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ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) 

Ready to take the next step in your career?

The ITIL Strategic Leader designation reflects expertise in strategic leadership and leading transformation in complex, AI-driven environments.
This pathway consists of ITIL Foundation (Version 5), together with ITIL Strategy (Version 5) and ITIL Transformation (Version 5), which are now available.

This designation validates the ability to align strategy with execution and deliver measurable outcomes in modern digital environments. The advanced modules required to achieve this designation help develop capabilities in strategy development, transformation execution, governance, and organizational change, equipping professionals with the expertise to lead in dynamic and uncertain contexts. 

A Top Choice for Professionals in or Aspiring to Roles such as:
Strategy Manager
Digital Strategy Lead
Transformation Lead
Portfolio Manager
Enterprise Architect
IT Director
Programme Manager
Business Strategy Consultant
Innovation Lead
Chief Digital Officer
New to ITIL?
Begin your journey with the ITIL Foundation (Version 5) certification, the entry point to the ITIL Framework.

This module introduces the core concepts, models, and principles of digital product and service management, offering you a clear understanding of how value is created and sustained.
ITIL Foundation (Version 5) is the starting point for progressing to ITIL advanced certifications.

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Achieve the ITIL Strategic Leader designation by successfully completing the ITIL Foundation (Version 5), ITIL Strategy (Version 5) and
ITIL Transformation (Version 5) modules.

Advancing to Strategic Leader
Build strategies that deliver lasting value. Learn how to align business goals, technology, and investment to make confident decisions and drive measurable outcomes in complex environments. Skills
  • Strategy Alignment
  • Decision-Making in Complexity
  • Value-Driven Implementation
Gain practical guidance to embed, sustain, and optimize change across products and services. Learn how to balance governance, execution, and continual learning to deliver measurable value and build organizational resilience. Skills
  • Transformation Execution
  • Governance and Change Alignment
  • Value-Driven Transformation