PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner Certification - Project Management

Purpose of the PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner Certification

PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is suitable for anyone managing projects. This could be as part
of a formal project management function or a role which involves project management as part of
day-to-day work. The Practitioner certification aims to confirm that you have sufficient knowledge
and understanding to apply and tailor the method in a range of different project environments and
scenarios.

Attaining your Practitioner qualification is only one part of becoming a successful and effective
project manager. It is important to ensure that we upplement this with real-life experience working
on projects, in addition to investing in personal professional development and wider training.
PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner Training
Typically, classroom training for PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner lasts one and a half days and the
examination takes place at the end of the training (this will vary depending on training provider).
However, you can self-study for the Practitioner exam and you may also choose to take the
training in another format such as distance learning. Training is delivered by AXELOS' Accredited
Training Organizations (ATOs) who set their own rates, so prices will vary.
Target Audience for PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification
This PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is aimed at 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, including: Project Board members, Team Managers, Project
Assurance, Project Support and operational line managers/staff.
Prerequisites for PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam
To take the PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner examination you must provide proof of having passed one
of the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation (or higher) - this only applies to certificates obtained after 1 January 2009.
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).

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Booking a PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam where prerequisites apply
Please ensure that before you book an exam where a prerequisite is required, that you hold
verified proof of completion of that prerequisite (i.e. certificate, or letter from AXELOS or 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 are unable to provide the
required prerequisite, then you will need to successfully complete the prerequisite before the
higher-level exam result is released.
PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination Format
Objective testing
68 questions per paper
38 marks or more required to pass (out of 68 available): approximately 55%
150 minutes duration, no additional reading time
Open book. Only the official printed hard copy of the Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2
2017 Edition is allowed.
A printed PDF of the official manual or a digital PDF of the official manual on a personal device, is
not allowed in an exam environment.
The official manual may be annotated and tabulated but no sticky notes and loose leaf papers
containing additional notes will be allowed.
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification Expiry Date
The PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner certification will expire after 3 years. In order to maintain your
qualification and ensure there are no gaps in your Practitioner status, you can either retake the
PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner Exam before the expiry date or maintain your certification through
CPD points and a digital badge. If you choose to follow the CPD route you will need to purchase a
subscription to MY PRINCE2 which costs £50 + VAT per year.
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