Management Training
PRINCE2 COURSES
Achieve organisational growth and enhance careers through PRINCE2 qualifications
PRINCE2 is one of the most widely used methods in the world for managing projects. It is structured and uses the experience gained from thousands of projects and contributions from numerous project professionals and academics.
It is also adaptable meaning that it can be used on any project regardless of type, scale or complexity.
Achieving PRINCE2 certification empowers professionals to use a competent, best practice, and process-based approach to project delivery. And, importantly, it contributes to their continuing professional development.
PRINCE2
PRINCE2 is examined at two levels: Foundation and Practitioner
The PRINCE2 method is made up of five integrated elements that candidates must know.
The courses fully explain the following:
The five integrated elements:
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PRINCE2 principles
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People
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PRINCE2 practices
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PRINCE2 processes
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The project context
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The PRINCE2 principles The PRINCE2 principles are the guiding obligations and good practices which determine whether the project is genuinely being managed using PRINCE2. There are seven principles and unless all of them are applied, it is not a PRINCE2 project. PRINCE2 is a flexible method in how it can be used for any given project and the principles enable the project management team to decide how PRINCE2 will be used on their project. The seven PRINCE2 principles are: • Ensure continued business justification • Learn from experience • Define roles, responsibilities, and relationships • Manage by stages • Manage by exception • Focus on products • Tailor to suit the project The PRINCE2 practices The PRINCE2 practices describe aspects of project management that must be applied consistently and throughout the project life cycle. The seven practices require the specific treatment of that aspect of project management for the PRINCE2 processes to be effective. The seven PRINCE2 practices are: • Business case • Organizing • Plans • Quality • Risk • Issues • Progress The PRINCE2 processes The PRINCE2 processes describe a structured set of activities that define the sequence of actions and their inputs and outputs to achieve a specific objective. The seven PRINCE2 processes are: • Starting up a project • Directing a project • Initiating a project • Controlling a stage • Managing product delivery • Managing a stage boundary • Closing a project The project context The principles, practices, and processes are applied by the people involved to ensure that the method is fit for the project context. PRINCE2 can be applied to the following common contexts: - Organizational context - Commercial context - Delivery method - Sustainability context - Scale
PRINCE2 courses content
COURSE CODE: P27FP
46
Min
to your destination
An intermediate/advanced level course.
With this combined course, candidates can swiftly become fully qualified PRINCE2 Practitioners.
Learning is maximised and costs reduced by completing the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner studies in succession.
Candidates gain a strong understanding of how to undertake projects successfully after studying the PRINCE2 method and enhance their career progression through continuing professional development (CPD).
PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner
(and exams)
Typically 5 days
Course fees - Contact us
Cost includes exams, official PRINCE2 manual, exam practice papers, official PeopleCert courseware
Bookings
Discounted group bookings - delivered virtually, in-house or training venue, or hybrid - UK or abroad. Also, the schedule can be customised to suit requirements
Course content
Typically five days broken down as follows:
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FIRST THREE DAYS - Foundation training which provides candidates with a basis of the PRINCE2 method and involves passing a one-hour, multiple-choice style exam (taken post-course)
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REMAINING TWO DAYS - Practitioner training during which candidates build on their understanding using analytical skills to apply in-depth knowledge to real-world projects and involves passing a 2.5-hour, multiple-choice style exam (taken post-course)
Learning objectives
PRINCE2 Foundation
Learn the fundamental concepts of the PRINCE2 method that includes activities, roles and techniques involved in the successful progression of a project through its life cycle.
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The Foundation level requires candidates to have an overview and basic understanding of the method to achieve the Foundation certificate
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Candidates must recall information about the PRINCE2 method and demonstrate an understanding of these concepts
To understand:
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Key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
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How the principles underpin the method
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The practices and how they are applied throughout the project
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The processes and how they are carried out throughout the project
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Using a fictional case study build on the fundamental knowledge of the PRINCE2 method to be able to apply and tailor this to real-life projects.
