Both come from PeopleCert — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how ITIL 4 Foundation and PRINCE2 7 Practitioner compare, and how to choose.
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| ITIL 4 Found.ITIL 4 Foundation | PRINCE2 7 Pract.PRINCE2 7 Practitioner | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Foundation | Practitioner |
| Exam length | 1h 0m | 2h 30m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~40 | ~70 |
| Pass mark | 65% | 60% |
| In a sentence | The world's leading IT service management framework. | Apply and tailor PRINCE2 to real project scenarios. |
| Free practice | 150 sample questions | 149 sample questions |
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| ITIL 4 Found.facts as of September 2026 | PRINCE2 7 Pract.facts 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 Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €701 incl. VAT - voucher + Learning Resource Kit, NO official eBook (verified 12 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,596 / €1,833 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Prerequisite: PRINCE2 Foundation (or accepted alternative) Renewal (every 3 yrs): re-sit or CPD via PeopleCert Plus |
| Study time | commonly reported ~16–21 hours (a 2–3 day course plus revision) | commonly reported 60–80 hours on top of Foundation (a 2-day course or ~20h eLearning plus self-study) |
| 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) | Valid 3 years — renew by re-sitting the exam or via CPD points through PeopleCert Plus (verify current rules) |
| Entry requirement | None — ITIL 4 Foundation is the entry point of the ITIL scheme and has no prerequisites. | PRINCE2 Foundation certificate required (7th, 6th or 5th edition all accepted). |
| Body of knowledge | the official ITIL 4 Foundation syllabus | the official PRINCE2 7 Practitioner syllabus |
| Full fact pages | ITIL 4 Found. cost · format · eligibility | PRINCE2 7 Pract. cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from PeopleCert. ITIL 4 Found. (ITIL 4 Foundation) is a Foundation credential, while PRINCE2 7 Pract. (PRINCE2 7 Practitioner) is a Practitioner credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The ITIL 4 Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~40 questions; the PRINCE2 7 Pract. exam runs about 2h 30m with ~70 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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