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Exam Information
Official specifications published by PRINCE2
Exam Format
60 min
60%
Foundation
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$680 USD
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Validity
3 years
Earn 60 CPD points through PeopleCert Plus membership; Take another course from the same Product Suite; Pass PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
PRINCE2-FOUNDATION Exam Topics and Domains
PRINCE2-FOUNDATION is organized into 5 weighted domains.
1
Key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
3%
Key concepts related to project management
Integrated elements of PRINCE2Project and project managementDelivery approaches
- Recall key concepts related to project management
- Describe key concepts related to project management
Project characteristics and environment
Common reasons for using project managementCommon challenges PRINCE2 addressesProject context and environmentFeatures and benefits of PRINCE2
- Describe characteristics of a project
- Explain features and benefits of PRINCE2
2
PRINCE2 principles
8%
The seven PRINCE2 principles
Ensure continued business justificationLearn from experienceDefine roles, responsibilities and relationshipsManage by stagesManage by exceptionFocus on productsTailor to suit the project
- Explain the PRINCE2 principles
- Explain how and why the principles provide the basis of applying PRINCE2
3
Importance of people in successful projects
14%
Key concepts related to the people element
Organizational and project ecosystemChange managementStakeholdersCultureCollaboration and co-creationLeadership
- Define key concepts related to the people element
- Explain the difference between concepts related to the people element
Communication and effective teams
CommunicationEffective teams
- Explain key concepts related to the people element
- Explain how people aspects integrate with other PRINCE2 elements
4
PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied
60%
Business case practice
Purpose and key conceptsBusiness case management
- Explain the purpose of the business case practice
- Describe key relationships between business case practice and principles
Organizing practice
Project organization structurePRINCE2 roles
- Explain the purpose of the organizing practice
- Describe guidance for effective organizing
Plans practice
Types of plansPlanning concepts
- Explain the purpose of the plans practice
- Define key concepts related to plans practice
Quality practice
Quality conceptsQuality management
- Explain the purpose of the quality practice
- Describe guidance for effective management of quality
Risk practice
Risk conceptsRisk management
- Explain the purpose of the risk practice
- Define key concepts related to risk practice
Issues practice
Issue typesIssue management
- Explain the purpose of the issues practice
- Define key concepts related to issues practice
Progress practice
Progress conceptsProgress management
- Explain the purpose of the progress practice
- Describe guidance for effective management of progress
5
PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out
15%
The seven PRINCE2 processes
Starting up a projectDirecting a projectInitiating a projectControlling a stageManaging product deliveryManaging a stage boundaryClosing a project
- Explain the purpose of the PRINCE2 processes
- Explain the objectives of the PRINCE2 processes
- Explain the context of the PRINCE2 processes
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PRINCE2-FOUNDATION earns the PRINCE2 Foundation certification. It sits in the Project Management track.
Next Level Options
- PRINCE2-7-Practitioner - PRINCE2 7 PractitionerDirect progression from Foundation
- PRINCE2-Agile-Foundation - PRINCE2 Agile FoundationAdd agile capabilities to PRINCE2 knowledge
- PRINCE2-Agile-Practitioner - PRINCE2 Agile PractitionerRequires PRINCE2 Foundation as prerequisite
Alternative Paths
- PMP - Project Management ProfessionalPMP holders can take PRINCE2 Practitioner directly • Global project management standard
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project ManagementCAPM holders can take PRINCE2 Practitioner directly • Entry-level PMI certification
- AgilePM-Foundation - Agile Project Management Foundation Agile-focused project management
- MSP-Foundation - Managing Successful Programmes Foundation Programme management focus
- P3O-Foundation - Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices FoundationPMO and governance focus
- MoP-Foundation - Management of Portfolios Foundation Portfolio management skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-09-01
- Announcement date: 2023-06-01
Updates
- Commercial Management Approach New in PRINCE2 7 New questions on budget and resource management • Release date: 2023-09-14
- Change Management Integration New in PRINCE2 7 Significant focus on organizational change • Release date: 2023-09-14
- Hybrid Delivery Approaches Formalized in PRINCE2 7 Questions on combining linear and iterative approaches • Release date: 2023-09-14
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Project Managers and Aspiring Project Managers.
- Basic knowledge of managing projects
- Understanding of project terminology
- Some experience working in a project environment