PRINCE2 7 Practitioner (PeopleCert) and PMI Risk 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 Pract.PRINCE2 7 Practitioner | PMI-RMP®PMI Risk Management Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Practitioner | Professional |
| Exam length | 2h 30m | 2h 30m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~70 | ~115 |
| Pass mark | 60% | 70% |
| In a sentence | Apply and tailor PRINCE2 to real project scenarios. | Project risk management — PMI's specialist credential. |
| Free practice | 149 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
Exam parameters are compiled from each vendor's official exam guide. Always confirm the current format, eligibility and fees on the official PeopleCert and PMI site before booking. ExamDeck is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with PeopleCert or PMI.
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| PRINCE2 7 Pract.facts as of September 2026 | PMI-RMP®facts as of August 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 fee — PMI member: ~$520 (verify on pmi.org) Exam fee — non-member: ~$670 (verify on pmi.org) Re-examination: ~$335 member / ~$435 non-member Required education: 30–40 contact hours (risk) Renewal (every 3 yrs): 30 PDUs under the CCR program |
| Study time | commonly reported 60–80 hours on top of Foundation (a 2-day course or ~20h eLearning plus self-study) | commonly reported 35–60+ hours on top of the mandatory 30–40 contact hours |
| Renewal | Valid 3 years — renew by re-sitting the exam or via CPD points through PeopleCert Plus (verify current rules) | 30 PDUs in risk-aligned topics every 3 years under PMI's CCR program |
| Entry requirement | PRINCE2 Foundation certificate required (7th, 6th or 5th edition all accepted). | Secondary diploma + 36 months of project risk management experience (last 5 years) + 40 contact hours of risk education, |
| Body of knowledge | the official PRINCE2 7 Practitioner syllabus | the PMI-RMP Examination Content Outline |
| Full fact pages | PRINCE2 7 Pract. cost · format · eligibility | PMI-RMP® cost · format · eligibility |
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PRINCE2 7 Pract. (PRINCE2 7 Practitioner) is a PeopleCert practitioner credential, while PMI-RMP® (PMI Risk 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 Pract. exam runs about 2h 30m with ~70 questions; the PMI-RMP® exam runs about 2h 30m with ~115 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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