PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Course Overview 

PRINCE2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a globally recognised project management methodology that provides a structured approach to managing projects effectively. It is widely used across industries to enhance project success by ensuring clarity, accountability, and efficiency. This course equips professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage projects confidently and deliver results.

Proficiency in PRINCE2® is crucial for project managers, team leads, and professionals involved in project delivery. It helps organisations standardise processes, minimise risks, and improve efficiency. Those looking to advance their careers in project management, including within IT, construction, and business sectors, should consider mastering PRINCE2® to enhance their performance and credibility.

This training enables delegates to understand and apply PRINCE2® principles, themes, and processes. Covering both Foundation and Practitioner levels, it helps participants gain certification, improve project management skills, and lead projects with confidence. The course provides practical insights and real-world scenarios to enhance learning.

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PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition Training Course Outline

Within this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner training course you will learn the following modules:

Module 1: Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2®

  • Concepts Related to Project Management
    • Definition of the Integrated Elements of PRINCE2®
    • Definition of a Project and Project Management
    • Aspects of Project Performance
    • Definition of Delivery Approaches
  • Describe
    • Why Project Management is Used?
    • Common Challenges Designed to Address
    • Characteristics of a Project
    • Projects in Context and Project Environment
    • Features and Benefits of PRINCE2®

Module 2: How the PRINCE2® Principles Underpin the PRINCE2® Method?

  • PRINCE2® Principles
    • Continued Business Justification
    • Learn from Experience
    • Defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
    • Manage by Stages
    • Manage by Exception
    • Focus on Products
    • Tailor to Suit the Project
  • Aspects of a Project can Be Tailored, Who is Responsible, and How Tailoring Decisions are Documented?

Module 3: Importance of People in Successful Projects

  • Concepts Related to the People Element
    • Organisational Ecosystem
    • Project Ecosystem
    • Change Management
    • Stakeholder
    • Culture
    • Collaboration and Co-Creation
    • Leadership
    • Management
  • Difference Between Concepts Related to the People Element
    • People Within the Project and People Affected by the Project
    • Leadership and Management
  • Key Concepts Related to the People Element
    • Change Management and Why it is Important
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Communication
    • Effective Teams, Including Diversity, Capability, and Competence
  • Purpose of the Management Products to Support Element of Projects
    • PID: Change Management Approach
    • PID: Communication Management Approach
  • How People Aspects Integrate with Other PRINCE2® Elements?

Module 4: How PRINCE2® Practices are Applied Throughout the Project?

  • Purpose of PRINCE2® Management Products
    • Purpose of the ‘Business Case’ Practice
    • Relationships Between ‘Business Case’ Practice and Principles
    • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Business Case’ Practice
    • Concepts Related to the ‘Business Case’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Management of the Business Case
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Business Case’ Practice
  • Purpose of the ‘Organising’ Practice
    • Relationships Between the ‘Organising’ Practice and the Principles
    • Purpose of the Key Management Products
    • Key Concepts Related to the ‘Organising’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Organising
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Organising’ Practice
  • Purpose of the ‘Plans’ Practice
    • Relationships Between the ‘Plans’ Practice and the Principles
    • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Plans’ Practice
    • Concepts Related to the ‘Plans’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Management of Plans
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Plans’ Practice
  • Purpose of the ‘Quality’ Practice
    • Relationships Between the ‘Quality’ Practice and the Principles
    • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Quality’ Practice
    • Concepts Related to the ‘Quality’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Management of Quality
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Quality’ Practice
  • Purpose of the ‘Risk’ Practice
    • Relationships Between the ‘Risk’ Practice and the Principles
    • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Risk’ Practice
    • Concepts Related to the ‘Risk’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Management of Risk
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Risk’ Practice
  • Purpose of the ‘Issues’ Practice
    • Relationships Between the ‘Issues’ Practice and the Principles
    • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Issues’ Practice
    • Concepts Related to the ‘Issues’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Management of Issues
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Issues’ Practice
  • Purpose of the ‘Progress’ Practice
    • Relationships Between the ‘Progress’ Practice and the Principles
    • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Progress’ Practice
    • Concepts Related to the ‘Progress’ Practice
    • Guidance for Effective Management of Progress
    • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Progress’ Practice

