Independent certification guidance · Sources checked 2026-11-03

Choose between ITIL Foundation v5 and PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation v7.

Both credentials are administered by PeopleCert, but they answer different career questions. ITIL focuses on managing digital products and services; PRINCE2 provides a structured project-management method. Compare the work you do before choosing an exam.

Two foundation routes, two different purposes

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ITIL Foundation (Version 5)

Digital product and service management, value creation, the ITIL Value System, guiding principles and continual improvement.

Best fit
Service-management and IT operations professionals who want a current foundation path.
Version check
ITIL 4 Foundation and the separate ITIL Foundation Bridge (Version 5) remain listed by PeopleCert. Check which path fits your existing credential.
Read PeopleCert’s official ITIL page ↗Try 40 original ITIL practice questions →

PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

The seven PRINCE2 principles, practices and processes, project roles, people, tailoring and project performance.

Best fit
Project and delivery professionals who want a structured method for managing projects.
Version check
Use PeopleCert's current Version 7 name when comparing a course, exam bundle or certificate.
Read PeopleCert’s official PRINCE2 page ↗

How to decide and prepare responsibly

02 · VERIFY

Check your starting point

ITIL 4 Foundation holders should compare the separate Version 5 Bridge option with the full Foundation path. PRINCE2 candidates should confirm the Version 7 name and any prerequisite for their next level.

03 · BOOK

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