PRINCE2 Certification Course in Bangalore, India

Here is the exam format for PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Exam:

The following steps will guide you on getting PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate: 

• Step 1: You can sit for the PRINCE2® Foundation exam after completing a training course with ATO or book your exam directly with PeopleCert. Make sure you fulfil any requirements necessary 
• Step 2: Register for PRINCE2® Foundation Course from an ATO like Knowledgehut 
• Step 3:  Find a suitable Schedule 
• Step 4:  If you chose to study privately, you can schedule your exam through PeopleCert 
• Step 5:  Prepare by studying reference books and testing with sample papers 
• Step 6:  The exam result will be provided after 5 business days from the date of the exam. 

• Step 7:  You will be contacted by AXELOS after you pass your exam regarding the details of activating your certification. 

Here is how you can schedule your exam: 

• Your training provider will schedule your exam after which you will get an email from PeopleCert containing instructions on creating a profile and registering for the exam. 
• You have to register at PeopleCert before you begin your exam. If you miss the window, your training provider can get in contact with PeopleCert. 
• After your registration is completed, you will receive a 3-digit registration number. You will have to enter this registration number on the answer sheet. 
• It will take about 5 days to receive your results which you can view under the Candidate’s profile.   

Here is how you can prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam:  

1. Use the PRINCE2® Exam Syllabus for creating a summary of all the concepts covered during the exam. 
2. Practice sample tests that will help in pacing up the preparation process. 
3. Enroll yourself in an ATO like KnowledgeHut for smoothing out your preparation process. 
4. Go through various reading materials and make notes on important topics. 

 Here is how you can revise for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam: 

• Understand the structure of the exam 
• Revise the 7 processes of PRINCE2 
• Revise the 7 themes of PRINCE2 
• Revise the whole method 

Foundation level exams have a lifelong validity. You can choose to move on to the PRINCE2 6th Edition certification. 

No. 

The PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification is for professionals who want to validate their skills of applying PRINCE2 methodology for running and managing their projects. For this, you must have knowledge on how to tailor the PRINCE2 methodology according to your needs. You must have deep knowledge of the principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2. 

The following professionals should go for PRINCE2 Practitioner Training:  

• Project managers  
• Project Board members  
• Team Managers  
• Project Assurance  
• Project Support 
• Operational line managers/staff    

It would be better if you enroll in a reputed ATO like KnowledgeHut for PRINCE2 Practitioner training. You have the option of classroom and distance learning. The mode of learning will determine the price of training. 

For the PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification, you must have at least one of the following certifications:  

• PRINCE2® Foundation (or higher) 
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®  
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®  
• IPMA Level A, B, C, and D 

Here is the exam format for PRINCE2 Practitioner exam:  

The pass rate for PRINCE2® Practitioner exam is 55%. For this, you need to score 59/108. 

The following steps will guide you on getting PRINCE2® Practitioner Certificate: 

• Step 1: Make sure you fulfil all your prerequisites for the exam 
• Step 2: Decide whether you want to go for a training course with an ATO or if you want to opt for self-study and book the exam online with PeopleCert 
• Step 3: Enrol for certification training 
• Step 4: Choose suitable date and schedule 
• Step 5: If you have opted for self-study, schedule your exam with PeopleCert 
• Step 6: Use study materials to support your exam preparation 
• Step 7: Practice with the help of sample papers 
• Step 8: Appear for the exam and carry all necessary documents 
• Step 9: You will receive the result within 5 days of finishing the exam 
• Step 10: After you pass the exam, AXELOS will send you a notification about MyAxelos and how to activate your membership 
• Step 11: Earn a digital badge by meeting 20 CPD requirements and subscribing to MyPrince2 
• Step 12: After 3 years, sit for the exam again or fulfil the 20 CPD per year (60 in all) requirements to renew your certificate 

Here is how you can schedule your exam: 

• Your training provider will schedule your exam after which you will get an email from PeopleCert containing instructions on creating a profile and registering for the exam. 
• You have to register at PeopleCert before you begin your exam. If you miss the window, your training provider can get in contact with PeopleCert. 
• After your registration is completed, you will receive a 3-digit registration number. You will have to enter this registration number on the answer sheet. 
• It will take about 5 days to receive your results which you can view under the Candidate’s profile.

