PRINCE2®6th Edition Practitioner

Introduction 

Take control of your project management career with our PRINCE2® Practitioner certification course!

Developed over 30 years with the experience and insight of many highly successful modern businesses, 'Projects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2®)' is one of the world's most widely-used project management methodologies. Prince2® has a flexible approach that can be tailored to any project within any industry and can complement other popular methodologies such as Agile. 

This PRINCE2® Practitioner online training course includes a quick recap of the PRINCE2® methodology. It then delivers in-depth training on how to tailor it to real-life projects. By the end of this course, students will be fully prepared to sit and pass the PRINCE2® Practitioner examination.

More about the course 

This PRINCE2® Practitioner online course briefly covers the fundamental concepts of the methodology. This course includes PRINCE2® Principles, Themes, and Processes. It then delves deeper into the practical application of PRINCE2® using a sample business scenario. 

The course also includes multiple case studies. 

These case studies demonstrate how the methodology can be adapted and tailored to suit various project types within an organization.

This course features interactive videos, scenario-based examples, gamified knowledge checks, mock exams, and more. All our learning assets are designed to help you learn and retain the training content as effectively as possible.

The PRINCE2® Practioner online course on this page is provided by Good e-Learning, an Accredited Training Organisation of AXELOS Limited. 

PM Outcomes promotes this course for Good e-Learning. 

What do you get? 

· Six months' access from the date of purchase to complete your training

· 14+ hours of online training content

· Free exam voucher

· Access through multiple devices 

· Offline player for studying on the move 

· Tutor support

Benefits for Individuals 

This PRINCE2® course is designed to solidify the learning of professionals pursuing a project management career and help them pass the final PRINCE2® exam. Certification in PRINCE2® offers individuals a competitive advantage over their peers. It can both help advance their careers and boost their professional profiles. 

Individuals in multiple general project roles can benefit from the course, including: 

• Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Project Administrators
• Project Analysts
• Project Support Officers

Benefits for Organizations 

The PRINCE2® methodology offers organizations a project management approach that is efficient, effective, and brings stakeholders together in consensus. The defined processes, roles, and responsibilities within a PRINCE2®-certified team help solidify common goals and a structure that suits all team members. 

PRINCE2® certification holders can help organizations enjoy: 

• Efficient prioritization of projects
• Effective cost control within project budgets
• Risk mitigation
• Time-saving
• ROI Optimization

Module 1: Introduction to PRINCE2® Practitioner

This module introduces the outline, aims, and objectives of the course. It includes a video explaining how to navigate the course, a lesson plan and a list of course benefits. 

Module 2: The Principles of PRINCE2®

This module outlines the Principles of PRINCE2® and asks learners to apply them in different contexts. 

Module 3: Business Case

This module sets out the requirements of the Business Case Theme, an essential part of any PRINCE2® project. The roles and responsibilities within the Business Case Theme are covered, along with the outputs and outcomes. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Business Case Theme, based on their contexts and requirements.  

Module 4: Organization

This module focuses on the Organization Theme, including the roles and responsibilities of the Theme as well as the project team structure. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Organization Theme based on their contexts, principles, and requirements.  

Module 5: Quality

This module focuses on the Quality Theme, including the roles and responsibilities involved. It covers the key activities, including quality planning, control, and assurance. The importance of product descriptions, project descriptions, and quality registers is also explained. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Quality Theme based on their contexts, principles, and requirements.  

Module 6: Plans

This module focuses on the Plans Theme, including the roles and responsibilities involved. It covers the recommended approach to planning. The importance of project plans, stage plans, and team plans is also explained. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Plans Theme based on their contexts, principles, and requirements.  

Module 7: Risk

This module focuses on the Risk Theme, including the roles and responsibilities involved. It covers the recommended risk management procedure. The risk management approach and risk register are also explained. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Risk Theme based on their contexts, principles, and requirements.  

Module 8: Change

This module focuses on the Change Theme, including the roles and responsibilities involved. It covers the recommended issue and change control procedures. The change control approach, configuration item record, and issue register are also explained. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Change Theme based on their contexts, principles, and requirements.

Module 9: Progress

This module focuses on the Progress Theme, including the roles and responsibilities involved. It covers tolerances and raising exceptions. The various reports, including the checkpoint report, daily log, and end project report, are also explained. 

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the Progress Theme based on their contexts, principles, and requirements.  

Module 10: The Process Model

This module focuses on the fundamentals of the Process Model. The interactions between the seven PRINCE2® Processes are also examined. 

