If you are looking for a training course in project management, you would’ve heard PRINCE2 left, right and centre, but is it worth it? If you look online for a PRINCE2 course, you will be looking to spend around £500 - £1000 +, but how much value will it give to your career? Will the certificate increase your chances of getting a better job? Hopefully, in this article, you will understand how much value this qualification can give you. 

If you look at the recent survey from AXELOS, you will see the feedback and comments from people taking the PRINCE2 course worldwide. It clearly shows that most people who have taken a PRINCE2 course feel that the certificate has been valuable to their career.  

PRINCE2 has become so popular that it has become an industry standard. This means this global qualification is becoming a requirement when applying for jobs at most businesses. This also demonstrates how important it is to have a PRINCE2 Certification, as this will help you become more employable and have the potential to earn up to £50,000. 

What is PRINCE2? 

Projects in controlled environments (PRINCE2) is a project management methodology used worldwide by governments and private sectors. The techniques are very popular in the industry as they are designed to help you manage projects successfully in any environment. 

How can I get a PRINCE2 qualification? 

To gain the certificate, you will need to pass both the PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner exams. We give you the option to take both courses, which will take a week. You must pass the foundation exam before taking the practitioner exam. 

Did you know that PRINCE2 is being updated? 

That’s right, PRINCE2 is being updated this year! The foundation and practitioner questions will become more complex but will have fewer questions. The training is now more focused on the essentials of the technique and how it can be applied within a project. 

How long does the PRINCE2 qualification last for? 

If you take the 2009 version of PRINCE2, you can hold the certification for five years; however, if you complete the PRINCE2 exam once it has been updated, you can keep it for three years. 

Should I take PRINCE2 now or wait for the updated version? 

Although the updated version will have fewer questions, they will be more difficult. You will also have more time to hold the qualification than waiting for PRINCE2 2017 to arrive. The foundation and practitioner course only lasts five days, so we recommend taking it as soon as possible. Why wait for six months when you can hold the qualification in a week?