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PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training

Course 3631

  • Duration: 4 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • 29 PMI PDUs
  • Level: Intermediate

This course prepares learners to achieve the PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner certifications, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and govern programmes that deliver strategic change. Participants learn how to align programmes with organizational strategy, design and govern programme structures, manage benefits and risks, and apply PRINCE2® Programme Management principles, themes, and processes in real-world scenarios.

The PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner certifications are aligned to the MSP Foundation and Practitioner 5th edition exams.

    PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training Delivery Methods

    • In-Person

    • Online

    PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training Course Information

    • Course Benefits

      • Official PeopleCert training materials and MSP Foundation and Practitioner 5th edition exams
      • Exam-focused coverage of all syllabus learning outcomes

      Audience & Prerequisites

      • Who Should Attend: Programme managers and aspiring programme managers; Senior project managers moving into programme roles; Business change managers and transformation leaders; Portfolio, governance, and PMO professionals
      • Prerequisites: No official prerequisites are required for Foundation level. A valid PRINCE2 Programme Foundation certification is required before Practitioner exam results will be released.
      • Recommended Knowledge: Participants should have prior exposure to programme management concepts and experience working in project, programme, or operational environments.

       

      Certification & Exam Information

      • Foundation Exam:
        • Exam Name: PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation (Version 5)
        • Duration: 60 minutes
        • Questions: 60
        • Pass Mark: 36/60 (60%)
        • Format: Multiple choice, closed book
      • Practitioner Exam:
        • Exam Name: PRINCE2® Programme Management Practitioner (Version 5)
        • Duration: 2.5 hours
        • Questions: 70
        • Pass Mark: 42/70 (60%)
        • Format: Multiple choice, open book (official guide only)

      What to Expect

      • Exam Prep Course: This course is designed to help you prepare for both the foundation and practitioner certification exams. You can expect coverage of all exam learning objectives, with a focus on understanding key concepts, terminology, and how they’re assessed.
      • Content Volume: Certification courses cover a large amount of material in a short time. Instructors prioritize content tied to exam objectives. Supplementary topics will be addressed as time allows.
      • Class Pace: Certification courses are fast-paced and adhere to a strict schedule, ensuring all exam objectives are covered. While discussions and examples are included, the focus remains on certification readiness.
      • Outside of Class Study Time: Plan for self-study outside of class, especially if the concepts are new to you. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.

    PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training Course Outline

    Required Pre-Course Preparation

    • Review all pre-course communication from Learning Tree before class to understand how to access all your course materials.
    • Ensure you have access to your My Learning Tree portals before the start of class. Reach out to Learning Tree customer service if you are having trouble.

     

    Foundation Module 1: The essential building blocks of PRINCE2 Programme Management

    • Definition and purpose of programmes
    • Programme environment and challenges
    • PRINCE2® Programme Management principles
    • Themes, governance, and lifecycle overview

     

    Foundation Module 2: Organization

    • Programme organization structures
    • Roles and responsibilities
    • Sponsorship, leadership, and stakeholder engagement

     

    Foundation Module 3: Design

    • Vision and future state definition
    • Benefits and dis-benefits
    • Programme risks and risk prioritization
    • Target operating model

     

    Foundation Module 4: Justification

    • Programme mandate and business case
    • Funding mechanisms and investment appraisal
    • Financial management and benefits measurement

     

    Foundation Module 5: Structure

    • Delivery approaches and pace
    • Tranches, dependencies, and resource management
    • Benefits realization planning

    Foundation Module 6: Knowledge

    • Knowledge management and learning
    • Information management and control
    • Lessons learned and continual improvement

     

    Foundation Module 7: Assurance

    • Assurance purpose and governance
    • Three lines of defence
    • Assurance planning and activities

     

    Foundation Module 8: Decisions

    • Decision-making frameworks
    • Issue and risk responses
    • Data, reporting, and governance controls

     

    Foundation Module 9: Processes

    • Overview of PRINCE2® Programme Management processes
    • Governance and lifecycle integration

     

    Practitioner Module 1: The essential building blocks of PRINCE2 Programme Management

    • Applying principles, themes, and processes to a scenario

     

    Practitioner Module 2: Organization

    • Applying programme roles, governance, and stakeholder engagement

     

    Practitioner Module 3: Design

    • Applying vision, benefits, and risk management in context

     

    Practitioner Module 4: Justification

    • Applying business case and financial management decisions

     

    Practitioner Module 5: Structure

    • Applying delivery planning, tranches, and dependency management

     

    Practitioner Module 6: Knowledge

    • Applying knowledge and information management practices

     

    Practitioner Module 7: Assurance

    • Applying assurance approaches and governance controls

     

    Practitioner Module 8: Decisions

    • Applying structured decision-making and escalation

     

    Practitioner Module 9: Processes

    • Applying PRINCE2® Programme Management processes across the lifecycle
    Commercial Pricing

    £2,050
    • 4-day instructor-led training course

    • Take2 exam re-sit included (eligible on public events)

    • Foundation and Practitioner exam vouchers included
    • After-course instructor coaching benefit
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    PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Course FAQs

    If you do not pass an exam, you will be given an opportunity to retake it with the Take2 option.

    For publicly scheduled course events, Learning Tree will set up the Take2 option for all attendees when we order your exam voucher. If you aren’t successful on your first exam, you will be notified by PeopleCert that you are eligible to register for the exam retake.

    Though exam vouchers can cost hundreds of pounds, there is no additional cost to you to sign up for the Take2 re-sit program. Take2 is an additional complimentary benefit offered to you by Learning Tree.

    Yes, you must re-sit the exam within six months of your initial exam.

    Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Program (CCR) activities to PMI (Project Management Institute). To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU (Professional Development Units) Resources System.

    • Go to the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements System https://ccrs.pmi.org/
    • Log in with your username and password
    • Locate the claim code associated with your course in the table in this document
    • Click on “Report PDU for this activity”
    • Fill in the date started and date completed
    • Click on the box agreeing that this claim is accurate and then submit

    • Total PDUs: 29
    • Ways of Working PDUs: 29
    • Power Skills PDUs: 0
    • Business Acumen PDUs: 0
    • PMI Claim Code: 1154PGMCKX

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