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PRINCE2 Practitioner

PRINCE2 Practitioner vs 3 alternatives compared

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PRINCE2 PractitionerPMP - Project Management ProfessionalCAPM - Certified Associate in PMPMI-ACP - Agile Certified Practitioner
Vendor—PMIPMIPMI
LevelIntermediateAdvancedBeginnerIntermediate
Exam fee$550$405 (member) / $555 (non-member)$225$495
Duration——180 minutes—
Passing score————
Valid for——3 years—
Typical salary$95K–$125K$130K–$160K$70K–$90K$115K–$140K
Prerequisites——A secondary degree (high school diploma, GED or global equivalent), at least 18 years old…—

Which should you choose?

Should I take PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP - Project Management Professional first?

PRINCE2 Practitioner is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take PRINCE2 Practitioner or CAPM - Certified Associate in PM first?

CAPM - Certified Associate in PM is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMI-ACP - Agile Certified Practitioner first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.