PRINCE2 Foundation eLearning (inc exam)

Special Notices

Overview

The PRINCE2 Foundation is suitable for anyone who needs to acquire an understanding of the PRINCE2 method, principles, processes, activities and themes. Delegates should ideally have some experience of team leading and basic project management principles. The Foundation exam is a necessary precursor to taking the Practitioner qualification..

• Understand the philosophy and structure of PRINCE2
• Understand the benefits that can accrue from the implementation of a structured project management method such as PRINCE2
• Explain the PRINCE2 process model
• Understand the PRINCE2 themes
• Create a Project Brief
• Create a Project Organisation Structure
• Initiate a project and create Project Initiation Documentation
• Appreciate the use of PRINCE2 products and plans
• Apply progress control mechanisms
• Appreciate the principles of PRINCE2 Quality Management
• Apply change control mechanisms
• Realise the importance of Configuration Management
• Use the PRINCE2 Risk Management approach
• Tune PRINCE2 for differing environments

Please note: You must bring signed photo ID with you on any APMG exam (passport, driving licence, student card) as you will be asked to produce it by the invigilator prior to the exam. You must also be familiar with the APMG Terms and Conditions of Certification which can be found here on the APMG International website.

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries.

Those who want to become accredited in PRINCE2 Foundation level can do so by purchasing this eLearning plus exam package comprising:

eLearning

• The QA-authored PRINCE2 eLearning module online (USB option also available)

Exam package

• Official PRINCE2 manual
• Passing the PRINCE2 Examinations ISBN-13: 9780113311903
• PRINCE2 Pocketbook ISBN-13: 9780113311996
• Access to a PRINCE2 expert throughout the duration of the programme via email
• Practice examination
• PRINCE2 Foundation examination taken at a QA location
• PRINCE2 Wallcharts
• Please allow up to 7 working days from payment confirmation to receiving the courseware pack provided with your product

This accredited eLearning course provides participants with a thorough grounding in PRINCE2. Written by QA's own skilled lecturers with extensive experience in the practical application of project management, the course includes support and examination practice during the duration.

For the online version, upon booking their course, candidates will receive a QA Unique Access Key (UAK) and receive their course material to begin the programme. Candidates will be able to use our own on-line tests and will be able to test what has been learnt and review recorded scores. During this period the candidate will have access to the QA subject matter expert by email. Upon successful completion of the on-line test the candidate is offered exam dates and attends QA to take their exam.

Viewing the PRINCE2 Foundation eLearning product and attempting all the exercises that we recommend will take approximately 8 - 10 hours with some additional reading. Throughout the online tutor also provides references for recommended reading and as everyone learns at different paces, this study duration is guidance only - but that is not to say you can't do it as many times as you like within your twelve month period!

This course is fully compliant with the latest version of PRINCE2:2009, and carries the award of 22.5 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMI re-certification.

PRINCE2 Blended Foundation and Practioner training also available.

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of Cabinet Office.