Start with evidence. Book when the evidence is strong.
This page takes you through the complete supported self-study route. Begin with a diagnostic paper, use the official resources to close the gaps, then book when both papers show a reliable margin above the pass mark.
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Take a free mock
Sit the appropriate paper under timed examination conditions. This gives you a baseline before you commit to the official exam.
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Read the diagnosis
Use the category and topic results to identify the gaps that produced your score.
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Buy Exam Essentials
Receive the official ebook, Learner Resource Kit, 12-month examination voucher and Take2 protection.
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Study the gaps
Use the official materials to correct the reasoning behind each weak category.
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Test the improvement
Use the other mock as a fresh test. Do not turn one familiar paper into a misleading score.
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Reach the readiness gate
Aim for at least 70% on both papers under examination conditions before booking.
Readiness gateAre both papers at 70% or more?The official pass mark is 60%. Compalley uses 70% as a preparation margin.
Not yetReturn to the official materials
Revise the weakest area and test it again after a suitable interval.
YesBook and sit the official exam
Book through your PeopleCert account. If the first sitting is unsuccessful, use the included Take2 resit.
Free mock exams
See how the 60-question practice exam works.
Complete a timed paper, receive an immediate result and use the category breakdown to decide what to revise next.
Sixty questions in sixty minutes. Complete the first official sample paper, receive an overall result and see your performance across five reporting categories.
Your overall result tells you whether you reached the threshold. These five areas show where marks are being lost across the method.
Start with the weakest area. Return to the relevant official material, correct the reasoning, then use another paper to prove that the improvement survives different questions.
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PrinciplesWhether the method's guiding obligations are understood.
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PracticesHow the recurring management disciplines work together.
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ProcessesWhat should happen, when and by whom across the project lifecycle.
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Organization and peopleRoles, responsibilities, relationships and the people dimension.
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Plans and controlsHow work is planned, monitored, escalated and corrected.
Your next step
Choose the official exam you are preparing to sit.
Use the evidence from your mock exams to choose the right level. Foundation and Practitioner Exam Essentials are compared below.
From practice to certification
Do not buy another exam bundle. Buy a clearer, protected route to certification.
Exam Essentials combines the official PeopleCert examination and materials with Compalley readiness diagnostics, booking support and Take2 protection. It is supported self-study for people who want to focus their preparation and know when they are ready.
Foundation
PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Essentials
£597
Receive the official PeopleCert exam and materials, focus your preparation with two timed diagnostic papers and protect your attempt with Take2.
PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation
Questions
60
Time
60 minutes
Book
Closed book
Your official PeopleCert exam bundle
Official PRINCE2 Project Management Version 7 ebook
Official Learner Resource Kit
One online-proctored Foundation examination
Your Compalley readiness layer
Take2 re-sit exam if the first attempt is unsuccessful
Two timed 60-question diagnostic papers
Immediate category and topic results
Personalised study report by email
Exam voucher and booking support
How to prepare
Work through the official ebook and Learner Resource Kit, then use both mock papers to find the areas that need more work. Aim for at least 70% across both papers under timed, closed-book conditions before you book.
PeopleCert standard exam bundle
£543
Compalley protected certification routeOfficial bundle, readiness diagnostics and Take2 re-sit exam included
£597
Includes the Take2 re-sit exam, two diagnostic papers, detailed results and booking support.
Buy Foundation now for £597 Secure payment through Stripe. Exam voucher and learning material access within 24 hours.Compalley Ltd, PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation. Registry ID 8948.
Practitioner
PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Essentials
£657
Receive the official Practitioner exam and materials, test your judgement with two timed diagnostic papers and protect your attempt with Take2.
PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner
Questions
56
Time
150 minutes
Book
Open book
Your official PeopleCert exam bundle
Official PRINCE2 Project Management Version 7 ebook
Official Learner Resource Kit
One online-proctored Practitioner examination
Practitioner eligibility: You are required to hold the PeopleCert PRINCE2 Foundation certification before sitting this examination.
Your Compalley readiness layer
Take2 re-sit exam if the first attempt is unsuccessful
Two timed Practitioner diagnostic papers
Immediate category and topic results
Personalised study report by email
Exam voucher and booking support
How to prepare
Practise finding the relevant guidance quickly and explaining why an answer fits the project context. Aim for at least 70% across both papers under timed, open-book conditions before you book.
PeopleCert standard exam bundle
£604
Compalley protected certification routeOfficial bundle, readiness diagnostics and Take2 re-sit exam included
£657
Includes the Take2 re-sit exam, two diagnostic papers, detailed results and booking support.
Buy Practitioner now for £657 Secure payment through Stripe. Exam voucher and learning material access within 24 hours.Compalley Ltd, PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation. Registry ID 8948.
Before you purchase
Exam Essentials questions.
Is this an official PRINCE2 examination?
Yes. The examination voucher, ebook and Learner Resource Kit are supplied through PeopleCert. Compalley Ltd is a PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation.
When will I receive my voucher and materials?
Payment confirmation is immediate. Access to your official examination voucher and learning materials is provided within 24 hours.
How does the Take2 re-sit work?
The Take2 re-sit exam is included before your first examination attempt. If that attempt is unsuccessful, it provides one re-sit for the same examination.
Do I have to choose my examination date immediately?
No. Your examination voucher is valid for 12 months. Book through your PeopleCert account when your diagnostic results show that you are ready.
Is Exam Essentials a training course?
No. It is supported self-study combining the official PeopleCert materials and examination with Compalley diagnostics, reporting, support and Take2 protection.
Choose your examination
Protect your attempt with a Take2 re-sit exam before you book it.
These official PeopleCert sample papers are delivered by Compalley as an Accredited Training Organization. They are practice materials, not live certification examinations. PRINCE2 is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group.