Both come from PeopleCert — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how PRINCE2 7 Foundation and ITIL 4 Foundation compare, and how to choose.
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| PRINCE2 7 Found.PRINCE2 7 Foundation | ITIL 4 Found.ITIL 4 Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Foundation | Foundation |
| Exam length | 1h 0m | 1h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~60 | ~40 |
| Pass mark | 60% | 65% |
| In a sentence | The structured project-management method — 7th edition. | The world's leading IT service management framework. |
| Free practice | 141 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| PRINCE2 7 Found.facts as of September 2026 | ITIL 4 Found.facts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €645 incl. VAT - official eBook + voucher + Learning Resource Kit (verified 12 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,349 / €1,596 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Exam-only voucher (resellers): ~$300–450 (verify) Take2 resit add-on: ~$60–100 (vs ~$450 standalone retake) Renewal (every 3 yrs): 60 CPD points or another PRINCE2 exam |
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) |
| Study time | commonly reported 30–45 hours depending on prior project-management experience | commonly reported ~16–21 hours (a 2–3 day course plus revision) |
| Renewal | PeopleCert renewal every 3 years — 60 CPD points or another exam from the PRINCE2 suite (verify current rules) | 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) |
| Entry requirement | No formal prerequisites — open to anyone. | None — ITIL 4 Foundation is the entry point of the ITIL scheme and has no prerequisites. |
| Body of knowledge | the official PRINCE2 7 Foundation syllabus | the official ITIL 4 Foundation syllabus |
| Full fact pages | PRINCE2 7 Found. cost · format · eligibility | ITIL 4 Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from PeopleCert. PRINCE2 7 Found. (PRINCE2 7 Foundation) is a Foundation credential, while ITIL 4 Found. (ITIL 4 Foundation) is a Foundation credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The PRINCE2 7 Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~60 questions; the ITIL 4 Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~40 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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