PRINCE2 Overview
PRINCE2, firmly established as the world’s most-practised method for project management, is globally recognised for delivering successful projects.
The real success of PRINCE2 lies in its compilation of proven best practices in project management taken from academics, business professionals, and consultants across the years. Since its creation, at least two million PRINCE2 exams have been sat in over 150 countries worldwide. This is a clear testament to the value of PRINCE2 to individuals all over the world.
PRINCE2 is practical and accessible and plays a vital role in ensuring that projects of any kind will lead to beneficial outcomes.
These courses provide participants with a solid understanding of the PRINCE2 (6th Edition) method covering the principles, themes and processes.
FOUNDATION
The objectives of the Foundation course are to understand:
- Key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
- How the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
- The PRINCE2 themes and how they are applied throughout the project
- Prepare for and sit the Foundation examination
PRACTITIONER
The objectives of the Practitioner course are to:
- Apply the PRINCE2 principles
- Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 themes
- Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes
- Prepare for and sit the Practitioner examination
Please note that the Practitioner course is an examination preparation course and focuses on the application of PRINCE2 to prepare candidates for the Practitioner examination.
To achieve your course objectives, participants are required to complete pre-course work for both courses (refer to prerequisites section).
KEY TOPICS
The courses explore the following content with the Foundation level focusing on the theory, whilst Practitioner considers the application of the method:
Key concepts of projects and PRINCE2
Definition of a project. What makes a project a PRINCE2 project? Features and benefits of PRINCE2. The customer/supplier context.
PRINCE2 Principles
Understanding and analysis of the PRINCE2 principles. Explain which aspects of a project can be tailored, who is responsible and how tailoring decisions are made.
PRINCE2 Themes
Understand the PRINCE2 themes and how they are applied throughout the project, including business case, organization, quality, plans, risk, change and progress.
PRINCE2 Processes
Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project. Explain the purpose, objectives and context of the PRINCE2 processes. Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 in context.
As part of PM-Partners’ new integrated learning solution, this course offers students the option to attend our bespoke classroom in person or virtually by dialling in from a remote location. Trainers are skilled at both delivery methods and use the latest in virtual technology to simultaneously provide participants with the same interactive, multi-faceted and challenging learning experience. Whichever delivery mode learners choose, comprehension and recall techniques will be used to provide them with a solid understanding of PRINCE2.
For group bookings, courses can be customised to suit your requirements and conducted onsite at your premises, at our training centre, or virtually.
Virtual training: You can learn more about our virtual delivery here.
Weekend courses: These are conducted over two full weekends.
Materials: A comprehensive participant handbook is provided for the Foundation course.
A participant handbook and the Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 6th Edition publication are provided to Practitioner participants.
FOUNDATION
The Foundation course includes the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam which consists of:
- 60 minutes
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- 55% pass mark is (33/60)
- Closed book exam
Weekday courses: Exam taken on afternoon of day 3 of Foundation course.
Weekend courses: Exam taken morning of day 1 of Practitioner course.*
Virtual training: Online proctored exam taken after the course. See below for details.
PRACTITIONER
The Practitioner course includes the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam which consists of:
- Multiple-choice format based on a project scenario
- 68 questions
- 55% pass mark (38/68)
- 150 minutes (2.5 hours) duration
- Open book (Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 6th Edition publication permitted – no other materials permitted)
Weekday/weekend courses: Exam is taken on the afternoon of day 2 of the course, and papers sent away for scoring.
Virtual training: Online proctored exam taken after the course. See below for details.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate is valid for three years, at the end of which you will need to either resit the Practitioner exam OR you can maintain your certificate through AXELOS membership.
Taking your virtual exam
On the last day of your Foundation or Practitioner virtual course, you will receive an invitation to book your exam. You have 6 months to sit the exam online. Please check availability when making your booking.
PeopleCert administers the PRINCE2 examination scheme. PM-Partners is an accredited partner of PeopleCert (Partner ID: 3800).
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
PDUs
Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® are eligible to earn PDUs for their participation in these courses as follows:
Foundation
- Weekday / Virtual (3 days): 21 PDUs (21 Technical)
- Weekend (2 days): 18 PDUs (18 Technical)
Practitioner
- Weekday/Weekend (2 days): 14 PDUs (14 Technical)
- Virtual training (1 day): 7 PDUs (7 Technical)
CPDs
Participants holding any of the Project Management accreditations (CPPP/CPPM/ CPPD) are eligible to earn CPDs as follows
Foundation: 20 CPDs
Practitioner
- Weekday/Weekend (2 days): 20 CPDs
- Virtual Training (1 day): 14 CPDs for short course OR 15 CPDs for certification attained
MyPRINCE2 AXELOS Membership
All candidates who pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam are eligible to claim one year’s MyPRINCE2 Membership.
AXELOS will email you directly with an invitation to activate your membership.
Note: You will need to opt-in to appear on AXELOS’ Successful Candidate Register to claim your membership.
Take2 Re-sit Exam Option
PeopleCert provide you with the opportunity to sit your exam knowing that if the outcome is not what you expected, you could have another attempt, at a fraction of the exam price.
Participants should:
- Be project managers or team leaders or have been involved in a project environment
- Understand project terminology and concepts or have completed a project management fundamentals course
Foundation
The Foundation course is NOT a project management fundamentals course and therefore does not cover the principles of project management.
To ensure your outcomes are achieved both courses require some pre-course preparation.
For the Foundation course, this will be sent out 2 weeks in advance of the course (or at time of booking if booking less than 2 weeks prior to course commencement). Expected pre-course Foundation preparation time: 1-2 hours.
Practitioner
Participants joining a PRINCE2 Practitioner course will be issued with pre-course work at the end of the Foundation course to ensure adequate preparation for the Practitioner examination.
Expected pre-course Practitioner preparation time: minimum 4 hours.
To be eligible to sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination, participants must have obtained a pass in the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
Sydney courses are held at 45 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Melbourne courses are held at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.
Canberra courses are held at 15 Moore Street, Canberra.
I REQUIRE AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT IS PROCESSED – CAN I STILL BOOK THIS COURSE ONLINE?
Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
Yes. The Foundation and Practitioner exams are undertaken on the final day of each course. Upon passing the exams you will be certified.
IS THE EXAM FEE INCLUDED?
Yes. The exam fee is included in the course cost.
Note: You must have completed and passed the Foundation exam as a prerequisite to sitting the Practitioner exam.
CAN I BUY THESE COURSES AS A PACKAGE?
Yes. PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner can be purchased together as a package at a discounted rate.
DO YOU OFFER RE-REGISTRATION FOR PRINCE2?
Yes. You can sit your re-registration exam through us.
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- Project managers and aspiring project managers.
- Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects including Project Board members (e.g. sponsors), Team Managers, Project Assurance, Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and Operational line managers / staff.
Foundation
Duration:
- Weekday / virtual - 3 days
- Weekend - 2 days
Development Units:
- Weekday / virtual - 21 PDUs
- Weekend - 18 PDUs
Exam:
- Weekday - Exam taken on the afternoon of day 3 of the Foundation course
- Weekend - Exam taken on the morning of day 1 of the Practitioner course
- Virtual - Online proctored exam taken after the course
Practitioner
Duration:
- Weekday / weekend - 2 days
- Virtual - 1 day
Development Units:
- Weekday / weekend - 14 PDUs
- Virtual - 7 PDUs
Exam:
- Weekday / weekend - Exam is taken on the afternoon of day 2 of the course
- Virtual - Online proctored exam taken after the course
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