In this PRINCE2® certification training course, you'll learn the importance of effective project management , how application of PRINCE2 Principles , Processes and knowledge areas helps to effectively manage the projects and how to tailor projects based on the complexity levels and the uncertainty associated with the project  environment , develop a product-based planning approach for projects, control the use of resources, and effectively manage project risk.

PRINCE2  (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured project management methodology that helps in managing the projects effectively. The approach is based upon learning of countless project sponsors, Project Managers, project groups, academics, trainers and consultants. PRINCE2 which is a registered trade mark of the AXELOS LTD is a de facto standard used extensively by the UK Government and is widely recognized and used in the personal sector, both in the UK and internationally

PRINCE2 Foundation Exam

This level aims to measure whether a candidate would be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 method within a project environment supporting PRINCE2. To this end they need to show they understand the principles and terminology of the method, specifically, candidates must be able to:

• Describe the purpose and major content of all roles, the seven principles, the seven themes and the seven processes.
• State which management products are input to, and output from the seven processes.
• State the main purpose, and key contents, of the major management products.
• State the relationships between processes, deliverables, roles and the management dimensions of a project.

Examination format

• 60 minute exam duration
• 60 questions
• Closed book
• 33/60 required to pass = 55% pass mark

PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

This level is aiming to measure whether a candidate could apply PRINCE2 to the running and managing of a non-complex project within an environment supporting PRINCE2. To this end they need to show that they can apply and tailor PRINCE2 to address the needs and problems of a given project scenario. Specifically:

• Produce detailed explanations of all principles, themes and processes and worked examples of all PRINCE2 products as they might be applied to address the particular circumstances of a given project scenario
• Show they understand the relationships between principles, themes and processes and PRINCE2 products and can apply this understanding
• Demonstrate that they understand the reasons behind the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2, and that they understand the principles underpinning these elements
• Demonstrate their ability to tune PRINCE2 to different project circumstances.

Examination format

• 150 minute exam duration
• 68 questions
• 38/68 required to pass = 55% pass mark
• Open book exam (official PRINCE2 manual only)

Pre-requisites

In order to sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam you must be able to provide proof of passing one of the following exams

• PRINCE2 Foundation
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• 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)