PRINCE2 Foundation

Target Audience

Anyone wishing to gain the PRINCE2 foundation qualification and a detailed understanding of the terminology and principles behind the method.

Project professionals who prefer to become registered PRINCE2 Practitioners in 2 stages.

Aspiring project managers.

Those working in project team, support or assurance roles.


Learning Objectives

The 3-day PRINCE2 training course is designed to provide you with a working understanding of the PRINCE2 structured project management method and to pass the PRINCE2 Foundation examination (included in the course).

Upon completion you will be able to:

- Understand the need for project management

- Understand how PRINCE2 meets that requirement

- Understand the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2

- Participate as an informed member of a project team

Successful delegates will receive the widely recognised PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate, and will be eligible to take the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam.

Pre-Requisites

No previous knowledge of PRINCE2 is necessary.

It is helpful to have experience of working in a project environment.

Select a course date to view a detailed course outline.

Course Summary

PRINCE2

PRINCE2 is the leading "best practice" project management method that can be tailored to suit any type of working culture and any size of project.  Using PRINCE2 leads to more effecient and reliable delivery of project objectives.

Typical Course Content

Introduction
- Projects
- PRINCE2

Seven PRINCE2 Principles
- Continued business justification
- Learn from experience
- Defined roles & responsibilities
- Manage by stages
- Manage by exception
- Focus on products
- Tailor to suit the project environment

Seven PRINCE2 Themes
- Business Case
- Organisation
- Quality
- Plans
- Risk
- Change
- Progress

Seven PRINCE2 Processes
- Starting up a project
- Directing a project
- Initiating a project
- Managing stage boundaries
- Controlling a stage
- Managing product delivery
- Closing a project

Tailoring PRINCE2

PRINCE2 Examination
- Guidance and revision
- The PRINCE2 Foundation examination

What’s Included ?
The fee includes course materials, PRINCE2 manual, registration, PRINCE2 Foundation exam (total value over £150), and refreshments (usually including lunch).

Pre-reading and Evening Study
Please note that this is an intensive course.  Most Focus accredited training providers will supply a pre-course reading pack which will include the PRINCE2 manual and you will be expected to carry out 15-20 hours pre-course reading prior to starting the course.  There will also be revision and exam practice work each evening of the course.

Accreditation
The course is fully accredited by the APM Group and OGC.  It is delivered by an accredited PRINCE2 training organisation.
 
Differing Course Outlines
Please note that Course Outlines from our range of accredited training providers may vary slightly, but all meet the requirements of the APMG syllabus.  Please refer to the outline associated with a specific training event.

Examinations

You will sit the 1-hour PRINCE2 Foundation examination on the last day of the course.

It's a one hour multiple-choice paper consisting of 75 questions (5 are unmarked questions for trial purposes). You need 35 correct answers to pass. 

The exam will be based on the 2009 edition of the PRINCE2 manual.

Please, note that you will need to bring photo ID for the exam.

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