PRINCE2® Foundation Practice Exam

The PRINCE2® Foundation certification targets project managers and those aspiring to become project managers. Additionally, it is pertinent for other crucial personnel involved in project design, development, and execution. This includes project board members such as senior responsible owners, team managers like product delivery managers, project assurance roles like business change analysts, project support roles like Project and Programme Office personnel, and operational line managers and staff.

The PRINCE2® Foundation exam evaluates whether candidates can recall and comprehend the PRINCE2® project management methodology as outlined in the syllabus. 

Who should take the exam?

The exam is suitable for:

• All Project Managers (certified and uncertified)
• Aspiring Project Managers
• For everyone aiming to enhance their project management skills

Exam Details

• Exam Name: PRINCE2® Foundation
• Exam Duration: 60 minutes
• Exam Language: English
• Number of Questions: 60 questions per paper
• Passing Score: 36 marks required (out of 60 available) to pass

Course Outline

The Exam covers the following topics - 

Topic 1: Understanding the key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2

1.1 Recall key concepts related to project management

1.2 Describe key concepts related to project management

Topic 2: Learn how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method

2.1 Explain the PRINCE2 principles

2.2 Explain how and why the principles provide the basis of applying PRINCE2, and which factors influence the way the PRINCE2 method can be tailored and applied, who is responsible, and how tailoring decisions are documented

Topic 3: Understanding the importance of people in successful projects

3.1 Define key concepts related to the people element

3.2 Explain the difference between concepts related to the people element

3.3 Explain key concepts related to the people element

3.4 Explain the purpose of the management products required to support the people element of projects

3.5 Explain how people aspects integrate with other PRINCE2 elements (3.5 including all subsections)

Topic 4: Understanding the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project

4.1 Explain the purpose of PRINCE2 management products

4.2 Explain the purpose of the ‘organizing’ practice

4.3. Explain the purpose of the ‘plans’ practice 

4.4 Explain the purpose of the ‘quality’ practice 

4.5 Explain the purpose of the ‘risk’ practice

4.6 Explain the purpose of the ‘issues’ practice

4.7 Explain the purpose of the ‘progress’ practice

4.7 Describe the key relationships between the ‘progress’ practice and the principles

Topic 5: Understanding the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project

5.1 Explain the purpose of the PRINCE2 processes

5.2 Explain the objectives of the PRINCE2 processes

5.3 Explain the context of the PRINCE2 processes