PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

PRINCE2 7® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

Learn the fundamentals of Project Management

PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation is adaptable for every project regardless of shape and size. It offers professionals with a structured framework to approach and manage projects in a methodical way. This allows projects to be managed more effectively. Following training with JTEC Training, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to apply this in practice and grow your career prospects.

Course	Pricing – Up to 30% off
PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation 3 Day Virtual Online Classroom with exam	Was £1795.00 Now £1380.00

Optional Extras	Pricing
PRINCE2® Project Management Hardback Manual	£100.00
Take² Exam Resit	£95.00
Mock Exam Simulator	£70.00
PeopleCert Plus Membership 1 Year	£100.00
PeopleCert Plus Membership 3 Year	£250.00

Learning objectives

PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

By studying the PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation course you will:

Understand what projects are and what project management is.
Understand the key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2®.
Understand how the PRINCE2® principles underpin the PRINCE2® method.
Understand the importance of people in successful projects.
Understand the PRINCE2® practices and how they are applied throughout the project.
Understand the PRINCE2® processes and how they are carried out throughout the project.

What is covered?

Principles

The seven guiding principles of PRINCE2® for managing projects effectively, include ‘continued business justification’, ‘learn from experience’, ‘define roles, responsibilities and relationships’, manage by stages’, ‘manage by exception’, ‘focus on products’, ‘tailor to suit the project environment’. This knowledge will support you to learn how they shape the framework and support project managers to make effective decisions and manage and deliver projects successfully.

Practices

The seven practices of PRINCE2® include developing a business case, organising effective teams, creating plans, managing risks, addressing issues, creating plans and monitoring progress. These are fundamental throughout the project lifecycle.

Processes

The PRINCE2® methodology covers the seven processes for delivery of projects, from starting up and initiating a project, controlling stages and managing product delivery, managing stage boundaries, closing a project and directing the project. This includes a process model walkthrough to support the learning process.

What is included

Access to the accredited PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) training
PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) Exam
Official PRINCE2® Project Management manual (e-book)
PRINCE2® Foundation exam revision tools.
PRINCE2® Project Management Process Map.
Full tutor support.
Additional materials to put PRINCE2® into practice.
Optional extras include: Official Hardback PRINCE2® Project Management Manual, Take² exam insurance, Mock Exam simulation, PeopleCert Membership.

Delivery method – Virtual Live Online Classroom with exam.

Our 3 Day Virtual Live Online Classroom course offers the flexibility and convenience to study from the comfort of your own home. These sessions are live, interactive, with a range of activities, discussions and real-life examples. An immersive, interactive learning experience with an experienced tutor where you will learn the PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) criteria prior to taking your exam. The course aligns to the PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7). Exam vouchers are provided to redeem at a time to suit within 12 months of purchase. Exam is taken online using the remote invigilator process.

Benefits

No travel or accommodation costs.
Study in the comfort of your own home.
Study in your own time and be confident for the exam.
Full tutorial support.
Take your exam at a pace that suits you.

Key Facts

Certification

PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

Who is the PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) for?
This qualification is aimed at project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development, and delivery of projects, including:
Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers), Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts), Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.

Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for undertaking this course. All potential candidates will be required to complete a self-assessment prior to undertaking the course.

Pre-course
Mandatory online pre-course for all live virtual classroom study options.

Optional Extras
Optional extras include: Official Hardback PRINCE2® Project Management Manual, Take² exam insurance, Mock Exam simulation, PeopleCert Membership.

Exam Information
60 minutes, multiple choice, closed book, 60% pass mark, online exam via remote proctor.

Exam Format and Information

How is it assessed?
60 minutes, multiple choice, closed book, 60% pass mark, online exam via remote proctor.

