PRINCE2® 7th Edition Foundation

Course 1176

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • 17 PMI PDUs
  • Level: Foundation

PRINCE2 is a globally recognised and established project management method that offers a structured, scalable, and tailorable approach to project management. Its focus on governance, risk management, and benefits realisation sets it apart from other qualifications. By integrating agile concepts and emphasising tailoring, the new PRINCE2 is even more adaptable to diverse project environments.

In this PRINCE2 Foundation training course, you will gain the knowledge required to prepare for and successfully pass the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exams. By the end of the course, you will learn:

  • The definitions and characteristics of a project
  • What makes a PRINCE2 project
  • The features and benefits of PRINCE2
  • The role of project management
  • The seven aspects of project performance to be managed
  • The PRINCE2 principles
  • The integrated elements of PRINCE2
  • Overview of PRINCE2 processes
  • The user/supplier context
  • Applying and tailoring PRINCE2.

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course Information

Benefits

  • Prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation exams (exam voucher, PRINCE2 7 Official eBook, sample exams included)
  • Obtain a “how to” method that enables effective project management
  • Improve communication and collaboration between teams
  • Increase efficiency and visibility
  • Get your skills recognised
  • Get in-demand project management skills relevant to a range of roles
  • Take2 exam re-sit included (eligible on public events)
  • Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching (eligible on public events)

Prerequisites

We recommend you read the PRINCE2 7 Official eBook prior to your course.

PRINCE2 Foundation Exam

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam introduces the PRINCE2 method. It is designed to assess whether you can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the PRINCE2, as described in the syllabus.

  • Duration: 60-minute, closed-book exam
  • Number of Questions: 60 questions
  • Passing Score: Answer 36 out of 60 questions (achieve 60% or above)

Learning Tree will order an exam voucher for you to schedule and sit the exam after the training has finished.

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course Outline

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the main ‘rules’ and guidelines of the course.
  • Understand the background to the PRINCE2 7 Foundation course.
  • Be aware of the key elements of the training approach.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • The definitions and characteristics of a project.
  • What makes a project a PRINCE2 project?
  • The features and benefits of PRINCE2.
  • The role of Project Management.
  • The seven aspects of project performance to be managed.
  • The PRINCE2 principles.
  • The Integrated elements of PRINCE2.
  • Overview of PRINCE2 processes.
  • The user/supplier context.
  • Applying and tailoring PRINCE2.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain who is involved in the organisational and project ecosystems.
  • Explain the concept of change management and how to lead change through a project.
  • Distinguish between leadership and management.
  • Describe key people concepts: culture, collaboration, diversity, capability, and competence.
  • Explain the importance of communication and how to manage it for successful projects.
  • Identify how the people aspects are integrated with other PRINCE2 elements.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose of the organising practice.
  • Know and understand the three project interests and the project management team structure.
  • Understand the organisation design and development process.
  • Know how the principles apply to the organising practice.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of starting up a project.
  • Explore and understand the purpose of the project brief.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the business case practice
  • Know and understand the key concepts related to business justification.
  • Understand the benefits management approach.
  • Understand the business case management process.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose of the plans practice.
  • Understand different types of plan: project plan, stage plan, team plan and exception plan.
  • Know about structuring the project into management stages.
  • Describe the planning procedure based on a product-based planning technique.
  • Define and analyse the management products.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose of the quality practice.
  • Understand the key concepts related to quality.
  • Understand the product description and project product description.
  • Understand the quality management approach and quality register.
  • Understand the PRINCE2 technique for quality management.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose of the risk practice.
  • Understand the purpose of the risk budget.
  • Know and understand the key concepts related to risk.
  • Understand the recommended risk management procedure.
  • Understand the purpose of the risk management approach and risk register.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose, objectives, and context of controlling a stage.
  • Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of managing product delivery.
  • Explore and understand the activities in the managing product delivery process.
  • Explore and understand how work packages are controlled, managed, and delivered.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of managing a stage boundary process.
  • Explore and understand the activities in the managing a stage boundary process.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose of the issues practice.
  • Understand the types of issues
  • Explain the issue management approach
  • Understand the issue management procedure.
  • Know the management products that support the issue practice

