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Exam Information
Official specifications published by PRINCE2
Exam Format
150 min
60% (42 out of 70 marks)
Practitioner
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$755 USD
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Validity
3 years
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PRINCE2-7-PRACTITIONER Exam Topics and Domains
PRINCE2-7-PRACTITIONER is organized into 6 weighted domains.
1
PRINCE2 Principles
15%
Applying the Seven PRINCE2 Principles
Ensure continued business justificationLearn from experienceDefine roles, responsibilities and relationshipsManage by stagesManage by exceptionFocus on productsTailor to suit the project
- Apply the seven PRINCE2 principles to guide project management decisions
- Understand how principles interact and support each other
- Tailor principle application to project context
2
PRINCE2 Practices
25%
Business Case Practice
Developing the business caseMaintaining the business case
- Create and maintain a robust business case
- Assess project viability throughout lifecycle
Organizing Practice
Project organization structure
- Establish effective project organization
- Define clear roles and responsibilities
Plans Practice
Planning levels and techniques
- Develop appropriate planning levels
- Apply product-based planning technique
Quality Practice
Quality planning and control
- Implement quality management throughout project
- Define and verify quality criteria
Risk Practice
Risk management procedure
- Identify, assess and manage project risks
- Implement appropriate risk responses
Issues Practice
Issue and change control
- Manage issues and changes effectively
- Maintain configuration control
Progress Practice
Monitoring and reporting progress
- Monitor project progress against plans
- Report status effectively to stakeholders
3
PRINCE2 Processes
20%
Starting up a project (SU)
Pre-project activities
- Understand pre-project preparation
- Create project brief and initiation plan
Directing a project (DP)
Project board activities
- Understand project board responsibilities
- Apply direction and decision-making processes
Initiating a project (IP)
Project initiation documentation
- Develop project initiation documentation
- Establish project baselines and controls
Controlling a stage (CS)
Stage management activities
- Manage stage delivery effectively
- Monitor and control stage progress
Managing product delivery (MP)
Team-level delivery
- Manage work package delivery
- Coordinate team-level activities
Managing a stage boundary (SB)
Stage transition activities
- Manage stage transitions effectively
- Prepare for subsequent stages
Closing a project (CP)
Project closure activities
- Execute controlled project closure
- Ensure effective handover and evaluation
4
People Management
15%
Leading successful change
Change leadershipTeam dynamics
- Apply people management techniques in project context
- Lead teams effectively through project lifecycle
- Manage stakeholder relationships
5
Tailoring and Integration
15%
Tailoring PRINCE2
Adaptation approachesIntegration with other methods
- Tailor PRINCE2 to project context
- Integrate with other methodologies
- Justify tailoring decisions
6
Sustainability and Digital
10%
Sustainability in projects
Environmental and social responsibility
- Integrate sustainability into project management
- Apply ESG principles to project decisions
Digital and data management
Digital transformation
- Leverage digital tools in project management
- Implement effective data management practices
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PRINCE2-7-PRACTITIONER earns the PRINCE2 7 Practitioner certification. It sits in the Project Management track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- MSP-Practitioner - Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
- P3O-Practitioner - Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices Practitioner
- MoP-Practitioner - Management of Portfolios Practitioner
Alternative Paths
- PRINCE2-Agile-Practitioner - PRINCE2 Agile PractitionerCombines PRINCE2 with agile delivery
- AgilePM-Practitioner - Agile Project Management Practitioner Pure agile project management approach
- PgMP - Program Management Professional Program-level management certification
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Announcement date: 2023-09-01
Updates
- Canvas LMS Integration 2024 eLearning delivery platform for official training • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Digital Project Management Tools PRINCE2 7 Digital and data management now core exam topic • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
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/B/C/D certifications
- PRINCE2 7 Foundation certification
- 3+ years of project management experience
- Experience with project governance
- Understanding of business case development