What is included in the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner combined programme?

The programme includes 5 days of live PeopleCert-accredited instructor-led training, official PRINCE2® 7th Edition study materials, Foundation and Practitioner mock exams, access to CertScope’s e-learning portal, and post-training trainer support. Selected packages include both exam vouchers.

Are there any prerequisites for the combined programme?

The combined programme has no formal prerequisites. However, to sit the Practitioner exam, you must first pass Foundation — which is why the programme delivers Foundation first. If you already hold PRINCE2® Foundation or an equivalent qualification (PMP, CAPM, IPMA), you may be eligible for standalone Practitioner training.

What are the two exam formats?

Foundation: 60 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, closed book, 55% pass mark (33/60). Practitioner: 56 objective-test questions worth 70 marks, 150 minutes, open book (official manual only), 60% pass mark (42/70). Both exams are delivered by PeopleCert with online proctoring.

Why choose the combined programme instead of taking each level separately?

The combined programme saves time (5 days vs. 7+ days separately) and money (bundled pricing is lower than two standalone courses). You also benefit from a seamless learning progression that builds Foundation knowledge directly into Practitioner application without a gap between courses.

What is the difference between Foundation and Practitioner?

Foundation tests your knowledge of PRINCE2® — understanding principles, themes, processes, and management products. Practitioner tests your ability to apply PRINCE2® to complex, real-world project scenarios. Most employers require Practitioner for project manager roles.

Is the Practitioner exam open book?

Yes, the Practitioner exam allows you to use the official PRINCE2® 7th Edition manual during the exam. No other materials, notes, or highlighted copies are permitted. CertScope’s training includes open-book navigation exercises to help you find answers quickly under time pressure.

How long are the certifications valid?

Both PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner are valid for 3 years. Renewal requires 60 CPD points via PeopleCert Plus or re-examination. PeopleCert Plus is the continuing education platform where you log professional development activities.

Can I take both exams online?

Yes. Both Foundation and Practitioner exams are available via PeopleCert’s online remote proctoring platform, available 24/7. You need a webcam, stable internet, and a private testing environment. Each exam can be scheduled independently.

What career roles does PRINCE2® Practitioner unlock?

PRINCE2® Practitioner qualifies you for Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, PMO Manager, Digital Project Manager, and IT Project Manager roles. In the UK, Practitioner-certified project managers earn £50,000–£80,000 per year, with senior roles reaching £90,000–£120,000.

What post-training support does CertScope provide?

CertScope provides continued access to mock exam platforms, trainer office hours for exam queries, resit guidance and remediation support for both levels, career coaching on project management roles, and guidance on next steps including PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner and MSP certifications.

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PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Certification TrainingProject Management Certification Training

Earn both PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications in one accelerated 5-day programme. PeopleCert-accredited training covering the complete PRINCE2® 7th Edition with both exam vouchers included.

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Accredited Curriculum

Get access to a structured, globally recognized curriculum that covers every aspect of the framework and best practices

Expert Trainers

Learn directly from certified professionals who combine deep subject knowledge with hands-on experience in real-world project management projects

Case Study Based Learning

Understand concepts through practical case studies that show how organizations apply frameworks to solve business challenges

Flexible Learning Options

Choose the mode of learning that suits you best — live online training, in-person workshops, or hybrid formats

Exam Readiness Tools

Boost your exam success with mock tests, practice quizzes, and guided strategies to ensure confidence on exam day

Global Certification Focus

Prepare for a credential that is accepted across industries worldwide, opening doors to international career opportunities

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What you will learn

Apply all seven PRINCE2® principles as mandatory behaviours on every PRINCE2® project

Use the seven PRINCE2® themes throughout the project life cycle to manage business justification, organisation, quality, plans, risk, change, and progress

Navigate all seven PRINCE2® processes from Starting Up through Closing, making correct management decisions at each stage

Produce and maintain key PRINCE2® management products: Business Case, PID, Risk Register, Issue Register, Highlight Reports, and End Stage Reports

