Can you pass PRINCE2 Practitioner without Foundation?

Can you pass PRINCE2 Practitioner without Foundation?

Yes, you can pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner without Foundation. For the latest PRINCE2 7th edition to be eligible for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam you must have successfully gained one of the other PRINCE2 Practitioner prerequisite qualifications which include any of the following:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation (6th edition)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner (6th edition)
  • IPMA® Levels A, B, C or D
  • APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
  • APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)
  • PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
  • PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)®.

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Last edited on: 21 Oct 2025


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