PRINCE2

Practitioner Exam Guidance

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

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

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

Exam Format
Questions Marks per Question Total Marks 9 12 108

To Pass Duration

59 [55%] 2.5 hours

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

Structure of the Paper

Question
Scenario
3 Booklets

Answer

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 Youre allowed to Annotate & Highlight

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

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

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

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 Dont get stuck on one questionmove on!

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

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 APMGs Successful Candidate Register*

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?

Good Luck!