Apply management by exception using tolerances, Exception Reports, and escalation to the Project Board

Tailor PRINCE2® appropriately to the scale, complexity, and organisational context of different projects

Apply PRINCE2® principles and themes to complex real-world scenarios at Practitioner level — choosing the correct approach when multiple options seem valid

Integrate PRINCE2® governance with Agile delivery approaches, managing sprint-based delivery within PRINCE2® stage boundaries

About this course

The PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner combined programme is the most efficient way to achieve the full PRINCE2® qualification — earning both certifications in a single 5-day training that saves you time and money compared to taking each level separately. PRINCE2® Practitioner is the employer-recognised standard for project manager roles across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, and this combined course prepares you for both exams in one structured programme. The first two days cover PRINCE2® Foundation — the complete knowledge framework of 7 Principles, 7 Themes, and 7 Processes. Days three through five advance to Practitioner level, where you move from knowing PRINCE2® to applying it: scenario-based exercises, advanced tailoring decisions, open-book exam technique, and real-world project case studies. PRINCE2® 7th Edition content throughout includes updated guidance on digital project management, sustainability, and integration with Agile and hybrid delivery approaches. CertScope’s combined programme is PeopleCert-accredited and delivered by experienced instructors who bring real project governance expertise to every session. The course includes mock exams for both levels, official PRINCE2® 7 study materials, and post-training support. By choosing the combined route, you invest five days instead of seven and benefit from a single cohesive learning journey that builds seamlessly from Foundation knowledge to Practitioner application.

Learning Path

Step 1: No Prerequisites — Enroll in PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Combined Programme

Day 1

The PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner combined programme has no prerequisites — open to all professionals. Note: to sit the Practitioner exam, you must first pass Foundation. This combined programme delivers both sequentially — Foundation training and exam first, then Practitioner training and exam — in a single 5-day engagement. Enroll in CertScope's PeopleCert-accredited programme and receive immediate access to pre-course PRINCE2 reading materials.

No prerequisitesFoundation + Practitioner combinedPeopleCert accreditedOfficial PRINCE2 7 materials

Step 2: Complete 2-Day PRINCE2 Foundation Training — 7 Principles, 7 Themes, 7 Processes

Days 1–2

Days 1–2 cover the complete PRINCE2 7-7-7 framework: all 7 Principles (including Continued Business Justification, Manage by Stages, Manage by Exception, and Focus on Products), all 7 Themes (Business Case, Organisation, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change, Progress), and all 7 Processes (Starting Up through Closing a Project). PRINCE2 7 updates include Agile integration, digital PM guidance, and sustainability — fully covered in Foundation content.

7 PRINCE2 Principles7 PRINCE2 Themes7 PRINCE2 ProcessesManagement productsPRINCE2 7 Agile guidance

Step 3: Pass the PRINCE2® Foundation Exam — 60Q / 60 Min / Closed Book / 60% Pass Mark

Day 3

Sit the PRINCE2 Foundation exam: 60 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, closed book, delivered by PeopleCert online. Pass mark: 60% — 36 out of 60. Results are shown immediately. Passing Foundation is required before sitting Practitioner — CertScope's preparation achieves high first-attempt pass rates, ensuring you can continue to Practitioner training without delay.

60 questions / 60 minutesClosed book exam60% pass mark (36/60)PeopleCert onlineImmediate results

Step 4: Complete 3-Day PRINCE2 Practitioner Training — Scenario Application & Open-Book Technique

Days 3–5

Days 3–5 shift from Foundation knowledge to Practitioner-level application — applying PRINCE2 principles and themes to complex real-world project scenarios. Training covers advanced tailoring decisions, applying all seven processes in multi-stage project environments, PRINCE2 7 Agile integration (Scrum sprints within stage governance), and open-book exam technique: navigating the official PRINCE2 manual quickly under the 150-minute time constraint. Includes two full-length Practitioner mock exams in objective-test format.

