PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner classroom

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 2017 syllabus.

Learning outcomes

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

PRINCE2 Foundation follows the 2017 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 2017 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

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

This is an intensive five-day classroom course that includes the following:

• All accompanying course material
• The official PRINCE2 manual
• The cost of the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner examinations (the exams are taken within the duration of the course)
• PRINCE2 process map

Refreshments will also be provided throughout the duration of your training.

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 six to eight 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.

Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.

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
• Open book (official PRINCE2 manual only)
• 38/68 required to pass = 55% pass mark