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Open Centre Examinations

Open Centre exams are available at the following 3 venues in the UK:

Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire)
York (North Yorkshire)
Chester (Cheshire)

Bookings - Check Availability and Book your Exams!

You can book online using our secure payment gateway (via debit or credit card). You can book either a single exam, or the Foundation & Practitioner exams together. If you cannot pay by debit or credit card and need to pay by cheque please email servicedesk@apmgroup.co.uk. Please note that APMG do not invoice public candidates. Payment must be made at time of booking.

PRINCE2 Exam Fees - 2008
Foundation   =  £195 (inc. VAT)
Practitioner   =  £360 (inc. VAT)
Both Exams  =  £555 (inc. VAT)

Recommended Reading

 Core PRINCE2 Exam Book Bundle

The main text for the PRINCE2 exams is Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (the Manual). We recommend the Core PRINCE2 Exam Book Bundle for everything you need to study both exams, including the Manual, at a great price from www.apmg-businessbooks.com.

The Bundle includes:

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

Bundle price: £74.75 (You save £6!) - Buy Now!

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.
  • Candidates can sit both PRINCE2 foundation and practitioner examinations on the same day depending on location availability. Please note that if a candidate fails the foundation examination, the candidate will be liable for the practitioner examination fee and a further exam fee will be payable for a new exam booking. 
  • 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

    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).
    York Park Inn (formerly York Moat House Hotel)
    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

    • Please aim to arrive in good time - we would suggest at least 30 minutes before the start time
    • Please bring signed photo ID with you (i.e. valid passport or driving license)
    • Please bring a BLUE OR BLACK pen for writing your answers for the Foundation examination and a PENCIL for writing the Practitioner examination
    • 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.

    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@apmgroup.co.uk.

    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.

    12/03/2008