Module 5: PRINCE2® Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project

  • Purpose of the PRINCE2® Processes
    • Starting Up a Project
    • Directing a Project
    • Initiating a Project
    • Controlling a Stage
    • Managing Product Delivery
    • Managing a Stage Boundary
    • Closing a Project
  • Objectives of the PRINCE2® Processes
    • Starting Up a Project
    • Directing a Project
    • Initiating a Project
    • Controlling a Stage
    • Managing Product Delivery
    • Managing a Stage Boundary
    • Closing a Project
  • Context of the PRINCE2® Processes
    • Starting Up a Project
    • Directing a Project
    • Initiating a Project
    • Controlling a Stage
    • Managing Product Delivery
    • Managing a Stage Boundary
    • Closing a Project

Module 6: Apply the PRINCE2® Principles in Context

  • Application of PRINCE2® Principles in Context
    • 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

Module 7: Apply Effective People Management in Successful Projects

  • Approach to Leadership and Management of Teams is Appropriate
  • Approach to Leadership and Management of Change within a Project
  • Apply the Approach
    • Communications
    • People Central to the Method
  • Apply the Key Management Products
    • Communication Management Approach
    • Change Management Approach

Module 8: Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of PRINCE2® Practices

  • Business Case
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Buisness Case Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Business Case Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
  • Organising
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Organising Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Organising Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
  • Plans
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Plans Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Plans Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
  • Quality
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Quality Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Quality Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
  • Risk
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Risk Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Risk Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
  • Issues
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Issues Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Issues Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
  • Progress
    • Apply the PRINCE2® Progress Practice
    • Analyse an Approach to Progress Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

Module 9: Apply (and Tailor) Relevant Aspects of PRINCE2® Processes

  • Starting up a Project Process
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Analyse Whether Starting up a Project Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process
  • Directing a Project Process
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Analyse Whether Directing a Project Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process
  • Initiating a Project Process
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Assess Whether Initiating a Project Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process
  • Controlling a Stage Process
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Assess Whether Controlling a Stage Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process
  • Managing Product Delivery Process
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Assess Whether Managing Product Delivery Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of Process
  • Managing a Stage Boundary Process
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Assess Whether Managing a Stage Boundary Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and the Purpose and Objectives of the Process
  • Closing a Project Process Activities
    • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
    • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?
  • Assess Whether Closing a Project Process
    • Activities
    • Roles and Responsibilities are Fit for Purpose
    • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRINCE2® and why is it important?

PRINCE2®, or PRojects IN Controlled Environments, is a widely recognised project management methodology. It's important because it provides a structured approach to managing projects, ensuring clarity, control, and successful outcomes across various industries and project complexities.

Who can benefit from PRINCE2® certification?

PRINCE2® certification benefits professionals at all levels of project management, from beginners to experienced practitioners. It's particularly valuable for project managers, team members, and organisations seeking standardised project management practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

How does PRINCE2® differ from other project management methodologies?

Unlike some methodologies, PRINCE2® offers a flexible framework that can be tailored to suit the specific needs and scale of any project. It emphasises thorough planning, clear roles and responsibilities, regular reviews, and adaptable decision-making processes to ensure project success.

Can you confirm your course is accredited?

Yes, the course is accredited by PeopleCert.

Do I have to buy my own course materials?

After payment has been made you will be given on the course, your own courseware folder, the official Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® manual (which is yours to keep), refreshments, both official examinations dependent on chosen course, pre-course work supplied via email and official certificate(s).

How much do the exams cost?

PRINCE2® Training are happy to say that your Foundation and Practitioner examinations are included in the overall course cost. All subsequent exam re-takes are subject to an additional fee.

Can I take the course with no experience of Project Management?

Yes. The PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner course is open to those with no previous experience and wishing to gain the PRINCE2® certification or for those who have been involved in a Project Management environment but have yet to gain the full accreditation.

Do I need to study before attending the course?

Read at least 3 chapters from ‘Managing Successful Projects using PRINCE2® (2009 Edition)' manual, complete a 6-hour pre-course workbook, Complete and pass the PRINCE2® multiple choice questions test.

Can I take the Practitioner exam first?

To take the Practitioner exam you must first pass the Foundation level. Proof of this will be required if seeking to take the Practitioner exam only.

When do I get confirmation of the course that I booked?

As soon as payment has been made and received, may it be over the phone or via our online booking system, an email will be dispatched detailing the course location, pre-course work, course agenda and payment receipt. Please keep this email for your own records.

How long is the course?

The duration of this course is 5 days.

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