ITIL® Strategic Leader (Version 5) Courses
ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) Certification: Courses, Modules, and Exams
The ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) stream focuses on aligning digital strategy, governance, investment, and leadership to meet the needs of today’s modern enterprise. To earn this designation, you must complete the core module plus the universal ITIL Transformation module:
- ITIL Strategy: Guides strategy development and adaptation in VUCA environments.
- ITIL Transformation: Offers practical guidance to embed, sustain, and optimize change across products and services.
Summary of Topics
What is ITIL® Strategic Leader (Version 5)?
ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) designation is one of the three streams in the ITIL (Version 5) certification scheme.
It is composed of the following module:
- ITIL Strategy (Version 5)
ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) Certification Stream and Learning Path

The ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) certification stream is composed of the following module:
ITIL Strategy certification
ITIL Strategy provides practical, scalable guidance for embedding, sustaining, and optimizing change across products and services.
To be awarded as an ITIL Strategic Leader, students must also complete the ITIL Transformation module. This universal module applies to all three streams and is required to achieve each of the three ITIL (Version 5) designations: ITIL Managing Professional, ITIL Practice Manager and ITIL Strategic Leader. However, it only needs to be completed once—there is no need to retake it to obtain the other two qualifications once it has been completed.
ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) Exams: How to Get Certified
ITIL Strategic Leader: ITIL Foundation + ITIL Strategy + ITIL Transformation
The ITIL Strategic Leader (ITIL SL) designation requires the ITIL Foundation certification along with the Strategy and Transformation modules.
PeopleCert requires mandatory training for the ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) certifications.
iLEARN offers accredited ITIL SL courses, delivered by accredited ITIL trainers.
You can find here our flexible learning options to suit every professional’s needs:
- In-House / Classroom Training: Customized sessions delivered on-site at your organization premises, tailored to your team’s schedule and learning needs.
- Remote / Live Training: Participate in real-time, instructor-led sessions via web conference from anywhere.
- E-Learning / Self-Paced Training: Learn at your own pace with full access to our online learning management system anytime, anywhere.
- One-to-One Training (Live coaching): Personalized guidance with access to e-Learning materials and interactive web sessions with an accredited ITIL trainer.
How to Upgrade Your ITIL Strategic Leader Designation
Students with the ITIL 4 Strategic Leader designation who want to upgrade to ITIL (Version 5) can do so through a dedicated transition path.
To learn more about the ITIL (Version 5) transition pathways, check our dedicated page.
Upgrade with ITIL Transformation module
If you hold the ITIL 4 Strategic Leader qualification, you can upgrade to ITIL Strategic Leader (Version 5) by taking the ITIL Transformation course and exam.
Upgrade with ITIL Managing Professional Transition module
If you hold the ITIL 4 Strategic Leader and also the ITIL 4 Managing Professional designation, you can complete the ITIL Managing Professional (Version 5) Transition module: your ITIL 4 Strategic Leader designation will be automatically upgraded. This is because the Managing Professional Transition module already includes the key ITIL Transformation content required for the Strategic Leader upgrade.
