Both come from PeopleCert — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how PRINCE2 7 Practitioner and PRINCE2 Agile Foundation compare, and how to choose.
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| PRINCE2 7 Pract.PRINCE2 7 Practitioner | PRINCE2 Agile Found.PRINCE2 Agile Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Practitioner | Foundation |
| Exam length | 2h 30m | 1h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~70 | ~40 |
| Pass mark | 60% | 60% |
| In a sentence | Apply and tailor PRINCE2 to real project scenarios. | PRINCE2 governance meets agile delivery. |
| Free practice | 149 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| PRINCE2 7 Pract.facts as of September 2026 | PRINCE2 Agile Found.facts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 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 |
Exam Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €645 incl. VAT - official eBook + voucher + Learning Resource Kit (Version 2, verified 14 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,349 / €1,596 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Prerequisites: None Renewal (every 3 yrs): PeopleCert CPD scheme (verify) |
| Study time | commonly reported 60–80 hours on top of Foundation (a 2-day course or ~20h eLearning plus self-study) | commonly reported 2–3 days of training plus light self-study, or ~25–40 hours self-paced |
| Renewal | Valid 3 years — renew by re-sitting the exam or via CPD points through PeopleCert Plus (verify current rules) | 3-year renewal via PeopleCert CPD scheme — verify current mechanics |
| Entry requirement | PRINCE2 Foundation certificate required (7th, 6th or 5th edition all accepted). | None — PRINCE2 Foundation is not required first, though basic familiarity with PRINCE2 or agile helps. |
| Body of knowledge | the official PRINCE2 7 Practitioner syllabus | the official PRINCE2 Agile Foundation syllabus |
| Full fact pages | PRINCE2 7 Pract. cost · format · eligibility | PRINCE2 Agile Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from PeopleCert. PRINCE2 7 Pract. (PRINCE2 7 Practitioner) is a Practitioner credential, while PRINCE2 Agile Found. (PRINCE2 Agile Foundation) is a Foundation credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The PRINCE2 7 Pract. exam runs about 2h 30m with ~70 questions; the PRINCE2 Agile Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~40 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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