Exam overview – PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

Material allowed	None	This is a ‘closed book’ exam. The PRINCE2® Managing Successful Project Official Book, should be used for study, but is NOT permitted to be used in the exam.
Exam Duration	60 minutes	Candidates taking the exam in a language that is not their native or working language may be awarded 25% extra time, i.e. 75 minutes in total.
Number of marks	60 marks	There are 60 questions, each worth 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
Pass mark	36 marks	You will need to get 36 questions correct (60%) to pass the exam.
Level of thinking	Bloom’s levels 1 & 2	“Bloom’s level” describes the type of thinking needed to answer the question. For Bloom’s level 1 questions, you need to recall information about the PRINCE2 method. For Bloom’s level 2 questions, you need to show understanding of these concepts.
Question types	Standard, Missing word, List & Negative	The questions are all ‘multiple choice’. For the ‘standard’ questions, you have a question and four answer options. ‘Negative’ questions are ‘standard’ question in which the stem is negatively worded. For the ‘missing word’ questions, there is a sentence with a word missing and you must select the missing word from four options. For the ‘list’ questions, there is a list of four statements, and you must select the two correct statements.

What is assessed?

PRINCE2® Concepts.
PRINCE2® Principles.
PRINCE2® People.
PRINCE2® Processes.
PRINCE2® Practices.
Business Case.
Organizing.
Plans.
Quality.
Risk.
Issues.
Progress.

The PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) examination will consist of five sections with the following structure:

Learning outcome	Weighting
Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2®.	3%
Understand how the PRINCE2® principles underpin the PRINCE2® method.	8%
Understand the importance of people in successful projects.	14%
Understand the PRINCE2® practices and how they are applied throughout the project.	60%
Understand the PRINCE2® processes and how they are carried out throughout the project.	15%

Resources

Access to the accredited PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) training
PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) Exam
Official PRINCE2® Project Management manual (e-book)
PRINCE2® Foundation exam revision tools.
PRINCE2® Project Management Process Map.
Full tutor support.
Additional materials to put PRINCE2® into practice.
Optional extras include: Official Hardback PRINCE2® Project Management Manual, Take² exam insurance, Mock Exam simulation, PeopleCert Membership.

Duration
Please be advised that it is recommended that a minimum of 15 hours duration for PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation pre-course learning takes place prior to the Virtual Online Classroom course
Please be advised that this is a 3 Day Virtual Live Online Classroom Course. You have 12 months from the date of issue to take your PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) Exam.

Course format

Delivery method – Virtual Live Online Classroom with exam.

FAQ’s

PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) is a globally recognised and industry leading qualification. Perfect for beginners and a great way to learn and understand the principles, practices, and processes of effective project management.

What is PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)

The purpose of the Foundation qualification is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PRINCE2® method to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2®. The Foundation qualification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner qualification.

Does PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) expire?

Yes, you have to renew your certification within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found on the PeopleCert website.

How long does it take to complete PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7)?

Please be advised that it is recommended that a minimum of 15 hours duration for PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation pre-course learning takes place prior to the Virtual Online Classroom course

Please be advised that this is a 3 Day Virtual Live Online Classroom Course. You have 12 months from the date of issue to take your PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation (Version 7) Exam.

What is the pass mark for PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (Version 7)?

The exam is multiple choice and closed book. There are 60 questions, each worth one mark. The pass mark is 60%, which means you need to achieve a total of 36 marks or more to pass.

What our customers say

“I took the Foundation Course. From the very first day I was impressed by Jill’s training style and support materials provided. Every day was kept interesting and the 6 trainees soon jelled as a Team. Jill used varying learning methods to keep us interested, but the best bit was the re-emphasis of what we had learnt by continuous assessment (aka the 10 Questions!). We were soon in competition to see who could impress her most. It’s not an easy course and does requires you to put plenty of time and effort into it away from the classroom. I have no reservation in recommending Jill and can guarantee you will come away from the course with a good understanding of the concepts and memories of a fantastic learning experience delivered extremely well.” Ruth

“I found the PRINCE2 qualification a little challenging at first, but Jill was very patient and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her subject which enables her to explain any aspect with ease. I surprised myself by gaining the joint highest mark in my class which was a huge boost to my confidence and helped me to gain much better employment. I’m so glad I chose to take up the course.” Simon

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