PRINCE2 Training Courses in Dublin

PRINCE2® 7th Edition FAQ - Your Questions Answered

Exams, Resits and our Take2 Guarantee

Taking any PRINCE2 exam means you invest time, energy and money. Wouldn’t you like to be able to sit an exam knowing that "if the outcome is not what you expected", you could have another shot, at the exam?

SureSkills provides you with the quality training that you need to cope with some of the most demanding, career-boosting certification exams – especially those in PRINCE2 Project Management. And whilst SureSkills has one of the highest PRINCE2 average pass rates of any training provider, sometimes the result may not be the expected one.

Depending on the amount of experience you have in a role or the time you have had available to do the required reading means that, not everyone will pass the exam the first time. And not everyone likes online proctored exams (see notes below).

  1. The good news is that SureSkills now provides all candidates with the Take2 re-sit option that allows you to schedule a retake of their exam in the event of an unsuccessful result.
  2. The Take2 re-sit exam is then available for 6 months (from the date of your initial exam).
  3. Unless the Booker of your course specifically asks not to have the Take2 added - you should see it in your PeopleCert profile. Note: SureSkills can only add the Take2 option to your original exam at time of purchase. 
  4. Always use the same email address that you used to book with us when accessing your PeopleCert profile exam or eBook. 
  5. We cannot issue the Take2 option if you have purchased your exam or course with us. 
  6. If you fail the exam without having the Take2 option, then you will have to pay full exam fees for Retake. That's why from 9th Feb 2022, SureSkills has decided to include Take2 for all PRNCE2 courses. 
  7. All our accredited PRINCE2 training courses include an exam voucher & official courseware. You simply create a PeopleCert profile and can then redeem the exam voucher to schedule your exam at a time & date of your choosing.
  8. All PRINCE2® certification exams are now conducted via Online Proctoring direct with a PeopleCert invigilator using their secure environment ExamShield.
  9. In all cases, you will need a computer with a webcam, speakers, microphone and a supported browser to take the Exam (details in the other tabs).

If you have any queries please contact hello@sureskills.com

Proctored Exam - Examshield

How does online Exam proctoring work?

On the day of your exam simply choose a room that suits you, plug your computer (see notes on specifications and software below) into the internet and you're good to go. Your PeopleCert Online Proctor will identify you via sophisticated technology ensure that your testing environment is comfortable, while also adhering to guidelines about what is permitted and what isn't. Check out this video explainer:

 

I have a Windows Computer, what hardware and software do I need?

  • Windows® 11, Windows® 10 (Windows 10S is not supported), Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8. Note: The ExamShield Microsoft Store version is only available to Windows 10 version 17763 or later.
  • Internet Explorer version 10 or greater.
  • Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (Minimum requirements).
  • Active Full-Time/Broadband internet connection of at least 4Mbps.
  • 16-bit monitor (at least 15”) with screen resolution 1024 x 768 or higher.
  • Speakers and microphone (the use of headsets is only allowed during onboarding).
  • Keyboard and mouse or another pointing device (keyboard set to English characters).
  • A single web camera you can rotate (embedded or external – no mobile phone).

Click here to access the PeopleCert Windows PC step by step guide: 

I have a Mac/Apple Computer, what hardware and software do I need?

  • macOS Sierra (10.12), macOS High Sierra (10.13), macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15) macOS Big Sur (11) or macOS Monterey (12). ExamShield software.
  • Mac compatible web camera (no mobile phone) and microphone (for Mac Mini and Mac Pro).
  • Active Full-Time/Broadband internet connection of at least 4Mbps.
  • Keyboard and mouse or any other pointing device (keyboard set to English characters).
  • Speakers and microphone (the use of headsets is only allowed during onboarding).

Click here to access the PeopleCert Apple Mac step by step guide:

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PRINCE2 7 Foundation Exam

The foundation qualification gives you the knowledge and understanding to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team in a PRINCE2 environment. The foundation qualification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner qualification. 

Typically, classroom training for PRINCE2® 7 Foundation lasts three days and the examination takes place at the end of the training (this will vary depending on the training provider). You can also self-study for the Foundation exam and you may also choose to take training in another format such as distance learning. As an Accredited Training Organizations SureSkills is available to meet your specific requirements and customise to suit your or your team.