Here is how you can prepare for the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam: 

• Use the Foundation level exam for making yourself fluent with all the basic concepts. 
• Make sure that you have sufficient time between your training and exam so that you have a better grasp on all the concepts. 
• Also, there should be a gap between the foundational and practitioner level exam. 

Here are the steps that will help you can revise for the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam: 

• Understand what is the exam structure 
• Refer to a relevant scenario 
• Learn how you can manage your time in the exam 
• Control what you might be feeling  

For maintaining the PRINCE2 6th Edition Practitioner Certification, you need to renew it after 3 years. For this you need to maintain your digital badge through your MyPRINCE2 subscription. The annual cost of membership is £50 + VAT. After you get the membership, you will have to earn 20 CPD points per year for maintaining your digital badge.  

No.

PRINCE2 certification is related to project management whereas Scrum Master is leaning towards Agile product delivery. Your choice of certification must depend on your job role and career prospects. 

It sets the foundation for the project management. You start to understand the basics and the project management terms that you will be using for handling responsibilities and critical matters. It is great for job prospects and career growth. 

Yes, if you are a fresher with less than 2 years of work experience, you should definitely go for the PRINCE2 certification. It will provide you with the training that is required in the field of project management.  

It is not mandatory to get the PRINCE2 certification for entering the project management industry. However, the certification will help you get ahead in your career faster. 

 While knowledge of ITIL can be beneficial for your career, it is not necessary for working with the PRINCE2 methodology. 

PRINCE2® is a paid subscription model that you can customize according to your project’s requirements. PRINCE2 certification will get you one year of free MyPRINCE2 subscription. 

The membership cost for AXELOS is £59 per year (excluding VAT charges). 

The duration for the PRINCE2® Practitioner exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. If you are going through the classroom course, it will take you 2 days to take the practitioner exam as it includes the training as well as the exam. 

For the Foundation certification exam, you need to study for 1 to 2 hours every day for 3 weeks. For the Practitioner exam, you need to dedicate 1 to 2 hours daily for 4 to 6 months. 

No. PRINCE2 Foundation exam is closed book. The PRINCE2 Practitioner is an open book exam. 

The system requirements for online PRINCE2® certification exam are:  

• Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP 2 or higher, Windows 8/Mac OS  
• Dual-core 2.4 GHz CPU 
• 2 GB of RAM  
• Internet connection with at least 4 Mbps  
• 16-bit monitor (at least 15”) with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher  
• Keyboard and mouse or another pointing device  
• Web camera that can be rotated 
• Microphone and speakers (headsets are not allowed) 

 Final results can be seen in the PeopleCert profile.  

You can get your results within 2 days after your answers are given to PeopleCert from your exam supervisor. The whole process takes 5 days.  

The passing rate of PRINCE2 exam is 55%. For the foundation exam, you need 33/60 to pass. For the practitioner exam, you must have a score of 38/68.  

The re-registration exam for PRINCE2 certification is now expired. For renewing the PRINCE2 certifications, you can either earn the required CPD points or take the certification exam again. 

Reading the PRINCE2 manual is highly recommended for passing the exam.  

A PRINCE2® exam shield is a software that you need to install in your system for giving the exam online. It helps you give the exam without facing any difficulty. Make sure that your system is compatible with the exam shield. 

Peoplecert is a certification institute that is globally recognized for conducting professional exams. It partners with government agencies and other organizations for delivering professional exams with high standards and without any flaws. 

Here are some of the reasons why you should renew your PRINCE2 certification: 

• It is different. 
• The old certification will expire. 
• You will get an opportunity to refresh your skills. 
• Secure your job. 
• Find a new job. 

The PRINCE2® Foundation certificate doesn’t expire, although the status of a PRINCE2® Registered Practitioner expires after 3 years of certification  

Yes, it expires after 3 years. 

There are 2 ways of renewing the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification:  

• Taking the certification exam again 
• Through Axelos membership where you have to earn 20 CPDs for renewing certification. 

On finishing the training for PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner, you will get 32 PDUs. 