Scenario-based applicationAdvanced PRINCE2 tailoringOpen-book technique2 × Practitioner mock examsAgile + PRINCE2 integration

Step 5: Pass the PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam — 56Q / 70 Marks / 150 Min / Open Book / 60%

Day 5

Sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam: 56 questions worth 70 marks, 150 minutes, open book (official PRINCE2 7 manual only), delivered by PeopleCert online. Pass mark: 60% — 42 out of 70 marks. The exam is scenario-based — you must apply PRINCE2 to a project scenario document, choosing the most PRINCE2-consistent management response. Results displayed immediately. Upon passing, both Foundation and Practitioner credentials appear on PeopleCert's public registry.

56 questions / 70 marks / 150 minutesOpen book (manual only)60% pass mark (42/70)Scenario document examPeopleCert digital credential

Step 6: PRINCE2® Practitioner Certified — Project Manager Roles at £50,000–£80,000

Ongoing

With PRINCE2 Practitioner, you qualify for Project Manager (£50K–£80K), Senior Project Manager (£70K–£100K), and Programme Manager roles across UK government, NHS, Barclays, HSBC, Accenture, Mott MacDonald, and Turner & Townsend. Practitioner is valid for 3 years — renewable with 60 CPD points via PeopleCert Plus. Progress further with PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner or MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) for programme management roles.

Project Manager eligible£50K–£80K UK salary60 CPD points renewalPRINCE2 Agile pathwayMSP programme management

The CertScope Advantage

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Two Certifications in One Programme

Earn both PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner in a single 5-day accelerated training — the most efficient path to the employer-required level.

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Practitioner-Level Application

Move beyond Foundation knowledge to genuine Practitioner ability: applying, adapting, and integrating PRINCE2 across complex real-world project scenarios.

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Both Exam Vouchers Included

Foundation and Practitioner exam fees included in selected packages. Both exams available online 24/7 through PeopleCert.

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PeopleCert-Accredited Training

Official PRINCE2 7th Edition materials delivered by PeopleCert-accredited trainers covering the complete current exam syllabus for both levels.

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UK Public Sector Career Standard

PRINCE2 Practitioner is de facto mandatory for PM roles in UK government, NHS, and MOD — and actively required by major consulting and engineering firms.

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Maximum Career Value Fast

PRINCE2 Practitioner holders earn £50,000–£80,000/year in UK PM roles. Completing both levels in one week maximises career ROI with minimum time off work.

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Learning objectives

Understand PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training Framework

Gain clear knowledge of guiding principles, service value system, and practices that form the backbone of modern service management

Align with Business

Learn how PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training helps align operations with business goals, ensuring technology consistently delivers value to the organization

Master Service Lifecycle

Understand the service value chain and lifecycle activities to design, deliver, and manage services effectively

Adopt Modern Practices

Explore how PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training integrates with Agile, DevOps, and Lean, preparing you to manage services in fast-changing digital environments

Improve Service Delivery

Apply PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training practices to boost service efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance customer satisfaction

Prepare for Certification Exam

Strengthen your exam readiness with practice tests, sample questions, and structured trainer guidance

Course curriculum

What is a project and why do projects fail?
PRINCE2® framework structure: Principles, Themes, and Processes
PRINCE2® 7th Edition updates: digital PM, sustainability, and Agile integration
Foundation vs. Practitioner: knowledge vs. application
The PRINCE2® project environment and governance model

Continued Business Justification
Learn from Experience
Defined Roles and Responsibilities
Manage by Stages and Manage by Exception
Focus on Products and Tailor to Suit
How principles apply differently at Foundation vs. Practitioner level

Business Case: development, viability, and ongoing justification
Organisation: Project Board, Project Manager, Team Manager, and Project Assurance
Quality: planning, control, assurance, and the Quality Register
Plans: Project Plan, Stage Plan, Team Plan, and Exception Plan
Risk: identification, assessment, and response strategies using the Risk Register
Change: Issue Register, Change Control Approach, and Change Authority
Progress: tolerances, controls, Highlight Reports, and Exception Reports

