Title: PRINCE2® 7 Foundation and Practitioner
Delivered at: Cardiff, UK
Duration: 4 or 5 Days
Certification Exam(s): PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner
Accredited: Yes
Pre-course Reading: 3-4 Hours
Rating: 5 Star
Dates and Prices Course Information
PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) framework is a project management method widely adopted around the world, used by individuals and organizations from wide-ranging industries and sectors. It provides a tried and tested project management method from which organizations and individuals can benefit.
By its developed nature, PRINCE2 is generic so that it can be applied to any project regardless of project type, scale, organization, geographic location or inherent culture. This method addresses all the areas within project management with five integrated elements: principles, people, practices, processes, and the project context.
AXELOS/ PeopleCert (the accrediting body) has officially announced the release of ‘PRINCE2 7th Edition’, in September 2023.
This PRINCE2 training course is based on 7th edition (aka PRINCE2 7).
This five star PRINCE2® 7 Foundation and Practitioner training course will be delivered at Cardiff, UK.
History of PRINCE2:
Roots of PRINCE2 can be traced back to PROMPT which was developed by Impact Systems in 1975. In 1996 CCTA released PRINCE which was originally intended to be used on IT projects within UK public sector. Following is a brief timeline of its development since its first release.
Project and Project Management:
Five Integrated Elements of PRINCE2
PRINCE2 7 is a process-based project management method which provides a structured approach to deliver a successful project.. It is a project management method composed of five integrated elements: principles, people, practices, processes, and the project context.
The five integrated elements of this method are designed to work together. The practices ensure that the principles are continually applied during the processes in a way that is specific to the project context and consider the relationships and requirements of people within the project team and those outside the project team.
PRINCE2 is a flexible method that guides you through the essentials for managing successful projects, regardless of type or scale. Built upon seven principles, themes and processes, It can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. The method comprises four integrated elements of principles, themes, processes and the project environment.
One of the key principles of PRINCE2 is Continuous Business Justification. Thousands of organizations around the world realize the benefits of using the worlds most adopted project management methodology.
This 4 (or 5) days PRINCE2 training (PRINCE2 course) has been carefully designed to equip delegates with the practical understanding of the topics to ensure delegates feel confident in the application of the knowledge acquired.
Following are the objectives of this PRINCE2 course :
The PRINCE2 course will cover following topics in detail over 4 (or 5) days:
There is no prerequisite for attending PRINCE2 foundation course and exam.
Ordinarily, PRINCE2 foundation is a pre-requisite for PRINCE2 practitioner level exam. However, following is the full list of prerequisites for sitting PRINCE2 practitioner exam:
Interested in joining this excellent PRINCE2® 7 Foundation and Practitioner training course at Cardiff, UK? please Contact us and we will do our best to assist you.
Virtual classroom trainings are held using video conferencing software. A trainer leads the class for the duration of course. Delegates may attend the session using PC, laptop or tablets.
Virtual classroom trainings are held using video conferencing software, lead by a trainer. Delegates may attend the sessions using PC, laptop or tablets. Such trainings are held like normal classrooms where delegates ask questions, take part in exercises, interact with trainer throughout the course.
Tecknologia uses licensed RingCentral platform which is Zoom based and operates securely.
Delegates may attend the session using PC, laptop or tablets. Device used by delegate MUST have (or be connected to external) webcam, microphone and speaker.
Minimum of 20 Mbps is recommended internet speed.
Our PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner courses are fully accredited by Axelos.
Please see answer to question - What are the details of PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams?
PRINCE2 Foundation Exam:
- Multiple choice format
- 60 questions per paper
- 60% Pass mark (36 correct answers)
- 60 minutes duration
- Closed book
PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam:
- 2.5 hour exam
- Open book (PRINCE2 Manual only)
- Objective type testing
- 70 questions totalling 70 marks (1 mark per question)
- Pass mark 60% (42 correct answers)
Virtual classroom delegates will be provided with exam vouchers to book online exams directly with PeopleCert. Paper-based
PRINCE2 fFoundation exams are held on third day and PRINCE2 Practitioner exams on the last day of training for classroom trainings only.
There are many organisations delivering excellent PRINCE2 trainings. Tecknologia has maintained excellent pass rate across its PRINCE2 trainings and it is indeed one of the best in this area.
PeopleCert has announced the release of latest PRINCE2 edition in September 2023. With major changes introduced, the latest version will be called PRINCE2 7th edition. Please refer to our News & Blog page to learn more about PRINCE2 7th edition.
Please refer to our News & Blog page to learn about the differences between PRINCE2 6th and 7th editions.
Yes, Tecknologia offers PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner e-learning courses based on Official PeopleCert materials using PeopleCert LMS.
PRINCE2 stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments. PRINCE2 is a process-based method for effective project management.
Prices vary depending on the mode of delivery, location, deliverables and the quality of training delivery. Typically PRINCE2 Foundation online training costs between £900 and £1500 while PRINCE2 Practitioner online training costs between £1100 and £1600. PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner (combined) online training typically costs between £1700 and £2500.
PRINCE2 qualifications have helped hundreds of thousands of professionals globally enhance their skills and achieve their professional ambitions. Professionals holding PRINCE2 accreditation stand a better chance of being invited for an interview and definitely stand a better chance being offered a role afterwards.
PRINCE2 can be a very valuable addition to the list of professional qualifications and accreditations which can help achieve professional growth within organisations, without a need to switch jobs/ employers.
PRINCE2 is definitely a good choice for beginners who aim at pursuing a career in project management and related disciplines. Having PRINCE2 qualifications early in the career can play the role of a catalyst when it comes to climbing the professional ladder.
While PRINCE2 exams are hard, they are not rocket science and anyone with correct level of attention, training and devotion can definitely achieve success in both exams.
It is absolutely possible to achieve PRINCE2 exam(s) success while relying on self study. However, high standard PRINCE2 training can accelerate the process, along with exam success probability, for sure.
PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certifications are considered to be professional qualifications only. These qualifications are widely recognized and sought after globally, however, they are not the same as a college or university degree. Some quarters believe that PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification is equivalent to UK NQF 5/6 - Tecknologia has no grounds to confirm this.
Both PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certifications have validity of 3 years from issuance date. Candidate must retake both exams within 3 years to maintain their certifications. Alternatively, candidates can log Continuous Professional Development points (CPDs) over three years, via paid PeopleCert membership, to maintain certifications.
This instructor lead PRINCE2 training includes following:
Virtual Classroom:
Classroom:
E-Learning:
E-Learning Plus:
Refreshments (tea/ coffee) will be provided free at venue for classroom courses.
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