PRINCE2 Practitioner Practice Exam

The PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is ideal for individuals managing projects. This could include those in formal project management roles or those whose work involves managing projects regularly. The certification aims to verify that the candidates hold the necessary knowledge and skills to adapt and use the PRINCE2 method effectively in various project settings and situations.

Who should take the exam?

This certification is suitable for:

• Project managers
• Aspiring project managers and anyone who manages projects.
• It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development, and delivery of projects.
• Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners)
• Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers)
• Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts)
• Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel)
• Operational line managers/staff.

Exam Prerequisite:

To take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination candidates must provide proof of having passed one of the following:

• PRINCE2 5th Edition (Foundation or Practitioner)
• PRINCE2 6th Edition (Foundation)
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ)*
• Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)*
• Project Management Professional (PMP)**
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®**
• 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).***

Exam Details

• Exam Name: PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 68 Questions
• Time: 150 minutes
• Passing Score: 55%

PRINCE2 Practitioner exam topics

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam covers the following topics:

Topic 1: Applying the PRINCE2 principles in context

• Analyze the application of PRINCE2 principles in context

Topic 2: Implementing relevant aspects of PRINCE2 themes in context

• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for the business case theme
• Assess whether an approach to applying the business case theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for the organization theme
• Assess whether an approach to applying the organization theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for the quality theme
• Assess whether an approach to applying the quality theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for applying the plans theme
• Assess whether an approach to applying the plans theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for applying the risk theme
• Assess whether an approach to applying the risk theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for applying the change theme
• Assess whether an approach to applying the change theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
• Apply the PRINCE2 requirements for controlling progress
• Assess whether an approach to applying the progress theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme

Topic 3: Applying relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in the context

• Carry out the starting up a project process activities
• Assess whether starting up a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose andobjectives of the process
• Carry out the directing a project process activities
• Assess whether directing a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process
• Carry out the initiating a project process activities
• Assess whether initiating a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process
• Carry out the controlling a stage process activities
• Assess whether controlling a stage process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process
• Carry out the managing product delivery process activities
• Assess whether managing product delivery process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process
• Carry out the managing a stage boundary process activities
• Assess whether managing a stage boundary process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process
• Carry out the closing a project process activities
• Assess whether closing a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities and actions are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2 principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process