PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner
The PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner exams, prerequisites, PeopleCert's published bundle prices, renewal, and how PRINCE2 compares with the PMP.
Last verified: October 8, 2026 · Official PeopleCert page · All certifications
At a glance
- Issued by: PeopleCert (owner of AXELOS and PRINCE2)
- Current version: PRINCE2 7, available worldwide since 4 September 2023
- Two levels: Foundation (knowledge) and Practitioner (applying the method)
- Keep it active: renew every 3 years
PRINCE2 7 Foundation (official)
- No formal prerequisites
- 60 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, closed book, 60% to pass
- 14 languages, with results within 2 business days
PRINCE2 7 Practitioner (official)
- Prerequisite: one of several qualifications, including PRINCE2 7 Foundation, an earlier PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner, PMP, CAPM, IPMA Level A–D, PPQ or PMQ (see PeopleCert for the full list)
- Objective-testing exam worth 70 marks, 150 minutes, open book, 60% to pass
Fees
PeopleCert sells exams in bundles, and prices depend on your location and provider. For a US location on 8 October 2026, its own store listed:
- Foundation exam bundle (eBook, exam voucher, learning kit): US$701; eLearning: US$1,029; eLearning+ with a free retake: US$1,338
- Practitioner exam bundle: US$778; discounted eLearning bundles were also shown
- Practitioner rescheduling: free more than 48 hours ahead, US$60 between 48 and 4 hours, US$120 under 4 hours
Accredited training providers set their own prices, so compare a few.
Keeping it active (official)
Every 3 years you can log 60 CPD points (for example through a PeopleCert Plus membership), pass another exam in the same product suite, or retake the exam. We couldn't confirm the membership price on an official page.
PRINCE2 or PMP? (our view)
PRINCE2 is a process method that is especially common in the UK, Europe, Australia and government work. The PMP is a broader, experience-based credential that is especially valued in the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. Many senior PMs hold both. Check job ads in your target market.
Sources
Official pages checked on 8 October 2026. Requirements and fees can change, so confirm on the issuer's site before you apply.