Is this course accredited?
Yes, it is accredited by the APMG.
What is the experience of the Instructor(s) delivering my course?
All of our instructors are fully accredited and have over ten years of experience in PRINCE2 methodologies
What do The Knowledge Academy provide me on the course?
We provide pre-course reading, the official Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 manual, The Knowledge Academy courseware folder, official certificate and refreshments.
Does the course include exams?
Yes, the course includes the both the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
Are there any prerequisites for the PRINCE2 examinations?
There are no prerequisites for the Foundation examination.
What is the structure of the exams?
The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is multiple choice.
What time shall I arrive at the venue?
Please arrive at your training venue for 08:45am
What is the pre-course reading?
We would like for you to read chapters 1 to 3 from the official Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 manual
What are the hours of the course?
The training hours are start at 9am and finish at 5pm approximately
Is there home work?
There is a minimum of 2 hours homework each evening
The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2 Foundation 3 day course covers the following topics:
The Knowledge Academy Materials and Trainers
The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2® course materials and trainers are accredited by APM Group Ltd. ensuring that delegates receive a consistently high standard of training. The Knowledge Academy course materials are regularly assessed and maintained in line with stringent standards administered by APM Group Ltd. The Knowledge Academy trainers are regularly assessed by The Knowledge Academy and AMP Group Ltd. to ensure that their knowledge of Project Management and PRINCE2® are strong enough to deliver training that helps delegates extract maximum benefit from attending our courses.
The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2® courses materials are based on the 2009 edition of, “Managing Successful Projects using PRINCE2®,” and include examinations based on this manual.
PRINCE2® Foundation Training (including examinations)
The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2® Foundation event is designed to maximise delegates’ potential in the PRINCE2® training environment.
Following confirmation of booking The Knowledge Academy will send the Pre-Course work to the delegate. This work consists of
1) Reading 3 chapters of the PRINCE2® manual, “Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2®”
2) Pre-course workbook to be completed by the Delegate and handed to Trainer at the start of course.
3) 70 multiple choice Questions to test your PRINCE2® with detailed answers
The pre-course work on a The Knowledge Academy course will require around 15 hours of study prior to the course start date. The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2® Foundation training event is an intensive 3 day course that includes the PRINCE2® Foundation examinations within the course. Upon booking, Joining Instructions that describe the course location and other administrative details will also be emailed. In addition, delegates will be required to complete a MINIMUM of 2 hours homework each evening which will be set by the instructor.
PRINCE2® Foundation
A 75 question multiple choice examination with a pass mark of 35 out of 70. Success in this examination indicates that the candidate would be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 method within a project environment supporting PRINCE2. Please note that success in the Foundation examination is a prerequisite for that candidate to move forward to the Practitioner examination.
Course Structure
The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2® Foundation 3 day course involves familiarisation with the content of the PRINCE2® manual in preparation for the Foundation examination. Following successful completion of the PRINCE2® Foundation examination, delegates will be eligible to take the PRINCE2® Practitioner course and examination at a later date.
Course Content
The Knowledge Academy PRINCE2® Foundation 3 day course covers the following topics:
Principles of PRINCE2®
Business Case Theme
Organisation Theme
Quality Theme
Plans Theme
Risk Theme
Change Theme
Progress Theme
Starting up a Project Process
Directing a Project Process
Initiating a Project Process
Controlling a Stage Process
Managing Product Delivery Process
Managing a Stage Boundary Process
Closing a Project Process
Tailoring PRINCE2® to the project environment
- The official Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 course manual
- The Knowledge Academy Courseware Book
- Pre-Course Material
- Exams
- Certificates
- Experienced Instructor
- Refreshments
- “The course was very well put together, the trainer made the content interesting which made it easier to understand. It was a pleasure booking with Knowledge Academy will be booking the Practitioner as well next month.”By Rebecca Dunkirk (Rating: 5 out of 5, 01/05/2012) from Leicester
- “I attended the Prince 2 course run by the Knowledge Academy in Leeds in November 2011 and managed to achieve high marks due to the excellent tuition received on the course and the quality of the Knowledge Academy literature. I followed the instructions provided by the Knowledge Academy regarding pre course reading and this really prepared me for the intensive week ahead. All the other attendees were suitably impressed by the quality of tuition and the provision of course material. I have booked courses in MSP and M_o_R on the basis of the quality provided in the Prince 2 course.”By Nigel Williams (Rating: 5 out of 5, 30/01/2012) from Leeds
- “The PRINCE2 course was really valuable, the trainer was very knowledgeable. I learned so much in one week, thank you!”By Richard Bates (Rating: 5 out of 5, 06/03/2012) from Manchester
- “A PRINCE2 qualification is a really great addition to my CV, and the knowledge that I gained a great addition to my skills.”By Samantha Lowe (Rating: 5 out of 5, 09/02/2012) from Norwich
