PRINCE2^® Practitioner Re-registration:
Refresh Your Certification

What is this course about?

In this course you gain the knowledge required to take the PRINCE2^® Practitioner Re-Registration exam. This intensive exam preparatory course reviews the new standards and approaches of the new PRINCE2^® 2009 manual to refresh your previous PRINCE2^® knowledge to the new manual and syllabus. You will learn to leverage the PRINCE2^® process framework for project delivery, apply key themes that make up the core of PRINCE2^®, and create and critique management products. Through a series of practice exam questions that reinforce the concepts taught on the course expert PRINCE2^® -accredited instructors provide the necessary guidance to prepare for the Objective Test examination.

Which edition of the PRINCE2^® manual is used in the course?

This course is based on PRINCE2^® 2009 and the manual Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2^®. This is the latest version of PRINCE2^® released in June 2009 after a comprehensive refresh process that culminated in the release of the new manual. The primary approach of PRINCE2^® in unchanged; however, many of the details have been updated and the manual is now easier to read and use.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is valuable for PRINCE2^® Certified Practitioners who want to refresh their skills and knowledge base to successfully take the PRINCE2^® Re-Registration Exam. Previous PRINCE2^® Practitioner accreditation is required.

Why is PRINCE2^® Practitioner Re-Registration important?

The PRINCE2^® Practitioner certification increases your credibility and demonstrates a thorough understanding of project processes and the PRINCE2^® method. It is recommended that Practitioners refresh their certification every 3 - 5 years. This ensures that PRINCE2^® Practitioners remain current in the latest PRINCE2^® best practices and industry standards.

How much extra time am I expected to dedicate prior to and during the course?

The amount of time you devote to studying the PRINCE2^® method in the evening varies by individual. Generally, two hours of evening study is required. Two to three weeks prior to the course, Learning Tree sends you preparatory material designed to give you every advantage in passing the examination, including:

• A copy of the official PRINCE2^® manual, Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2^®
• A study guide to help structure your reading of the PRINCE2^® manual
• Practice exam questions

Prior to the course, we recommend 20 hours of study of these PRINCE2^® materials. By not completing the proper amount of pre-course study, you may find yourself at a significant disadvantage. This course has been designed with the assumption that each attendee has completed the pre-course study.

How much time is spent on each topic?

How much of this course is spent in workshops?

Approximately 45 percent of this course is spent performing exercises and sample paper exam questions. These exercises include:

• Evaluating and critiquing a business case
• Designing a project management team
• Establishing controls and strategies
• Creating a work package
• Selecting appropriate risk responses
• Critiquing the contents of a management product
• Matching information and composition

How does the examination element of the course work?

The Re-Registration Exam is taken on Day 2. This is a one hour exam that is made up of 3 compulsory questions. The exam is based upon a scenario and the questions are of the objective test format. The exam is open book, meaning you may use the PRINCE2^® manual in the exam.

Are exam fees included in the course price?

Yes.

What happens if I fail the exam?

If you fail the Re-Registration Exam, you will have the opportunity to re-sit the exam during a future course event. You do not have to retake this course. Additional cost is involved in retaking the Practitioner Re-Registration Exam.

How long does it take to receive results?

The APMG strive to deliver results to Learning Tree within two to four weeks of receiving exams. However, with the growing popularity of PRINCE2^®, this time is occasionally longer. Learning Tree will mail your practitioner examination results to you upon receiving it from APMG.

Will I get my Re-Registration Exam score?

Yes. Your score is provided to you from APMG together with feedback on your paper.

What is the relationship between Learning Tree and the APM Group (APMG)?

Both Learning Tree and this course have been accredited by the APMG. As an accredited training organisation (ATO), Learning Tree and its trainers have been approved to deliver this course and invigilate the PRINCE2^® Foundation and Practitioner exams. APMG is responsible for providing the exam papers, marking and notifying Learning Tree of the results.

Why should I take this course from Learning Tree?

Learning Tree is very successful at enabling a broad range of attendees to pass the exams on their first attempt. For over thirty years, Learning Tree has been dedicated to providing the finest management and technology training available. With this course, we continue our commitment to provide the highest course quality. Learning Tree delivers PRINCE2^® training using decades of classroom training experience, unique MagnaLearn? course delivery technology, and rigorous course design techniques.

Will I learn about project management tools on this course?

No. This course covers the PRINCE2^® methodology. It does not cover any project management tools or software. For information on project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, etc., please refer to separate Learning Tree courses (listed below).

How can I continue my professional development after I receive PRINCE2^® certification?

For further specialised training in project management, you may be interested in these courses:

• 287, Complex Project Management 
• 346, Project Leadership: Building High-Performance Teams 
• 286, Project Risk Management 
• 3620, Managing Global Projects 
• 288, Achieving APMG Change Management Practitioner Certification 

For more information on these Learning Tree courses, please request the individual course Q&As.

Since PRINCE2^® does not cover the interpersonal skills of management, you may be interested in additional Learning Tree courses such as:

• 299, Microsoft® Project 2007: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction 
• 315, Developing User Requirements: The Key to Project Success 
• 923, Project Budgeting and Estimating: Taking Control of Your Projects 

For additional information on these Learning Tree courses, please request the Learning Tree Management and Key Business Skills Curriculum Q&A or individual course Q&As.

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