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PRINCE2® 7 Foundation and Practitioner Classroom

Become a project management expert in just 5 days with our PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner classroom course. First individuals will learn the theory behind the methodology and then understand how this can be adapted to real-life project scenarios.

PRINCE2 7th Edition launched in September 2023, and is the latest update to the well-known framework. 

Course overview

About the course

The PRINCE2 7 Foundation examination measures your understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology. In contrast, the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination evaluates your ability to apply and adapt it. Successful Practitioner candidates can begin using PRINCE2 on real projects, but proficiency varies with experience, project complexity, and workplace support.

Duration

This is an intensive five-day course that helps prepare you for the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Exams are taken online via remote proctor.

By the end of the Foundation learning you should:

  • Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
  • Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
  • Understand the importance of people insuccessful projects
  • Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project
  • Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project

By the end of the Practitioner learning you should:

  • Understand how to apply the PRINCE2 principles in context
  • Understand how to apply effective people management in successful projects
  • Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 practices in context
  • Understand how to apply (and tailor) relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in context

Foundation course

  • Introduction
  • Overview of PRINCE2 Project Management 
  • People 
  • Organising
  • Starting up a project and initiating a project
  • Business case 
  • Plans
  • Quality
  • Risk
  • Controlling a stage and managing product delivery
  • Managing a stage boundary
  • Issues
  • Progress
  • Closing a project
  • Directing a project
  • Course review

Practitioner course

  • Introduction
  • Preparing for success
  • Workshop - part one
    • PRINCE2 principles
    • People 
    • Organising
  • Workshop - part two
    • Business case
    • Processes
    • Starting up a project
    • Directing a project
    • Initiating a project
  • Workshop - part three
    • Plans
    • Quality
    • Risk
    • Issues
    • Progress
    • Controlling a stage
    • Managing product delivery
    • Managing a stage boundary
    • Closing a project
  • Exam prep and hints and tips

This is an intensive five-day course that includes the following:

  • All accompanying course material (hardcopy)                                                                   
  • Online pre-course
  • The official PRINCE2 manual (digital & hardcopy)                                                       
  • PRINCE2 process map (hardcopy)
  • The cost of the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner examinations (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exams must be taken online via remote proctor)

Optional extras:

  • Take2 exam insurance – A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here
  • PRINCE2 Foundation exam simulator: Unlock exam success with our exam simulator! Conquer tests confidently with 60 randomized multiple-choice practice questions and instant feedback. Enjoy unlimited access for 12 months from point of purchase.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner exam simulator: Unlock exam success with our exam simulator! Conquer tests confidently with practice questions and feedback. Enjoy unlimited access for 12 months from point of purchase.

Materials

Hardcopy ILX course material: You will be provided with a printed version of the ILX course material. This will be issued on day one of your course.

Digital and hardcopy official manual: You will be given access to both a digital and hardcopy version of the official manual. The hardcopy will be issued on day one of your course with your course material. For the digital version you will be sent an email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to access the digital version of your manual. Please note: There is a 5-year limitation in accessing your eBook.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to book your online exam at a date and time of your choice. You are responsible for booking your own exam. For more information about how to take your exam and the technical requirements, please click here

Please note: We would like to inform you that during open book exams candidates can use only official hard copy books or softcopy e-books available only through VitalSource on a secondary device. 

Recertification: This certification has a renew within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found here.

Exam format

The format of the Foundation exam is as follows:

  • Multiple choice
  • 60 minutes
  • Closed book
  • 60% pass mark (36/60)

The format of the Practitioner exam is as follows:

  • 150 minutes
  • 70 (part) questions, each worth 1 mark
  • 42 (part) questions correct to pass the exam
  • Open book (The PRINCE2 7 official book, should be used but no other material is allowed)

This course would benefit:

  • Project managers and aspiring project managers
  • 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)
  • Operational line managers/staff

There are no formal pre-requisites for the Foundation exam but you must have passed the Foundation prior to taking the Practitioner exam.

Pre-course

Important note regarding pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. It is expected that it will take approximately two to three hours to complete. You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre course within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.

In addition, whilst attending your course there will also be some examination preparation evening work.

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