PRINCE2® 7 Foundation

Course summary

This accredited project management course provides you with a complete walkthrough of the PRINCE2® terminology as defined in PRINCE2® 7 Managing Successful Projects, the official manual of the method published by PeopleCert in 2023.

"PRINCE2® is a globally recognised method trusted by millions of professionals in 200+ countries." (PeopleCert 2023)

“PRINCE2®, the world's leading project management method, has evolved to meet the needs of the future. It has been updated to reflect the modern realities of managing successful projects in the 21st century, incorporating the latest processes, tools, and technologies to stay ahead of the curve. Best practice has now become even better! PRINCE2® 7 addresses changes in the project management sector and adapts to evolving working practices and technologies.” (PeopleCert 2023)

Our PRINCE2® 7 Foundation courses run throughout the year, usually with at least one course per month. Courses run either on weekdays or Saturdays, based on the published schedule.

At the end of the course or onwards, you will take a one-hour multiple-choice exam, which leads to the official PRINCE2® 7 Foundation certificate.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, you should familiarise yourself with the methods manual and study for around 15 hours before the first day of training. You will also need to study between training days.

What’s new with PRINCE2® 7 Foundation?

• Central focus on people management, recognising the importance of human capital in project success
• Enhanced flexibility and customisation, adapting to the unique requirements of each project, across sectors
• Embracing digital and data management, equipping you with the right tools to keep your projects up to date in the digital era
• Integration of sustainability into project performance, aligning projects with environmental and social responsibility goals
• Compatibility with Agile, Lean, and ITIL, enhancing overall project performance
• Designed for all professionals, including aspiring or experienced project managers, using simplified language and content which makes it more accessible to all

What's included in the course price?

The course price includes:

• all training
• course materials 
• an online exam
• when you register for your first PRINCE2® course with us, we will also include the official digital manual, PRINCE2® 7 Managing Successful Projects, at no extra cost to you
• PRINCE2® Take² - free exam re-sit in case of an unsuccessful result

No VAT is payable on our short courses. 

Discounts and offers

Book your PRINCE2® 7 Foundation course together with a PRINCE2® 7 Practitioner course for a discounted fee of £1,430.

If you decide to book your PRINCE2® 7 Practitioner course after you have done your PRINCE2® 7 Foundation course with us, you can still take advantage of our 10% progression discount.

If you are booking as a group or institution, please contact us before you book as you may be able to benefit from our 15% group or corporate discounts.

Are you a current student or an alumnus of the University of Westminster? We offer a 20% student and alumni discount.

Course structure

The Foundation course introduces the basics behind the PRINCE2® process-based method and prepares you for the exam that leads to the PRINCE2® 7 Foundation certificate.

The course begins by exploring the increasing importance of projects in today’s world before discussing what a project is, why projects fail and what the role of the project manager is. We will then introduce the structure of PRINCE2®, which consists of its principles, practices, processes and the idea of tailoring the method to its environment, before we expand on and explain each one of these elements in turn.

The topics covered include:

• principles
• people
• introduction to PRINCE2 practices
• business case
• organizing
• plans
• quality
• risk
• issues
• progress
• introduction to PRINCE2 processes
• starting up a project
• directing a project
• initiating a project
• controlling a stage
• managing product delivery
• managing a stage boundary
• closing a project

Your career

Project management is a modern career that is so generic it is applicable to any business sector. The presence of PRINCE2® certification has now become a minimum requirement for many CVs. For many, the certificate is a career-changing opportunity that leads to project management or consultancy work in one of the large UK or international government or non-government organisations.

The following sought-after skills will become part of your CV: PRINCE2® Foundation, product-based planning, risk management.

Accreditations

PRINCE2® is accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS.

The University of Westminster is also a Peoplecert Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for PRINCE2®.

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