From ITIL 3 and ITIL 4 to ITIL 5

For professionals and organizations who have invested years in ITIL v3 or ITIL 4, one of the most important aspects of ITIL 5 is its commitment to protecting your past investments. Your existing certifications and knowledge remain valid. ITIL 5 “adds practical guidance, experience focus, and AI readiness” rather than making previous versions obsolete.

For more details see ITIL5 Qualification Scheme

The Path for ITIL 4 Professionals:

ITIL 4 QualificationITIL 5 Qualification equivalentRequirements for achievement
ITIL 4 Foundation NA (ITIl 4 Foundation is valid prerequisite for ITIL 5 advanced modules)
ITIL 4 Practice ManagerITIL 5 Practice ManagerITIL Transformation*
ITIL 4 Managing ProfessionalITIL 5 Managing ProfessionalManaging Professional Transition (MPT)
ITIL 4 Strategic LeaderITIL 5 Strategic LeaderITIL Transformation*
ITIL 4 MasterITIL 5 MasterManaging Professional Transition (MPT)

* ITIL Transformation is new module in ITIL5 Qualification Scheme

Managing Professional Transition (MPT)

Managing Professional Transition (MPT) is extra course and certification that covers new and updated content in Product, Service, Experience and Transformation.

  • Available by OMNICOM in second half 2026
  • Target audience: Those who have invested in ITIL 4 and ITIL 3 designations and need a clear and simple upgrade route to ITIL 5
  • Duration: 5 Days (0,5d Foundation, 3d Product, Service, Experience, 1,5d Transformation)
  • Exam: focus only on changes / open book
  • Prerequisites: ITIL 4 Managing Professional, ITIL 4 Master, ITIL 3 Expert, ITIL 3 Master

Note: Qualification scheme for ITIL 4 stays valid and available. Check our courses.

The Path for ITIL v3 Professionals:

If you are coming from an ITIL v3 background, you are familiar with the “Lifecycle” approach (Strategy, Design, Transition, Operation, and CSI). ITIL 5 evolves this legacy into a Unified Digital Product and Service Lifecycle.

ITIL 3 QualificationITIL 5 Qualification equivalentRequirements for achievement
ITIL 3 FoundationITIL 5 FoundationITIL 5 Foundation
ITIL 3 ExpertITIL 5 Managing ProfessionalManaging Professional Transition (MPT)
ITIL 3 MasterITIL 5 MasterManaging Professional Transition (MPT)

The Omnicom Advantage: An Enhanced Learning Experience

At Omnicom, we believe in providing more than just the standard syllabus. While other providers offer the basic ITIL 5 Foundation, we have officially extended our ITIL 5 Foundation course content to include more details from Service Transition and Service Operation management especially Service Desk, SLA, Incident, Problem, Change, Service Request Management. This unique “Omnicom Extra” ensures that our students don’t just pass an exam—they gain the practical skills needed to lead digital transformations immediately.