PRINCE2® (7th edition) Foundation & Practitioner - Virtual Classroom

Introduction

As the world’s most utilised method for Project Management, PRINCE2® boasts over one million certified professionals across 150 countries worldwide. Developed by AXELOS, this Virtual Classroom course offers a practical, flexible and scalable methodology to help manage projects of all sizes and types.

Our PRINCE2 (7th edition) course teaches you the PRINCE2 methodology, which consists of seven Principles, Themes and Processes. The Principles represent the ‘why’, the Themes represent the ‘what’ and the Processes represent the ‘how’ of project management. Together they provide a navigable path to project management success.

This PRINCE2 Certificate training course includes the official digital manual, and benefits from our Exam Pass Guarantee*.

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Course code

QNPU

Location

Varies

Price

£1595

Why e-Careers

Why study the PRINCE2 course with e-Careers?

We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 630,000 delegates globally, which has helped offer the highest quality training, and we have earned a 5-star rating on Trustpilot, from over 13,000 students.

By refining our processes, partner relationships, and course materials, we can offer high-quality training solutions for our delegates.

You will also benefit from:

Exam Pass Guarantee*.
Fast-track your learning with our Virtual Classroom course.
Enhance your career prospects.
Learn from expert trainers, with vast experience in this field.
We offer interest-free payment options.

Benefits of PRINCE2 training

Benefits to an individual

Learn the UK’s de-facto standard for project management.
Recognised around the world.
Boost your confidence in managing projects.
Improve your employability and career prospects.
PRINCE2 is a prerequisite for many Project Management job roles, especially at Project Manager level.

Benefits to an organisation

Be able to facilitate the successful implementation and adoption of the PRINCE2 methodology.
Speak and understand a common project management language.
Gain a clear understanding of the defined processes, controls, roles and responsibilities.
Use a consistent approach to facilitate successful projects, every time.

Exam Pass Guarantee

How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?

We have found our Virtual Classroom training has provided higher pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee, so you know we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:

Attend all class days and complete all assignments
Take the exam within 30 days of completing your Virtual Classroom training
Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.

*Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam; this would need to be purchased at an additional cost.

Suitability

Is the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course suitable for me?

Our PRINCE2 certification course includes both Foundation and Practitioner level course materials and as such, is suitable for complete project management beginners looking to progress to Practitioner level.

We recommend taking this PRINCE2 qualification if you’re looking to gain first-class project management skills and improve your employment prospects.

Discover how to become a Project Manager.

Prerequisites

While having a basic understanding of project management would be beneficial, there are no formal prerequisites to enrol on the PRINCE2 qualification course at Foundation level.

To enrol on the PRINCE2 Practitioner course, you will need to have passed one of the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation course
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
IPMA Level A, B, C, or D

Career Opportunities

What jobs can I apply for after my PRINCE2 training?

Upon completion of the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course, you can start working in range of Project Management job roles, including:

PRINCE2 Foundation certificate

Project Administrator – £22k
Project Management Analyst – £28k
Junior Project Manager – £29k
Project Management Support – £30k

PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate

Junior Business Analyst – £28k
Project Controller – £34k
Senior Project Analyst – £36k
Project Manager – £42.5k

(Source: Payscale)

Syllabus & Exams

PRINCE2 Foundation Syllabus (7th Edition)

Learning outcome

Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2.
Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method.
Understand the PRINCE2 themes and how they are applied throughout the project.
Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project.

Throughout this PRINCE2 course , you will learn the essential concepts relating to projects and understand the PRINCE2® Principles. This includes continued business justification, learning from experience, defining job roles and responsibilities, manage by stages and by exception, and more. Understand the PRINCE2® themes, including Business Case, Organisation, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change and Progress, and understand how to apply these themes throughout a project.

Discover how to follow a project lifecycle from start to completion, through the seven PRINCE2® Processes.

These are

Starting a project
Directing a project
Initiating a project
Controlling a stage
Managing product delivery
Managing stage boundaries
Closing a project

PRINCE2 Practitioner Syllabus (7th Edition)

Learning outcome

Apply the PRINCE2 principles in context.
Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 themes in context.
Apply (and tailor) relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in context.

This qualification focuses on application. Learn how to take your understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology to the next level how to apply the seven PRINCE2 Principles within a project. Review the seven PRINCE2 processes and themes and learn how to apply and tailor them in context.

PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Exam Details (7th Edition)

In order to receive your PRINCE2 certification you will need to take two exams, one closed-book exam and one open-book exam.

IMPORTANT : You will need to ensure your device is compatible for you to take your exams. Please check and follow the official guidelines here.

PRINCE2 Foundation Exam (7th Edition)

Purpose: To determine whether you’re able to act as an informed member of a project management team, utilising PRINCE2® methodologies.

Exam format – Multiple-choice (Classic, Missing word & List style questions).

Duration – 1 hour.

Number of questions – 60.

Pass mark – 36/60 (60%).

PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam (7th Edition)

Purpose: To determine whether you’re able to apply the PRINCE2® methodologies to run and manage non-complex projects.

Exam format – Scenario (Classic & Matching style questions).

Duration – 2 hours 30 minutes

Number of questions – 70.

Pass mark – 42/70 (60%).

Open book – The Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 publication, should be used (and you can make notes inside the book), but no other material is allowed.