Both come from PeopleCert — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how ITIL 4 Foundation and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC) compare, and how to choose.
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| ITIL 4 Found.ITIL 4 Foundation | LSS Green BeltLean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Foundation | Intermediate |
| Exam length | 1h 0m | 3h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~40 | ~100 |
| Pass mark | 65% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The world's leading IT service management framework. | DMAIC process improvement — the IASSC standard. |
| Free practice | 150 sample questions | 154 sample questions |
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| ITIL 4 Found.facts as of September 2026 | LSS Green 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: $402 (the IASSC certification page still says $350; verified 22 Sep 2026) Exam voucher - PeopleCert: €361, about $415 - same exam, other storefront of the same group (verified 22 Sep 2026) Practice exam (optional, not included): IASSC evaluation exam $78 / PeopleCert mock €62 Prerequisites / project / training: None required Recertification (every 3 yrs): 50-question, 90-minute exam at 70% - $268 IASSC store / €243 PeopleCert |
| Study time | commonly reported ~16–21 hours (a 2–3 day course plus revision) | commonly reported 40–80 hours depending on prior 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 50-question, 90-minute recertification exam at 70%, max two attempts two weeks apart; $175 on IASSC's policy page but $268 in IASSC's store and €243 via PeopleCert (verified 22 Sep 2026) |
| Entry requirement | None — ITIL 4 Foundation is the entry point of the ITIL scheme and has no prerequisites. | None — IASSC/PeopleCert require no training course, work experience or completed project (in contrast to ASQ). |
| Body of knowledge | the official ITIL 4 Foundation syllabus | the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge |
| Full fact pages | ITIL 4 Found. cost · format · eligibility | LSS Green Belt cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from PeopleCert. ITIL 4 Found. (ITIL 4 Foundation) is a Foundation credential, while LSS Green Belt (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC)) is a Intermediate 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 Green Belt exam runs about 3h 0m with ~100 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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