Training, exams and certification
Training, exams and certification
58 questions (70 marks) in 150 minutes, open book, pass mark 60%. Applying MSP to a programme scenario: stakeholder engagement, governance, benefits, resources and tailoring.
PeopleCert now markets MSP® as PRINCE2® Programme Management. Exams and certificate titles (MSP® Foundation and Practitioner 5th edition) stay the same until a new version is released.
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| Certification | MSP Practitioner 5th edition |
|---|---|
| Questions | 58 questions (70 marks), multiple choice |
| Time limit | 150 minutes |
| Pass mark | 60% — 42 / 70 marks |
| Materials | Open book |
| Prerequisites | MSP Foundation 5th edition or MSP Practitioner 4th edition |
| Accredited training | Not required |
| Languages | 2 — English and Chinese |
The published pass mark is 60%. On this paper that is 42 / 70 marks.
| Needed to pass | 42 / 70 marks | |
| Marks you can afford to lose | 28 |
150 minutes for 58 questions is about 155 seconds each, reading included. Practise at that pace, not at your own.
Sources. Every figure on this page comes from PeopleCert’s published certification pages, checked in September 2026.
Three official packages, from €697 excl. VAT, exam voucher always included.
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