AXELOS / PeopleCert · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 6 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
Multiple choice
Format
Exam code
DPI
Full name
ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI)
Vendor
AXELOS / PeopleCert
Exam format
Multiple choice
Domains covered
6 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Dpi Key Concepts
Tip: Start with the official Dpi Key Concepts objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Direction And Planning
Tip: Cover the Direction And Planning objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Continual Improvement
Tip: Cover the Continual Improvement objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Guiding Principles And GRC
Tip: Cover the Guiding Principles And GRC objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Communication And Organizational Change Management
Tip: Cover the Communication And Organizational Change Management objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Measurement And Reporting
Tip: Finish with Measurement And Reporting, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.