Examination Format

  • Multiple choice questions
  • 60 questions per paper
  • 36 marks required (out of 60 available) to pass: 60%
  • One hour's (60 minutes) duration
  • Closed book
  • No prerequisites

Exam Results and e-Certificate
At the end of the online Proctored exam you will get immediate feedback about your result. 

I've passed my PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam – what next? 

One year's subscription to My PRINCE 2 is included with your exam. My PRINCE2 is an online subscription to the latest resources and content helping you to apply what you have learnt during the PRINCE2 Foundation exam to the workplace, as well as developing your skills and knowledge in line with future innovations in PRINCE2 project management. 

PRINCE2 7 Practitioner Exam

Typically, classroom training for PRINCE2 7 Practitioner lasts two days and the examination takes place at the end of the training (this will vary depending on training provider). However, you can self-study for the Practitioner exam and you may also choose to take the training in another format such as distance learning.As an Accredited Training Organizations SureSkills is available to meet your specific requirements and customise to suit your or your team.

Examination Format

  • Objective testing
  • 70 questions per paper
  • 42 marks or more required to pass (out of 70 available): 60%
  • Two-and-a-half hours’ (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time
  • Open book. Candidates are permitted to use the official printed hard copy of the PRINCE2® 7 Managing Successful Projects. The official manual may be annotated and tabulated but no sticky notes and loose leaf papers containing additional notes will be allowed.

Exam Results and e-Certificate
At the end of the online Proctored exam you will get immediate feedback about your result. 

I've passed my PRINCE2 7 Practitioner exam – what next? 

One year's subscription to My PRINCE 2 is included with your exam. My PRINCE2 is an online subscription to the latest resources and content helping you to apply what you have learnt during the PRINCE2 7 Practitioner exam to the workplace, as well as developing your skills and knowledge in line with future innovations in PRINCE2 project management. 

PRINCE2 Agile Training Courses

PRINCE2 Agile™ has been developed as a single-tier Practitioner qualification. The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to demonstrate that you can apply and tailor PRINCE2 Agile in a scenario situation. A successful Practitioner candidate will be able to start applying the method to a real project but may not be sufficiently skilled to do this appropriately for all situations. Individual project management expertise, complexity of the project and the support provided for the use of PRINCE2 Agile in will all be factors that impact what can be achieved.

Examination Format

  • Objective testing  
  • 50 questions each worth one mark 
  • 30 marks or more required to pass out of 50 questions: 
  • 60% pass mark 
  • Two-and-a-half hours’ (150 minutes) duration, 
  • no additional reading time 
  • Open book exam (official PRINCE2 Agile guide only). 

Check out the course here: 

PRINCE2 Re-registration

PRINCE2 Re-registration enables you to demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development.

The PRINCE2® Practitioner, 5th edition  certificate needs to be renewed within 3 calendar years of its issue date. In order to maintain your qualification and ensure there are no gaps in your Practitioner status, you can either retake the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam before the expiry date or maintain your certification through CPD points and a digital badge. If you choose to follow the CPD route you will need to purchase a subscription to MY PRINCE2 which costs £50 + VAT per year.

Who is PRINCE2 Re-registration for:

Holders of the PRINCE2® Practitioner, 5th edition  certificate, which needs to be renewed within 3 calendar years of its issue date.

Why Choose SureSkills for PRINCE2 training in Ireland

PRINCE2 is the globally recognised qualification. Gain first class project management skills. Enhance employment prospects. Improve organisational effectiveness

That’s why we have pre and post-course support for all our delegates.

PRINCE2 remains one of the world’s most trusted and widely adopted project management methods — used across industries, countries, and project types. It provides a clear structure for governance, communication, delegation, and accountability, ensuring projects consistently deliver value.

Modern organisations face constant and rapid change — VUCA environments, emergent technologies, disruption, and increasing competitive pressure. Project management capability is now critical:

  • 97% of organisations consider project/programme/portfolio management essential
  • 39% of projects fail due to changing organisational priorities
  • 32% of budget is lost when project goals are not met

PRINCE2 helps teams adapt, innovate, and deliver with confidence.

 

Key Benefits of PRINCE2

  • Globally recognised qualification 
  • Gain first class project management skills 
  • Enhance employment prospects 
  • Improve organisational effectiveness

Next Steps?

Looking to upgrade your Project Management skills? Want to learn how PRINCE2 can improve your project outcomes? Perhaps you are looking for advice on how to begin a large transformation project? Either way, why not contact a SureSkills training consultant - we have lots of experience and are here to help. Click here to go to our Contact Us page.

