PRINCE2® Foundation

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Course Objective

PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2®) is a de facto process-based method for effective project management.

The PRINCE2® Foundation Level introduces the PRINCE2® method. The Foundation certification aims to confirm that you know and understand the PRINCE2® method well enough to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2®.

PRINCE2® was developed as a UK government standard for information systems projects.

What is PRINCE2®?

  • PRINCE2® is a structured project management method and practitioner certification program. PRINCE2® emphasizes dividing projects into manageable and controllable stages
  • Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is more prevalent in USA, South America and North American countries where as PRINCE2® is preferred in the UK, Australia and the European countries. PRINCE2® portrayed as a “methodology” and the PMP® is portrayed as a “standard” – which can be used alongside each other. In practice, companies and practitioners choose one system or both depending on the project environment, their geographical location and costs involved.
  • AXELOS® published an updated edition of the  PRINCE2® guidance in May 2017. This revised version of PRINCE2® affirms the method’s established approach to project management, with its overall structure of seven principles, themes and processes

Prerequisite: A general understanding about project and project management will be sufficient. There is no prerequisite criterion for pursuing PRINCE2® Foundation certification.

Course Content

The PRINCE2® Foundation course covers the following topics:

1. Seven Principles of PRINCE2®
  • Continued Business Justification
  • Learn from Experience
  • Defined Roles and Responsibilities
  • Manage by Stages
  • Manage by Exception
  • Focus on Products
  • Tailor to Suit Project Environment
2. Seven Themes of PRINCE2®
  • Business Case Theme
  • Organization Theme
  • Quality Theme
  • Plans Theme
  • Risk Theme
  • Change Theme
  • Progress Theme
3. Seven Processes
  • Starting Up A Project, in which the project team is appointed including an executive and a project manager, and a project brief is produced
  • Initiating A Project, in which the business case refined and Project Initiation Documentation assembled
  • Directing A Project, which dictates the ways in which the Project Board oversees the project
  • Controlling A Stage, which dictates how each individual stage should be controlled, including the way in which work packages are authorized and distributed
  • Managing Product Delivery, which has the purpose of controlling the link between the Project Manager and the Team Manager(s) by placing formal requirements on accepting, executing and delivering project work.
  • Managing Stage Boundaries, which dictates how to transition from one stage to the next
  • Closing A Project, which covers the formal decommissioning of the project, follow-on actions and evaluation of the benefits.

Target Audience

  • Project Managers, IT Professionals, and Lead Project Managers/Engineers 
  • This course 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 Program Office personnel) and operational line managers or staff. 
  • Certified professionals such as Project Management Professional (PMP)®/ Program Management Professional (PgMP)® / Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)® / PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® can make use of this course hours towards submitting PDUs to the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to renew their certification.

Benefits

  1. Upon Completion of this course, ProXalt® will provide a course completion certificate.
  2. PDUs earned from this course can be submitted to the PMI® towards renewing your professional certification(s).
  3. Apart from getting the course completion certificate, the student will gain knowledge in:
    • The PRINCE2® seven principles
      • Continued Business Justification
      • Learn from Experience
      • Defined Roles and Responsibilities
      • Manage by Stages
      • Management by Exception
      • Focus on Products
      • Tailor to Suit the Environment
    • Seven Processes
    • Seven Themes
  1. Completing and passing the formal PRINCE2® Foundation certification exam is a mandatory prerequisite for students who are pursuing PRINCE2® Practitioner certification.


Exam Format

The official PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Exam consists of: 

  • Multiple choice examination questions
  • 60 questions
  • 33 marks required to pass (out of 60 available) – 55%
  • 60 minutes’ duration
  • Closed book. 

Note:   Please note that if you purchase the exam voucher as part of this course, you will be able to save money on the exam fees as opposed to buying them later.



PMI® Requirements & PDUs

For all PMI® certifications except Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)®, you’ll need to follow the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program and earn professional development units (PDUs). The goal is to ensure that your certified competencies stay relevant and up-to-date.

The PMI® requires 60 PDUs to renew your PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP® and PMI-PBA® certifications. These 60 PDUs are divided into two (2) categories: 

Category 1: Education Requirement: 

  • Minimum 35 Hours of educational completion certificate is required from a Registered Educational Provider (R.E.P) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
  • Out of these 35 hours, you must earn:
    • Eight (8) hours from Technical area,
    • Eight (8) hours from Leadership area, and
    • Eight (8) hours from Business/Strategic area
PDUs Total
Technical Leadership Business
8 8 8 24
  Remaining 11 PDUs can be obtained from any of the above mentioned three (3) areas. 11
Total #of PDUs from Education Req. 35
  • Remaining 25 hours (60-35=25) can be earned either from category 2 (Giving Back) or from category 1 (Education).

