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PEOPLECERTPRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7)
PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) introduces the globally trusted PRINCE2 project management method, covering its principles, practices, and processes. It is designed for anyone starting a career in project management or seeking a structured, best-practice approach to running projects. Earning this certification demonstrates a solid understanding of the method and prepares you for the PRINCE2 Practitioner level.
Exam formatMultiple choice
Duration60 minutes
DeliveryPeopleCert
Passing score60%
Free questions1306
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
5domains
55objectives
319concepts
US $701.00exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) is the entry-level certification in the PRINCE2 project management framework, trusted by over 2 million professionals worldwide. It validates your understanding of the method's core elements: the seven principles, seven practices, and seven processes that guide projects from initiation to closure. The latest version also introduces a people element, sustainability integration, and digital and data management, reflecting modern project management needs.
This certification is suitable for anyone at any career stage, whether you are new to project management or an experienced professional looking to formalize your knowledge with a globally recognized best-practice method. It is also a prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, which focuses on applying and tailoring the method to real-world projects.
Who it’s for
PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) is designed for individuals who want to gain a solid understanding of the PRINCE2 project management method. It is ideal for aspiring project managers, project support staff, and professionals in roles such as project coordinator, business analyst, PMO manager, risk manager, change manager, product manager, and executives or senior leaders who oversee projects. No prior project management experience is required, making it accessible to those new to the field as well as experienced practitioners seeking a recognized qualification.
Recommended experience
No formal experience is required, but familiarity with project management concepts can be helpful. Basic understanding of project management concepts; Some exposure to working in a project environment
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective PeopleCert measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official PeopleCert exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
Understand 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
Understand 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 (2, 2.7, fig 2.1)
Understand 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)
Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project
- 4.1 Explain the purpose of PRINCE2 management products, including
- 4.1.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘business case’ practice (5.1)
- 4.1.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘business case’ practice and the principles (5.7, tab 5.2)
- 4.1.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘business case’ practice (5.5)
- 4.1.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘business case’ practice: (5.1)
- 4.1.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of the business case, including: (5.2)
- 4.1.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘business case’ practice (5.3.1)
- 4.2.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘organizing’ practice (6.1)
- 4.2.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘organizing’ practice and the principles (6.7, tab 6.5)
- 4.2.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘organization’ practice: (6.5)
- 4.2.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘organizing’ practice
- 4.2.5 Describe the guidance for effective organizing of
- 4.2.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘organizing’ practice (6.3.1)
- 4.3.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘plans’ practice (7.1)
- 4.3.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘plans’ practice and the principles (7.7, tab 7.2)
- 4.3.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘plans’ practice: (7.5)
- 4.3.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘plans’ practice
- 4.3.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of plans
- 4.3.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘plans’ practice (7.3.1)
- 4.4.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘quality’ practice (8.1)
- 4.4.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘quality’ practice and the principles (8.7, tab 8.3)
- 4.4.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘quality’ practice: (8.5)
- 4.4.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘quality’ practice
- 4.4.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of quality
- 4.4.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘quality’ practice (8.3.1)
- 4.5.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘risk’ practice (9.1)
- 4.5.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘risk’ practice and the principles (9.7, tab 9.4)
- 4.5.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘risk’ practice: (9.5)
- 4.5.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘risk’ practice
- 4.5.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of risk
- 4.5.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘risk’ practice (9.3.1)
- 4.6.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘issues’ practice (10.1)
- 4.6.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘issues’ practice and the principles (10.7, tab 10.3)
- 4.6.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘issues’ practice: (10.5)
- 4.6.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘issues’ practice
- 4.6.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of issues
- 4.6.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘issues’ practice (10.3.1)
- 4.7.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘progress’ practice (11.1)
- 4.7.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘progress’ practice and the principles (11.7, tab 11.4)
- 4.7.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘progress’ practice: (11.5)
- 4.7.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘progress’ practice
- 4.7.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of progress
- 4.7.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘progress’ practice (11.3.1)
Understand 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
On the day
The exam itself
Everything PeopleCert publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
Exam codePRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7
CertificationPRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7)
Exam formatMultiple choice
Duration60 minutes
Questions60 questions
Passing score60%
DeliveryPeopleCert
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Slovak, Spanish
PricingUS $701.00
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path PeopleCert lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7)
Credential earnedPRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) Certification Renewal and maintenance
PRINCE2 certifications need renewal every three years. Keep your certification current by logging Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points through PeopleCert Plus membership or by enrolling in a different course from the same Product Suite. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. PeopleCert maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by PeopleCert
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Questions people ask
How does PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) relate to the previous PRINCE2 6th Edition?
PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) is the latest version of the PRINCE2 method, introducing updates such as a people element, sustainability integration, and digital and data management. It replaces the 6th Edition, and candidates should prepare using Version 7 materials.
Do I need to pass the Foundation exam before taking the Practitioner exam?
Yes, the PRINCE2 Foundation certification is a prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Practitioner (Version 7) certification.
Is there a hands-on or lab component in the PRINCE2 Foundation exam?
No, the exam is a closed-book multiple-choice test with 60 questions. There is no hands-on or lab component.
What is the retake policy if I fail the exam?
PeopleCert offers a Take2 Re-Sit option, which gives you a second chance to attempt the exam if your first try doesn't meet your expectations. Specific waiting periods may apply.
What job roles does the PRINCE2 Foundation certification map to?
It is relevant for roles such as Project Manager, Programme Manager, Project Support, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, PMO Manager, Risk Manager, Change Manager, Product Manager, and Executives and Senior Leaders.
Can I recertify by passing a different PeopleCert exam?
Yes, you can keep your certification current by enrolling in a different course from the same Product Suite, which may count towards renewal.
How soon are exam results available?
Official results are provided within 2 business days after taking the exam.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 1306 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept PeopleCert measures — each one written out.
5domains
55objectives
319concepts
282free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official PeopleCert exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE244 questions
2Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method53 questions
2.1 Explain the PRINCE2 principles7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →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 (2, 2.7, fig 2.1)5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
3Understand the importance of people in successful projects135 questions
3.1 Define key concepts related to the people element8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →3.2 Explain the difference between concepts related to the people element5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →3.3 Explain key concepts related to the people element7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →3.4 Explain the purpose of the management products required to support the people element of projects5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →3.5 Explain how people aspects integrate with other PRINCE2 elements (3.5 including all subsections)6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
4Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project1005 questions
4.1 Explain the purpose of PRINCE2 management products, including5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.1.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘business case’ practice (5.1)4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.1.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘business case’ practice and the principles (5.7, tab 5.2)10 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.1.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘business case’ practice (5.5)4 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.1.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘business case’ practice: (5.1)5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.1.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of the business case, including: (5.2)3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.1.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘business case’ practice (5.3.1)6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.2.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘organizing’ practice (6.1)4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.2.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘organizing’ practice and the principles (6.7, tab 6.5)8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →4.2.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘organization’ practice: (6.5)3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.2.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘organizing’ practice6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.2.5 Describe the guidance for effective organizing of3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.2.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘organizing’ practice (6.3.1)5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.3.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘plans’ practice (7.1)4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.3.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘plans’ practice and the principles (7.7, tab 7.2)8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.3.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘plans’ practice: (7.5)6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.3.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘plans’ practice7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.3.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of plans5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.3.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘plans’ practice (7.3.1)10 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →4.4.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘quality’ practice (8.1)4 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.4.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘quality’ practice and the principles (8.7, tab 8.3)8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.4.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘quality’ practice: (8.5)4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.4.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘quality’ practice4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.4.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of quality3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.4.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘quality’ practice (8.3.1)9 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →4.5.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘risk’ practice (9.1)6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.5.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘risk’ practice and the principles (9.7, tab 9.4)8 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.5.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘risk’ practice: (9.5)2 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.5.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘risk’ practice8 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.5.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of risk7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →4.5.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘risk’ practice (9.3.1)8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →4.6.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘issues’ practice (10.1)6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.6.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘issues’ practice and the principles (10.7, tab 10.3)8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.6.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘issues’ practice: (10.5)3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.6.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘issues’ practice4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.6.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of issues5 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.6.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘issues’ practice (10.3.1)7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.7.1 Explain the purpose of the ‘progress’ practice (11.1)1 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.7.2 Describe the key relationships between the ‘progress’ practice and the principles (11.7, tab 11.4)8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.7.3 Explain the purpose of the key management products required to support the ‘progress’ practice: (11.5)9 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.7.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘progress’ practice4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.7.5 Describe the guidance for effective management of progress7 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.7.6 Describe the PRINCE2 technique for the ‘progress’ practice (11.3.1)5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
5Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project69 questions
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
1.1 Recall key concepts related to project management3 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
15 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
1306 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
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55objectives
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Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE244 questions
2Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method53 questions
3Understand the importance of people in successful projects135 questions
4Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project1005 questions
4.1.4 Define key concepts related to the ‘business case’ practice: (5.1)19 questions · 4 pagesOpen →
5Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project69 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
319concepts
1306free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
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Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
1official link
319concepts mapped
The source
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We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official PeopleCert outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 55 objectives, 319 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When PeopleCert changes the outline, this page changes with it.
55objectives on the outline→319concepts written→1306free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.