The PRINCE2 exams are a great way to progress your project management skills and career, but we understand that the exams themselves can be quite daunting. In this blog, you can find out exactly what the exams look like, along with the resources available to help you pass your first try!
So, what exams and books are available to those taking the PRINCE2 courses? Each PRINCE2 Project Management course has either the Foundation or Practitioner difficulty level, and also has a textbook available to assist your learning!
Read on to learn more about how to effectively prepare for your PRINCE2 exam, and how our resources can help.
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The PRINCE2 Exam
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What Books Do I Need For The PRINCE2 Exams?
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FAQs
The PRINCE2 Exam
The PRINCE2 exam comes with many benefits, such as:
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Enhanced career opportunities
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Improved skill set and expertise
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Increased earning potential
These are the factors that make PRINCE2 courses so valuable to those in project management.
What Do The Exams Look Like?
The PRINCE2 exams all differ slightly in length, duration, and pass mark. Find the full details for each course that Zindiak offers below:
PRINCE2 Foundation Assessments
All PRINCE2 Foundation exams are closed-book, making your studies extremely important!
PRINCE2 Practitioner Assessments
The PRINCE2 Practitioner exams each have prerequisites before they can be taken (other than PRINCE2 Risk Management V4 (M_O_R 4)). These prerequisites include the respective PRINCE2 Foundation exam, amongst others.
Browse Zindiak’s full range of PRINCE2 exams to find out more.
How to Prepare For PRINCE2 Exams
Exam preparation is crucial for passing the first try, but everyone revises in different ways that work for them. Find below some of Zindiak's top tips for effective preparation:
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Prioritise your studies around the exam syllabus and PeopleCert textbook
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Memorise Key Terms and Definitions
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Practice Time Management
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Study Enough
Revision Techniques
There are many techniques out there to help you with your exam preparation, such as:
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Mindmaps
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The Cornell Method
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Flashcards for key terms
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Practice papers
Ready to take the next step in your Project Management career? Book your Zindiak PRINCE2 course today!
What Do The PRINCE2 Books Cover?
The PeopleCert textbooks cover a wide range of project management techniques, with different specifications available to suit your career. Read on to find out the specifics of each PeopleCert textbook.
PRINCE2 Project Management Version 7
In the PRINCE2 Project Management Version 7 textbook, you can learn the 7 principles of project management, as well as the changes in the project management sector, including how to adapt to evolving working practices and technologies.
PRINCE2 Agile Version 2
The PRINCE2 Agile Version 2 textbook covers the skills and processes required to successfully deliver projects. Meet customer requirements in today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business environments by learning:
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The combination of control and flexibility
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Clear project definitions
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Seamless integration
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Improved capability to react and adapt
PRINCE2 Programme Management Version 5
Using the PRINCE2 Programme Management Version 5 textbook, you can learn how to:
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Describe an adaptable set of programme management approaches
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Implement an integrated framework that guides your work using three lenses:
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fundamental principles
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governance themes
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processes across a programme lifecycle.
PRINCE2 Risk Management Version 4
The PRINCE2 Risk Management Version 4 textbook includes guidance on how you can:
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Develop and employ effective risk management approaches in a fast and changing competitive landscape
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Integrate risk management across all levels of an organisation
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Create a positive risk culture to protect and create value
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Integrate risk management with Agile ways of working.
PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Version 1
The PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Version 1 textbook covers an overview of portfolio management, including:
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The principles on which it is based
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Some of the techniques used
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How to get started and sustain progress
PRINCE2 Project, Programme, Portfolio and Office Management
The PRINCE2 Project, Programme, Portfolio Office Management textbook
combines a set of principles, processes and techniques to facilitate effective portfolio, programme and project management through enablement, challenge and support structures.
PRINCE2 Project, Programme, Portfolio Office Management is also aligned with the following PRINCE2 courses:
What PRINCE2 Books Do I Need For The Exams?
Each of the PRINCE2 exam types has a corresponding textbook available! These PRINCE2 PeopleCert textbooks are your one-stop shop for all of the information you need for the exam.
When booking your Zindiak PRINCE2 Project Management course, you will also get the following resources, including the textbooks mentioned above!
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PeopleCert Exam Voucher
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PeopleCert OTM (Official Training Materials)
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Tutor Support
Where to find PRINCE2 books
PRINCE2 study materials come as a bonus when you book your PRINCE2 Project Management Course from Zindiak.
Whilst Zindiak is a great option, there are others! But, as a rule of thumb, try to only purchase the official PeopleCert textbooks to ensure your learning is as efficient as possible.
Browse our full range of PRINCE2 textbooks
FAQs
Is PRINCE2 Equivalent To A Degree?
PRINCE2 Project Management qualifications are specialised professional certifications that elevate your career. Whilst not equivalent to a degree, the impact they have is immense.
Is PRINCE2 Hard To Pass?
With proper preparation, PRINCE2 examinations are achievable to pass the first time, with pass rates as follows:
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Foundation first time pass - 95%
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Practitioner first time pass - 73%
How Much Does A PRINCE2 Course Cost?
At Zindiak, our PRINCE2 Project Management courses range from £265 to £540, depending on difficulty, course bundle, and course type.
For more information on specific pricing, check out Zindiak’s PRINCE2 Course page.
Does PRINCE2 Increase Salary?
Yes, higher skill equals higher opportunity. PRINCE2 qualifications are globally recognised as beneficial to employers, therefore can put learners in an optimal position for progression opportunities.