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PRINCE2 Practitioner FAQs

Q: Can I do PRINCE2 without experience?

Yes, you can do PRINCE2 without prior experience. The PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exams have no prerequisite qualifications. That means you could sit these exams without having any previous experience. However, for the latest PRINCE2 7th edition , the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam and PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam require that you have previously sat the Foundation exam, or another prerequisite qualification which includes any one of these: 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)®. IPMA® is a registered trademark of IPMA in Switzerland and other countries. 'PMI', 'PMP' and 'CAPM' are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.

Q: 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)®. IPMA® is a registered trademark of IPMA in Switzerland and other countries. 'PMI', 'PMP' and 'CAPM' are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.

Q: Can you take PRINCE2 Practitioner without Foundation?

Yes, you can take the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam without having the PRINCE2 Foundation certificate . For the PRINCE2 7th edition to be eligible to sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam you must have successfully completed any of the following PRINCE2 Practitioner prerequisite qualifications: PRINCE2 Foundation (6th edition) PRINCE2 Practitioner (6th edition) APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) IPMA® Levels A, B, C or D PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)®. IPMA® is a registered trademark of IPMA in Switzerland and other countries. 'PMI', 'PMP' and 'CAPM' are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.

Q: Does a PRINCE2 certificate expire?

The PRINCE2 Foundation certificate never expires. However, candidates holding the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate are recognised as a 'PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner' for 3 years. This status can be extended by retaking the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam after 3 years.

Q: How long does it take to complete PRINCE2 Practitioner?

How long it takes to get a PRINCE2 Practitioner certification depends upon the study method. The classroom PRINCE2 Practitioner course takes students 2 days to complete, while the classroom PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course takes 4 days. If studying online, the PRINCE2 Practitioner online course typically takes about 24 hours to complete, while the Foundation & Practitioner course takes about 36 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How long does it take to get a PRINCE2 certification?

How long it takes to get a PRINCE2 certification depends upon which certification and the study method. The classroom PRINCE2 Practitioner course takes students 2 days to complete, while the classroom PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course takes 4 days. If studying online, the PRINCE2 Practitioner online course typically takes about 24 hours to complete, while the Foundation & Practitioner course takes about 36 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How long does it take to get a PRINCE2 qualification?

How long it takes to get a PRINCE2 qualification depends upon which qualification, the individual, and the method of study. The classroom PRINCE2 Practitioner course take students 2 days to complete, while the classroom PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course takes 4 days. For online study, the Foundation course typically takes about 12 hours to complete, while the Practitioner course takes about 24 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How long does it take to study PRINCE2?

How long it takes to study PRINCE2 depends upon the study method, the person, and the certification you aim for. The classroom PRINCE2 Foundation course takes students 2 days to complete, during which they learn the basics of PRINCE2 . For online study, the Foundation course typically takes about 12 hours to complete. The classroom PRINCE2 Practitioner course , which teaches candidates how to apply PRINCE2 in real-world situations, takes an additional 2 days, while online study for the Practitioner course typically takes around 24 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How many hours of study for PRINCE2?

How many hours of study it takes for PRINCE2 depends upon the study method, the individual, and the certification . If you already hold one of the prerequisite qualifications for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam , you can simply take a PRINCE2 Practitioner course , which typically takes 2 days to complete, or a self-paced online elearning course, which takes about 24 hours. The Practitioner exam is an additional 2.5 hours. If you do not hold the prerequisite qualifications for the Practitioner exam, you will need to take a PRINCE2 Foundation course as well. A PRINCE2 Foundation classroom course typically takes 2 days, while a PRINCE2 Foundation online eLearning course takes about 12 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How many people fail PRINCE2?

In the UK, 3% of students fail the PRINCE2 Foundation exam , while 27% fail the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam . This means that the majority of candidates are able to pass the exams on their first attempt. However, it is important to note that these are just averages and individual results may vary. It is always recommended that individuals prepare well for their exams by studying and practicing with PRINCE2 Foundation mock exam questions .

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