PRINCE2^®: How Does PRINCE2 Fit In With PMI^®’s PMBOK^®?

The Body of Knowledge of PMI^® focuses primarily on the tools and techniques of best practice project management, whereas PRINCE2 is a method of managing projects and focuses almost entirely on the process of project management. In short, PMI^® is all about "What" and How,” while PRINCE2 is about "When.” PRINCE2 is not in competition with the PMI^®, rather it augments its Body of Knowledge with a robust process for using that knowledge.

Proficiency in PRINCE2 is demonstrated through two exams, a Foundation Exam and a Practitioner Exam. Common practice is to sit the Foundation Exam after a three-day training course and to sit the Practitioner Exam after a further two or three days training.

PRINCE2 exams are set and operated by the APM Group (APMG) and are accredited with the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS).