that they are not aligned with current requirements (verified 10 Sep 2026) | Every 3 years - a 75-question, 120-minute recertification exam at 70%, €304 via PeopleCert (verified 14 Sep 2026) |
| Entry requirement | None — ITIL 4 Foundation is the entry point of the ITIL scheme and has no prerequisites. | None — no prior certification, work experience or completed project required (training and project experience recommended). |
| Body of knowledge | the official ITIL 4 Foundation syllabus | the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge |
| Full fact pages | ITIL 4 Found. cost · format · eligibility | LSS Black Belt cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from PeopleCert. ITIL 4 Found. (ITIL 4 Foundation) is a Foundation credential, while LSS Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC)) is a Advanced credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The ITIL 4 Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~40 questions; the LSS Black Belt exam runs about 4h 0m with ~150 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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