PDUs are credits given by the Project Management Institute(PMI) for recognizing your efforts in the field of project management. These are used for renewing the certification. 

Axelos is the accrediting body for PRINCE2 Certification.  

Here are the three learning modes to take PRINCE2 Training:  

• Classroom 
• Online Classroom  
• E-learning  

There are no specific figures. However, in a survey by AXELOS-PRINCE2 in 2016, it was found that the fastest-growing PRINCE2 professionals in Central Asia are in India which is 14% more than that in the UK. 

It is a guidance that can help you start preparing for PRINCE2® certification exam.  The PRINCE2® Guide is available in PDF format. Approved by Axelos, it can be used for PRINCE2® Practitioner and Agile Practitioner qualifications. You can also try sample papers offered by AXELOS.  

The popular certifications for Project Management are: 

• Associate in Project Management (APM)™  
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
• Certified Project Director (CPD) 
• Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) 
• Mastering Digital Project Management (MDPM)  
• CompTIA Project+, PRINCE2® Foundation & PRINCE2® Practitioner  
• Professional Scrum Master™  I, II & III 
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® 

India has the lowest cost of the PRINCE2 accreditation program starting from $350. 

As per the PMI’s® March 2018 update, there are about 833,025 PMP® certified professionals working in 210 countries and territories across 289 chartered reports. There is no specific data available for global PRINCE2 certifications. However, since it is a globally accepted certification, there are a large number of PRINCE2 certified professionals.  

Here are some benefits of PMP and PRINCE2 that you can use for deciding which one suits you the best: 

PMP® certification 

• Accepted across different industries like IT, government, aerospace, healthcare, defence, etc across the globe.  
• It helps you get at least a 20% increase in salary. 
• Validates your expertise on project management 
• Get acquainted with different leadership styles 
• Insight to foresee the requirements 

PRINCE2® Certification 

• You can start with Foundation level meaning you can get a project management certification in less time and low cost. 
• The average annual salary of a PRINCE2 certified holder in Europe is £50,000. 
• Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. 
• It is a methodology that allows you to manage the processes. 
• It helps you get a much-improved Project Management skillset. 

Eligibility requirements for PMP®: 

• If you have a high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent 
  • 5 years of project management experience 
  • 7,500 hours of directing or leading projects 
  • 35 hours of formal education 
• If you have a bachelor's degree or global equivalent 
  • 3 years of project management experience 
  • 4,500 hours of directing or leading projects 
  • 35 hours of formal education 

Eligibility requirements for PRINCE2® Certification: 

PRINCE2® Foundation: No prerequisites  

PRINCE2® Practitioner: At least one of the following 

• PRINCE2® Foundation or higher  
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®  
• IPMA Level A®, B®, C®, D® 

PRINCE2® Agile Foundation: No prerequisites 

PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner: At least one of the following 

1. PRINCE2® Foundation (or higher) 
2. PRINCE® Agile Foundation 
3. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
4. Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
5. IPMA Levels A, B, C, and D® 

PMP® and PRINCE2® are project management certifications but the certification cost differs because various factors. 

PMP® certification cost 

PRINCE2® Certification cost  

PMP® exam structure: 

It contains 200 multiple-choice questions that you have to answer within 4 hours. 25 questions are pretest questions and won’t be graded. The 200 questions divided as following:  

1. 13% on initiating  
2. 24% on planning  
3. 31% on executing  
4. 25% on monitoring  
5. 7% on closing.  

PRINCE2® exam structure: 

Here is the exam structures for PRINCE2® certifications are as follows:  

PRINCE2 is considered easier than PMP. However, to better understand the difficulty level, you need to understand the primary differences between the two: 

Here is the passing score for all the PRINCE2® certifications are as follows:

PMP® Certification Validity 

3 years. You can renew it by earning 60 PDUs within 3 years.  

PRINCE2® Certification Validity 

The Foundation certifications have lifelong validity. The Practitioner certification has a validity of 3 years.   

For PMP and PRINCE2, you need to maintain credits known as PDUs and CPDs respectively. 

