PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner Certification Training

Course 178

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • 11 PMI PDUs
  • Level: Intermediate

In this PRINCE2 Practitioner training course, you will gain the knowledge required to prepare for and successfully pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification exams.

PRINCE2 is a globally recognized and established project management method that offers a structured, scalable, and tailorable approach to project management. Its focus on governance, risk management, and benefits realization sets it apart from other qualifications. By integrating agile concepts and emphasizing tailoring, the new PRINCE2 is even more adaptable to diverse project environments.

By the end of the course, you will learn:

  • How to apply the PRINCE2 principles in context
  • How to apply effective people management in successful projects
  • How to apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 practices in context.
  • How to apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in context.

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner Certification Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner Certification Training Course Information

Benefits

  • Prepare for the PRINCE2 7 Practitioner exam (exam voucher, sample exams included)
  • Be able to demonstrate a broader appreciation of PRINCE2 skills and know-how and apply this in a realistic context
  • Be able to tailor best practices in response to different project circumstances
  • Be able to analyse scenarios and assess what courses of action would be effective and appropriate following PRINCE2 best practice
  • Begin to apply PRINCE2 methodology to your own projects
  • Take2 exam re-sit included (eligible on public events)
  • Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching (eligible on public events)

Prerequisites

We recommend you read the PRINCE2 7 Official eBook prior to your course.

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

  • PRINCE2 7 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
  • PRINCE2 6th Edition Foundation
  • PRINCE2 6th Edition Practitioner
  • 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)
  • Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)
  • Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam assesses whether you can demonstrate sufficient application and analysis of the PRINCE2 method.

  • Duration: 150-minute open-book exam
  • Number of Questions: 70 questions
  • Passing Score: Answer 42 out of 70 questions (achieve 60% or above)

Learning Tree will order an exam voucher for you to schedule and sit the exam after the training has finished.

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Instructor-Led Course Outline

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Review your understanding of key concepts.
  • Understand the course structure

By the end of this module, you will have reviewed:

  • PRINCE2 Principles
  • People
  • Organizing

By the end of this module, you will have reviewed:

  • Business case
  • Processes
  • Starting up a project
  • Directing a project
  • Initiating a project

By the end of this module, you will have reviewed:

  • Plans
  • Quality
  • Risk
  • Issues
  • Progress
  • Controlling a stage
  • Managing product delivery
  • Managing a boundary stage
  • Closing a project

Need Help Finding The Right Training Solution?

Our training advisors are here for you.

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner Certification FAQs

  • All Project Managers (certified and uncertified)
  • Aspiring Project Managers
  • For everyone aiming to enhance their project management skills

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

  • PRINCE2 7 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
  • PRINCE2 6th Edition Foundation
  • PRINCE2 6th Edition Practitioner
  • 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)
  • Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)
  • Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Please ensure that before you book an exam requiring a prerequisite, you hold verified proof of completion (i.e., a certificate or letter from PeopleCert or a former Examination Institute confirming you hold a current certification).

Your examination results will be withheld until the correct prerequisite is provided to PeopleCert. If you cannot provide the required prerequisite, you will need to complete the prerequisite before the higher-level exam result is released.

We recommend you read the PRINCE2 7 Official eBook prior to your course.

The PRINCE2 materials can be accessed two weeks prior to the course.

The ‘Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 7 Official eBook will have been received during the completion of the PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam.  If you do not have a copy of PRINCE2 7 Official eBook 7, please let Learning Tree know at the time of booking to assist. There will be an additional charge to order 7 Official eBook.

During the course, two hours of evening study each night is required.

You will receive an exam voucher and a link to register and schedule your online exam sessions with the PeopleCert web proctoring service.  You will take your exams after you have completed your training course. Visit the PeopleCert website for more information on the logistics of taking your web-proctored exam with PeopleCert.

The PRINCE2 7 Practitioner exam is a 150-minute open-book exam. There is a total of 70 questions, and the pass mark is 42/70 (60% or above)

Learning Tree will set up the Take2 option for all attendees for publicly scheduled course events when we order your exam voucher. If you aren’t successful on your first exam, you will be notified by PeopleCert that you are eligible to register for the exam retake.

Unfortunately, those who attended a course before 2023 and attendees of private or closed training events are not eligible for this benefit unless this has been pre-agreed.

Though exam vouchers can cost hundreds, there is no additional cost to you to sign up for the Take2 re-sit program. Take2 is an additional complimentary benefit offered to you by Learning Tree.

Yes, you must re-sit the exam within six months of your initial exam.

You have two choices. You can sit the re-registration exam every three years or join the AXELOS Professional Development Program and complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, where you earn a digital badge that shows your skills and practical knowledge are current. 

Refer to our PRINCE2 Certification Page for a list of Learning Tree courses eligible for CPD credit.