Category 2: Giving Back (optional):

  • Working as professional – 8 hours
  • Volunteering & Creating knowledge – 17 hours 

PDUs for this class:

  • Upon completion of all modules, videos, case studies, study guides and final exam, you will receive 20 PDUs certificate (Technical 12hours + Leadership 4 hours +Strategic 4 hours = Total 20) from ProXalt® for this course. 

NOTE:

  • If you are looking to fulfill 60 PDUs requirement set forth by the PMI®, please visit our PDU Bundle – FOUNDATION Package section.
  • This package will meet the PMI® requirements and save you substantial amount of time and money.

Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page 57 Fig 3-2



Pricing

PRINCE2® Foundation Online course (E-learning) ONLY
Regular course fee US $399 US $ 50 Savings
Special Promotional Discount US $50 Use Discount Code – US50PR2FU
Course ONLY SALE US $349
PDU Bundle – Foundation Package (ITIL® + PRINCE2® + Agile Scrum Foundation Courses)
Regular course fee US $1,199 US $ 250 Savings
Special Promotional Discount US $250 Use Discount Code – US250BUN1
Registration 3 Courses Only US $949

Note

  • Exam voucher cost cannot be refunded once it is issued to the student. We procure this voucher from a third-party vendor. ProXalt® does not own the voucher policies and cost.
  • Once you register for the course, within 24 hours you will receive Login instruction and the link to the online course to your email.
  • After completing the online course send an email to Contact@ProXalt.com for the course completion certificate.

System Requirements for E-Learning:

  • Laptop/Desktop (PC/MAC) with current version of the web browser software
  • Mobile users: App for Android and iPhone
  • Good quality headset
  • Strong Wi-Fi internet connection


FAQS


Are you a Project Management Institute (PMI®) Authorized Training Program Partner (ATP)?
Yes. ProXalt is an Authorized Training Program Partner (ATP) for the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
Will PMI® accepts your printed course completion certificate towards PDUs education requirement.
Yes. PMI® accepts our course completion certificate towards renewing your PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP® and PMI-PBA® certifications
When do I receive my course completion certificate?
Once you complete all the presentation modules, exams, and the final exam then you can print your course completion certificate from the student dashboard
What is the course fee?
Course fee is displayed on the registration button. For the up-to-date pricing please see the course registration button
Does the course fee include the Exam fee?
No, it does not.
Is there any other hidden fee?
No, it does not.
What is Re-registration fee?
If you exceed the set course time (duration) limit, you will need to re-register for the course, and pay the FULL course fee. Only then, you can continue the course from wherever you left off.
How is payment made?
You can pay by Credit Card (We accept all types)/Debit Card.
How do I receive my course material?
Course material is available in electronic form (E-book). It is available on-line 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Do I need any special equipment to take this online course?
No. You do not need any special equipment. All you need is good internet connection, your computer with Google Chrome, webcam and the headset. You are all set to go
Do you conduct corporate classes?
Yes, we do conduct corporate classes. Please contact us at www.ProXalt.com
What is your cancellation policy?
Please see “student terms & conditions” and “refund policy” in the registration section of our web site: www.ProXalt.com



Course Package Includes

  • PRINCE2® Foundation Online course (E-learning)
    • Coverage of Seven Principles, Seven Themes and Seven Processes
    • PRINCE2® Foundation E-book consists of six (6) Study Guides
    • A full glossary at your fingertips
    • Timed practice exams
    • PRINCE2® 360 exam questions
  • Brilliant HTML-based lessons
  • Audio supplements
  • 120 Days of access – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
  • Course Completion Certificate
  • 20 PDUs Certificate

PRINCE2® Foundation
120 Days Access – 20 PDUs

PDU Bundle – Foundation Package
Includes ITIL® V4, PRINCE® 2 Foundation, and Agile Scrum Foundation Courses

360 Days Access – 60 PDUs


NOTE

  • Failure to complete any one module(s)/exam(s) in the course is considered as NOT COMPLETE and the course completion certificate will not be released.
  • If you exceed the set course time limit (120 days from the date of registration), you will need to re-register for the course, and pay the FULL course fee. Only then, you can continue the course from wherever you left off.
  • Absolutely no FREE course extension other than re-registration