Explaining PRINCE2 Certification

Tommy van Schaik

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information is a part of the official PRINCE2 Foundations and Practitioner sample examination paper.

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 Overview

Why get certified

4 certifications
How to get certified
 Why Get Certified?

Used on individual
Common language Formalize knowledge
basis
Project Manager with PRINCE2 earns
15% higher.

Indeed Salary Data

PRINCE2 Certifications

Foundation

Practitioner

Agile Professional
Foundation

Entry level
No pre-reqs
Project members
 Foundation

1 hour written test Closed book Can be taken online

Multiple choice 35 (50%) pass mark ~ 750,000 certified
70 questions 97% pass rate Does not expire
 Practitioner

Intermediate level
Pre-reqs:
- Foundation
- PMP
- CAPM
- IPMA
Project Managers / Executives
 Practitioner

2.5 hour written test 44 (55%) pass mark ~ 350,000 certified

Based on scenario PRINCE2 manual Can be taken online
8 x 10 questions 75% pass rate Expires after 5 years
 Practitioner

Re-certification:
1 Hour
36 Questions
20 (55%) pass mark
Agile

Agile delivery approaches

Practitioner (Active)
Not just IT
 Agile

2.5 hour written test PRINCE2 Agile manual

50 questions Does not expire
30 (60%) pass mark Can be taken online
Professional

Advanced level
Practitioner + experience
Dedicated PMs
2.5 day in-house assessment
 Successful candidates register

Accredited training organizations: Strategic Examination Institutes:

Acquiros (formerly known as CSME)
APMG International
BCS, Learning & Development Ltd
EXIN
PEOPLECERT
 Ways to Get Certified
Exam location Online

Waiting time Short waiting time

More expensive Cheaper
More comfortable? More comfortable?

Dont forget the PRINCE2 manual!

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Why get certified?

On individual basis
Common language
Formalize knowledge
Better pay
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Foundation exam
Entry level
No pre-reqs
Doesnt expire
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Practitioner exam
Intermediate level
Foundation or equivalent
Expires after 5 years
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PRINCE2 Agile
Agile delivery
Extension of practitioner
Doesnt expire
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PRINCE2 Professional
Highest certification
2,5 day in-house testing
Seasoned project managers
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Exam location vs. online

Price
Availability
Where are you more comfortable?