ITIL (Version 5) release dates
Every module, dated.
When each ITIL (Version 5) module became available, which modules are still to come, and when ITIL 4 is planned to end. Checked against PeopleCert sources.
Last verified 27 September 2026
- milestones reached
- 7 of 9
- ITIL 4 sunset planned
- 2027
ReleasedTo be confirmedPlanned
01 · The line
From announcement to sunset.
Foundation opened on 12 February 2026 and five advanced modules followed in March and April 2026, the Managing Professional Transition in May and AI Governance in July. The three Practice Manager modules are the last stop still to be dated.
- January 2026ReleasedJanuary 2026ITIL (Version 5) announced
- 12 February 2026Released12 February 2026ITIL Foundation (Version 5)
- February 2026ReleasedFebruary 2026ITIL Foundation Bridge (Version 5)
- March 2026ReleasedMarch 2026ITIL Product, Service and Experience (Version 5)
- April 2026ReleasedApril 2026ITIL Strategy and ITIL Transformation (Version 5)
- May 2026ReleasedMay 2026ITIL Managing Professional Transition (Version 5)
- July 2026ReleasedJuly 2026ITIL AI Governance (Version 5)
- To be confirmedDate to be confirmedTo be confirmedITIL Monitor, Support and Fulfil, Plan, Implement and Control, Collaborate, Assure and Improve (Version 5)Until then, the ITIL 4 Specialist modules count
- 31 December 2027Planned31 December 2027Planned sunset of all ITIL 4 modules and of the Foundation Bridge
Last verified 27 September 2026
The Foundation date and the ITIL 4 sunset come from PeopleCert. Other release months are as reported to accredited training organizations. Exam voucher validity dates for ITIL 4 will be announced by PeopleCert.
02 · Coexistence31 Dec 2027
···days to gountil the planned sunset
ITIL 4 and Version 5 run in parallel. PeopleCert currently plans to sunset all ITIL 4 modules, and the Foundation Bridge, on this date.
Check what it means for you