Self-Study for PRINCE2® exams
Candidates have two general ways of preparing for exams, self-study and taking accredited courses.
When is self-study allowed?
You may self-study for some of the PRINCE exams:
- PRINCE2® Foundation: Yes
- PRINCE2® Practitioner: No
- PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation: Yes
- PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner: No
How can I prepare for the exam?
There are many books you can use for self-study. The most important is the official manual. You can also use resources such as PRINCE2 wiki for troubleshooting.
When you’re done with your studies, it’s a good idea to take sample exams to familiarize yourself with the style of questions and to fill in the gaps.
Self-promotion: You can use the following exam simulators from Management Plaza:
- PRINCE2 Foundation, free version, premium version
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, free version, premium version
How can I buy the exam voucher after self-study?
You can either buy the exam directly from PeopleCert (the official examination institute), or one of the accredited training organizations. The latter is usually less expensive, and you may also get extras with that.
Self-promotion: If you’d like, you can buy exam vouchers from Management Plaza:
- PRINCE2 Foundation Exam €275 (including the premium exam simulator)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam €350 (including the premium exam simulator)
- PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner Exam €350