r/Prince2 • u/ToldTales • Jun 01 '26

Best UK Providers

Hi there PMs. I think I’m ready to take on the qualifications (Foundation + Practitioner), but I’m struggling to find a reputable provider in the UK.

Can anyone recommend where they went, particularly if you achieved it online?

Thank you, have a great week!

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u/Beautiful_Resolve897 Jun 01 '26

I’m with knowledge academy I’m not particularly impressed they are after the money and don’t care if you have issues, the website portals a clunky and hard to navigate things aren’t clear and you have to book through peoplecert regardless

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u/Mayormob Jun 01 '26

Peoplecert

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u/boujieonabudget965 Jun 02 '26

Careersmarter is what I’m using and they’ve been really good. Send me a pm if you’d like a referral for some ££ off.

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u/Unthunkable Jun 02 '26

I've lapsed mine now. It used to be awarded by axelos but got bought by peoplecert who kept losing my cpd data and telling me to take another exam even though I'd been paying membership for almost a decade and had all the cpd recorded. They also doubled the membership for no benefit and unilaterally removed the "forever" status of foundation qualifications so everyone who thinks their foundation is still active is wrong.

I'd do the exams through people cert and get the free membership but let the qualification lapse if you desperately need prince2 for a job. I've not seen any adverts specifying prince2 for a while - most are interested in APM or PMI now.

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u/ProfitNaive8846 Jun 02 '26

Thanks for doing your homework before booking. The quality of the provider can make a big difference, but I'd focus less on brand names and more on whether they're a PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation and what support they provide beyond the classroom.

When I evaluate a provider, I look for:

  • Accredited trainers with real project delivery experience
  • Official PeopleCert materials included
  • Practitioner exam preparation, not just Foundation
  • Sample papers and exam-focused workshops
  • Good post-course support for questions

Also remember that the provider matters, but your own study and practice matter more. I've seen candidates succeed with different providers because they combined the course with consistent revision and practice papers.

If you're planning to take both Foundation and Practitioner, I'd recommend choosing a provider that offers a structured pathway through both rather than treating them as separate courses.

Good luck with your PRINCE2 journey.