PeopleCert (on behalf of AXELOS)
PRINCE2 Foundation
PRINCE2 7 Foundation
The entry-level certification in the PRINCE2 structured project management method, widely required for project roles in the UK, Europe and Commonwealth markets. Validates understanding of PRINCE2's principles, practices and processes.
What's on the exam
PRINCE2 7 (7th Edition, 2023)
Principles
~25%Continued business justification · Learn from experience · Defined roles, responsibilities and relationships · Manage by stages and by exception · Focus on products · Tailor to suit the project
Practices
~40%Business case · Organizing · Plans · Quality · Risk · Issues and progress
Processes
~25%Starting up and directing a project · Initiating a project · Controlling a stage · Managing product delivery · Managing stage boundaries · Closing a project
People, Sustainability and Tailoring
~10%Leading and managing project people · Communication and culture · Sustainability considerations · Digital and data management · Tailoring PRINCE2 to context
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PRINCE2 Foundation cost?
Fees vary. Priced in GBP/EUR by PeopleCert and via accredited training organizations; verify current USD equivalent on peoplecert.org.
How long is the PRINCE2 Foundation and how many questions does it have?
60 questions — 60 minutes.
What do you need to pass the PRINCE2 Foundation?
60% — 36 of 60 questions correct.
Can you retake the PRINCE2 Foundation?
No mandatory waiting period; resit fee applies.
What is the best way to study for the PRINCE2 Foundation?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Principles ~25%, Practices ~40%, Processes ~25%, People, Sustainability and Tailoring ~10%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
Program in development
We're building a blueprint-complete program for this exam. Meanwhile, explore live programs across 11 exam.
Explore programs →