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Here's a transparent breakdown so there are no surprises."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Total Cost Components"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The total investment for ITIL 4 Foundation certification in India typically includes four components:"}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"1. Training Fees"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Accredited training providers charge between ₹15,000 and ₹35,000 for ITIL 4 Foundation training, depending on the format (self-paced, VILT, or classroom) and what's included. At Knowlathon, our training packages include the exam voucher, official course material, and post-training support — so the advertised price is typically the total price."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"2. Exam Voucher"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["The ITIL 4 Foundation exam voucher, purchased directly from PeopleCert, costs approximately ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"$383 USD"})," (around ₹32,000). However, accredited training providers like Knowlathon purchase vouchers at institutional rates and include them in the training package, which is why bundled programmes offer significantly better value."]}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"3. Official Study Material"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"PeopleCert offers an official ITIL 4 Foundation e-book for approximately ₹4,500–6,000. Most accredited training programmes include this material as part of the training fee. If purchasing separately, ensure you're buying the latest edition aligned with the current exam syllabus."}),e.jsx("h3",{children:"4. Practice Exams & Supplementary Resources"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"While not mandatory, practice exams help significantly with preparation. Quality practice exam sets typically cost ₹1,000–3,000. Knowlathon includes practice exams and mock tests in all our ITIL training packages at no additional cost."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Cost Comparison: Self-Study vs Training Provider"}),e.jsxs("table",{children:[e.jsx("thead",{children:e.jsxs("tr",{children:[e.jsx("th",{children:"Component"}),e.jsx("th",{children:"Self-Study"}),e.jsx("th",{children:"Accredited Provider"})]})}),e.jsxs("tbody",{children:[e.jsxs("tr",{children:[e.jsx("td",{children:"Study Material"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"₹5,000"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"Included"})]}),e.jsxs("tr",{children:[e.jsx("td",{children:"Exam Voucher"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"₹32,000"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"Included"})]}),e.jsxs("tr",{children:[e.jsx("td",{children:"Practice Exams"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"₹2,000"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"Included"})]}),e.jsxs("tr",{children:[e.jsx("td",{children:"Training"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"—"}),e.jsx("td",{children:"₹20,000–35,000 (all-inclusive)"})]}),e.jsxs("tr",{children:[e.jsx("td",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"Total"})}),e.jsx("td",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"₹39,000+"})}),e.jsx("td",{children:e.jsx("strong",{children:"₹20,000–35,000"})})]})]})]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Counter-intuitively, enrolling with an accredited training provider is often ",e.jsx("em",{children:"cheaper"})," than self-study because providers have access to institutional voucher pricing that individuals cannot access directly."]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Hidden Costs to Watch For"}),e.jsxs("ul",{children:[e.jsxs("li",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Exam retake fees:"})," If you don't pass on the first attempt, a retake voucher costs approximately ₹16,000–20,000. 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