IPM CPM Level 1
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IPM has been an Axelos-accredited Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) since March 2023 — meaning our PRINCE2® 7 course content and instructors are directly approved and continuously monitored by Axelos itself, the methodology’s global managing association.
PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is used in over 150 countries and by more than 20,000 organisations worldwide, giving you a structured, adaptable approach to managing projects of any size or complexity, from IT and construction to healthcare and the public sector.
PRINCE2 is overseen by AXELOS, a global company specialising in accreditation services. PRINCE2 training courses are only provided by approved organisations, known as Authorized Training Organisations (ATOs). ATOs undergo an extensive screening process to ensure their competency, and are continuously monitored by AXELOS even after being approved.
IPM has been an ATO since March 2023, meaning that our course content and instructors are approved by AXELOS, ensuring high-quality training for professionals in Ireland and globally.
Proof of previous qualifications is not required to enrol, but you must attend a training course from one of AXELOS’ Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs).
The exam is closed-book lasting one hour. It is comprised of 60 questions.
You need to secure a minimum of 55% to pass the exam, i.e., you must get 33 questions correct.
There are three types of questions
The cost/fee may vary depending on the training organisation and the exam location. IPM’s PRINCE2 Practitioner Foundation course includes the exam and certification without additional cost.
To take exam, you must have previously passed one of the following exams:
The exam is open-book lasting two and a half hours. It is comprised of 68 questions.
The candidate needs to secure a minimum of 55% to pass the exam, i.e., you must get 38 questions correct.
All questions in the exam are in a multiple-choice or matching format.
The cost/fee may vary depending on the training organisation and the exam location. IPM’s PRINCE2 Practitioner course includes the exam and certification without additional cost.
IPM offers the PRINCE2 Foundation course and the PRINCE2 Practitioner course. Both courses are delivered by certified trainers with extensive experience in the field. Courses include practical exercises, case studies, and mock tests.
PRINCE2 vs PMP: which is right for you?
PRINCE2 has stronger recognition in Ireland’s public sector, government agencies, and EU-funded projects. PMP carries more weight with multinationals, US-headquartered firms, and global tech and pharma operations based here. Both are internationally respected — the right choice depends on the sector you work in, not which is objectively “better.”
Is PRINCE2 worth it in Ireland?
PRINCE2-certified professionals are consistently sought after across IT, construction, finance, marketing, the public sector, and healthcare, sectors where structured, controlled project environments are the norm rather than the exception. Explore the PRINCE2 Foundation course or PRINCE2 Practitioner course to get started.
