PRINCE2® Open Centre Examinations

Open Centre exams in PRINCE2 are available at the following 4 venues in the UK:

1. London
2. Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire)
3. York (North Yorkshire)
4. Chester (Cheshire)

Bookings - Check Availability and Book your Exams!

You can book online via debit or credit card.You can book either a single exam, or the Foundation & Practitioner exams together. If you would prefer to pay by cheque please email servicedesk@apmg-uk.com. Please note that APMG-UK do not invoice public candidates. Payment must be made at time of booking. Please note that the online booking system will close 2 days prior to the advertised examination date.

Important Note on the Practitioner Pass Mark: From 6th July 2009 the pass mark for the Practitioner exam is changing from 50% to 55%, for papers based on either the 2005 or the 2009 editions of Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2.

PRINCE2 Exam Fees

2009

• Foundation = £200 (inc.VAT)
• Practitioner = £370 (inc.VAT)
• Both Exams = £570 (inc.VAT)

Recommended Reading

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The Bundle includes:

• Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (usually £57.50)
• Passing the PRINCE2 Exams (usually £19.75)
• PRINCE2 Pocketbook (usually £3.50)

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Terms & Conditions for Exam Bookings

• APMG do not invoice public candidates. Payment must be made at time of booking using our secure online payment system
• You must sit the Foundation Exam first before taking the Practitioner Exam. Failure to do so will invalidate both exams
• You are allowed to reschedule the exam date once, at no cost, as long as the change is made a minimum of 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) in advance of the booked exam date
• If you reschedule the exam date a second time, an administration fee of £50 (plus VAT) will be charged. The fee will be payable via our online payment system
• An administration fee of £50 (plus VAT) will also be charged if you cancel your exam outside the 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) notice period. You must notify APMG in writing or email of your intention to cancel the exam booking. The administration fee will be deducted from the fee paid and the balance will be refunded to your credit card within 30 days of the cancellation
• Your exam fee will not be refunded if you cancel your booking within 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) of the booked exam date
• Your exam fee will not be refunded if you wish to reschedule your booking within 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) of the booked exam date. A further exam fee will be payable for a new exam booking
• Valid Photo ID is required for this exam. You will not be allowed to attend the exam if you fail to bring this on the day of your examination
• This exam is non-transferable and can not be re-sold.

Special Allowances

If you have a disability that will affect your performance in the exam, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss any special requirements.

Venue Information

London - Map to Venue & Venue Factsheet (PDFs)
Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel
97 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3LB

Milton Keynes - Map to Venue (PDF).
Accenture HR Services
Timbold Drive
Kents Hill Park
Milton Keynes
MK7 6TT

Please note the venue is approximately 5 minutes drive (2 miles) from the 'Central' Train Station.Upon arrival please report to the reception located in Swallow House.

Chester, Cheshire - Map to Venue (PDF).
Ramada Chester
Whitchurch Road
Christleton
Chester
CH3 5QL

York - Map to Venue (PDF).
Park Inn
North Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6JF

Travel Information

For train timetables to and from our Open Centres, visit National Rail Enquiries Online.

On the Day of Your Exam

• You must arrive in good time - at least 30 minutes before the start time
• Please bring a PENCIL for writing your PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exam
• Please bring an ERASER should any mistakes be made when writing your PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exam
• No calculations will be necessary, so calculators are not required
• For the Practitioner Exam, the manual used during the examination should not contain any inserted sheets or sticky notes containing information other than tabulation of the sections of the manual. No reference material outside of the manual is permitted in the examination. Laptops are not permitted in the exam
• No late arrivals will be allowed into the exam room, all candidates are responsible for arriving at the exam on time and no excuses will be permitted. A further exam fee will be payable for a new exam booking if you are late.

Exams outside the UK

There is limited availability for public exams to be sat overseas in some countries via the premises of the British Council. Please email us for further information on the country you would like to take the exam and we will advise you accordingly.Please email servicedesk@apmg-uk.com.

Important Message to All Candidates

If you are thinking of taking a training course we strongly recommend that any training you receive is through an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO).

Only ATOs and their affiliates have licences to offer training courses that incorporate official OGC trademarks, brands and copyright material.

These ATOs have been fully accredited by the APM Group, who are the official accreditor on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). The accreditation process involves a rigorous assessment of the organisation's management systems, course materials and trainers, assuring the quality of training provided.

Organisations offering training who do not appear on the above list, or are not affiliated to an ATO, may be in breach of copyright law. Please do not support illegal use of copyright material.