PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Overview
This PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Course is designed to provide a structured, end-to-end understanding of PRINCE2® methodologies. It begins at the foundation level, covering the core principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2®, ensuring learners understand the framework’s fundamental concepts. It then progresses to the Practitioner level, focusing on the practical application of PRINCE2® in real-world project scenarios.
PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a globally recognised Project Management framework that ensures efficiency, consistency, and adaptability across industries. This training equips professionals with the ability to apply PRINCE2® principles, manage risks, and tailor project methodologies to different business environments.
By achieving the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Certification, professionals enhance their Project Management expertise, enabling them to lead and deliver successful projects across IT, finance, construction, healthcare, and government industries.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Course, learners will be able to:
- Understand and apply PRINCE2® principles, themes, and processes in project environments
- Tailor PRINCE2® methodologies to different project complexities and business needs
- Develop effective governance structures for efficient decision-making and risk management
- Lead and coordinate project teams while ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Implement structured Project Management practices to improve efficiency and stakeholder collaboration
- Manage risks, changes, and project constraints with a systematic approach
Prerequisites for PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training
The PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course covers both the basic and advanced aspects of PRINCE2. Though there are no formal prerequisites for the course, having some familiarity with projects or project environments can be advantageous.
Who Should Attend PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training?
The PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Course suits individuals looking to build and apply structured Project Management expertise. It is ideal for:
• Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Business Analysts
• IT Professionals
• Programme Managers
• Risk Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Consultants
• Professionals seeking career advancement in Project Management
PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Outline
Within this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course you will learn the following modules:
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 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 Element 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
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- Mock exams
- Exams included, taken online
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- Certificates on completion
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- Downloadable resources & fun Challenges
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- Train in the comfort of your home
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- Compatible on mobile, tablet and desktop
- Scenario based learning
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Frequently Asked Questions?
This course provides a complete understanding of the PRINCE2® methodology, covering its principles, themes, and processes. The Foundation level introduces key concepts and terminology, while the Practitioner level focuses on applying PRINCE2® in real-world project scenarios.
This course is ideal for project managers, team leaders, business analysts, project coordinators, and other Project Management professionals. It is also beneficial for individuals seeking a globally recognised Project Management certification.
By completing both levels together, you gain a solid foundation in PRINCE2® principles and develop the ability to apply them effectively. This accelerates your learning and prepares you for practical Project Management roles.
No, the PRINCE2® Foundation Certification is a prerequisite for the Practitioner exam. The Foundation course provides the necessary knowledge to understand PRINCE2® concepts before advancing to practical application.
PRINCE2® provides a structured approach to Project Management, ensuring clear roles, defined project stages, risk management strategies, and effective resource allocation. This leads to improved project outcomes and reduced risks.
Yes, PRINCE2® is a flexible framework tailored to projects of any size, industry, or complexity. It is widely used in IT, finance, construction, healthcare, and government projects.
PRINCE2® is one of the most recognised Project Management certifications worldwide. Employers value PRINCE2®-certified professionals for their structured approach to Project Management.
This certification benefits project managers, programme managers, project coordinators, business analysts, operations managers, and professionals involved in planning and managing projects across industries.
PRINCE2®-certified professionals often command higher salaries due to their expertise in structured Project Management. The certification enhances career opportunities by demonstrating strong project governance and execution skills.
Organisations value PRINCE2®-certified professionals for their ability to implement a process-driven approach, ensuring project efficiency, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives. Their structured methodology leads to better project success rates.
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