PRINCE2 exams

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is open book, allowing use of the official PRINCE2 manual.

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is closed book-no reference materials are permitted.

Yes. You can sit a PRINCE2 exam without joining a course. Exams can be booked online or taken as part of an accredited PRINCE2 course.

While not mandatory, completing a PRINCE2 training course is recommended-it helps you understand the method, apply it to real projects, and increases your chance of passing on the first attempt.

Yes. You can purchase a PRINCE2 exam-only voucher from Knowledge Train without enrolling on a course. There’s no training requirement for taking the exam.

You can prepare through self-paced PRINCE2 e-learning or an official instructor-led course.

Choose the method that best suits your learning style and level of experience.

Yes. The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams require a minimum 60% to pass.
If you fail, you can retake the exam by paying the fee again.

Results are issued immediately after the online exam.

Preparing thoroughly with sample questions and study materials increases your chance of success on the first attempt.

Yes. Both PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams can be taken online through remote proctoring.

You’ll need a webcam, microphone, stable internet, and a quiet space.

Schedule your exam for a convenient date and time.

Remote supervision ensures a secure, fair exam experience without travelling to a test centre.

On average, only 3% of students fail the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, and 27% fail the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam.

Most candidates pass on their first attempt with adequate preparation and practice using PRINCE2 Foundation mock exams.

You can take the PRINCE2 exams as many times as needed – there’s no limit. Most candidates pass on their first attempt with proper preparation.

Use sample exams and practice questions to boost confidence.

If unsuccessful, simply rebook and retake the exam later.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is open book, allowing use of the official PRINCE2 manual to apply knowledge to practical scenarios.

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is closed book, assessing understanding of the PRINCE2 principles, people, practices, and processes without reference materials.

Difficulty varies by level:

• The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is easier, with a 97% UK pass rate.
• The Practitioner exam is more challenging, with a 73% pass rate.

Thorough study, practice questions, and understanding PRINCE2 concepts will greatly improve your success rate.

Consistent preparation helps most candidates pass both exams on their first attempt.

Foundation: no prerequisites.

Practitioner: you must hold one of the following:

• PRINCE2 Foundation (6th Edition)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner (6th Edition)
• PMI CAPM or PMP
• IPMA Levels A-D.

You’ll need a desktop computer, webcam, and photo ID.

For the Practitioner exam, also have your PRINCE2 manual ready for reference.

A PRINCE2 exam voucher lets you book your online exam through Knowledge Train.

The PRINCE2 examining body is PeopleCert, which administers all official PRINCE2 exams worldwide.

After paying your PRINCE2 exam fee, you’ll receive an email from PeopleCert with instructions to register your details and select your exam date online.

After paying your exam fee, register your preferred date and time.
On exam day, follow the emailed instructions. An online invigilator will:

• Verify your photo ID
• Ask you to rotate your webcam 360° to confirm no unauthorised materials or people
• Monitor you via webcam for the entire exam session.

During instructor-led training, your trainer may schedule exam time, but you can book your PRINCE2 exams whenever convenient. Exam booking is flexible to fit your schedule.

You’ll receive your PRINCE2 exam results immediately after completing the online exam.

All PRINCE2 exams in English are based on the PRINCE2 7th Edition. For other languages, call +44 (0)207 148 5985.