PRINCE2 Foundation Classroom

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities

This PRINCE2® Classroom training course is specifically designed for those who would like to immerse themselves in the PRINCE2 methodology in an environment free from distractions with an experienced trainer on hand to support them.

This Certification is most suited for:

• Anyone involved in project work needing an understanding of PRINCE2 up to the standard of the PRINCE2 Foundation examination
• Anyone intending to play a role in a project conducted in accordance with PRINCE2 or advise an organisation on implementing PRINCE2
• Any professional looking to become a Project Manager
• Existing Project Managers
• Project Executives or Engineers
• Associate or Assistant Managers that have a role in working on projects
• Software Developers
• Team Leaders or Managers
• Project Assurance
• Project Support

Increase Earning Potential

Widely regarded as essential certification for Project Management, this course puts you in the best possible position for your career. According to Glassdoor the average Project Management salary in the UK is £45,000 a year. To add to that, according to research carried out by leading IT recruitment specialist CW Jobs, PRINCE2 certified Project Managers earn on average £10,000 more per year than those without the qualification. Definitely worth taking a few days out for!

Improve Employment Prospects

Many Project Management jobs now require PRINCE2 Qualification as essential. A quick search of job sites shows some employers even advertising jobs as "PRINCE2 Project Manager" such is it's importance.

PRINCE2 is globally recognised. Many who have taken this course have gone on to land high paid jobs in other (warmer!) climates.

It Makes You a Better Project Manager

Put simply, studying a PRINCE2 course makes you a better Project Manager. Using what you learn on the course you will notice a marked improvement in your preparation, approach and delivery of projects. One of the main benefits our learners frequently report after training is the confidence they gain from the course.

No previous project management experience is necessary.

During the course you will need to pass the Foundation exam.

PRINCE2® Foundation exam is a 1 hour multiple choice closed book exam containing 60 questions and will be taken on the 3rd day of the course. You must score a minimum of 33 correct answers to pass. Our current pass rate is 99.5% (UK National average 97%). 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the main ideas underlying each theme
• Understand the uses of each theme and the techniques described in PRINCE2
• Understand the context and main function of each process
• Understand how the PRINCE2 process model fits together
• Recognise, understand and adopt the proven good project management practice embodied in PRINCE2
• Gain the best possible preparation for taking the Foundation examination

Introduction

• What things do we need to manage?
• Characteristics of a project
• Benefits of using PRINCE2
• Project life cycle

The 7 PRINCE2 principles

• Continued business justification
• Learn from experience
• Defined roles & responsibilities
• Manage by stages
• Manage by exception
• Focus on products
• Tailor to suit the project environment

Mini Test

PRINCE2 processes

Overview of the 7 PRINCE2 processes and how they are used throughout the project:

• Starting Up a Project - define the project; create an outline business case
• Initiating a Project - identify the products to be produced; plan the project
• Directing a Project - authorize project & stage plans; decide how to deal with issues
• Controlling a Stage - project manager’s day to day activities to manage a stage
• Managing Product Delivery - products are developed and quality is reviewed
• Managing Stage Boundaries - create all stage and exception plans
• Closing a Project - formal customer sign off; hand over of completed products

Mini Test

PRINCE2 themes

Each of the 7 PRINCE2 themes and how/where they are used in the PRINCE2 processes:

• Business Case - develop a Business Case to drive the project decision-making
• Organization - establish an effective project organization structure
• Plans - identify products to be developed and the required activities and resources
• Progress - decision making, communication and control mechanisms
• Risk - identify risks, put in place measures to minimize negative (or positive) effects
• Quality - define and plan how quality will be managed through the project
• Change - capture and manage all requested changes

7 Mini Tests

PRINCE2 techniques

• Product based planning technique
• Quality Review technique

Infero Training Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.