PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training in Exeter

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition Training Course Outline

Within this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner training course you will learn the following modules:

Module 1: Overview of PRINCE2® Project Management

• Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2 Project Management 
  • Recall Key Concepts Related to Project Management
  • Describe Key Concepts Related to Project Management
• How the PRINCE2 Project Management Principles Underpin the PRINCE2 Project Management Method? 
  • PRINCE2 Project Management Principles
  • How and Why the Principles Provide the Basis of Applying PRINCE2 Project Management? 

Module 2: People

• Understand the Importance of People in Successful Projects 
  • Define Key Concepts Related to the People Element 
  • Difference Between Concepts Related to the People Element
  • Key Concepts Related to the People Element
  • Purpose of the Management Products Required to Support the People Element of Projects
  • How People Aspects Integrate with other PRINCE2 Project Management Elements?

Module 3: Organisation

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Practices and How They are Applied Throughout the Project 
  • Explain the Purpose of the Organisation Practice
  • Describe the Key Relationships Between the Organisation Practice and the principles
  • Explain the Purpose of the Key Management Products Required to Support the Organisation Practice
  • Key Concepts Related to the Organisation Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Organising
  • PRINCE2 Project Management Technique for the Organisation Practice

Module 4: Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes and How They are Carried Out  
  • Purpose of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Objectives of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Context of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes

Module 5: Business Case

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Practices and How They are Applied Throughout the Project 
  • Business Case Practice

Module 6: Plans

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Practices and How They are Applied Throughout the Project 
  • Plans Practice

Module 7: Quality

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Practices and How They are Applied Throughout the Project 
  • Quality Practice

Module 8: Risk

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Practices and How They are Applied Throughout the Project 
  • Risk Practice

Module 9: Controlling Stage and Managing Product Delivery

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Practices and How They are Applied Throughout the Project 
  • Purpose of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Objectives of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Context of the PRINCE2 Project Management

Module 10: Managing a Stage Boundary

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 
  • Purpose of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Objectives of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Context of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes

Module 11: Issues

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 
  • Issues Practice

Module 12: Progress

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 
  • Progress Practice

Module 13: Closing a Project

• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 
  • Purpose of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Objectives of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Context of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes

Module 14: Directing a Project

• Understand How the PRINCE2 Project Management Principles Underpin the PRINCE2 Project Management Method 
  • How and Why the Principles Provide the Basis of Applying PRINCE2 Project Management?
• Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 
  • Purpose of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Objectives of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes
  • Context of the PRINCE2 Project Management Processes

Module 15: Introduction to PRINCE2® Project Management Practitioner 

• Provide a Background to PRINCE2® Project Management Practitioner
• Overview of the Key Aspects

Module 16: Preparing for Success

• Introduction to Practitioner-Level Training Approach
• Building Confidence in PRINCE2® Concepts
• Foundation Course Concept Recap
• Setting Learning Expectations and Pathways
• Practitioner Exam Format and Requirements
• Overview of Practitioner Exam Learning Outcomes
• Understanding the Practitioner Scenario Booklet Features

Module 17: PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner Workshop | Part 1

• PRINCE2 Project Management principles
• People 
  • People Element
  • People Central to the Method
  • Leading Successful Change
  • Leading Successful Teams
  • Communication Management
• Practices 
  • Purpose
  • Guidance
  • Techniques
  • Applying
  • Management Products
  • Key Roles
  • Key Relationships
• Organisation
  • Overview of Organisation Practice
  • Project Interests 
  • Project Management Team Roles 
  • PRINCE2 Project Management Technique for Organisation 
  • Supporting Techniques for Organisation 
  • Management Products for Organisation 

Module 18: PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner workshop | Part 2 

• Business Case 
  • Business Case Recap
  • Relationship Between Outputs, Outcomes, and Benefits
  • Business Case Lifecycle
  • Business Case Development Path
  • Supporting Techniques for the Business Case
  • Applying the Business Case Practice
  • Management Products to Support the Business Case
• Processes 
  • Prince2 Project Management Processes
  • Processes: Chapter Structure
  • Process Diagrams
• Starting up a Project 
  • Overview of Starting up a Project
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Starting up a Project
• Directing a Project 
  • Overview of Directing a Project
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Directing a Project
• Initiating a Project 
  • Overview of Initiating a Project
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Initiating a Project

Module 19: PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner Workshop | Part 3