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose of the progress practice.
  • Know and understand key concepts relating to progress.
  • Know and understand the documents used for progress control.
  • Understand the PRINCE2 technique for progress management.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose and objectives of closing a project.
  • Understand the context of closing a project.
  • Understand how to prepare for planned and premature closures.
  • Know and understand the final activities in closing a project.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore and understand the purpose and objectives of directing a project process
  • Understand the context of directing a project process.
  • Understand the project board’s role in different stages of a project

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Recall key terms and concepts covered in the PRINCE2 Foundation course.
  • Prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

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PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course FAQs

  • All Project Managers (certified and uncertified)
  • Aspiring Project Managers
  • For everyone aiming to enhance their project management skills

There are no mandatory requirements to attend this course, however, attendees should have some knowledge and experience with projects.

We recommend you read the PRINCE2 7 Official eBook before your course. The PRINCE2 materials can be accessed two weeks before the course.

The Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 7 eBook with your exam voucher will be emailed to you and can be downloaded via the PeopleCert portal.

During the course, two hours of evening study each night is required.

You will receive an exam voucher and a link to register and schedule your online exam sessions with the PeopleCert web proctoring service.  You will take your exams after you have completed your training course.  Visit the PeopleCert website for more information on the logistics of taking your web-proctored exam with PeopleCert.

The PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam is a 60-minute, multiple choice closed book exam.  There are 60 questions, and the pass mark is 36/60 (60% or above).

Learning Tree will set up the Take2 option for all attendees for publicly scheduled course events when we order your exam voucher. If you aren’t successful on your first exam, you will be notified by PeopleCert that you are eligible to register for the exam retake.

Unfortunately, those who attended a course before 2023 and attendees of private or closed training events are not eligible for this benefit unless this has been pre-agreed.

Though exam vouchers can cost hundreds, there is no additional cost to you to sign up for the Take2 re-sit programme. Take2 is an additional complimentary benefit offered to you by Learning Tree.

Yes, you must re-sit the exam within six months of your initial exam.

PeopleCert CPDs are the continuing education credits that help you maintain PeopleCert certifications in PRINCE2, ITIL and DevOps Institute. 

Maintaining PeopleCert Certifications
All PeopleCert Business and IT certifications (including PRINCE2, ITIL and DOI) must be renewed within three years of their original certification date. There are two ways to keep certifications current: 

  1. Join PeopleCert Plus (a paid membership) to earn 20 CPDs per year for 3 years and renew certifications that way. 
  2. Earn another certification from the same Product Suite (for example, to renew all ITIL certifications you can earn a new ITIL certification) 

Eligible Learning Tree Training
Learning Tree training is not eligible for the PeopleCert Plus CPD program. Attendees can renew their PeopleCert certifications with Learning Tree by enrolling in another certification from the product suite they're trying to renew. Examples: 

  1. If you hold an ITIL 4 Foundation certification, and you acquire an ITIL 4 Practitioner or ITIL 4 Specialist certification, all your certification(s) belonging to the ITIL 4 Product Suite will be renewed.
  2. Similarly, if you hold a PRINCE2 Practitioner certification and you acquire an MSP Foundation, all your certification(s) belonging to the PRINCE2 Project, Programme & Portfolio Management Suite will be renewed.

Learn more about eligibility and CPDs on the PeopleCert website: Keep your certifications current| (peoplecert.org)

Attendee Process for Renewing PeopleCert Certifications with Learning Tree
Once an attendee successfully earns a PeopleCert certification from the same product suite they're trying to renew, their other certifications in that product suite will automatically renew. 

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