Frequently Asked Questions: PRINCE2 - General
Are PRINCE2 Company Courses available for Groups ?
Yes, company training courses for all PRINCE2 qualifications can be held at your location for groups of 6 or more, and this is generally a cheaper option
Are there any pre-requisites to take PRINCE2 training?
The only prerequisite you will need is a general background knowledge and experience of project management. In that way you will be able to relate the specific terms and stages of the PRINCE2 methodology to your own personal experience
Are there any recommended PRINCE2 study books?
The only book that is essential is the PRINCE2 Manual (Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2) which is supplied with your training course (usually as part of the pre-course study pack)
Can I take the PRINCE2 exams without taking a PRINCE2 Training Course ?
Yes, you can study from the PRINCE2 manual or through a distance learning course. Public exams are run in London, Milton Keynes, York and Chester. If you wish to book, you can do so online at http://www.prince2.org.uk/
Can I take the PRINCE2 Practitioner training course over several weeks?
Taking the PRINCE2 course over 5 days is the most common format.
It is an intensive course which includes the PRINCE2 Foundation exam taken on Day 3 and the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam on Day 5
There are alternative routes
- Take the 3-day Prince 2 Foundation course first and then a 2 or 3-day Prince 2 Practitioner upgrade (PRINCE 2 Conversion) after 4 or 6 weeks
- Choose a 3+2 or 4+1 format where Practitioner preparation and exam is in the second week
- Take a weekend course - 2 successive weekends
How long will it take to get the result of my PRINCE 2 Exam ?
Result turn-around time for the Practitioner exam is roughly 2-4 weeks.
Is PRINCE2 easy to tailor ?
PRINCE2 is an easily-tailored solution which can be used in any environment and divides projects into manageable stages.
It ensures the efficient control and use of resources, and regular process monitoring.
The 2009 version is significantly more flexible than it's predecessor.
What are the key elements of a PRINCE2 project ?
When used effectively, PRINCE2 training ensures that successful projects have:
• A planned, organised and controlled start, middle and end
• Regular reviews of progress against the plan and the business case
• Flexible decision points
• Automatic management control of deviations from the plan
• Stakeholder and management involvement at the right time and place
• Excellent communication channels between the project, project management and the rest of the organisation
What does the PRINCE 2 Course Price include ?
The price of the 5-day Combined Foundation & Practitioner course includes
* PRINCE 2 Foundation & Practitioner Exams
* OGC PRINCE2 Manual
* PRINCE 2 Course Materials
* Pre-course reading
* Lunch (usually) & refreshments
What is the structure of the PRINCE2 Examinations?
The Foundation examination is a 1 hour long, 75 question, multiple choice paper. Once this examination has been taken and passed you may then take the Practitioner examination to become a Registered Practitioner. This is a 2.5 hour long examination with scenario based multiple choice questions. See PRINCE2 Certification Tracks
What PRINCE2 qualifications are there ?
There are 2 qualifications
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
- A 3-day course which teaches the principles & terminology
- It is suitable for project team members or those looking to understand the principles of PRINCE2
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate
- Usually combined with the Foundation course to make a 5-day course
- It teaches how to apply PRINCE2 in a project application
- Suitable for those looking to run PRINCE2 projects
Where are scheduled PRINCE 2 Training Courses held ?
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Where can I buy PRINCE 2 books?
Where can I get sample PRINCE2 course exam papers?
Sample papers are not available for general use, but if you book onto an Open Centre Examination you will be sent the latest set of sample papers on receipt of payment. If you are taking the exam(s) through a training provider, they will be able to provide you with sample papers directly.
Who has implemented PRINCE2 ?
As PRINCE2 is a very successful project management qualification, a large number of people and organisations have used and implemented PRINCE2. Since its introduction in 1989, Prince 2 has become the de facto standard for project management in both the public and private sectors.
Thousands of UK professionals have successfully used PRINCE2 to create a standard and structured approach to their project management, running projects which are well-organised, well-planned and results-driven.
It is estimated that there are more than 300,000 certified practitioners, and exams are undertaken in 57 countries.
Why use PRINCE2?
PRINCE2 takes all the simple and obvious lessons learned by thousands of professionals in the past 20-odd years and presents them in a checklist for present clients, managers and their teams.
