PRINCE2 ® 7th edition Combined Package
(course code PR2C5)

Overview

The Combined course includes both the Foundation course and the Practitioner course. Each participant is first provided with a solid Foundation in PRINCE2 concepts, and is then advanced to a Practitioner understanding of how to apply PRINCE2 in realistic project scenarios and adapt PRINCE2 to different project environments.

Our courses are written against the PRINCE2 7th edition released in 2023.

Course Objectives

The Foundation Course will:

Provide detailed explanations of PRINCE2’s integrated elements and their relationships.
Explain how to use the Process Model to assemble Stage Plans.
Provide careful and detailed preparation for the Foundation Exam.

The Practitioner Course will:

Expand the participant’s understanding of the principles and philosophies underpinning PRINCE2.
Provide participants with exposure to how PRINCE2 is applied in different project environments.
Explain how PRINCE2 can be effectively applied to address the needs and problems of a specific project scenario.
Provide careful and detailed preparation for the Practitioner Exam.

Who Should Attend

Experienced Project Managers who need to be able to work effectively in a PRINCE2 environment.
First-time and 'accidental' Project Managers in need of a method to help manage projects of different types and sizes.
'Centre of excellence' staff who need a solid understanding of PRINCE2 to tailor the method for their organisations.
Project and programme support staff wanting to learn how to effectively operate in a PRINCE2 environment.
Anyone wishing to round out their resume with a formal internationally recognised project management certification.

Prerequisites

Otherwise, there are no prerequisites for the course.

Course Content

The Foundation course covers:

The origin of PRINCE2, where it fits, and its structure;
PRINCE2's principles and how they empower the project team;
PRINCE2's approaches to critical aspects of project management, incorporated in PRINCE2's practices:
- Business Case;
- Organising;
- Plans;
- Quality
- Risk;
- Issues;
- Progress;
The PRINCE2 Process Model, its flow of control and information collections, roles involved and their activities, and how to assemble the elements of the Process Model to form Stage Plans;
Guidance on how to tailor PRINCE2 to suit project needs, and how to embed PRINCE2 into the organisational context of projects;
Hands on activities, discussions, and quizzes in every session to ensure you have absorbed PRINCE2;
Guidance on how to prepare for the Foundation Exam, with lots of practice.

The Practitioner course is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of PRINCE2 under different project environments and scenarios. Review and revision sessions of all PRINCE2 elements are included throughout the training.

Certification Exams

The Foundation Exam is a 1 hour closed book exam. There are 60 classical multiple choice questions. To pass the exam, a candidate must correctly answer 36 (60%) or more of the questions.

The Practitioner Exam is a 2½ hour, open manual, scenario based multiple choice exam. The candidate must provide responses to questions presented in the following styles:

Classical multiple choice
Yes/No
Matching
Sequencing

There are 70 questions. To pass the exam, a candidate must correctly answer 42 (60%) or more of the questions. Candidates for the Practitioner Exam must have passed the Foundation Exam. These exams are conducted by Peoplecert, subject to their terms and conditions.

The exams are conducted by Peoplecert, and are subject to their terms and conditions.

Delivery Options and Fees

Why we are the best value

Our PRINCE2 courses cover the breadth and depth of project management. They are presented in a clear, predictable manner with key concepts reinforced and broken down into manageable sections, making them enjoyable courses.

We recognise that studying and sitting exams can be a stressful time on top of the day-to-day commitments of our lives. Therefore the structure and flow of the course provides predictability and confidence that the learner will be able to plan and manage their own learning experience and to grasp key concepts quickly. This results in being confident in your ability to pass the certification exams and to be able to apply what has been learnt to work practice.

And we are able to offer one-on-one tutor support to those taking our Self Study and eLearning courses, so you won't feel isolated, and can clear up any aspects of the course content or issues in using PRINCE2 in your organisation that may be causing concern.

Our courses are developed by Geoff Rankins, our Lead Trainer and Instructional Designer. He has worked in project management for more than 40 years, and has been a Practitioner of PRINCE2 since 2003 when he coordinated its introduction into the largest Government Department in Victoria, and has been using PRINCE2 across many sectors ever since. He contributed to the 2009 refresh of PRINCE2. His systematic approach to courseware and eLearning development is recognised by many Accredited Training Organisations and fellow trainers globally. Our Self Study and eLearning courses are based on our classroom courses; the eLearning format allows us to add content to most sessions that increases the value and clarity of what is being covered.

PRINCE2 ® 7th edition Combined Package(course code PR2C5)