• Plans 
  • Plans Practice Recap
  • Types of Plan
  • Stages of Plan
  • PRINCE2 Project Management Technique for Planning
  • Supporting Techniques for the Plans Practice
  • Applying the Plans Practice
• Quality 
  • Quality Practice Recap
  • Quality Terminology
  • Quality Management Procedure
  • Supporting Techniques for the Quality Practice
  • Applying the Quality Practice
  • Management Products to Support the Quality Practice
• Risk 
  • Risk Practice Recap
  • Risk Responses
  • Risk Management
  • Supporting Techniques for the Risk Practice
  • Applying the Risk Practice
  • Management Products to Support the Risk Practice
• Issues 
  • Issues Practice Recap
  • Issue Management
  • Applying the Issues Practice
  • Supporting Techniques for the Issues Practice
  • Management Products to Support the Issues Practice 
• Progress 
  • Progress Practice Recap
  • Delegating Tolerances and Reporting Progress
  • Exception Management Technique
  • Seven Tolerances
  • Types of Control
  • Applying the Progress Practice
  • Management Products to Support the Progress Practice
• Controlling a Stage 
  • Objectives of Controlling a Stage
  • Overview of Controlling a Stage
  • Controlling a Stage Roles and Responsibilities
• Managing Product Delivery 
  • Overview of Managing Product Delivery
  • Managing Product Delivery Roles and Responsibilities
• Managing a Stage Boundary 
  • Overview of Managing a Stage Boundary Recap
  • Objectives of Managing a Stage Boundary
  • Managing a Stage Boundary Roles and Responsibilities
• Closing a Project 
  • Closing a Project Recap
  • Objectives of Closing a Project
  • Overview of Closing a Project
  • Closing a Project Roles and Responsibilities

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PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Exam Information

The following information gives you an insight into the current structure of both PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner Exams.

PRINCE2® Foundation Exam Information:

The PRINCE2® Foundation exam tests your knowledge of the PRINCE2® Project Management methodology. It covers the core principles, practices, processes, and terminology required to work effectively within a PRINCE2® project environment. The following information provides an overview of the current PRINCE2® Foundation examination structure: 

• Question Type: Multiple-Choice   
• Total Questions: 60   
• Total Marks: 60 Marks   
• Pass Marks: 60% (36 out of 60 marks)  
• Duration: 1 Hour   
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book 

PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam Information:

The PRINCE2® Practitioner exam tests your knowledge of how to apply PRINCE2® to real-world projects. It is designed for professionals who have successfully completed the Foundation level and wish to demonstrate their capability to manage projects using the PRINCE2® methodology. The following information outlines the structure of the PRINCE2® Practitioner examination: 

• Question Type: Objective Testing   
• Total Questions: 56  
• Total Marks: 70 Marks   
• Pass Marks: 60% (42 out of 70 marks)  
• Duration: 150 Minutes  
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book 

PRINCE2® Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam. The exam preparation workbook comprises mock questions and applicable scenario-based projects and is known to further elevate pass marks.

Please note that the exam preparation workbook and instructions for booking your exam are included in your Joining Instructions. Completing the workbook before sitting the exam is highly recommended to help maximise your chances of passing.

PRINCE2® Training Online Exams

*After completing the first four days of training and successfully passing the PRINCE2® Foundation Exam, delegates can use the fifth day as a flexible exam preparation day. This allows them to prepare for the PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam at their convenience before taking the exam online.

We will provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability.

Benefits of PRINCE2® Course Online Exams:

• Proven higher pass rates
• Quicker Results
• Save Travel Costs
• Flexibility
• Convenient

Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

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Who Should Attend this PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course?

This PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course is suitable for professionals involved in managing, supporting, or contributing to projects who want to develop their understanding and application of the PRINCE2® method. This PRINCE2® Training in Exeter is particularly suitable for:

• Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Support Staff
• Operational Managers
• Business Analysts
• Change Managers and Quality Managers
• Senior Staff and Executives
• Consultants and Advisors
• PMO Staff Members

Prerequisites for the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course. However, to take the Practitioner Exam, delegates must hold an eligible qualification, such as PRINCE2® Foundation, PMP®, CAPM®, or APM PMQ.

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition Training Course Overview

The PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course provides a structured understanding of the PRINCE2® project management method and its application. It covers PRINCE2® principles, people, practices, processes, and key management products used throughout the project lifecycle.

Delegates will develop skills in project organisation, planning, quality, risk, issues, and progress management. They will also learn to apply PRINCE2® concepts to project scenarios, manage stages effectively, and understand roles and responsibilities across different project activities.

This 5-Day training by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply PRINCE2® practices, and processes across project scenarios and lifecycle stages. They will be better equipped to manage project activities, responsibilities, and controls effectively while preparing to work towards the official PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certifications.

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition Training Course Objectives

• To learn the concept of project management and PRINCE2® methodology
• To apply PRINCE2® principles to manage projects throughout their lifecycle
• To assess PRINCE2® processes for successful project initiation and closure
• To manage risks, changes, and progress using the PRINCE2® framework
• To establish proficiency in tailoring PRINCE2® themes according to project requirements
• To enhance project management skills and deliver projects within scope, time, and budget

Learning Outcomes of this PRINCE2® 7th Edition Foundation and Practitioner Training Course

After attending this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training Course, delegates will be able to establish clear roles, responsibilities, and communication structures within project teams. They will also be able to ensure projects are aligned with business objectives and deliver expected benefits.

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What’s Included in this PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course?

• The PRINCE2® Foundation Examination
• The PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination
• World-class training from experienced PRINCE2® Instructors
• Digital Delegate Pack
• Official eBook