PRINCE2® 6th Edition - Foundation (3 Days)

PRINCE2® 6^th Edition – Formerly known as PRINCE2® 2017
(Official Name Change as per AXELOS, effective 1 January, 2020)

This 3-day Foundation Certificate course provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the PRINCE2 methodology, including the 7 PRINCIPLES, 7 THEMES, 7 PROCESSES of PRINCE2 as well as sub-processes and techniques. Exercises are based on a real life case study to ensure that participants learn the practical application of PRINCE2 theory.

The objective of the PRINCE2 Foundation Level Course is to ensure that participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 method within a project environment supporting PRINCE2.

The course is based on the new 2017 syllabus to ensure maximum relevance.  Through practice exams, workshops and evening study, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to take the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, candidates will understand the structure and key terminology of the method. Specifically the candidate should understand:-

• The characteristics and context of a project and the benef its of adopting PRINCE2
• The purpose of the PRINCE2 roles, management products and themes
• The PRINCE2 principles
• The purpose, objectives and context of the PRINCE2 processes.

Who should attend

This qualification is aimed at project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including:

• Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners)
• Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers)
• Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts)
• Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.
• This program is also ideal for anyone intending to become a PRINCE2 Consultant or PRINCE2 Trainer.

The PRINCE2 3-day Foundation Certificate Course taken on its own is designed for those who are not necessarily aspiring for professional level knowledge but who nevertheless require a sufficient understanding of this project management methodology – such as people working on projects, people initiating projects, business representatives, team leaders, those with an interest in project management or who are considering moving into that field.

If you take the Foundation module on its own you may at a later date take the Practitioner module and complete the full program.

Course contents

The course is of 3 days duration and provides a comprehensive coverage of the key principles and terminology of the PRINCE2 method.

The course will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction to PRINCE2 and Project Management

• Characteristics of project management
• Project and product life cycles
• History of PRINCE2
• Overview of methodology
• Project Management structure
• Benefits of PRINCE2

2. The 7 Principles of PRINCE2

• Continued business justification
• Learn from experience
• Defined roles and responsibility
• Manage by Stages
• Manage by Exception
• Focus on products
• Tailor to suit the project environment

3. The 7 Themes of PRINCE2

• Organisation
• Change
• Progress
• Quality
• Risk
• Plans
• Business Case

4. The 7 Processes of PRINCE2

• Starting a project
• Directing a project
• Initiating a project
• Controlling a stage
• Managing Stage Boundaries
• Managing Product Delivery
• Closing a Project

5. The Tailoring of PRINCE2

Course fees

Fees per person

Use these links if you are interested in:

• the Foundation & Practitioner 5-day combined course
• the Practitioner Prep only module 

Fees for the Foundation 3-day course include:

• PRINCE2 Manual Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 published by AXELOS Limited
• Comprehensive ALC course workbook quality printed in colour
• Practice Examinations
• PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate Exam

The purpose of the foundation level is to confirm you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PRINCE2 method to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2.

The foundation level is also a pre-requisite for the practitioner certification.

Live Virtual Training – Participants will be provided with an online exam voucher to sit the exams at a time and date of their choosing within 3 months of the course. The web-proctored exams are available 24/7 and run by the examination institute PEOPLECERT.

Face-to-Face Training – Participants will be provided with a paper-based exam which is completed whilst at the course in the same venue of the course itself.

Exam Format

• Multiple choice
• 60 questions per paper
• 60 minutes duration
• Pass mark 55% (or 33 out of 60)
• Closed-book