PRINCE2® 6th Edition Foundation classroom

Learning objectives

By the end of the PRINCE2 Foundation 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

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

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

Optional extras:

• 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

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 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.                                                                                                                                                                                      

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

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.

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 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.

Exam format

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

Welcome to ILX Group video links

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