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The Practitioner level requires candidates to have in-depth knowledge of the method
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Candidates can become a PRINCE2-qualified practitioner by demonstrating their ability to apply their understanding of the method in context
To know how to apply and tailor:
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The PRINCE2 principles in context
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Relevant aspects of the practices in context
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Relevant aspects of the processes in context
A successful candidate should, with suitable direction, be able to start applying detailed knowledge of the PRINCE2 method to real projects.
Course guidance
Upon booking, candidates are provided with the virtual conference link (if booked as a remote course), and access to the session resources which they are strongly encouraged to review before course attendance. By doing so the learning experience is enhanced and the chance of success is increased. Evening work will also be assigned during the course.
Course prerequisite
No prior learning or work experience is required though it would be useful.
Exams guidance
Foundation
Material allowed: None
Exam style: Multiple choice
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Number of marks: 60
Pass mark: 36
Practitioner
Material allowed: PRINCE2 manual*
Exam style: Multiple choice
Exam duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Number of marks: 70
Pass mark: 42
*PRINCE2 7 Managing Successful Projects
We recommend taking the Foundation exam on completion of the Foundation and Practitioner learning.
Achieving the Foundation certificate is the prerequisite to taking the Practitioner exam.
The exams are virtual events (proctored by PeopleCert) and scheduled by the candidate.
Contact us to book training that suits your organisation's schedule
New PRINCE2® 7 is here!
What's PRINCE2® 7?
PRINCE2, the world's leading project management method, has been updated by PeopleCert in 2023 to reflect future needs and modern practices of managing projects successfully. It has evolved from the previous sixth edition into what is now referred to as PRINCE2 7th Edition.
Key PRINCE2® 7 enhancements
A focus on people management - recognising the importance of individuals to project success. Encompassing digital and data management - equipping of tools to support the digital era. Increased flexibility and adaptability of the method - the ability to customize to suit each project's uniqueness. Embedding of sustainability management - to align projects with environmental and social responsibility goals. Compatibility with Agile, ITIL, Lean practices - to enrich project performance. Increased inclusivity - for all professionals undertaking project work (regardless of frequency) using simplified content and language.
PRINCE2® 7 FAQs
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Our organisation has professionals requiring PRINCE2 certification but not yet qualified in any version of PRINCE2.
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Register for PRINCE2® 7 Foundation and Practitioner training.
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Can individuals who have already achieved the previous version of the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification (6th Edition) progress to PRINCE2 Practitioner (7th Edition)?
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Due to the change in terminology it is advised to continue the learning path with PRINCE2 Practitioner (6th Edition), which we still provide.
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What is the learning route for individuals who already hold a PRINCE2 Practitioner (6th Edition) qualification and want to re-register?
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It is recommended to register from the Foundation (7th Edition), or on the Practitioner (6th Edition) course (only).
Harley J Associates is accredited by PeopleCert to teach PRINCE2
Our PRINCE2 courses enable individuals to:
Understand the project life cycle and the concepts and activities involved in managing a project from a PRINCE2 perspective
Know what it takes to deliver a project efficiently, within time, scope, and budget to avoid unnecessary costs and schedule overruns that can adversely impact business objectives
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What happens to the PRINCE2 certification after three years?
All PeopleCert's global best practice qualifications must now be renewed after three years.
What this means is that three years after passing PRINCE2 exam(s), learners need to recertify or a note will be added next to their name in the successful candidate register (opt-in public listing of successful Axelos examination candidates), stating that certification needs to be renewed to align with current certification requirements.
Key dates:
If a learner passed their exam(s) before 30th June 2020 they have until 1 July 2023 to renew.
If a learner passed their exam(s) after 30th June 2020 they need to renew within three years of the date they passed.
How can the PRINCE2 certification be renewed?
There are three renewal paths
Retake the same exam
Retake the original exam before the renewal date
Take further courses and certifications
Attend another course and take an exam within the same product suite (ITIL 4®; Project, Programme & Portfolio Management; AgileSHIFT®, RESILIA®) before the renewal date
Track continuing professional development
Collect and log continuing professional development (CPD) points