PrepPRINCE2 Project Management (Version 7): Foundation and Practitioner
PRINCE2 is a process-based project management method owned by PeopleCert, which took over AXELOS. The current version 7 is built on five integrated elements: seven principles, people, seven practices, seven processes and the project context, which we use as the exam domains here. Foundation is a 60-minute, closed-book, 60-question exam with a 60% pass mark; Practitioner is a 150-minute, open-book exam worth 70 marks, also 60% to pass. Certifications are kept current with 60 CPD points or a new exam.
Who it is for
- Project managers in organizations or public bodies that use PRINCE2, especially in the UK, Europe and Australia
- Team managers, project support and PMO staff who work on PRINCE2 projects
- Project board members and sponsors who want to understand their role
- Experienced project managers with PMP, CAPM or IPMA who want to go straight to Practitioner
The exam at a glance
| PRINCE2 7 Foundation | PRINCE2 7 Practitioner | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (Version 7) | PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner (Version 7) |
| Questions | 60 multiple-choice questions | 56 questions and sub-questions, worth 70 marks (objective testing) |
| Time | 60 min | 150 min |
| Format | Multiple choice, closed book. PeopleCert's page offers proctored exam time slots using its Web Based Exam Driver (online proctoring); training is also offered through partners. Official results within 2 business days. Available in 14 languages: English, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Slovak and Spanish. | Objective testing, open book. PeopleCert's page offers proctored exam time slots using its Web Based Exam Driver (online proctoring); training is also offered through partners. Available in the same 14 languages as Foundation. |
| Passing | 60% (36 of 60 questions). | 60% (42 of 70 marks). |
| Price | Sold as bundles by PeopleCert or through accredited training partners. On peoplecert.org the Exam bundle (exam voucher, official eBook, learning resource kit) is listed at EUR 650 incl. VAT; eLearning bundles cost more and the eLearning+ bundle includes a free retake. Prices vary by country and partner, see unverified. | On peoplecert.org the Exam bundle is listed at EUR 701 incl. VAT, with eLearning bundles at higher prices. Prices vary by country and partner, see unverified. |
| Prerequisites | None. | One of: PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7), PRINCE2 6th edition Foundation or Practitioner, PRINCE2 5th edition Foundation or Practitioner, PMP, CAPM, PPQ, PMQ, IPMA Level A, B, C or D, or CSPM-2/CSPM-3. |
| Validity | Certification renewal every 3 years. Renew by logging 60 CPD points (for example through PeopleCert Plus membership) or by passing another exam from the same product suite before your renewal date. | Subject to renewal: 60 CPD points (for example through PeopleCert Plus membership) or passing another exam from the same product suite before the renewal date. The Practitioner page does not state the cycle length, see unverified. |
Checked against the official PeopleCert pages on 2026-11-07: www.peoplecert.org, www.peoplecert.org, www.peoplecert.org. Exam details change; confirm on the issuer's site before you book. Some details could only be confirmed from secondary sources and are marked for re-checking.
Exam domains
PRINCE2 7 Foundation
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Principles | Not published |
| People | Not published |
| Practices | Not published |
| Processes | Not published |
| Project context and tailoring | Not published |
PRINCE2 7 Practitioner
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Principles | Not published |
| People | Not published |
| Practices | Not published |
| Processes | Not published |
| Project context and tailoring | Not published |
How to prepare
- Get the official PRINCE2 7 manual (included in PeopleCert's exam bundle as an eBook) and read the overview, principles, people, practices and processes chapters
- Learn the seven principles and seven practices by name and purpose, and be clear on the 7th edition renames: Organizing and Issues
- Draw the process model from memory: who triggers each process, which management products it creates, and which role is responsible
- Learn the management products that are easy to confuse: highlight vs checkpoint vs exception report, project brief vs PID, issue register vs daily log
- Take timed Foundation practice tests aiming well above 60%, then book the exam; for Practitioner, practise applying the method to a scenario with the manual open
- Plan your renewal: log 60 CPD points within the cycle or pass another exam from the same product suite
PRINCE2 guides
FAQ
How many questions are on the PRINCE2 Foundation exam?
The PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam has 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. It is closed book and you need 60%, which is 36 correct answers.
Is the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam open book?
Yes. Practitioner is open book, lasts 150 minutes and has 56 questions and sub-questions worth 70 marks. You need 60% to pass.
Can I take Practitioner without Foundation?
Yes, if you hold another qualifying certification. PeopleCert accepts PRINCE2 6th or 5th edition Foundation or Practitioner, PMP, CAPM, PPQ, PMQ, IPMA Levels A-D and CSPM-2/CSPM-3, as well as PRINCE2 7 Foundation.
Does PRINCE2 certification expire?
It must be renewed. For Foundation PeopleCert states a 3-year renewal cycle. You renew by logging 60 CPD points, for example with PeopleCert Plus membership, or by passing another exam from the same product suite before the renewal date.