PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course

PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course Outline

Module 1: Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2®

• Concepts Related to Project Management

  • Definition of the Integrated Elements of PRINCE2®

  • Definition of a Project and Project Management

  • Aspects of Project Performance

  • Definition of Delivery Approaches

• Describe

  • Why is Project Management is Used?

  • Common Challenges Designed to Address

  • Characteristics of a Project

  • Projects in Context and Project Environment

  • Features and Benefits of PRINCE2®
     

Module 2: How the PRINCE2® Principles Underpin the PRINCE2® Method?

• PRINCE2® Principles

  • Continued Business Justification

  • Learn from Experience

  • Defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships

  • Manage by Stages

  • Manage by Exception

  • Focus on Products

  • Tailor to Suit the Project

• Aspects of a Project can Be Tailored, Who is Responsible, and How Tailoring Decisions are Documented?
   

Module 3: Importance of People in Successful Projects

• Concepts Related to the People Element

  • Organisational Ecosystem

  • Project Ecosystem

  • Change Management

  • Stakeholder

  • Culture

  • Collaboration and Co-Creation

  • Leadership

  • Management

• Difference Between Concepts Related to the People Element

  • People Within the Project and People Affected by the Project

  • Leadership and Management

• Key Concepts Related to the People Element

  • Change Management and Why it is Important

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communication

  • Effective Teams, Including Diversity, Capability, and Competence

• Purpose of the Management Products to Support Elements of Projects

  • PID: Change Management Approach

  • PID: Communication Management Approach

• How People Aspects Integrate with Other PRINCE2® Elements?
   

Module 4: How PRINCE2® Practices are Applied Throughout the Project?

• Purpose of PRINCE2® Management Products

  • Purpose of the ‘Business Case’ Practice

  • Relationships Between ‘Business Case’ Practice and Principles

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Business Case’ Practice

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Business Case’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Management of the Business Case

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Business Case’ Practice

• Purpose of the ‘Organising’ Practice

  • Relationships Between the ‘Organising’ Practice and the Principles

  • Purpose of the Key Management Products

  • Key Concepts Related to the ‘Organising’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Organising

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Organising’ Practice

• Purpose of the ‘Plans’ Practice

  • Relationships Between the ‘Plans’ Practice and the Principles

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Plans’ Practice

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Plans’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Plans

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Plans’ Practice

• Purpose of the ‘Quality’ Practice

  • Relationships Between the ‘Quality’ Practice and the Principles

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Quality’ Practice

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Quality’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Quality

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Quality’ Practice

• Purpose of the ‘Risk’ Practice

  • Relationships Between the ‘Risk’ Practice and the Principles

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Risk’ Practice

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Risk’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Risk

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Risk’ Practice

• Purpose of the ‘Issues’ Practice

  • Relationships Between the ‘Issues’ Practice and the Principles

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Issues’ Practice

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Issues’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Issues

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Issues’ Practice

• Purpose of the ‘Progress’ Practice

  • Relationships Between the ‘Progress’ Practice and the Principles

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Progress’ Practice

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Progress’ Practice

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Progress

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Progress’ Practice
     

Module 5: PRINCE2® Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project

• Purpose of the PRINCE2® Processes

  • Starting Up a Project

  • Directing a Project

  • Initiating a Project

  • Controlling a Stage

  • Managing Product Delivery

  • Managing a Stage Boundary

  • Closing a Project

• Objectives of the PRINCE2® Processes

  • Starting Up a Project

  • Directing a Project

  • Initiating a Project

  • Controlling a Stage

  • Managing Product Delivery

  • Managing a Stage Boundary

  • Closing a Project

• Context of the PRINCE2® Processes

  • Starting Up a Project

  • Directing a Project

  • Initiating a Project

  • Controlling a Stage

  • Managing Product Delivery

  • Managing a Stage Boundary

  • Closing a Project
     

Module 6: Apply the PRINCE2® Principles in Context

• Application of PRINCE2® Principles in Context

  • Continued Business Justification

  • Learn from Experience

  • Define Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships

  • Manage by Stages

  • Manage by Exception

  • Focus on Products

  • Tailor to Suit the Project
     

Module 7: Apply Effective People Management in Successful Projects

• Approach to Leadership and Management of Teams is Appropriate

• Approach to Leadership and Management of Change within a Project

• Apply the Approach

  • Communications

  • People Central to the Method

• Apply the Key Management Products

  • Communication Management Approach

  • Change Management Approach
     

Module 8: Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of PRINCE2® Practices

• Business Case

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Buisness Case Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Business Case Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

• Organising

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Organising Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Organising Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

• Plans

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Plans Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Plans Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

• Quality

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Quality Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Quality Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

• Risk

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Risk Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Risk Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

• Issues

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Issues Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Issues Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques

• Progress

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Progress Practice

  • Analyse an Approach to Progress Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques
     

Module 9: Apply (and Tailor) Relevant Aspects of PRINCE2® Processes

• Starting up a Project Process

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Analyse Whether Starting up a Project Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process

• Directing a Project Process

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Analyse Whether Directing a Project Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process

• Initiating a Project Process

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Assess Whether Initiating a Project Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process

• Controlling a Stage Process

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Assess Whether Controlling a Stage Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process

• Managing Product Delivery Process

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Assess Whether Managing Product Delivery Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of Process

• Managing a Stage Boundary Process

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Assess Whether Managing a Stage Boundary Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and the Purpose and Objectives of the Process

• Closing a Project Process Activities

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied?

• Assess Whether Closing a Project Process

  • Activities

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Fit for Purpose

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from mastering the fundamentals of PRINCE2® to applying advanced practices in real-world projects. Each stage of the journey equips you with practical knowledge and confidence to manage projects successfully.
 

• Learn the core principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2®

• Learn how to structure projects with clear roles and responsibilities 

• Learn to manage risks, issues, and changes systematically

• Learn to apply PRINCE2® methods across diverse industries

• Learn to monitor progress through controlled project stages

• Learn how to deliver outcomes that align with business objectives

PRINCE2® Foundation Exam Information

The PRINCE2® Foundation exam assesses your understanding of the PRINCE2® project management methodology. It focuses on the seven principles, seven themes, and seven processes. The details below provide insight into the current exam structure.

• Question Type: Multiple-Choice
• Total Questions: 60
• Total Marks: 60 Marks
• Pass Marks: 60%, or 36/60 Marks
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book
   

PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam Information

The PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam is a multiple-choice exam that tests your knowledge of how to apply PRINCE2® to real-world projects. It is the second level of certification in the PRINCE2® suite, and it is designed for Project Managers who have already passed the PRINCE2® Foundation Exam. The following information sheds light on the structure of the PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam. 

•  Question Type: Multiple-Choice
• Total Questions: 70
• Total Marks: 70 Marks
• Pass Marks: 60%, or 42/70 Marks
• Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Open Book/ Closed Book: This PRINCE2® practitioner exam is an ‘Open Book’. The Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 publication, 2023 edition, should be used. No other material is allowed.