By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-05-29
A final-revision summary of the PRINCE2 “sevens”. Study aid only — Foundation is closed-book.
Seven principles
Continued business justification · Learn from experience · Defined roles and responsibilities · Manage by stages · Manage by exception · Focus on products · Tailor to suit the project.
Seven themes / practices
Theme
Answers the question
Business case
Why?
Organisation
Who?
Quality
What (standard)?
Plans
How, when, how much?
Risk
What if?
Change
What is the impact?
Progress
Where are we; carry on?
Seven processes (in flow)
Starting up a project
Directing a project
Initiating a project
Controlling a stage
Managing product delivery
Managing a stage boundary
Closing a project
Key idea: manage by exception
Set tolerances (time, cost, quality, scope, risk, benefit). Escalate only when they are forecast to be exceeded.
FAQ
Can I use notes in the PRINCE2 Foundation exam?
No. It is proctored and closed-book. Use this for final revision before exam day only.
