Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page

Scheduled retirement

ITIL 4 Leader: Digital and IT Strategy (DITS) retires on December 31, 2027

PeopleCert (AXELOS) retires ITIL 4 LEADER DITS on 2027-12-31. ITIL Strategy (Version 5); ITIL Transformation (Version 5) is the named replacement path.

No direct replacement is named in the reviewed official sources.

Exam Domains

1 Direction and Strategy Weight not published

2 Planning Practices Weight not published

3 Measurement and Reporting Weight not published

4 Governance, Risk and Compliance Weight not published

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice

FormatLinear

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsOne valid government-issued photo ID. Name must match PeopleCert registration exactly.

RenewalRequired -- Renew every 3 years through PeopleCert's subscription model: earn CPDs (Continuing Professional Development) or retake the exam. Digital badge re-issued upon renewal.

PrerequisitesITIL 4 Foundation certification required

Retake PolicyNo mandatory waiting period. Full exam fee required for retake.

LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese

ITIL 4 Leader: Digital and IT Strategy (DITS) Exam Blueprint

ITIL 4 Leader: Digital and IT Strategy (DITS) retires on December 31, 2027

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