How popular isPRINCE2 in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 14.8K branded searches for PRINCE2 worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. PRINCE2 holds 4.3% estimated Share of Search among IT certification providers worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which IT certification providers compete with PRINCE2?
Share of Search by month for CompTIA, PRINCE2, PMI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | CompTIA | PRINCE2 | PMI | GIAC | ISC2 | EXIN | Axelos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.8% | 5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.2% | 6% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.8% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.5% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.6% | 5.9% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.9% | 6% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.2% | 6% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 88.2% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.4% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 85% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.9% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 90.9% | 316K | +21.1% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 4.3% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.3% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.69% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.05% | 170 | -19% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.02% | 70 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
CompTIA90.9%
Held 1st. 316K estimated branded searches, +21.1% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.
PRINCE2
4.3%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
3.
PMI2.8%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.
GIAC1.3%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
ISC2
0.69%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
EXIN0.05%
Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Axelos0.02%
Held 7th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between PRINCE2 and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for PRINCE2 changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PRINCE2 worldwide fell from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PRINCE2’s estimated Share of Search among IT certification providers worldwide decreased from 5% to 4.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PRINCE2’s estimated Share of Search among IT certification providers worldwide peaked at 7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for IT certification providers worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, CompTIA gained estimated Share of Search among IT certification providers worldwide, from 89.1% to 90.9%.
In September 2026, PRINCE2 lost estimated Share of Search among IT certification providers worldwide, from 5.1% to 4.3%.

In September 2026, PMI lost estimated Share of Search among IT certification providers worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for EXIN worldwide fell 46.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 170 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Axelos worldwide fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for GIAC worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Where does PRINCE2 compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT certification providers | 2nd of 7 | 4.3% | Shown above |
| Project management certifications | 2nd of 6 | 30.6% | Show ranking |
How is PRINCE2 measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PRINCE2’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- prince2 certification
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