PRINCE2® 6th Edition Foundation & Practitioner Classroom

Upon completion of the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner classroom course you should be able to:

• Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
• Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
• Understand the PRINCE2 themes and how they are applied throughout the project
• Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project
• Apply the PRINCE2 principles in context
• Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 themes in context
• Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in context

What's covered?

PRINCE2 Foundation follows the 6th Edition syllabus and includes the following modules:

• What is a project?
• Structure of PRINCE2
• Starting up a project
• Directing a project
• Organization
• Business case
• Initiating a project
• Risk
• Change
• Quality
• Managing a stage boundary
• Controlling a stage
• Managing product delivery
• Progress
• Closing a project

PRINCE2 Practitioner follows the 6th Edition syllabus and provides delegates with the following:

• ILX Group’s unique ‘Preparing for the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination’ workbook, providing sample practitioner examination papers and marking guidelines
• A review of the entire method, consolidating understanding and addressing any areas of concern
• Individual scenario based exercises, designed to focus candidates on the application of the PRINCE2 method

What's included?

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)

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 weeks prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to access the digital version of your manual.   

Target audience

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

Pre-requisites

You must pass the Foundation exam prior to undertaking the Practitioner examination.

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 the course there will also be some exam preparation evening work.

Exam information

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two weeks 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. 

Exam format

The format of the Foundation exam is as follows:

• 60 minute exam duration
• 60 questions
• Closed book
• 33/60 required to pass = 55% pass mark

The format of the Practitioner exam is as follows:

• 150 minute exam duration
• 68 questions 
• 38/68 required to pass = 55% pass mark
• Open book (official PRINCE2 manual only)

You must pass the Foundation exam prior to undertaking the Practitioner examination.

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