Earning PDUs for PMP® 

The PMP certification is valid for 3 years. You need to earn 60 PDUs to renew the certification which can be done through these two modes: 

Earning CPD for PRINCE2® 

You have to earn 20 CPDs before your certification expires after 12 months. 5 CPDs can be earned through the Professional Experience category. The rest of the 15 points can be earned through training and qualifications, self-study categories, and community participation.  

Yes. this is because of the difference in study hours. For PRINCE2, you have Foundation as well as Practitioner certification, both of which require 16 hours of classroom training. This gives us a total of 32 hours of training. For CAPM, you need 23 hours of training.  

You can go for both the certifications as PMP is knowledge-based whereas PRINCE2 allows you to implement the best project management practices using its methodology.

With the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification, you will be able to get a comprehensive understanding of the governance requirements of PRINCE2. The aim of the certification is to help you in delivering agile projects after tailoring the management controls of PRINCE2. This involves using an Agile framework and delivery techniques.  

There are several Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) which are approved partners of AXELOS in offering training for PRINCE2 Agile Foundation. Knowledge Hut is one such ATO that provides certification training using face to face mode in a virtual or physical classroom as well as distance learning.  

The following should attend PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Training-  

• Project Support 
• Project Managers  
• Anyone working in an Agile project environment  

You can schedule the PRINCE2® Agile Foundation exam through its official website. The cost of the exam in India is £236.00.  

Yes, it is worth for anyone who works with agile projects or wants to acquire knowledge of concepts and techniques of Agile and PRINCE2 project management methodology. 

No, there is no need to retake the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam in 2017 format.   

The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Certification can help you deliver Agile projects easily and work effectively with the project teams. Since it incorporates Agile techniques like Kanban, Scrum, and Cynefin and it is globally recognized, this certification is sought after and has a high value.  

This is an introductory course and therefore has no eligibility requirements. 

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner combines the concepts of Agile with the PRINCE2 project management methodology. It is the next stage of the PRINCE2 Agile certification after the Foundation certification.  

For the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner Training, you can enroll yourself for a training course from an ATO accredited from a reputed AXELOS like KnowledgeHut. 

The PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner Certification should be attended by the following: 

• Anyone involved in a project environment 
• Staff working on integrating product delivery with project management 
• Professional responsible for using agile techniques 

You can schedule the PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner 2017 exam through the official website. The exam costs £389.00 in India.  

Follow these steps for getting certified in PRINCE2 Agile Foundation or Practitioner Exam: 

• Select whether you will go through a training course from an accredited ATO or self-study. 
• The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam has no prerequisites. For the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam, you must have one of the following certifications: 
• • PRINCE2 Foundation 
  • PRINCE2 Agile Foundation 
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) 
  • IPMA Levels A, B, C, and D 
• If you select ATO, you can enroll for the training in an ATO like KnowledgeHut. 
• Select a suitable date and time in the schedules for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation as offered by the ATO. 
• If you select self-study, you will have to schedule your exam through PeopleCert. 
• Practice using the sample papers. 
• Give the exam. Don’t forget to carry all the required documents. 
• After you pass the exam, you will receive a communication from AXELOS on how you can activate your membership. 
• Complete the 20 CPD per year requirements for receiving your digital badge. 

No, you don’t have to retake the exam in 2017 format if you have a 2009 certificate (existing or higher).

 For the PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner Certification, you should have completed at least one or more of the following:  

• PRINCE2® Foundation (or higher)  
• PRINCE2® Agile Foundation  
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®  
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®  
• IPMA Levels A, B, C, and D® (Certified Projects Director).  

Yes, PRINCE2 Agile is an agile project management solution that combines the governance of PRINCE2 with the responsiveness and flexibility of Agile. This certification is for anyone involved in the Agile project management environment. 

AXELOS is the governing body of PRINCE2. Created in 2013 in the UK, this accredited training organization conducts training and awards certification exams. There is a logo of AXELOS on the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate.  

Since the number of project managers is on the rise, there is no specific answer to this question. However, there was a statistic showing that there are 450,000 members in PMI and about 650,000 PMP professionals.

PRINCE2 is a project management methodology that is recognized and used in public as well as the private sector in the UK and internationally. The framework stipulates that every project’s beginning, middle, and end should be organized and controlled.

