PRINCE2® 6th Edition Foundation & Practitioner classroom

Become a PRINCE2 Practitioner in only five days! Find out what makes up the PRINCE2 methodology, and how to apply it to your projects, in a classroom environment where you can learn from both the trainer and each other.

AXELOS (the PRINCE2 accrediting body) has officially changed the name of ‘PRINCE2 2017’ to ‘PRINCE2 6th edition’. The qualification itself has not changed, and still conforms to the 2017 syllabus.

About the course

ILX Group’s accredited PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner classroom course contains all the training and materials you need to attain both the Foundation & Practitioner qualifications in just five days. The PRINCE2 Foundation introduces you to the PRINCE2 method, whilst the Practitioner teaches you to apply and tailor PRINCE2 to the running and managing of a project. This course conforms to the 6th Edition syllabus.

Duration

This is a five day intensive classroom course that includes both the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

Pre-requisites

There are no formal pre-requisites for the Foundation examination however you must have passed Foundation prior to undertaking the Practitioner examination.

Learning objectives

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

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.

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
Organisation
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

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

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.

How do i access my pre-course?

Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.

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.