PRINCE2® 6th Edition Foundation virtual

Getting a solid understanding of the basics of project management with PRINCE2 Foundation has never been easier. If you want the interactivity and one-to-one tutoring of a classroom environment, but you still want the flexibility of studying from home, then our virtual courses are just the thing!

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

PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured project management method and one of the world’s most widely used method for managing projects. It helps you work out who should be involved and what they will be responsible for. It gives you a set of processes to work through and explains what information you should be gathering along the way. Our fully accredited PRINCE2 Foundation virtual course introduces you to PRINCE2, and helps prepare you for the Foundation examination which assesses whether you can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the PRINCE2 project management method. This course fully conforms to the PRINCE2 6th Edition syllabus.

What is virtual classroom training?

ILX’s virtual instructor-led training combines the personal teaching experience of a classroom, with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. Our virtual courses are interactive and engaging, allowing participants to communicate with both the instructor and each other in a collaborative manner.Please review our FAQs for more information relating to virtual learning, including the technical specifications.

Duration

This is an intensive three-day course that prepares you for the PRINCE2 Foundation examination. The training is conducted via a virtual training environment. You need to ensure that you can satisfy the technical requirements that can be found on our website here.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the PRINCE2 Foundation virtual 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

This is an intensive three-day virtual course, that includes the following:

All accompanying course material (digital)
Online pre-course
The official PRINCE2 manual (digital)
PRINCE2 process map (digital)
The cost of the PRINCE2 Foundation examination (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exam must be taken online via remote proctor)

Optional extras:

The official PRINCE2 manual (hardcopy)
PRINCE2 process map (hardcopy)
Take2 exam insurance – A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here

Materials

Digital ILX course materials: These will be accessible via the ILX portal. Full instructions with a link to the portal will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.The course materials will be provided in a PDF format and available for download. You will need to download and save the materials to your device, so that you can annotate them during the training course.

Digital official manual: You will be sent an email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to access the digital version of your manual. Please note: There is a 5-year limitation in accessing your eBook.

Hardcopy official manual: If you decide to purchase the hardcopy official manual as an optional extra your manual will be shipped to your chosen address within 48 hours of purchase.

Hardcopy PRINCE2 process map: If you decide to purchase the hardcopy PRINCE2 process map as an optional extra it will be shipped to your chosen address within 48 hours of purchase.

What's covered?

This course 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

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

Online pre-course

This is an intensive course that requires you to complete mandatory online pre-course study, which is designed to take approximately two to three hours to complete. Full instructions with a link to the online pre-course will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.

You will also be required to complete some evening work during the virtual classroom event.

How do i access my pre-course?

Review the technical requirements for the online pre-course learning here.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two working days 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.

Recertification: This certification has a renew within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found here.