New to you, PRINCE2!

It is almost time to unleash the PRINCE2 2017 update! In January, AXELOS announced that a PRINCE2 syllabus update was on its way, which would be the first substantial modification of PRINCE2 since 2009. The update will affect both Foundation and Practitioner training courses; however, the overriding goal of PRINCE2 courses, to teach you how to be a successful project manager, will remain. The changes made to PRINCE2 will be gradual. However, they will reflect progressions in the business world over the last several years, whereby project management has been affected.

What are the fundamental changes? 

The updated 2017 syllabus will feature in any PRINCE2 Training Course attended after 10th July 2017. But what will change?  

The principal changes are regarding the structure of the Foundation and Practitioner examinations, the PRINCE2 guidance edition, and the content framework, which will consist of the seven PRINCE2 principles, themes, and product processes.  

In addition, alterations are made regarding the adaptation of the PRINCE2 methodology to fit specific business requirements and environments. To complement this change, the themes have been reorganised, which makes it easier to integrate precise tailoring examples. PRINCE2 principles are also revised, while the relationship between principles and themes is defined so you gain a better understanding of how they relate to each other.  

The PRINCE2 2017 update pays more attention to the practical implementation of the methodology in a natural work setting. It provides tips, hints, and examples that make applying PRINCE2 in your workplace easier. PRINCE2 has always been concerned about making the program easily applicable to your work circumstances. However, this 2017 update goes the extra mile to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to implement PRINCE2 confidently. 

Why is the 2017 PRINCE2 update necessary? 

As stated, the last considerable PRINCE2 update occurred in 2009, so AXELOS believed it was time to renovate the globally renowned program. Developments in business practice are seemingly never-ending, and much progress has been made over the last eight years, so an update seems appropriate.  

AXELOS listened to experts who work with PRINCE2 daily. They suggested an update would be beneficial due to continuous technological developments that constantly heighten customer demands. Consequently, keeping up with competitors is even more necessary, so PRINCE2 2017 aims to achieve this. The PRINCE2 2017 update enables the program to reach its full potential by providing customers with the most recent and relevant project management precepts and materials.

How does the update affect me? 

It will not be necessary for those with existing PRINCE2 certifications to retake the training course, as their qualifications will remain valid. However, we recommend that PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification holders become acquainted with the updated material. If you have any questions about the PRINCE2 2017 update, AXELOS has created a lengthy FAQ document to refer to.