PRINCE2 7 Foundation is a solid dose of project management theory with examples based on four very different practical scenarios. Throughout the three-day course, the trainer will ensure that complex theoretical issues are explain them in an accessible and understandable way, using practical exercises, quizzes, discussions and follow-up questions wherever possible.
PRINCE2 7 Foundation training will enable participants to understand the project management process and provide an introduction to effective project work. The training also aims at preparing you for the PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam.
Purpose of the Training
Objectives relating to both the knowledge acquired during the training and the possibility of using it in practice.
- Discuss the integrated components of the methodology: the principles, the practices, the processes, the project environment and the relationships with the people who make up that environment.
- Enrich the theoretical information with practical examples to enable a real understanding of the methodology.
- Prepare participants to pass the PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam.
Target group
- Project Managers and individuals interested in working as a project managers,
- Individuals taking part in the project,
- Support office staff (PMO),
- Top Management overseeing project implementation,
- Those involved in the programmes.
Benefits of the Training
- Learn the basic principles of project management – universal principles whose application promotes success.
- Gain knowledge of performing management activities throughout the project lifecycle – from pre-project through initiation stage to project closure.
- Understand the process and challenges of managing the business case, risks, plans, quality and issues.
- Systemize knowledge of the decision-making authority, tolerances and management responsibilities of the various project roles.
- Understand the communication challenges faced by the project manager – both when working with public and commercial bodies, internal and external stakeholders.
- Define the areas of PRINCE2 7 that can most benefit from adaptation when managed in an agile or hybrid environment.
Exam and Certification
- multi-choice, single-response questions test,
- number of questions: 60,
- pass threshold: 60% (36 out of 60 possible points),
- language of the exam: English, Polish, among others – selected on the Accreditor’s website during exam registration,
- current list of available exam languages can be found on the Accreditor’s website,
- duration: 60 minutes (75 minutes for non-native speakers),
- mode: online,
- date: post training, selected by participants at the Accreditor’s availability,
- closed book – no use of materials,
- validity of the certificate: 3 years,
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
Note! According to the Accreditor’s guidelines, the training must be purchased together with the exam package, which includes the online exam, access to the e-book, and Official Training Materials (OTM).
Before the voucher expires, the participant has the option to purchase a 6-monthextension of its validity.
In the case of an unsuccessful exam attempt, the participant may purchase a retake (Take2 Re-sit Exam Option). This option allows you to retake the exam in an online format within 6 months of the original date, without paying the full cost of the exam.
The Take2 Re-sit Exam Option can be purchased from Inprogress only when placing an order for the first exam date or independently in your PeopleCert account, no later than 15 minutes before the start of the exam. Those who do not take the exam within the validity period of the voucher cannot use the retake option.
Training Programme
MODULE 1: Introduction
- the background to the creation of PRINCE2 7,
- key aspects of the course,
- the rules for taking the examination.
MODULE 2: Overview of PRINCE2® project management
- definition, characteristics and features of the project,
- aspects of project performance according to PRINCE2,
- PRINCE2 principles,
- the five integrated elements of PRINCE2,
- PRINCE2 process outline,
- user/supplier context,
- PRINCE2 application and adaptation.
MODULE 3: People
- explaining the concept of change management and how to lead change in a project,
- the difference between leadership and management,
- key people concepts, including project culture, collaboration, diversity, capability and competence,
- explaining the importance of communication and how to manage it to make projects successful.
MODULE 4: Organisation
- the three parties of interest in the project and the structure of the project management team,
- the process of designing and developing an organization.
MODULE 5: Starting up and initiating a project
- purpose, objectives and context of the starting up a project and initiating a project processes
- purpose of the project brief and project initiation documentation.
MODULE 6: Business case
- key concepts related to the business case practice,
- understanding the benefits management approach,
- the business case management process.
MODULE 7: Plans
- purpose of the plans practice,
- types of plans in PRINCE2: project plan, stage plan, team plan and exception plan,
- a planning procedure based on a product-based planning technique.
MODULE 8: Quality
- purpose of the quality practice,
- key concepts related to the quality practice,
- the concept of a product description and a project product description,
- the essence of the quality management approach and the quality register,
- quality management in accordance with PRINCE2.
MODULE 9: Risk
- purpose of the risk practice and risk budget,
- the main concepts related to risk, the risk management approach and risk register,
- recommended risk management procedure.
MODULE 10: Controlling a stage and managing product delivery
- the purpose, objectives and context of the controlling a stage and managing product delivery process,
- delivery activities in the both processes,
- ways of controlling, managing and delivering work packages.
MODULE 11: Managing a stage boundary
- the purpose, objectives and context of the managing a stage boundary process.
MODULE 12: Issues
- purpose of the issues practice,
- types of issues and the essence of the issue management approach,
- issue management procedure and management products that support issue practice.
MODULE 13: Progress
- purpose of the progress practice,
- key concepts related to the progress practice,
- documentation used to control the progress of the work,
- PRINCE2 techniques for managing progress.
MODULE 14: Closing a project
- purpose, context and objectives of the project closing a project process,
- preparation for the planned and premature closure of the project,
- final steps in the closing a project process.
MODULE 15: Directing a project
- purpose, context and objectives of the directing a project process,
- the role of the project board at different stages of the project.
