PRINCE2 7 Foundation (PeopleCert) and Project Management Professional (PMI) 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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| PRINCE2 7 Found.PRINCE2 7 Foundation | PMP®Project Management Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Foundation | Professional |
| Exam length | 1h 0m | 4h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~60 | ~180 |
| Pass mark | 60% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The structured project-management method — 7th edition. | The gold standard in project management. |
| Free practice | 141 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| PRINCE2 7 Found.facts as of September 2026 | PMP®facts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €645 incl. VAT - official eBook + voucher + Learning Resource Kit (verified 12 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,349 / €1,596 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Exam-only voucher (resellers): ~$300–450 (verify) Take2 resit add-on: ~$60–100 (vs ~$450 standalone retake) Renewal (every 3 yrs): 60 CPD points or another PRINCE2 exam |
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 |
| Study time | commonly reported 30–45 hours depending on prior project-management experience | commonly reported 35–120+ hours depending on PM background and prep course |
| Renewal | PeopleCert renewal every 3 years — 60 CPD points or another exam from the PRINCE2 suite (verify current rules) | 60 PDUs every 3 years under PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program |
| Entry requirement | No formal prerequisites — open to anyone. | Four routes, all requiring 35 hours of PM training (waived if you hold an active CAPM): |
| Body of knowledge | the official PRINCE2 7 Foundation syllabus | the official PMI Examination Content Outline |
| Full fact pages | PRINCE2 7 Found. cost · format · eligibility | PMP® cost · format · eligibility |
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PRINCE2 7 Found. (PRINCE2 7 Foundation) is a PeopleCert foundation credential, while PMP® (Project Management Professional) comes from PMI (professional). They cover different bodies of knowledge, so the choice depends on the role you're aiming for rather than difficulty alone.
The PRINCE2 7 Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~60 questions; the PMP® exam runs about 4h 0m with ~180 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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