PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Overview 

The PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner training course underwent a recent 2017 update. We offer both the Foundation and Practitioner levels as one training course, including exams, for delegates to complete within just 5 days.  
This comprehensive PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner training course equips delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects in a controlled environment. PRINCE2® (PRojects IN a Controlled Environment) is the most popular Project Management methodology used by successful Project Managers worldwide.  
Throughout the course, delegates will learn key PRINCE2® principles, themes, and processes, enabling them to confidently apply the methodology to real-world project scenarios. By completing both the Foundation and Practitioner levels in one intensive training program, delegates will acquire a deep understanding of PRINCE2® concepts and techniques, preparing them to lead successful projects and advance their careers in Project Management. 

Learning Outcomes  

  • Be familiar with PRINCE2® principles and methodology 
  • Have knowledge on the seven themes involved with PRINCE2® 
  • Gain the skills to direct a Project with PRINCE2® 
  • Have the skills to apply the PRINCE2® processes to Project Environment tasks 

Prerequisites of the PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course 

To attend this course, we recommend that delegates should read at least 3 chapters from the ‘Managing Successful Projects using PRINCE2®’ manual.
Who should attend this course?  
  • Project Managers 
  • Project Directors 
  • Project Executives 
  • Organisations 
  • Anyone interested or involved in Project Management 

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PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training 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 is Project Management 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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