Out with the Old PRINCE2 Exam and in with the New Format

The people have spoken! Following a survey, the APMG examination institute and accrediting body has changed and simplified the format of PRINCE2 exams. Here are the changes below.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam now comprises:

  • 8 questions that have 10 question items, each of which is worth 1 mark, making the total number of marks available, 80.
  • Pass mark is 44 out of the 80 available that is 55%.
  • 2.5 (2 ½) hours allowed with no additional reading time allowed.
  • Open book exam using only the official PRINCE2 manual.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner Re-Registration exam has changed too:

  • 3 questions that have 10 question items, each worth one mark, making the total number of marks available, 30.
  • Pass mark is 17 out of 30.
  • 1 hour (60 minutes) with no extra reading time allowed.
  • Open book exam using only the official PRINCE2 manual.

These changes come into effect on 1st January 2013.

If you’re preparing for the exams there are numerous ways we can help you through our Forum, through our social media, through our courses and our books. Visit PRINCE2.com.