Module zero introduces you to the course main features, learning plan, aims and objectives, and structure. It also offers a diagram and tables pack, a glossary, and a course guide, which contains a syllabus, exam information, and some of the most frequently asked questions about PRINCE2 Foundation.

Module 1 defines key concepts related to project management, including the integrated elements of PRINCE2, the definition of a project and project management, the aspects of project performance to be managed, and the definition of delivery approaches. The module also explains the common reasons why project management is used, common challenges that PRINCE2 is designed to address, the characteristics of a project, the project environment, and the features and benefits of PRINCE2.

Module 2 describes the PRINCE2 principles: Ensure continued business justification, Learn from experience, Define roles, responsibilities and relationships, Manage by exception, Manage by stages, Focus on products, Tailor to suit the project. It also explains how and why the principles provide the basis of applying PRINCE2, which factors influence the way the PRINCE2 method can be tailored and applied, who’s responsible, and how tailoring decisions are documented.

Module 3 focuses on the people element of PRINCE2, defining key concepts and the difference between people within the project and people affected by the project, and between leadership and management. It also explains the purpose of the management products required to support the people element of projects, and how people aspects integrate with other PRINCE2 elements.

Module 4 provides an overview of the PRINCE2 practices. It also explains the purpose of PRINCE2 management products, including the project initiation documentation (PID) and project log.

Module 5 focuses on the business case practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective management of the business case, including the business case lifecycle, aligning products to business objectives and tolerances, and establishing business justification. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the business case practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 6 focuses on the organizing practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective organizing of the three project interests, PRINCE2 roles, and work breakdown structure. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the organizing practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 7 focuses on the plans practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective management of plans, explaining the planning horizon, project stages, product-based planning, using tolerances to manage constraints, and delivery sustainability. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the plans practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 8 focuses on the quality practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective management of quality, covering user quality expectations, acceptance criteria, quality specifications, and requirements. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the quality practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 9 focuses on the risk practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective management of risk, covering risk planning, analysis, control and culture, along with decision bias, recommended risk response types, and use of data. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the risk practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 10 focuses on the issues practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective management of issues, covering baselines, issue resolution, change control, delegating authority for changes, and the change budget. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the issues practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 11 focuses on the progress practice. It starts by defining the key concepts related to the practice and explaining its purpose. It then provides guidance for effective management of progress, covering tolerances for progress control, types of control reviewing and reporting progress and lessons, forecasting, escalating, and the use of data and systems in progress management. The module also describes the PRINCE2 technique for the progress practice, explains the purpose of the key management products required to support the practice, and describes the practice’s key relationships with the PRINCE2 principles.

Module 12 explains the purpose, objectives, and context of the PRINCE2 processes:

Module 13 contains two practice tests provided by PeopleCert.

Module 14 provides information on booking the exam and other courses of interest.

Module zero introduces you to the course main features, learning plan, aims and objectives, and structure.

It also offers a diagram and tables pack, a glossary, and a course guide, which contains a syllabus, exam information, and some of the most frequently asked questions about PRINCE2 Practitioner.

Module 1 reviews the PRINCE2 Principles and presents a case study where learners can practice applying the principles to exam style questions.

Module 2 reviews the key concepts of people management in PRINCE2 Principles and presents a case study where learners can practice applying people management concepts to exam style questions.

Module 3 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the business case from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the business case. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the business case practice to exam style questions.

Module 4 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the organizing practice from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the organizing practice. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the organizing practice to exam style questions.

Module 5 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the plans practice from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the plans practice. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the plans practice to exam style questions.

Module 6 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the quality practice from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the quality practice. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the quality practice to exam style questions.

Module 7 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the risk practice from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the risk practice. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the risk practice to exam style questions.

Module 8 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the issues practice from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the issues practice. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the issues practice to exam style questions.

Module 9 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the progress practice from Foundation. It then explores techniques that support the practice before looking at how to effectively apply the progress practice. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the progress practice to exam style questions.

Module 10 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the starting up a project process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 11 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the directing a project process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 12 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the initiating a project process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 13 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the controlling a stage process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 14 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the managing product delivery process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 15 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the managing a stage boundary process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 16 begins by reviewing the key concepts of the closing a porject process from Foundation. It then explores how to effectively apply the process and the relationship between the process and the PRINCE2 practices. It finishes by presenting a case study where learners can apply the process to exam style questions.

Module 17 presents two practice exams, provided by PeopleCert.

Module 18 provides information on booking the exam and other courses of interest.

PRINCE2 is a project management methodology owned by PeopleCert. It is a best practice framework offering tools and insight to help managers ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

PRINCE2 projects have defined lifecycles and business products, corresponding activities which can achieve them, a specified amount of resources, and an organizational structure with strictly defined responsibilities. At the heart of every PRINCE2 project lies the ‘business case’, which must show that the benefits of the project are worth the effort and expenditure.

According to Payscale, certified PRINCE2 users can earn between $53,000 and over $217,000 (or £26,000 and £107,000). Salaries depend on each candidate’s role, level of experience, and location.

PRINCE2 offers proven best practices for project management. Users can enjoy greater control, clarity, and focus alongside improved stakeholder representation and risk management. The methodology also relies on the ‘business case’ of a project throughout to ensure that the project remains viable.

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is closed-book. It features 60 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. The pass mark is 55%. After passing this exam, a student can then move on to the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam. This is an objective testing exam featuring 70 multiple-choice questions. The exam is open-book, lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, and has a pass mark of 60%.

With project management being such an essential element of modern business, PRINCE2 can be used by virtually any organization in any industry. It is also extremely useful for both experienced and prospective project managers.

PRINCE2 certification requirements are quite straightforward. Students start with the Foundation exam, after which they move on to PRINCE2 Practitioner. PRINCE2 Agile qualifications can also serve as prerequisites for PRINCE2 exams and vice versa.

PeopleCert is the owner of and accrediting body for a number of best practice frameworks, including PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP, ITIL 4, and AgileSHIFT.

PRINCE2 can be used with a number of other frameworks, including MSP and ITIL 4.

Candidates who purchase either the Foundation or Practitioner course have access to our PRINCE2 course material for six months. Candidates who purchase the combined Foundation and Practitioner course have 12 months access. This is intended to give candidates enough time to structure their training around other commitments. Candidates who feel they are ready to sit an exam can do so at any time as long as they meet the prerequisites.

All PeopleCert qualifications are valid for 3 years. After three years, candidate’s accredited status is changed to “expired.” All PeopleCert qualifications can be reactivated or extended for a further 3 years by taking any PeopleCert exam, including retaking PRINCE 2. For example, if a candidate’s PRINCE2 qualification expires, the candidate can take MSP to gain the MSP certification and reactivate their PRINCE2 certification.