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 is flexible, adaptable method for managing projects. It helps you work out who should be involved, their responsibilities and processes, explaining what information you should be gathering along the way.  

PRINCE2 may be similar to what you currently use, but what it does best is pull together common names and descriptions into a structure that anyone familiar with PRINCE2 can understand, regardless of background or industry. 

How big does a project have to be before PRINCE2 can be used?

PRINCE2® can be applied to all sorts of projects, from the very small to the very large. Even projects lasting only a few days will benefit from selective application of PRINCE2® guidelines. The key to success with PRINCE2® is to remember it is highly configurable, and so can be adapted for all project types regardless of industry and marketplace.

Is PRINCE2® aimed at any particular type of project?

PRINCE2® is designed to be applied generally to all types of project, be they construction, engineering, IT, business, financial or whatever. In the past, it has been aimed at IT projects, and so it is still well used in this area however there has been significant growth recently in other industries.

Is PRINCE2® suitable for non-IT projects?

Yes! Unlike the first version of PRINCE, PRINCE2® is designed to be generic and can be used for projects of any nature.

Does PRINCE2® guarantee a successful outcome to projects?

No! but applied sensibly it will increase the chances of your projects being successful.

Who owns PRINCE2®?

PRINCE2 is now owned by the Greek certifying company PeopleCert, this came about via the acquisition of Axelos. AXELOS was set up in 2013 as a joint venture between the UK Cabinet Office and the professional services company Capita plc, with the latter being the major stakeholder with 51%. The idea then was to improve, grow and better monetise the IP owned by the UK Government. 

What will a PRINCE2® qualification do for me?

The PRINCE2® project management methodology is the de-facto standard for project management in the UK and is practiced worldwide. It covers the management, control and organisation of a project.

A qualification in PRINCE2® will not only boost your skills and confidence when managing projects but will greatly improve your employment prospects. Many organisations, both private and public, mandate the use of PRINCE2® and therefore require their staff to be competent and qualified to practice the method.

What are the PRINCE2 qualifications and what will they teach me?

The PRINCE2 Foundation qualification will teach you the PRINCE2 principles, terminology and when qualified you will be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 methodology within a project environment supporting PRINCE2.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification will teach you to apply PRINCE2 to the running and managing of a project within an environment supporting PRINCE2. Once qualified you will be able to apply and tune PRINCE2 to address the needs and problems of a specific project scenario. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between the PRINCE2 principles, themes and processes and PRINCE2 products and will understand these elements.

The PRINCE2 Re-Registration qualification is designed for those who have passed PRINCE2 to Practitioner level and wish to maintain their Registered Practitioner status. The PRINCE2 Examination Board has determined that all PRINCE2 Practitioners should be re-registered within 3-5 calendar years of their original certification (failure to pass the Re-Registration examination after five calendar years as a Registered Practitioner will result in withdrawal of your registered status).

The PRINCE2 Agile qualification will teach you how to apply and tailor key agile concepts to PRINCE2 projects. Once qualified, you can potentially complete projects and create returns on investment earlier than possible with a rigid PRINCE2 structure. You can also improve communication by using common terminology across PRINCE2 and agile disciplines.

Which countries recognise PRINCE2?

With over a million exams already taken globally PRINCE2 is already recognised as the world’s most popular project management methodology.

I've done the Foundation training and exam how do I become a Practitioner?

You need to sit a two day upgrade course - this is available as an intensive classroom course or as online learning.

I want to go straight to Practitioner training!

In order to be eligible for the Practitioner exam you must have successfully completed the PRINCE2 Foundation exam or one of the other PRINCE2 Practitioner pre-requisite courses .

You can however take our fast track route by combining the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner levels. This can be achieved through one of three pathways depending on your chosen learning method.

I need some help, who can I talk to?

If you want to learn more about our PRINCE2 or are you are just looking for advice on where to start, contact a SureSkills training consultants. We have lots of experience and are here to help you. Click here to go to our Contact Us page.

Foundation, Practitioner, Agile and Professional

At SureSkills, a PeopleCert‑accredited training organisation, we help teams and leaders build end‑to‑end capability across projects, programmes, portfolios, risk, PMO and agile - with a clear progression from Foundation → Practitioner → professional role designations, all the way to integrated mastery. 

How the pathway works: 

  • Foundation: build core principles and terminology in your chosen track - Project Management, Agile, Programme (MSP), Portfolio (MoP), Risk (M_o_R) or PMO (P3O). 
  • Practitioner: apply and tailor the guidance to real‑world scenarios, develop judgement, and manage complexity with confidence. Role‑aligned recognition: grow into specialised roles such as Project Manager, Programme Manager, Portfolio Manager, Risk Manager, PMO Manager or Agile Expert - reflecting depth in the areas your organisation needs most. 

Why organisations choose SureSkills

  • Structured + flexible: we combine the discipline of PRINCE2 with the adaptability today’s change demands. 
  • Enterprise‑ready: the expanded portfolio (PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP, MoP, M_o_R, P3O) builds a coherent capability stack across delivery and governance. 
  • Outcome‑focused: our training emphasises practical application, measurable impact and a customer‑first mindset. If you’re advancing your own career - or scaling capability across teams - let’s map the right pathway for you.

 

  • Official Training Materials from PeopleCert. The PRINCE2 Learner Kit contains:
  • PRINCE2 official eBook: All learners receive a digital copy of ‘Managing Successful Projects With PRINCE2 v7’ which forms the core text for the method.
  • Learner workbook: The workbook contains the exercises that will ensure that your course is interactive, collaborative and builds a comprehensive understanding of the PRINCE2 method and how it can be best applied.
  • Practice Exam Papers: Each day, you will have the opportunity to practice official sample questions which consolidate your learning and prepare you effectively for each exam.
  • PeopleCert Online proctored exam voucher
  • Take2 re-sit voucher - should you not get the result needed
Understanding The Prince2 Certification Pathways

The PRINCE2 certification pathway is designed to help professionals build capability across project, programme, portfolio, risk, and PMO management—all under one unified best‑practice ecosystem.

This framework supports learners at every stage, from mastering the essentials of project delivery to advancing into strategic leadership roles that span multiple initiatives.

How the Pathway Works

Foundation Level – Build Core Knowledge

The journey starts with Foundation‑level certifications. These introduce the principles, practices, and processes of each discipline—whether PRINCE2 Project Management, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP (programmes), MoP (portfolio), P3O (PMO), or M_o_R (risk).

Foundation certifications are ideal for:

  • New project professionals
  • Team members who support delivery
  • Leaders seeking structured understanding
  • Anyone preparing for Practitioner‑level development

Practitioner Level – Apply & Tailor the Method

Practitioner certifications deepen your skills by teaching you how to apply and tailor the relevant best‑practice framework in real‑world environments.

At this stage, learners move from knowledge to capability, focusing on:

  • Practical implementation
  • Adapting methods to project complexity
  • Decision‑making, control, and governance
  • Realistic scenarios and case‑based assessment

Practitioner is required to earn designation status in most streams.

Designation Level – Achieve Professional Recognition

Once you complete the Foundation and Practitioner modules for a specific discipline, you earn one of the official PRINCE2 professional designations, including:

  • PRINCE2 Project Manager
  • PRINCE2 Agile Expert
  • PRINCE2 Programme Manager
  • PRINCE2 Portfolio Manager
  • PRINCE2 Risk Manager
  • PRINCE2 PMO Manager

These designations demonstrate that you have the skills to operate confidently and effectively at a professional level in your chosen area.

PRINCE2® Master – Showcase Multi‑Discipline Expertise

At the top of the framework is the PRINCE2 Master tier, representing broad capability across multiple disciplines.

This is ideal for senior project, programme, portfolio, and transformation leaders who operate across organisational boundaries and want to demonstrate advanced mastery of the full PRINCE2 ecosystem.

Structure scalable pathway

  • Start at the right level for your experience
  • Grow into specialist or leadership roles
  • Build a recognised, future‑proof career
  • Strengthen delivery capability across your organisation

Whether you're beginning your journey or advancing into complex change roles, the PRINCE2 pathway delivered by SureSkills gives you the structure, skills, and professional recognition to succeed.

Manage Successful Projects with PRINCE2

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Our trainers are real practitioners and their understanding of the real world of Project Management comes through in the context and practical nature of our programmes. SureSkills courses are focused on helping you get better and more consistent outcomes from each of your projects and ultimately your results. Chat to any of our Training Consultants to discuss how we can help you optimise outcomes for you and your team. 

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