PRINCE2® Project Management is a structured and flexible method for managing projects effectively from start to finish.
It provides a clear framework of principles, practices, processes, roles and responsibilities, helping project teams organise work, manage risks, maintain control and keep projects aligned with their objectives.
PRINCE2® Project Management (Version 7) reflects the realities of modern project delivery, with increased emphasis on people, communication, sustainability, digital and data management, and tailoring the method to different project environments.
Today, PRINCE2® is trusted by more than 2 million certified professionals worldwide.
In simple terms:
PRINCE2® gives you a structured way to answer important project questions: Why are we doing this project? Who is responsible for what? What should happen next? What could go wrong? Are we still on track? And when is the project complete?
PRINCE2® is used by professionals and organisations around the world to bring structure, clarity and control to project delivery.
PRINCE2® is trusted by more than 2 million certified professionals worldwide.
Thousands of organisations use PRINCE2® as a project management best practice.
94% professionals said more than 75% of their PRINCE2® projects were successful.
68% of UK PRINCE2® certified professionals said their employability improved.
Build your understanding of PRINCE2® principles, practices, processes, terminology and project roles.
Develop your ability to apply and tailor the PRINCE2® method to different projects, situations and environments.
Start with the fundamentals and progress to applying PRINCE2® in practice through one complete learning pathway.
Not sure where to start? The main difference is simple: Foundation focuses on understanding the PRINCE2® method, while Practitioner focuses on applying and tailoring it.
PRINCE2® Project Management (Version 7) combines a proven project management method with greater consideration of the people, technology and sustainability factors influencing modern projects.
Understand the guiding principles that underpin PRINCE2® project decisions and actions.
Learn the importance of project management that need continuous attention throughout a project.
Understand the structured progression of a project from initiation through delivery to closure.
Understand the role people, relationships, collaboration and communication play in successful projects.
Develop clarity around accountability, decision-making and responsibilities within a project.
Learn how PRINCE2® can be adapted according to a project's size, complexity and context.
Understand how digital technologies and data influence modern project management.
Recognise and retain sustainability as an important consideration within project performance.
Projects drive change across almost every industry; from technology and construction to professional services, finance, healthcare and transformation.
Research commissioned by the Association for Project Management and conducted by PwC Research estimates that the UK project profession accounts for:
Full-time equivalent project roles
Annual contribution to UK GVA
of UK full-time equivalent employment
of surveyed UK businesses predicted growth in project-based activity
Average salary for a UK project professional
Projects happen across organisations every day. You may already be involved in projects even if “Project Manager” isn’t your job title.
PRINCE2® can be relevant for:
Launching a new system, implementing organisational change, introducing a new service, relocating an office or transforming a business process are all examples of work that can involve project management.
PRINCE2® gives professionals a structured method for approaching that work.
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→ Project Support / Coordinator
→ Project Manager
→ Senior Project Manager
→ Programme / PMO / Change Roles
PRINCE2® skills can be relevant across sectors including IT, construction, professional services, finance, healthcare, government, operations and organisational transformation.
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These figures come from PeopleCert’s UK research among PRINCE2®-certified professionals. They represent surveyed professionals’ reported experiences and do not guarantee individual outcomes.
Start with Foundation, progress to Practitioner, or choose the PRINCE2 Full Pathway.
Build your knowledge through structured PRINCE2® training.
Complete the relevant PeopleCert certification exam.
Demonstrate your PRINCE2® knowledge and add a globally recognised professional certification to your profile.
PRINCE2® Project Management is a structured project management method designed to help organisations and professionals manage projects with clear processes, responsibilities and controls.
PRINCE originally refers to Projects IN Controlled Environments. Today, PeopleCert’s current certification naming is PRINCE2® Project Management.
Version 7 is the current evolution of the PRINCE2® method. Alongside its established principles, practices and processes, it places increased emphasis on people, sustainability, digital and data management, communication and tailoring.
Yes. PeopleCert states that PRINCE2® is globally accepted and has more than 2 million certified professionals worldwide.
PRINCE2® Foundation is suitable for people at different career stages and does not require a previous PRINCE2® qualification.
If you’re new to PRINCE2®, Foundation is generally the starting point. Practitioner is designed to demonstrate your ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2® and has prerequisite requirements.
Yes. A combined learning route allows you to build your Foundation knowledge before progressing to Practitioner.
No. The Foundation exam is closed book. The Practitioner exam is open book under PeopleCert’s applicable examination rules.
Both the Foundation and Practitioner examinations currently require 60% to pass.
The Foundation exam lasts 60 minutes and contains 60 questions.
The Practitioner examination lasts 150 minutes and carries 70 marks.
No. PRINCE2® can also be valuable for professionals who manage, support or contribute to projects, including people working in operations, change, IT, HR, business analysis, transformation and management.
Professional certification can help demonstrate structured project-management knowledge. In PeopleCert’s UK survey, 68% of respondents reported improved employability after PRINCE2® certification. Individual outcomes will depend on experience, role, industry and other factors.
Whether you’re taking your first step into project management or developing your existing experience, there’s a PRINCE2® learning route to help you move forward.
Foundation | Practitioner | Foundation & Practitioner Combined