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PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training
Level: Advanced
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4.64/5 Based on 488 Reviews
This PRINCE2 certification course provides the knowledge required to prepare for and take both the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams, which are given during the course. Attend this highly interactive course and get certified in one of the most widely used methods for managing projects in the world. And earn 29 PDUs!
Key Features of this PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation Training:
- Earn PRINCE2 certification online or in class
- Foundation and Practitioner exams included
- PRINCE2 manual and pre-course study guide included
- After-course instructor coaching included
You Will Learn How To:
- Prepare for and take the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Exams
- Apply the proven PRINCE2 project management process model
- Implement the PRINCE2 principles, a framework of good practise
- Initiate projects with clear scope, agreed responsibilities, and acceptable risk levels
- Apply minimum controls to keep projects on track and deliver agreed levels of quality
- Close projects with expected outcomes, next steps, and lessons
- Improve exam-taking techniques with sample questions and papers
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- 5-day instructor-led training course
- Earn 29 PMI PDUs
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- One-on-one after-course instructor coaching
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PRINCE2 2017 Foundation and Practitioner Course Information
PRINCE2 Practitioner and Foundation Course Description
Learning Tree’s PRINCE2 certification training course includes 29 hours of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) presented by a real-world PRINCE2 practitioner. Both the Foundation and Practitioner exams are administered during the class.
Requirements
- To sit for Practitioner exam, passing the PRINCE2 Foundation certificate, or providing proof of holding at least one of the following certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)
- 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)
- To sit for Practitioner exam, passing the PRINCE2 Foundation certificate, or providing proof of holding at least one of the following certifications:
Course Preparation
- Prior to the course, we recommend 20 hours of study of the following PRINCE2 materials that will be sent to you three weeks prior to the course:
- PRINCE2® manual, " Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2®"
- Study guide to help structure your reading of the manual
- During the course, two hours of evening study each night is required
- Prior to the course, we recommend 20 hours of study of the following PRINCE2 materials that will be sent to you three weeks prior to the course:
Certification & Exam Information
- This course offers you the opportunity to earn the following industry credits and certifications: PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner.
- The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams are given in class. The PRINCE2 Foundation Exam is given on Day 4, and the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam is given on Day 5.
- If you do not pass your Foundation Exam, you will be given an opportunity to retake it and a fee will apply.
- If you pass the Foundation Exam but fail the Practitioner Exam, you will be able to retake your exam after your course and a fee will apply.
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Introduction to PRINCE2
- A structured project management approach
- Key elements of PRINCE2 and how they work together
- Tailoring PRINCE2 for projects of varying sizes
- The principles that guide good practises of PRINCE2
Building the Pre–Project Foundation
Starting up a project process
- Determining project objectives and approach
- Establishing the benefits and risks
Establishing the business case
- Judging desirability, viability and achievability
- Supporting decision–making in the business investment
Structuring the project management team
- Defining and establishing the project’s structure
- Ensuring appropriate governance
- Representing stakeholders
Planning and Initiating a Project
Producing the Project Initiation Documentation
- Planning project delivery and quality goals
- Setting up the project management controls
- Developing a robust business case
- Assembling the Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Designing the controls of the project
- Creating the project plan
- Identifying the project stages
- Establishing tolerance criteria
- Creating monitoring and reporting mechanisms
The PRINCE2 approach to planning
- Establishing the planning levels
- Employing product–based planning
- Creating the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) and Product Flow Diagram (PFD)
- Establishing product descriptions
Applying risk assessment to decision–making
- Analysing the risks
- Devising risk responses
- Ongoing management of risk
Managing the Project
Controlling a stage process
- Assigning work, monitoring and reporting progress
- Dealing with issues and taking corrective actions
- Handling the day–to–day management of the stage
Driving the product delivery process
- Controlling the link between the project manager and the team manager
- Accepting and executing the Work Packages
- Handing the product back to the project manager
Change control and the approach to quality
- Creating and verifying products that are fit for purpose
- Incorporating issues and change control
- Keeping products safe
Managing the project stage boundaries
- Assuring the project board of stage completion
- Preparing the next stage plan
- Testing to ensure the business case is sound
The Final Stage
Closing the project
- Accepting the Project Product
- Achieving the PID objectives
Identifying follow–on actions
- Planning to measure benefit delivery
- Evaluating the project and improving future performance through lessons learned
Foundation and Practitioner Exams
Preparing for the exams
- Gaining insight into the exam process
- Applying proven tips for exam success
- Practising with test questions and mock papers
Foundation Exam: Day 4
- Taking the exam
- Obtaining your Foundation Exam results
Practitioner Exam: Day 5
- Taking the exam
- Completing the necessary Examination Institute paperwork
Team Training
PRINCE2 2017 Foundation and Practitioner Training FAQs
What is PRINCE2 certification and how beneficial is it?
Organisations looking to improve their practises in managing projects have consistently found structured methods to be of immense benefit. PRINCE2® is a well-established standard structured method for managing projects and reducing uncertainty in project delivery. PRINCE2® is used by numerous private sector organisations worldwide and is mandatory on many European public sector projects.
Certification in project management skills is a growing expectation in many organisations. The PRINCE2® Foundation certificate in project management certificate in project management and Practitioner certification increases your credibility and demonstrates a thorough understanding of project processes and the PRINCE2® method.
PRINCE2 vs. PMP: What is the difference?
The Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a project management standard that follows guidance from the PMBOK. It covers widely accepted techniques for improved project management processes. PRINCE2 is a methodology which prescribes processes and techniques for running projects. When choosing which project management certification to pursue, you should take into account that the two certifications are more popular in certain geographic regions. PMP is more popular in the United States, for example, while PRINCE2 is more prevalent in the United Kingdom and Europe.
How much does the PRINCE2 Foundation exam cost?
The cost of the exam is normally $229 USD, but the fees for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams are included in the price of course tuition fee.
What happens if I fail the Foundation or Practitioner exam?
If you do not pass your Foundation Exam, you will be given an opportunity to retake it and a fee will apply. If you pass the Foundation Exam but fail the Practitioner Exam, you will be able to retake your exam after your course and a fee will apply.
How long does it take to receive results?
PeopleCert strives 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 PeopleCert.
How do I keep my PRINCE2 Practitioner certifications up to date?
You have two choices. You can sit the re-registration exam every 3 years. Or, you can join the AXELOS Professional Development program (visit www.axelos.com) and complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities where you earn a digital badge that shows that your skills and practical knowledge are current. This digital badge also qualifies PRINCE2 Practitioners to work towards the PRINCE2 Agile Certification.
What is the relationship between Learning Tree, PEOPLECERT and AXELOS?
Both Learning Tree and this course have been accredited by PEOPLECERT. As an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO), Learning Tree and its trainers have been approved to deliver this course and invigilate PRINCE2 exams. PEOPLECERT is responsible for providing the examinations, and marking and notifying Learning Tree and the learner of the results.
How will the exams be administered?
The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams are given in class. The PRINCE2 Foundation Exam is given on Day 3, and the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam is given on Day 5. If you fail the Foundation Exam, you have the opportunity to retake it during this course. If you do not pass, you may not take the Practitioner Exam.
If you do not pass your Foundation Exam, you will be given an opportunity to retake it and a fee will apply. If you pass the Foundation Exam but fail the Practitioner Exam, you will be able to retake your exam after your course and a fee will apply.
PRINCE2 Certification Training Reviews
Kenneth M. - Commander Operations Branch, NATO
“The course was good and it prepared me for the certification exam.”
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“Great teacher and the class was really good.”
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