PRINCE2 ® FAQs

What is PRINCE2?
Are there any comparisons to alternative methods?
What is the structure of the PRINCE2 examinations?
What are the pass marks for the PRINCE2 examinations?
How can I train for the PRINCE2 examinations?
How do I sit the exams?
Are there any pre-requisites for the PRINCE2 examinations?
Which languages are the PRINCE2 exams available in?
What are the main PRINCE2 publications and where can I purchase them?
Which languages are the PRINCE2 manuals available in?
How long are the PRINCE2 qualifications valid for?
Please can you give me more details on the PRINCE2 re-registration exam?
When can I expect the results of my PRINCE2 Examinations?
When will I receive my certificate?
How can I advertise myself as PRINCE2 qualified on my business card?
Can I use the PRINCE2 logo?

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of projects - and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, Project Managers, project teams, academics, trainers and consultants.

PRINCE2 is a non-proprietary method and has emerged worldwide as one of the most widely accepted methods for managing projects. This is largely due to the fact that PRINCE2 is truly generic - it can be applied to any project regardless of project scale, type, organisation, geography or culture.

PRINCE2 achieves this by isolating the management aspects of project work from the specialist contributions, such as design, construction etc. The specialist aspects of any type of project are easily integrated with the PRINCE2 method and, used alongside PRINCE2, provide a secure overall framework for the project work.

Because PRINCE2 is generic and based on proven principles, organisations adopting the method as a standard can substantially improve their organisational capability and maturity across multiple areas of business activity - business change, construction, IT, mergers and acquisitions, research, product development and so on.

Are there any comparisons to alternative methods?

We have written comparisons between each of the last three version of PRINCE2 and the PMI's PMBoK. These reports can be viewed here.

What is the structure of the PRINCE2 examinations?

Information on the format of the PRINCE2 exams can be viewed here.

What are the pass marks for the PRINCE2 examinations?

Pass marks for the PRINCE2 examinations are as follows:

Foundation:You will need to score at least 35/70 to pass the Foundation exam.
Practitioner:You will need to score at least 59/108 to pass the Practitioner exam.
Re-Registration:You will need to score at least 20/36 to pass the Re-Registration exam.

How can I train for the PRINCE2 examinations?

Inspiring Projects offers the full range of PRINCE2 certification examinations. Please click here for more information about the different qualifications.

How do I sit the exams?

Inspiring Projects includes the examinations as part of our training courses.

Are there any pre-requisites for the PRINCE2 exams?

There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation exam. Candidates must achieve a pass at Foundation level before attempting the Practitioner exam.

Which languages are the PRINCE2 exams available in?

Information on the available exam languages for PRINCE2 can be viewed here.

What are the main PRINCE2 publications and where can I purchase them?

PRINCE2 has one main manual supporting the qualification scheme, published by The Stationary Office, called "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009 Edition".

Inspiring Projects provides this manual as part of the course fee unless advised otherwise by the delegate.

To purchase, please either go to our Publications page or the Best Management Practice website.

Also available from the above sites is "Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2" - an official PRINCE2 publications designed to be a role-specific handbook for senior managers and project board members.

Which languages are the PRINCE2 manuals available in?

The "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009 Edition" manual is currently available in:

English
Danish
Dutch
German
Polish
French
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese
Norwegian

Further translations are in progress / under consideration.

How long are the PRINCE2 qualifications valid for?

The Foundation and Practitioner certificates are yours forever; neither certification will expire. Candidates who pass the Practitioner exam are recognised as a "PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner". Individuals will remain registered for a period of 5 years. To maintain their registered status, practitioners must complete and pass a PRINCE2 re-registration exam 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification.

Please can you give me more details on the PRINCE2 re-registration exam?

AXELOS have withdrawn the Reregistration exam, and are instead promoting a continuing professional development scheme called MyPRINCE2. For more information check here.

When can I expect the results of my PRINCE2 Examinations?

PRINCE2 Foundation examinations can be marked on location with provisional results provided immediately after marking. Practitioner answer sheets are marked by the Examination Institute and the results released soon after.

When will I receive my certificate?

A Foundation certificate will be dispatched to you approximately 2 weeks after we have received your exam paper back into our offices, if you only took the Foundation exam.

If you sat a Practitioner exam or both exams, a Practitioner certificate will be dispatched on average 10 working days after the Practitioner results have been released by the Examination Institute.

How can I advertise myself as PRINCE2 qualified on my business card?

Candidates who have passed the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination can put "Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner" on their business cards.

Also, if they did not opt out at the time of the exam, their status will be published on the PRINCE2 Successful Candidates website.

Can I use the PRINCE2 logo?

Only organisations licensed to do so are allowed to use the PRINCE2 logo. Such organisations include PRINCE2 ATOs (Accredited Training organisations) and PRINCE2 ACOs (Accredited Consulting organisations) accredited by the Examination Institute. The PRINCE2 logo is a registered trademark of AXELOS Limited and must not be used without their permission or appropriate license.

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