The ITIL Strategic Leader designation reflects expertise in strategic leadership and leading transformation in complex, AI-driven environments.
This designation validates the ability to align strategy with execution and deliver measurable outcomes in modern digital environments. The advanced modules required to achieve this designation help develop capabilities in strategy development, transformation execution, governance, and organisational change, equipping professionals with the expertise to lead in dynamic and uncertain contexts.
Overview
The ITIL® Strategic Leader (SL) is one of three intermediate designations in the ITIL 5 certification scheme.
ITIL SL is comprised of these two modules:
Both modules are valuable independently but both must be completed to obtain the ITIL Strategic Leader designation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the ITIL FoundationVersion 4 or Version 5 certification.
To be awarded ITIL Strategic Leader designation you must also demonstrate a minimum of three years of managerial experience.