The framework of PRINCE2 has four integrated elements: Themes, Principles, Processes, and Adaptation to the environment of the project that forms the foundation of the framework.  

The themes of PRINCE2 can be categorized into 7 cases:  

• Business case 
• Organizations 
• Quality 
• Plans 
• Risk  
• Change  
• Progress  

PRINCE2 processes are structured tasks created for achieving specific goals and completing projects successfully. There are 7 processes including: 

1. Starting up a project 
2. Initiating a project  
3. Directing a project  
4. Controlling a Stage   
5. Managing Product Delivery   
6. Managing Stage Boundaries 
7. Closing a project  

PRINCE2® (Projects In Controlled Environments) is a project management methodology that divided the project into controllable and manageable parts. Created as a standard for IT projects by the UK government, this has 7 principles, themes, and processes.

The project management issues can be solved by the PRINCE2 methodology by identification of all the risks, threats, and opportunities in the project. It also determines the solutions for the challenges.  

The following changes were made in PRINCE2 6th Edition update: 

• More importance to the principles underpinning PRINCE2 
• Focusing on the connection within principles and themes 
• Reconstructing the guidance of themes for assisting certain tailoring models 
• Utilizing the administration and processes rationally through suggestions, examples, and warnings 
• Renewal of certification using My PRINCE2 
• Using reference and approach for covering aspects of project management 

The main reason behind the PRINCE2 6th Edition update was the feedback collected from experts over a period of 8 years. AXELOS has revised the PRINCE2 learning so that they can keep up with the technology. 

Project managers are going to be in high demand in the coming years. According to PMI, by the year 2027, there will be a need for 87.7 million jobs in the field of project management. It is one of the most in-demand and lucrative career options.  

For undertaking self-study, we recommend that you prepare a study time table and stick to it.  If you can study for a certain number of hours per day, you will be able to finish the exam content within a couple of weeks. Before you start preparation, make sure that you have all the required resources. Try practice tests. 

PRINCE2 Foundation certification gives you an understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology and system. You will need this certification before you can move on to advanced levels. 

The PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is an advanced level qualification for those wanting to implement the PRINCE2 principles to a project.  

After completion of three years as PRINCE2® Practitioner, you need to earn 20 CPD points every year to maintain it. 

The objectives of subscribing to My PRINCE2 are: 

• Access to the publications and templates of AXELOS ITSM and exclusive whitepapers. 
• CPD tools that help in mapping out the channels of professional development. 
• Digital badge endorsement for reflecting your highest certification.  

My AXELOS is a one-stop-shop for ITIL, MSP or PRINCE2 where they provide access to their latest publications, CPD activities, best-practice templates, and digital badges.  

Here are the benefits of My AXELOS subscription: 

• Access to the tools, content, templates and other resources 
• Stay updated with the latest industry developments 
• Access to the subject matter experts  
• Get a digital badge 

CPS or the Continuing Professional Development is a three-stage cycle program provided by AXELOS that is designed for supporting you in the activities related to professional development. It also aids in reaching the target points requirements. The three stages of the program include: 

• The first step is a thorough assessment of your skills and capabilities.  
• The second step is undertaking the activities that will aid in achieving the goals. 
• The third and last step is focusing on the result and how it helped in achieving your development goals.  

The benefits of subscribing to My PRINCE2 include: 

• Getting a digital badge through the CPD tool. 
• Access to the best practice publications of PPM including reports and whitepapers. 
• Exam resources for supporting you during the preparation. Toolkits are provided to learn the application of whatever you are learning. 
• Networking opportunities with fellow project management professionals. 

You can claim and maintain your digital badge after earning 20 CPD points per year. The practical application of the knowledge of PRINCE2 Practitioner can get you 5 points. For the remaining 15 points, you will have to perform a range of selected activities from qualifications, training, self-study, and community participation.  

Digital Badges can be considered as tokens awarded to candidates subscribed to My AXELOS for celebrating their learning achievements. Available for MSP, ITIL, and PRINCE2 certification, this badge is issued to the candidates who have successfully completed the CPD requirements.  

If you have the PRINCE2 Foundation as well as PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, you will be receiving a PRINCE2 Practitioner Badge.