Programmes are a collection of projects with specific strategic objectives and goals that, when achieved, will drive transformational change. The PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner course will help you obtain two globally recognised certifications.
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PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner
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Master programme management
This course teaches you essential skills that support successful programme management, including how to align a set of projects to deliver on organisational strategic objectives or goals, manage interdependencies, and deliver transformational change across diverse environments.
Learning objectives
Learn and understand:
- The key concepts relating to programmes and PRINCE2 Programme Management
- How the principles underpin the framework and how to apply them in context
- The themes and how they are applied and tailored throughout the programme
- The processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme
- How to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the processes in context
What you'll learn
In this course, you will learn how to use the PRINCE2 Programme Management framework to manage strategic objectives, lead successful programmes, and deliver change. Learn key management techniques, risk controls, and ways to achieve sustainable benefits in complex programme environments.
The key concepts in PRINCE2 Programme Management
The framework is comprised of three core concepts: principles, which ensure best practices are applied consistently across programmes; themes, that help you establish the control mechanisms required to align programmes with organisational goals; and processes, which guide you through each stage of delivering transformational change. Together, they provide a structured approach enabling you to manage complex projects and achieve strategic outcomes.
Planning progressive delivery
This process teaches you how to break a programme into manageable stages, enabling incremental benefits to be realised throughout its lifetime. This staged approach helps you adapt to change and ensures that the programme’s benefits are progressively delivered, building momentum and stakeholder confidence along the way.
Managing programme benefits
A focus on benefits management is a key component of any successful programme. The guidance teaches techniques for identifying, tracking, and realising programme benefits, ensuring that every project delivers measurable value aligned with organisational objectives.
What's included
- Accredited PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner training
- PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner exams
- Official PRINCE2 Programme Management manual
- PRINCE2 Programme Management process map
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Take2 exam insurance, available at checkout
Key facts
Certification
PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner
Who it's for
Programme Managers and aspiring Programme Managers, Project Managers/Senior Project Managers, Business Change Managers, other key roles in portfolio management, specialist programmes, programme operations and team members involved in project delivery.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for someone to take the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation exam. You must have passed Foundation before taking the Practitioner exam.
Exam information
There are two different formats for the Foundation and Practitioner exams. For full details, refer to the FAQs on this page.
Optional extras
Hard copy of the official PRINCE2 Programme Management manual, hard copy of the PRINCE2 Programme Management process map, and Take2 exam insurance
Pre-course
Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom or live virtual classroom.
FAQs
This Foundation & Practitioner course offers comprehensive training in the PRINCE2 Programme Management framework, combining foundational knowledge with advanced application skills. This course will build the essential skills you need to effectively manage and deliver programmes.
What are the exam formats and pass marks for the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner course?
For Foundation, the exam is multiple choice and closed book. It is 60 minutes in duration, there are 60 questions, and the pass mark is 60%, which means you need 36 marks or more to pass.
The Practitioner exam is an open book, multiple choice format consisting of 70 questions and is 150 minutes in duration. The pass mark is 60%, which means you’ll need a total of 47 marks or more to pass.
Does PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner expire?
Yes, both certifications will need renewing within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, you can find out more on the PeopleCert website.
How long does it take to complete the Foundation & Practitioner course?
You can choose from four different study options:
- eLearning: This course will take approximately 42 hours to complete. You have access to the online learning materials for 12 months
- Classroom: Is five-days in duration, in person
- Live virtual classroom: Is five-days in duration, in an online virtual environment
- Blended: You will have access to the Foundation eLearning for 12 months and it will take you approximately 18 hours to complete. The classroom or live virtual classroom workshops for the Practitioner element is two-days in duration.
For all study options, you have 12 months from the day you purchase the course to take both exams. You have to pass Foundation before you are eligible for the Practitioner exam.
Will I receive two certificates for the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation & Practitioner course?
Yes, you will receive a one certificate for Foundation and one certificate for Practitioner from PeopleCert.
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