PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Guide is designed by our faculty to help individuals and corporates to understand different aspects of PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification Exam described in brief below. 1] To Demonstrate whether a candidate can apply his learnings in a real world project environment 2] Exam Format 3] Themes 4] Processes 5] Structure of the Paper 6] Types of Questions 7] Time Management 8] Using the Manual 9] Results 10] FAQ In case you need more information on the same, then do write us at info@projectingit.com

1. PRINCE2®
Practitioner
Exam Guidance

2. In this Session…
• Practitioner Exam Overview
• Structure of the Paper
• Types of Questions
• Results..
• Frequently Asked Questions

3. Exam Objectives
• Aims to measure whether a candidate can
apply PRINCE2 to run and manage projects
within a PRINCE2 environment
• Demonstrate that the delegate understands the
relationship between processes, themes,
techniques and management products and can
apply and tailor them to a particular project
scenario
• Delegates can apply PRINCE2 concepts to
address the needs and problems of a given
project scenario

4. Exam
• Delegate must have passed the Foundation
• Paper based “Objective Style”
• Questions based on “Scenario”
• APM Group Ltd will award Certificate to
Successful Candidates
“PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner
Certification”

5. Exam Format
Questions 9
Marks per Question 12
Total Marks 108
To Pass 59 [55%]
Duration 2.5 hours

6. PRINCE2 Syllabus Area
• THEMES
– Business Case
– Organization
– Quality
– Plans
– Risk
– Change
– Progress
• PROCESSES
– Starting Up a Project + Initiating a Project
– Directing a Project, Managing a Stage Boundary & Closing a Project
– Controlling a Stage & Managing Product Delivery

7. Structure of the Paper
Question
Scenario Answer
3
Booklets

8. The Scenario Booklet
• Project scenario providing a description of
the Organisation, business rationale for the
project and project objectives
• Additional information for one or more
questions and is only to be used for the
question to which it relates
• Sometimes information is provided within
the question itself and project scenario
provides the background and context
• You’re allowed to Annotate & Highlight

9. The Question Booklet
• 9 Questions
• 9 * 12 marks = 108
• Each Question divided into parts [A, B, C]
• 12 Question lines worth 1 mark each
• All Questions should be attempted
• No negative marking

10. The Answer Booklet
• Mark your answers here!
• Write your Candidate number on each page
• Answers are marked by filling the Ovals
• Use Pencils only!
• You can erase and change your choice
• Answer sheets are sealed in a plastic bag

11. Types of Questions
• Classic Multiple Choice
• Multiple Response
• Matching
• Sequencing
• Assertion / Reason
• Using a Management Product

12. Time Management
• Exam is 150 minutes in Duration
• Biggest Challenge
• Approx 15 minutes per question
• 15 minutes for Scenario/reading
• Recommendations
– Mark answers directly into the answer sheet
– Do the Multiple Choice & Matching style first
– Read Scenarios “just in time”
– Do not use the Manual to counter check answers
– Don’t get stuck on one question…move on!

13. Using the Manual
• Only official PRINCE2 manual is allowed
• Tabulation is permitted for easy navigation
• No stapled sheets inside
• You may write additional information into
the manual if you may wish
• Do NOT refer to the manual for every
question

14. Results…
• Results declared by APMG
• Approx 2 weeks
• Scores are provided
• Certificate does not mention Score
• Certificate delivery in about 4 weeks
• Names published on APMG’s Successful
Candidate Register*

15. • Are there any pre-requisites for Practitioner?
• What is the industry pass rate?
• When will I come to know about my Result?
• When will I receive my Certificate?
• What-If I fail?
• How long are the PRINCE2 certification valid?
• Can I print PRINCE2 certified on my business
cards?

16. Good Luck!