Management / Project Management

PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner (training with exam) - 7th edition

The price of the training includes the exam and the handbook (ebook) “Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 7th edition” (Polish-language version). The training must be purchased together with the exam and the handbook.

Why choose this training?

In a fast-changing IT environment, management skills are becoming a key asset on the job market. The price of the training includes the exam and the handbook (ebook) “Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 7th edition” (Polish-language version). The training must be purchased together with the exam and the handbook.

The training provides comprehensive management knowledge, allowing participants to apply the skills they acquire immediately in their day-to-day work.

The training is particularly valuable for a wide range of participants, including project managers who want to systematize their knowledge and gain a recognized certificate, and project team members who want to understand the method better and work more effectively on projects.

What’s new in PRINCE2 7th edition?

PRINCE2 7th edition (2023) is the biggest revision since 2017. The main changes:

People element — a new, fifth element (alongside principles, practices, processes and project context). It focuses on sustainability, EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) and digital ethics
Practices replace “themes” (7 themes become 7 practices)
Tailoring guidance has been expanded — more practical guidance for different industries
Sustainability is built in — ESG considerations in planning and decision-making
Digital and data — explicit treatment of digital tools in project management

Foundation exam: 60 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 60% pass mark. Practitioner exam: 70 scenario-based questions, 150 minutes, 60% pass mark, open book.

PRINCE2 is the standard in the UK, the EU public sector, finance and telecoms.

What makes our approach unique?

At EITT we believe in learning by doing — every training includes an extensive practical part. Over 5 days of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios, which ensures not only an understanding of the theory but, above all, the ability to apply it in practice.

With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio, EITT is a trusted partner in competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are practitioners with many years of experience who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we’ll prepare a program customized to your requirements.

Benefits

Taking part in the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training brings participants a number of tangible benefits: • Gaining internationally recognized PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certificates that increase your value on the job market • A thorough understanding of the PRINCE2 method and the ability to apply it in practice in a variety of projects • Developing skills in effective project planning, monitoring and control • Greater effectiveness in managing project teams and communicating with stakeholders • Learning to tailor the PRINCE2 method to the specifics of different organizations and projects • Getting to know best practices in managing risk, quality and change in projects • Networking with other professionals in the field and sharing experience • Greater self-confidence in the role of project manager or project team member

Who is this training for?

The PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training is intended for a wide range of participants, including:

• Project managers who want to systematize their knowledge and gain a recognized certificate

• Project team members who want to understand the method better and work more effectively on projects

• Team leaders and managers who oversee projects or are involved in project processes

• Consultants and management specialists who want to broaden their competencies

• People starting a career in project management who want to build solid foundations and become more attractive on the job market

The training is suitable both for people with project management experience and for those who are just starting out in this field.

Prerequisites

No special prior qualifications are required to take part in the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training. However, to get the most out of the course, the following is recommended:
• Basic knowledge of project management
• Experience of working in a project environment (this is not a requirement, but it can make the material easier to absorb)
• A command of English good enough to understand project terminology (the training materials are available in English)
• Openness to new approaches and readiness for intensive learning
• Before the training, it is worth getting familiar with the general principles of the PRINCE2 method, which will make the more advanced concepts easier to absorb

Training program

Principles – an overview of the basic rules to follow when running a project in line with the method
Processes and the Starting up a Project process – an introduction to the process approach of the method and an explanation of the decisions that need to be made before the project is launched
Organization theme – every project needs consistent and unambiguous responsibilities and a clear division of duties; an overview of the related aspects
Business Case theme – an explanation of the most important question in launching and running projects, namely 'why are we doing this?'

Directing a Project process – every project serves a purpose; a presentation of how the organization's management level is involved in the project
Plans theme – an explanation of how to plan the work by focusing on what is to be delivered rather than how, so as to meet the quality requirements
Quality theme – an overview of planning and controlling the quality of what the project is to deliver
Initiating a Project process – an explanation of the work done before the project is executed

Managing a Stage Boundary process – an explanation of how the method uses stages to control the project in terms of its continued viability
Risk theme – an overview of the basics of managing uncertainty in a project, so as to be prepared for unplanned events
Change theme – an overview of controlling changes and controlling what is produced
Controlling a Stage process – an overview of the activities carried out by the project manager to complete the work that has been planned
Managing Product Delivery process – an explanation of how the method links to the specialist and technological aspects of creating the project's products, and of its universality

Progress theme – an overview of issues related to controlling plans and project execution
Closing a Project process – a focus on the key activities involved in closing a project, whether as planned or for other reasons, when not everything has been completed yet
PRINCE2® Foundation exam – the exam for the first level of knowledge of the method
Information about the Practitioner exam – a part of the training that explains the exam itself, exam techniques and recommended steps to prepare properly for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, e.g. preparing the handbook

PRINCE2 review – a revision of Foundation-level topics, tailored to the group's needs
Mock exam no. 1 – the 'Calendar' project – exam preparation through a very detailed case analysis – a review of each of the 80 questions and answers covering all topics of the 'Calendar' project
Mock exam no. 2 – the 'Restructuring' project – exam preparation through a very detailed case analysis – a review of each of the 80 questions and answers covering all topics of the 'Restructuring' project
PRINCE2 Practitioner exam – the exam for the advanced level of knowledge of the method

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

No special prior qualifications are required to take part in the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training. However, to get the most out of the course, we recommend basic knowledge of project management and experience of working in a project environment (this is not a requirement, but it can make the material easier to absorb).

What is the format and how long does the training take?

The training lasts 5 days and is available online and on-site. Sessions run from 9:00 to 16:00. We can also adapt the schedule to your team's needs.

Who is this training for?

The PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training is intended for a wide range of participants, including project managers who want to systematize their knowledge and gain a recognized certificate, and project team members who want to understand the method better and work more effectively on projects.