PRINCE2® Foundation

PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a flexible method which enables practitioners to successfully deliver projects regardless of size or complexity. Adopted by organizations worldwide, PRINCE2® training course offers a step by step guide for managing projects, a common vocabulary for improved communication, and a defined structure for accountability, delegation, and authority.

The PRINCE2® Foundation introduces the PRINCE2® method. It prepares practitioners to act as informed members of the project management team by imparting knowledge of project management principles, themes, practices, and processes. PRINCE2® Foundation is also a prerequisite for the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification.

Learning Objectives

In addition to preparing you for the certification examination, this PRINCE2® training course focuses on the learning objectives defined in the official syllabus by AXELOS.

• Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2®
• Understand how the PRINCE2® principles underpin the PRINCE2® method
• Understand the PRINCE2® themes and how they are applied throughout the project
• Understand the PRINCE2® processes and how they are carried out throughout the project

Who Should Attend this Training

• Current and aspiring project managers
• Project board members such as Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
• Team leads or team managers
• Project assurance professionals
• Project support professionals
• Operational line managers or staff
• Project executives
• Project engineers
• Software Developers

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending this PRINCE2® training course or attempting the certification exam. That said, knowledge and experience on project management is preferable.

Examination Format

• 60 multiple choice questions
• Passing criteria is 55%, i.e. 33 marks out of 50
• 60 minutes duration (+15 minutes for candidates with English as secondary language)
• Closed book

What’s Next?

Upon passing the PRINCE2® Foundation examination, you can proceed towards the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification.