Are PRINCE2 exams difficult?
A question that often comes up is "Are the PRINCE2 examinations hard?" Well, the UK national average pass rate for PRINCE2 Foundation examinations is about 95%. I don't have the figures for exam pass rates for students who take the exams in other countries, but I would expect it to be lower due to the simple fact that most students are likely to be taking an exam in a language other than their mother tongue.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is much harder however. In the UK, about 75% of students pass this exam. This is because the Practitioner exam is testing whether the student can apply their knowledge to a particular project scenario. The Foundation exam is simply testing students' understanding of the method.
So, to answer the question - the Foundation exam can easily be passed providing you attend an accredited PRINCE 2 course. Your chances of passing both Foundation and Practitioner exams are likely to be enhanced if you are able to attend a PRINCE2 course. Alternatively, you might like to self-study, although in this case, you won't have the benefit of being able to ask an experienced trainer and PRINCE2 Practitioner if you get into difficulty.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is much harder however. In the UK, about 75% of students pass this exam. This is because the Practitioner exam is testing whether the student can apply their knowledge to a particular project scenario. The Foundation exam is simply testing students' understanding of the method.
So, to answer the question - the Foundation exam can easily be passed providing you attend an accredited PRINCE 2 course. Your chances of passing both Foundation and Practitioner exams are likely to be enhanced if you are able to attend a PRINCE2 course. Alternatively, you might like to self-study, although in this case, you won't have the benefit of being able to ask an experienced trainer and PRINCE2 Practitioner if you get into difficulty.
