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PeopleCert · Project Management & Agile · Professional

PRINCE2 Practitioner exam guide

Exam PRINCE2 7 Practitioner

PRINCE2 7 Practitioner proves you can apply and tailor PRINCE2 to a real project scenario rather than just recall it. It is a common requirement for project manager roles in UK government, European organizations and Australian public sector, and the logical step after Foundation.

QuestionsQuestions worth 70 marks
Time limit150 minutes
Passing score60% (42/70)
Exam feeSee official page
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPeopleCert online proctored or via accredited training organization

Format: Scenario-based objective test, open book (official PRINCE2 7 manual only). Fee note: Price varies by region and provider; often bundled with training.

Who it's for

Project managers and senior project staff who need to run projects using PRINCE2 and tailor it to their environment.

What the exam covers

Principles10%
People9%
Practices51%
Processes30%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: One of: PRINCE2 7 Foundation; PRINCE2 6 Foundation or Practitioner; PMP; CAPM; APM PMQ or PPQ; IPMA Level A-D.

Recommended: Some practical project management experience so you can judge how to tailor the method.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Renew by retaking the exam, passing another exam in the same product suite, or logging CPD (60 points over 3 years) through a PeopleCert Plus membership.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Tailoring PRINCE2 to project scale and context
  • Producing and assessing management products
  • Applying risk, issue and change procedures to scenarios
  • Defining tolerances and escalation
  • Planning stages and work packages
  • Evaluating business cases and benefits

Job roles

Project ManagerSenior Project ManagerProgramme Delivery ManagerPMO ManagerProject LeadChange Manager

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Re-read the PRINCE2 7 manual with a focus on practices (51% of marks) and tab every practice and appendix.
  2. Week 2: Work through the official sample scenario, practicing classic and matching question types.
  3. Week 3: Practice tailoring scenarios and management product content questions.
  4. Week 4: Two full timed sample papers using only your tabbed manual; book the exam.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Only the official PRINCE2 7 manual is allowed; tab it by practice, process and management product appendix.
  • Read the scenario before each question set; answers must fit that specific project.
  • For Yes/No-because items, both the decision and the reason must be correct.
  • Practices carry 51% of marks; prioritize them over process minutiae.
  • Budget about two minutes per mark and do not over-rely on looking things up.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PRINCE2 Practitioner pass mark?

60%, which is 42 of 70 marks.

Can I take Practitioner without Foundation?

Yes, if you hold an accepted alternative such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 6, APM PMQ/PPQ or IPMA Level A-D.

How long is the exam?

150 minutes, with 25% extra time for eligible candidates testing outside their native language.

Is PRINCE2 Practitioner worth it?

It is frequently listed in UK and European project manager job ads and in public-sector frameworks.

How do I renew?

Within three years: resit, pass another exam in the PRINCE2 suite, or log CPD points through PeopleCert Plus.

Official page: www.peoplecert.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.