Ashwini Pingle asked 8 years ago Can one attempt the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam without certifying for PRINCE2 Foundation?
I am PMP certified and now looking at studying for PRINCE2®. However I got to know that there are 2 exams – Foundation and Practitioner. Can we attempt the Practitioner directly without going for Foundation. I am thinking that since I already have studied for PMP and certified and also have experience in project management, why can’t we attempt the Practitioner exam directly?
Edward Chung Staff answered 8 years ago Sure you can. It is clearly expressed by PRINCE2® that the PMP Certification can be considered meeting the pre-requisites for the PRINCE2® Practitioner exam (i.e. no need to take the PRINCE2® Foundation exam).
Though I am PMP certified, I still opt for the PRINCE2® Foundation because I want to understand PRINCE2® more in order to complement my knowledge in project management. But as my company does not practice PRINCE2®, I do not consider PRINCE2® Practitioner at the moment. If PRINCE2® Practitioner is useful for you, you are highly advised to take the PRINCE2® Practitioner exam directly. But note that PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification remains valid for 5 years and re-certification exams are needed after 3 years of getting the certification.
More details can be found here:
https://edward-designer.com/web/prince2-foundation-certification-examination/
Wish you PRINCE2® success!
