FAQs
What is included in the PRINCE2 exam cost?
The cost of every PRINCE2 exam we offer includes:
- 1 exam voucher (relative to certification).
- 7-day access to self-study PRINCE2 online content.
The price of our courses also includes administrative fees and external invigilation fees.
What are the prerequisites for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam?
Before sitting the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam you must already have one of the following qualifications:
- PRINCE2 Foundation (or higher) - this only applies to certificates obtained after 1 January 2009
- Project Management Qualification (PMQ) from the Association for Project Management (APM)
- 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).
Where is your exam centre?
If you prefer to take your exam on paper, you may sit your exam at our London exam centre (unavailable during the Covid-19 pandemic). The address is: 14 Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AX, United Kingdom.
How do online exams work?
Purchasing
When you purchase an online proctored exam we provide you with an exam voucher and 1-week access to our related PRINCE2 online course.
Timeslot
Exams can be booked at any time, 24/7 (subject to availability). You book the timeslot directly with PeopleCert.
Technical requirements
To access your PRINCE2 online exam you need a computer running Microsoft Windows, a webcam, stable internet connection and a quiet room.
Install software
Prior to the exam you must download and install software which enables you to access the exam.
Before exam
Before beginning the exam, an invigilator will ask you to show your photo ID (e.g. driving license or passport) into your webcam. You also need to rotate your camera 360 degrees to show you are alone in the room and to show that you have a clean desk, clear of unauthorized materials.
Printed materials
For the Practitioner exam you may print off the exam scenario booklet to use during the exam. No other printed materials are allowed except the PRINCE2 manual during the Practitioner exam.
Prohibited
You cannot use a mobile phone or use a headset during the exam.
During the exam
Once the exam starts, you must ensure your webcam stays on for the duration of the exam.
Results
After completing your exam and submitting your answers, your provisional score will be shown on screen. PeopleCert normally confirms your result within 2 business days.
Who are PeopleCert?
All PRINCE2 exams are administered, monitored and approved by PeopleCert. PeopleCert has been approved by AXELOS to be the sole EI (Exam Institute) for PRINCE2.
PeopleCert oversees the PRINCE2 certification process, accredits training course materials from Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs), and issues certificates to successful exam candidates.
How do I renew my PRINCE2 certifications?
PRINCE2 certifications (including PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner certifications) never expire.
However, your Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner status is valid for 3 years only.
To renew your Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner status, you must retake a PRINCE2 Practitioner exam. There is no ‘special’ renewal exam. All candidates must take the same exam to become Registered PRINCE2 Practitioners.
