PRINCE2® 2017 Practitioner virtual

Our accredited two day PRINCE2 Practitioner virtual course prepares candidates for the Practitioner examination. The examination measures whether a candidate can demonstrate sufficient ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2 to the running and managing of a project. A successful Practitioner candidate should, with suitable direction, be able to start applying the method to a real project. This course conforms to the 2017 syllabus.

What is VILT?

Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) incorporates both the personal teaching experience of a classroom, with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. Our VILT 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.

This course 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 is an intensive two-day course that prepares you for the PRINCE2 Practitioner 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.

This course would benefit:

• Project managers and aspiring project managers
• It is also relevant to 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

In order to sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination you must provide proof of having passed one of the following:

• PRINCE2 Foundation (2009 or 2017 version)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
• IPMA Level A (Certified Projects Director)
• IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager)
• IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager)
• IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)

Only current certifications will qualify as a pre-requisite

Individual IPMA chapters have local interpretations of these certificates, for example:

• In the United Kingdom the Association for Project Management (APM) is the IPMA chapter; visit www.apm.org. The APM Level D certification is their APM (P) certificate
• In the USA the American Society for the Advancement of Project Management is the IPMA chapter; visit http://www.ipma-usa.org/. The ASAPM Level D certificate is their Certified Project Management Associate.

To read the full AXELOS pre-requisite terms and conditions click here.

By the end of the PRINCE2 Practitioner virtual course you should be able to:

• 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 two-day virtual course that includes the following:

• All accompanying ILX course material
• Online pre-course
• The cost of the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination (must be taken online via remote proctor within 12 months of purchase)

Important : Please note you will require a copy of the official PRINCE2 2017 manual for the PRINCE2 Practitioner course and exam. This is not included in the cost of the course. Should you wish to purchase the manual you can add it to your shopping cart once you have selected your chosen date.  

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 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

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. Two weeks prior to your course commencement ILX will arrange for an exam voucher to be issued. You then have a choice you can either:

• Book a suitable time after your virtual classroom event has finished to undertake your exam

OR

• We currently allocate exam time within the virtual classroom event. So that you can book directly, we will advise you of recommended exam timings as part of the candidate guidance —  this is issued three weeks prior to course commencement

Note: You are responsible for booking your own exam.