Project Management Professional (PMI) and PRINCE2 7 Practitioner (PeopleCert) cover different bodies of knowledge. Here's how they compare side by side — and how to pick the one that fits your role.
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| PMP®Project Management Professional | PRINCE2 7 Pract.PRINCE2 7 Practitioner | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Professional | Practitioner |
| Exam length | 4h 0m | 2h 30m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~180 | ~70 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 60% |
| In a sentence | The gold standard in project management. | Apply and tailor PRINCE2 to real project scenarios. |
| Free practice | 150 sample questions | 149 sample questions |
Exam parameters are compiled from each vendor's official exam guide. Always confirm the current format, eligibility and fees on the official PMI and PeopleCert site before booking. ExamDeck is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with PMI or PeopleCert.
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| PMP®facts as of September 2026 | PRINCE2 7 Pract.facts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam fee — PMI member: $445 (raised Aug 6, 2026) Exam fee — non-member: $675 (raised Aug 6, 2026) PMI membership (optional): ~$139/yr Reschedule: $70 Renewal (every 3 yrs): 60 PDUs under the CCR program |
Exam Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €701 incl. VAT - voucher + Learning Resource Kit, NO official eBook (verified 12 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,596 / €1,833 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Prerequisite: PRINCE2 Foundation (or accepted alternative) Renewal (every 3 yrs): re-sit or CPD via PeopleCert Plus |
| Study time | commonly reported 35–120+ hours depending on PM background and prep course | commonly reported 60–80 hours on top of Foundation (a 2-day course or ~20h eLearning plus self-study) |
| Renewal | 60 PDUs every 3 years under PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program | Valid 3 years — renew by re-sitting the exam or via CPD points through PeopleCert Plus (verify current rules) |
| Entry requirement | Four routes, all requiring 35 hours of PM training (waived if you hold an active CAPM): | PRINCE2 Foundation certificate required (7th, 6th or 5th edition all accepted). |
| Body of knowledge | the official PMI Examination Content Outline | the official PRINCE2 7 Practitioner syllabus |
| Full fact pages | PMP® cost · format · eligibility | PRINCE2 7 Pract. cost · format · eligibility |
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PMP® (Project Management Professional) is a PMI professional credential, while PRINCE2 7 Pract. (PRINCE2 7 Practitioner) comes from PeopleCert (practitioner). They cover different bodies of knowledge, so the choice depends on the role you're aiming for rather than difficulty alone.
The PMP® exam runs about 4h 0m with ~180 questions; the PRINCE2 7 Pract. exam runs about 2h 30m with ~70 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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