Introduction
The PRINCE2 Foundation qualification is intended for 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.
The PRINCE2 Foundation examination is intended to assess whether a candidate can recall and understand the PRINCE2 project management method.
The PRINCE2 Foundation qualification is a prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, which assesses the ability to apply understanding of the PRINCE2 project management method in context.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification is intended for 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.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner examination is intended to assess whether a candidate can apply and tailor the PRINCE2 project management method. A successful Practitioner candidate should, with suitable direction, be able to start applying the method to a real project but may not be sufficiently skilled to do this appropriately for all situations. Their individual project management expertise, complexity of the project and the support provided for the use of PRINCE2 in their work environment will all be factors that impact what the Practitioner can achieve.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but learners would benefit from some experience of working in projects prior to attendance.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the delegates will 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.
Course Materials
Our package includes:
5 Days Live Online Instructor-led Training
Accredited Courseware Handouts
Sample exam papers and rationales
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2®, 6th Edition eBook
Official Axelos PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Exam Vouchers (valid for 12 months)
Foundation Exam Overview
Material allowed: None (This is a 'closed book' exam.)
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Number of marks: 60 marks
Pass mark: 33 marks (55%)
Level of thinking: Bloom’s levels 1 & 2
Question types: Classic, Missing word, & List (The questions are all 'multiple choice'.)
Practitioner Exam Overview
Material allowed: This is an 'open book' exam. (PRINCE2 manual only)
Exam duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Number of marks: 68 marks
Pass mark: 38 marks
Level of thinking: Bloom’s levels 3 & 4
Exam format: Scenario, additional information & questions
Question types: Classic & matching 'multiple choice'.
“Bloom’s level” describes the type of thinking needed to answer the question.
For Bloom’s level 1 questions, you need to recall information about the PRINCE2 method.
For Bloom’s Level 2 questions, you need to show understanding of these concepts.
For Bloom’s level 3 questions, you need to apply your knowledge to a situation.
For Bloom’s level 4 questions, you need to analyze the information provided and reason whether a course of action is effective/appropriate.