What topics are on the PR2P exam?

PRINCE2 Principles 10%

1.1

Application of PRINCE2 Principles

7 subtopics

1.1.1Ensure continued business justification

1.1.2Learn from experience

1.1.3Define roles, responsibilities and relationships

1.1.4Manage by stages

1.1.5Manage by exception

1.1.6Focus on products

1.1.7Tailor to suit the project

Learning Objectives

Analyse the application of PRINCE2 principles in context

People Management 9%

PRINCE2 Practices 51%

PRINCE2 Processes 30%

How do I earn the Prince2 Practitioner certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Project Management

Prerequisites

PR2FPRINCE2 7 FoundationRequired

Next Steps

PRINCE2-AGILE-PPRINCE2 Agile Practitioner
MSP-PManaging Successful Programmes Practitioner
P3O-PPortfolio, Programme and Project Offices Practitioner

Current Level

PR2FPRINCE2 7 FoundationFoundation
PR2PPRINCE2 7 PractitionerPractitioner

Alternative Paths

PMPProject Management Professional
SCRUM-MASTERScrum Master
ITIL-4-FITIL 4 Foundation
DEVOPS-FDevOps Foundation

Complementary Certifications

CHANGE-MANAGEMENT
RISK-MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS-ANALYSIS

Career Progression

Entry Level

Project Coordinator
Project Support Officer
Junior Project Manager

Mid Level

Project Manager
Business Analyst
PMO Analyst

Senior Level

Senior Project Manager
Programme Manager
PMO Manager
Portfolio Manager

Executive Level

Head of PMO
Director of Projects
Chief Project Officer

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Earn 60 CPD points through PeopleCert Plus membershipPass any other PRINCE2 family examRetake the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam

How do I study for the PR2P Exam?

Practice the Prince2 Practitioner with our Exam Simulator

Free practice questions, exam guides, and real exam‑style explanations in our Planet Cert simulator.

Official Resources

Community Resources

r/PRINCE2Reddit Community PRINCE2 WikiKnowledge Base

Learn more about this exam

MKC TrainingClassroom and Virtual QA LtdClassroom and Virtual ILX GroupeLearning and Classroom PRINCE2 Process Models and TemplatesILX/PRINCE2.com PRINCE2 7 Exam Sampler PDFProjex Academy

Study Tips

Read the official manual thoroughly - it's your reference during the open-book exam
Practice navigating the manual quickly to find information during the exam
Focus on understanding application and tailoring rather than memorization
Work through scenario-based questions to understand Bloom's Level 3 and 4 thinking
Understand the RACI tables for each process
Master the relationships between principles, practices, and processes
Practice matching questions which carry 3 marks each

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

People ManagementNew in PRINCE2 7

Major new component - heavily tested in Practitioner exam

Released: 2023-09-01

Sustainability and ESGNew in PRINCE2 7

Integrated throughout practices, especially in Business Case

Released: 2023-09-01

Digital and Data ManagementNew in PRINCE2 7

New management approach added to Progress practice

Released: 2023-09-01

Industry Trends

Increased focus on human factors in project success
Growing demand for sustainability in project delivery
Integration of traditional and agile approaches
Digital transformation driving methodology updates
Remote team management becoming standard practice

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

One of the following certifications is required:
PRINCE2 7 Foundation
PRINCE2 6th Edition (Foundation or Practitioner)
PRINCE2 5th Edition (Foundation or Practitioner)
Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
IPMA Level A (Certified Projects Director)
IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager)
IPMA Level C (Certified Project Manager)
IPMA Level D (Certified Project Management Associate)

Recommended Experience

Practical project management experience
Familiarity with project management terminology
Understanding of project lifecycle
Experience working in project teams

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost	$750 USD
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE, PeopleCert Online Proctoring
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	3 years
Recertification	Log 60 CPD points through PeopleCert Plus membership Pass a different course from the same Product Suite Re-take the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam

Prince2 Practitioner

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Exam Details

What topics are on the PR2P exam?

PRINCE2 Principles 10%

Application of PRINCE2 Principles

People Management 9%

PRINCE2 Practices 51%

PRINCE2 Processes 30%

How do I earn the Prince2 Practitioner certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Complementary Certifications

Career Progression

Entry Level

Mid Level

Senior Level

Executive Level

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the PR2P Exam?

Practice the Prince2 Practitioner with our Exam Simulator

Official Resources

Community Resources

Learn more about this exam

Study Tips

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Recommended Experience

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

How long is the certification valid?

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