PRINCE2® Practitioner 2 Days (14 Hours) / Exam included

Course & Learning Objectives

By the end of this 2-day training, delegates will have a deeper knowledge of:

• The reasons behind the processes, themes and principles of PRINCE2
• The relationship between the processes, themes, principles and products
• How to apply the PRINCE2 method into practice
• How to tailor PRINCE2 to different type of projects and circumstances
• and receive a thorough prepartion for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam

This is a hands-on training. There will be no presentations to explain the theory and foundation of PRINCE2, as this is supposed to be known. There will be both individual and group exercises to put PRINCE2 into practice, based on a scenario. There will be room for questions & discussion, so to better understand the method. Every day, part of the sample PRINCE2 Practitioner Test Exam will be solved and corrected in group.

During the course, two hours of evening study each night is required.

Course Content

This 2-day course starts at 09:00 and finishes at ± 17:00.

The time table below should be considered as a guideline. The trainer will make adjustments when necessary

Who should attend?

This course is designed for Project Managers and aspiring Project Managers. You will also benefit from this course if you are involved in supporting projects (Project Board Members, Team Managers, …). This course is also suitable for those who want to acquire a thorough knowledge of PRINCE2.

Prerequisites

To attend this training and to sit the Practitioner exam, delegates must provide proof of having passed one of the following certifications:

• PRINCE2 Foundation (5th or 6th edition)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• IPMA Level A ® (Certified Projects Director)
• IPMA Level B ® (Certified Senior Project Manager)
• IPMA Level C ® (Certified Project Manager)
• IPMA Level D ® (Certified Project Manager Associate)

If you have not attended the PRINCE2 Foundation training or studied this methodology, we strongly advise you to either prepare by reading (eg Pocket Guide or parts of the Manual) or follow our eLearning module.

About the Examination

• 68 questions per paper
• 38 marks or more required to pass (out of 68 available) or approximately 55%
• Two-and-a-half hours’ (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time, additional time allowed for non-native English speakers
• Open book exam (official PRINCE2 manual only)

During the training you will receive an exam voucher for an online PRINCE2 Practitioner exam. You will do your exam after the training at a date/hour of your choice.  Please be aware that you will have to install an 'exam shield' on you PC before taking the exam.  More information during the training.

Course Material

Students are provided with:

• A binder that includes: Guidance on the Practitioner Exam - The scenario of the case study - Case study exercises - PRINCE2 map/scheme, giving an overview of processes, themes, events or decisions and management products
• As from February 2022 the official manual “Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 6th Ed” is provided during the PRINCE2 Foundation training !  If you did take your PRINCE2 Foundation training before 2022 you need to buy this manual.  The manual is NOT INCLUDED in this training. (See accessories to buy the PRINCE2 Handbook !)

During the course, the students will receive possible solutions on the case study exercises. Students will also receive sample Practitioner Exams, including solutions.

Testimonials

"The case studies and exercises make it much easier to 'digest' the large amount of information"
WINDFIRE

"Strengths of the training : interactive and tailored to needs."
CITY OF BRUSSELS