PRINCE2 in Comparison

How is PRINCE2 different from other qualifications?
PRINCE2 is different from other project management qualifications as it provides only a structured framework, which can be tailored and scaled in order to run a project - it does not deal with the softer skills involved in being a project manager, which are covered by other qualifications.

Is PRINCE2 Compatible with other qualifications?
PRINCE2 is compatible with all other project management qualifications as it provides the technical structure of the framework for the project, which will complement the softer skills learnt on other qualifications.

The most popular project management qualification worldwide is the PMI PMP. PMI (US Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org), APM (UK Association of Project Management - www.apm.org.uk) and IPMA (International Project Management Association - www.ipma.ch) all have detailed bodies of knowledge that explain the wider skills needed for a project manager.

What level of qualification is PRINCE2?
We have never mapped PRINCE2 against the national framework of qualifications and so are not able to answer this directly, but we estimate that it would sit at around Level 3.

What is the next step after gaining the PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification?
There is no direct next step after gaining the PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification as this is the highest level of PRINCE2 award, however should you wish to continue your education in PPM (Programme & Project Management) then we would suggest that you look into taking the PPM Diploma - details of which can be seen at www.ppmdiploma.com.

Qualifications Map
We have mapped the two PRINCE2 qualifications against other programme, project and risk management qualifications available in the marketplace. Please click here for the Qualifications Map (MS PowerPoint).

Which of the qualifications on the map do APMG offer?
Those qualifications offered by APMG are highlighted on the map with the name of the qualification underlined and a heavier line around the circle.

Related Articles

• Comparing PRINCE2 with PMBoK - by R. Max Wideman (PDF)
• How PRINCE2 can complement PMBoK and your PMP - by Jay Siegelaub (PDF)
• Comparison of PM Standards - a brief definition of Project Management standards and terms (PDF).