PRINCE2 Practitioner & Foundation

This course lays a firm grounding for the delegate to apply the PRINCE2 (7th Edition) method to projects in the work place. It focuses on the effective use of PRINCE2 within real projects, as well as giving an excellent success rate in the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

The course provides time for exercises, examination practice, discussion and questions. The successful candidate will achieve the industry-recognised PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications.

PRINCE2 is internationally recognised as the leading 'best practice' project management approach within government and the private sector; leading organisations have already introduced PRINCE2 world-wide. It addresses the needs of management by providing the governance structure for effective project management and control.

The focus is on the key principles, processes, activities and techniques needed for successful project management, providing those responsible for planning and managing projects with a structured and practical approach for projects of all sizes and types.

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles, processes, activities, practices and techniques of PRINCE2 in depth
• Understand how to use PRINCE2
• Prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations

Who Should Attend?

• Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Assurance
• Project Support
• Those wishing to contribute fully in roles within a PRINCE2 project environment
• Those wishing to gain a recognised project management qualification

Course Content

>PRINCE2 Introduction

• Introduction to PRINCE2, the principles and processes

PRINCE2 Processes and Activities

• Directing a Project (DP)
• Starting Up a Project (SU)
• Initiating a Project (IP)
• Controlling a Stage (CS)
• Managing Product Delivery (MP)
• Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
• Closing a Project (CP)

PRINCE2 Practices

• Organisation
• Business Case
• Quality
• Risk
• Plans
• Change
• Progress

PRINCE2 Techniques

• Product based planning
• Quality review
• Change control

Tailoring

• Understanding and applying the PRINCE2 principles
• Understanding and applying effective people management
• Tailoring the PRINCE2 practices
• Tailoring the PRINCE2 processes
• Tailoring the PRINCE2 management products

Exam Preparation

• Key exam topics
• How to approach the exam
• Two PRINCE2 Practitioner sample exams

Evening Study

• Self-study reading
• Quizical™ multiple choice software

FAQs

Will I need to do any homework during the course?

Some evening work is required during the course.

Are there any pre-requisites for completing this course?

Delegates should have some experience of projects. Pre-course materials are issued before the course, requiring around twenty hours of self-study.

Is there an examination included with this course?

The PRINCE2 Practitioner (7th Edition) exam tests your ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2 to different project scenarios. It goes beyond theory, ensuring you can use PRINCE2 principles, practices, and processes effectively in real projects.

• Format: Objective testing, scenario-based questions
• Number of questions: 70
• Pass mark: 60% (42 correct answers out of 70)
• Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• Materials: Open book – you may use the official PRINCE2 manual (7th Edition)
• Delivery: Online or paper-based, depending on your training provider
• Prerequisites: You must hold PRINCE2 Foundation (any edition), PRINCE2 Agile Foundation, or an accepted equivalent qualification

On passing, you’ll be recognised as a PRINCE2 Practitioner, proving you can apply the method in real-world projects and adapt it to suit different contexts.