Module 11: Starting up a Project

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Starting Up a Project (SU). These include:

• Appointing the project manager, executive, and project management team
• Preparing the Outline Business Case (OBC)
• Planning the initiation management stage, including understanding the roles and      responsibilities required for the project

Module 12: Directing a Project

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Directing a Project (DP). These include:

• Authorize initiation, project, stage, or exception plan
• Authorize project closure, including understanding the roles and responsibilities      involved

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the DP Process. They will be asked to consider the context, principles, and purpose of the Process.  

Module 13: Initiating a Project

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Initiating a Project (IP). These include:

• Preparing risk management, change control, quality management, and communications management approaches
• Creating the business plan and refining the business case
• Assembling the project initiation document, including understanding the roles and      responsibilities required

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the IP Process. They will be asked to consider the context, principles, and purpose of the Process. 

Module 14: Controlling a Stage

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Controlling a Stage (CS), including Work Packages. These include:

• Authorizing Work Packages, reviewing their status, and receiving completed Work      Packages
• Monitoring and reporting activities, including reacting to report highlights and      escalating risks and issues

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the CS Process. They will be asked to consider the context, principles, and purposes of the Process.  

Module 15: Manage Product Delivery

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Managing Product Delivery (MP). These include:

• Accepting and executing a Work Package
• Delivering a Work Package, including understanding the roles and responsibilities      required

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the MP Process. They will be asked to consider the context, principles, and purpose of the Process.  

Module 16: Managing a Stage Boundary

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Managing a Stage Boundary (SB). These include:

• Planning the next management stage
• Updating the project plan and business case
• Producing an exception plan, including understanding the roles and responsibilities      required

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the SB Process. They will be asked to consider the context, principles, and purpose of the Process.  

Module 17: Closing a Project

This module explains the activities, actions, and processes of Closing a Project (CP). These include:

• Preparing planned and premature closure
• Handing over products and evaluating the project
• Recommending project closure, including understanding the roles and responsibilities      required

Learners will be asked to analyze effective approaches to applying the CP Process. They will be asked to consider the context, principles, and purpose of the Process. 

Practice Exam Simulators

Learners are given the opportunity to put their skills into practice using simulations of the official PRINCE2® Practitioner exam. Correct answers and their rationale are given, along with explanations in the context of the course content. 

Assessment 

In order to sit the PRINCE2® Practitioner examination, you must produce proof of one of the following qualifications:

• PRINCE2® Foundation – This applies to certificates received after 1st Jan 2009.
• PRINCE2® Agile Foundation
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• IPMA Level A (Certified Project Director)
• IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager)
• IPMA Level C (Certified Project Manager)
• IPMA Level D (Certified Project Management Associate)

Exam Format:

· Objective testing

· 68 questions per paper

· Pass mark is 38/68 or 55%

· 150 minutes (2.5 hours) including additional reading time

· Open book (only the official PRINCE2® manual)

· Online proctored exam

What is PRINCE2®?

PRINCE2®, or 'Projects IN Controlled Environments', is a structured methodology for effective project management. It can be tailored to any type of project within any industry or sector, globally.

Is PRINCE2® suitable only for IT projects?

No, PRINCE2® is a generic methodology that can be applied to any project across any sector or industry.

Who owns PRINCE2®?

PRINCE2® is developed and updated by AXELOS.

Is this PRINCE2® 6th Edition Practitioner course accredited?

Yes, the PRINCE2® 6th Edition Practitioner course has been accredited by AXELOS Ltd.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

To book and take the PRINCE2® Practitioner examination, you must have achieved one of the following qualifications:

• PRINCE2® Foundation – This applies to certificates received after 1st Jan 2009
• PRINCE2® Agile Foundation
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• IPMA Level A (Certified Project Director)
• IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager)
• IPMA Level C (Certified Project Manager)
• IPMA Level D (Certified Project Management Associate)

What is the duration of this course?

The seat time of the course is approximately 14 hours. This includes all the learning modules, revision modules, module-level assessments, and mock exams.

How long can users access this course?

Learners receive six months of access from the purchase date of the course.

How long is the exam voucher valid for?

The exam vouchers are valid for 12 months.

How can the exam be taken?

The course comes with an exam voucher for the PRINCE2® 6th Edition Practitioner certification examination. The exams can be taken virtually online using a service provided by PeopleCert. 

Please ensure your device meets the system requirements before booking your exams. 

Please visit the PeopleCert website for more information and guidance.

Does the course include a manual?

The course does not include a manual. However, you can complement your training with the official manual, 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® 6th Edition'.

What is an exam simulator?

The purpose of the exam simulator is to provide learners with a simulated environment for taking mock exams. This can help them prepare for the official PRINCE2® certification examinations. The mock exams are official exams provided by AXELOS. They are also timed and scored on the simulator.

What is a revision module?

The revision module is designed to provide learners with a summarized revision of the key topics covered in the course. The module also includes tips and guides that can help learners with their exam preparation work.