PRINCE2 has become increasingly popular for project management in many UK government departments and the United Nations System. According to the Axelos 2016 report, 88% of PRINCE2 certificate holders said it had been valuable to their careers.
Since its launch, PRINCE2 has undergone two revisions; PRINCE2:2009 Refresh in 2009 and PRINCE2 2017 Update. The update in 2017 was due to the evolution in business practices and feedback from PRINCE2 practitioners working in the live project environment.
Are you looking forward to upskilling yourself in the field of project management? PRINCE2 Certification is all you need. You can start with PRINCE2 Foundation, followed by the Practitioner Certification.
This blog feeds you all the necessary tips and tricks to crack your PRINCE2 Exams.
What is PRINCE2 Certification
PRINCE2 (PRoject IN Controlled Environments) provides you with fundamental skills to become an effective project manager. It is a structured project management method and certification program focusing on dividing the projects into governable stages.
Simply said, it is a guide that provides the project manager with all the necessary themes, methods, and concepts.
How important is PRINCE2 to your career?
It helps you to deploy better by educating a person with efficient project management skills. Compared with other PMP certifications, PRINCE2 helps understand all project principles and processes and manage them in a better way. It is essential because PRINCE2-certified project managers earn an average salary of over GBP 50,000. PRINCE2 is versatile and can be used by any industry personnel. Getting this one certificate can help you qualify for other certifications related to project management.
PRINCE2 Foundation
PRINCE2 Foundation level gives an introduction to all the PRINCE2 methodologies and terminologies. The steps involved in getting a PRINCE2 Foundation Certification are; getting yourself trained, taking up the exams, and becoming a certified PRINCE2 professional. By earning a PRINCE2 Foundation Certification, you will know how to use PRINCE2 principles and procedures in your projects.
There are no particular prerequisites to get yourself enrolled for PRINCE2 Foundation Exam. However, this Certification helps a few people to upgrade their careers. Those include Project leaders, Project Managers, Project Analysts, Team leaders, Project coordinators, [Project management students.
The foundation exam can be taken in 8 languages: Danish, Dutch, English, English American, German, Norwegian, Polish, and French. The exam goes for 60 minutes and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. You will be qualified only when you get 33 correct answers out of 60 questions.
PRINCE2 Practitioner
PRINCE2 Practitioner is an advanced level of certification that confirms a candidate has enough knowledge to customize and tailor PRINCE2 in a project. Project managers and aspiring project managers are expected to possess PRINCE2 Practitioner qualifications.
PRINCE2 is even relevant to Project board members, Team Managers, Project Assurance, Project Support, and Operational Line Managers and Staff.
This exam consists of 80 questions and goes for around 150 minutes. It is an open-book exam with a passing score of 55%. It can be taken online or paper-based. PRINCE2 Practitioner exam can be taken only if you have any one of the following certifications already:
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- Projects 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)
Tips to clear PRINCE2 Exam
- Here is the very first step. Read the study materials thoroughly to understand the PRINCE2 concepts and methodologies completely. Acquiring good reference material like ‘Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE 2017 Edition’ works well.
- Practice as many sample question papers as possible and validate them with the answer rationales.
- Practising sample papers along with fellow learners helps in a better understanding of the concepts.
- Don’t be in a hurry to complete the exam, instead read each question thoroughly (at least twice)
- Have a proper understanding of every concept and seek advice from your trainer before your examination.
Conclusion
Like any other exam, PRINCE2 Certification Exam requires the right amount of dedication. Once you get yourself trained out of PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification, dealing with projects is a cakewalk.