Starting Up a Project (SU) and Directing a Project (DP)
Initiating a Project (IP): creating the PID and baselines
Controlling a Stage (CS): work package management and reporting
Managing Product Delivery (MPD) and the Team Manager role
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB): end-stage assessment and next-stage planning
Closing a Project (CP): handover, evaluation, and lessons learned

Foundation exam technique: closed-book strategy for 60 questions in 60 minutes
Full-length Foundation mock exam under timed conditions
Trainer-guided review of common mistakes and high-difficulty topics
Transitioning from Foundation knowledge to Practitioner application mindset

The Practitioner mindset: applying vs. knowing PRINCE2®
Applying Business Case, Organisation, and Quality in complex project scenarios
Applying Plans, Risk, and Change to realistic project situations
Scenario-based exercises using Practitioner objective-test format
Navigating ambiguous scenarios where multiple options seem valid

Applying all seven processes in complex project scenarios
Advanced tailoring: adapting PRINCE2® for large programmes, small projects, and Agile environments
Integrating PRINCE2® with Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery
Open-book technique: using the PRINCE2® manual effectively under time pressure
Multi-process scenario analysis workshops

Practitioner exam format: 56 questions worth 70 marks, 150 minutes, open book, 60% pass mark
Full-length Practitioner mock exam with scenario document
Open-book navigation: finding answers quickly in the PRINCE2® manual
Targeted review of weakest areas based on mock exam performance
Career pathway: PRINCE2® Agile, MSP, and programme management roles

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Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites — the combined programme is open to all professionals
To sit the Practitioner exam, you must first pass the Foundation exam (both are covered in this programme)
Basic familiarity with project concepts is helpful but not required

Who this course is for

Aspiring and Current Project Managers
Project Coordinators Seeking Practitioner-Level Qualification
Business Analysts and Change Managers
IT Project Leads and Programme Support Officers
Consultants and Management Professionals
Team Leaders Moving into Project Management
Professionals Seeking UK Government and NHS Project Roles

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Student reviews

Sarah Johnson

Senior Project Management Manager, GlobalTech Solutions

The PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training certification course was exceptional. The instructors were knowledgeable, the content was practical and immediately applicable. I was able to implement the frameworks in my organization within weeks of completing the course. Highly recommended for anyone serious about advancing their career in project management.

2024-01-15

Michael Rodriguez

Process Improvement Consultant, Innovation Partners

Outstanding training program! The case studies were particularly valuable - they showed real-world applications of PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training principles. The exam preparation was thorough and I passed on my first attempt. The career support afterwards has been fantastic. This course opened doors to new opportunities I never thought possible.

2024-01-22

Emily Chen

IT Service Desk Team Lead, FinanceFirst Bank

As someone new to project management, I was initially intimidated. But the instructors made complex concepts easy to understand. The hands-on exercises and personalized feedback helped me gain confidence. Six months after certification, I received a promotion and 30% salary increase. Worth every penny!

2024-02-03

David Thompson

Operations Director, Healthcare Systems Inc

The flexibility of this program was perfect for my busy schedule. Being able to attend evening sessions and access recorded content made it possible to complete the certification while managing my full-time role. The practical tools and templates I learned are now standard practice in our organization.

2024-02-10

Priya Patel

Business Analyst, Tech Innovations Ltd

The PRINCE2®  Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training course exceeded all my expectations. The instructors brought real industry experience and the networking opportunities with fellow professionals were invaluable. The comprehensive study materials and mock exams prepared me well. I now feel confident leading project management initiatives in my organization.

2024-02-18

Robert Kim

Project Manager, Manufacturing Excellence Corp

This certification transformed my career trajectory. The comprehensive curriculum covered everything from fundamentals to advanced implementation strategies. The post-course support and alumni network have been incredibly valuable. One year later, I've been promoted to Senior Project Manager and lead our company's project management transformation initiatives.

2024-02-25

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