Overview
The IT4IT™ Certification Program provides a structured learning and certification path based on the IT4IT Standard, Version 3.0—a reference architecture for managing digital products and services. This article explains what the program includes, and what candidates can expect from the IT4IT 3 Foundation certification.
What Does the IT4IT Certification Program Include?
The IT4IT Certification Program includes:
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IT4IT 3 Foundation Certification
This certification is based on a defined Body of Knowledge (BoK), which outlines the conformance requirements derived from the IT4IT Standard, Version 3.0.
The IT4IT Standard provides a prescriptive, end‑to‑end reference architecture for managing digital across the entire product lifecycle.
Where Is the Body of Knowledge Defined for IT4IT 3 Foundation?
The BoK for IT4IT 3 Foundation Certification is defined in:
This document outlines the learning units, required knowledge, and examinable content for the Foundation level.
What Is IT4IT 3 Foundation Certification?
The IT4IT 3 Foundation certification validates that a candidate:
- Understands the terminology, structure, and basic concepts of the IT4IT Standard
- Grasps the core principles of the IT4IT Reference Architecture
- Understands the Value Streams and the concept of the Digital Product
- Has achieved learning outcomes focused on knowledge and comprehension
This certification establishes a solid grounding in the IT4IT approach to managing digital.
Who Is IT4IT 3 Foundation Certification For?
The target audience includes, but is not limited to:
- Individuals seeking IT4IT Level 1 (Foundation) certification
- IT practitioners and professionals who need a basic understanding of the IT4IT Reference Architecture, Value Streams, and Digital Products
- Enterprise Architects who require an end‑to‑end functional and data landscape for managing the digital factory
- IT strategy, financial management, and architecture practitioners transitioning from project‑based IT to full lifecycle Digital Product management
- IT governance and audit practitioners who need a prescriptive model for implementing meaningful controls in a modern, automated DevOps toolchain