PRINCE2® Foundation (English) incl. exam (online course available)

The PRINCE2 Foundation course is the best investment for everyone aspiring project management jobs. Often, the PRINCE2 Foundation certificate is required. Moreover, PRINCE2 Foundation is an excellent basis to prepare for other project management certifications. In this course you will be introduced to the principles, processes and management products of PRINCE2 and learn to put the basics of PRINCE2 to practice.

Why use Forsa Advies for your PRINCE2 training?

• You will be trained by an accredited training organization. As an accredited training organization we can guarantee that all our training materials are always up-to-date, our trainers are skilled professionals, and that our services will meet your expectations.
• Our courses are reviewed by delegates with an average of 8.9 on booking sites.
• Our traines are A-graded and combine practical experience with excellent teaching skills.
• We offer you an excellent exam preparation which has contributed to our high pass rates.
• You will get access to our online tool, which analyses your scores and adapts to your specific learning needs.

Target audience

You are, will be or have been:

• involved in projects as a project team member or in a project support or assurance role;
• a member of a project, program and portfolio support office;
• quality manager or quality office staff member wishing to learn about the basic principles and components of PRINCE2;
• project manager or professional, and want to attend this course as a first step towards becoming a registered PRINCE2 Practitioner.

No prerequisites apply for this course. If you are interested in this course, but do not recognize yourself in the target audience; please contact us to learn how we can attend to your specific needs.

Learning objectives

After attending this training course you will:

• know the principles, themes, processes, management products and techniques of the PRINCE2 method.
• understand what the relationships are between the different parts of the PRINCE2 method.
• understand the minimum requirements for a PRINCE2 project.
• be prepared for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

Course details

The following topics are covered:

• the relationships between project and standing organizations;
• the PRINCE2 method framework;
• starting and initiating a project;
• design and contents of a product based planning;
• running, managing and controlling a project;
• coping with risks and requests for change in a project;
• e-learning Foundation exam training.

Duration, dates, locations and pricing

This is a two day course. Our courses are usually scheduled as two consecutive dates. For dates, locations and prices, please visit our website.

The price of this training is € 1.310. This includes the official PRINCE2 Foundation exam, our accredited courseware and the official, hard copy book, together a value of € 471.

Moreover, you will enjoy a pleasant venue with catering and affordable parking or easy access by public transportation. Catering consist of lunch, coffee, tea, water, soda, fruit and sweets. Lunch options such as vega(n) are available. Live, online courses are conducted in our virtual classroom. Pricing excludes VAT.

Required study hours and study method

Apart from the class hours, a total of approximately sixteen hours of self-study are required for daily course preparation and exam preparation. You are facilitated by our detailed course materials and e-learning solution, and you can start your preparations well in advance if you register in time.

The training course consists of presentations of the theory, interactive discussions and delegate exercises, as well as topics that are introduced by the attendees during the training course. These practical exercises will help you use PRINCE2 successfully. Theory is translated into practice.

The training is active and variety in types of exercises such as interactively discussing theory, working on cases together in small groups, testing your knowledge in a pop quiz and role playing for realistic practicing.

Course materials

The set of training materials consist of:

• the digital, official PRINCE2 manual: Managing successful projects with PRINCE2TM.
• our e-learning tool will help you to prepare for the exam effectively, efficient and in a pleasant way.
• the presentation, cases, exercises, model answers and detailed examples in pdf.

Examination and certification

After attending this training course and some additional self-study you will be prepared for the official AXELOS PRINCE2 Foundation exam. The Foundation exam duration is 60 minutes, and is a closed books exam. It consists of 60 multiple choice examination questions. You need 33 marks out of 60 available marks to pass (55%). Exams are provided with permission of AXELOS.

Forsa Advies is an accredited provider of AXELOS exams, and can offer this exam at the end of the training course. The exam is an online, proctored exam, offering you maximum flexibility. You have one year to take the exam at a time and location of your choice. Contact us for more information about how it works and what you need for a proctor exam.

Proof of attendance and official certificate. When you pass the exam you will receive the official, digital PRINCE2 Foundation AXELOS certificate. Additionally, you will receive a certificate of attendance if you have attended 75% or more of the course dates.

In-company and custom programs

All our courses, including the official digital exams can be provided in-company. Locations, dates and class hours can be adapted to your company needs. When you plan to enrol 4 staff members or more, in-company is usually financially attractive. Additionally, in incompany courses we can offer a more tailored course focused on your specific learning needs; cases studies based on your industry or specific business or additional modules in the fields of communication or design techniques; we can make this possible for you. We will gladly write you a proposal.

Follow-up training

After having completed this training course you can further enhance your knowledge and comprehension of the PRINCE2 method, and start applying what you have learned in the PRINCE2 Practitioner training. Other options are IPMA training, to enhance your knowledge and skills in the area of Change Management (also referred to as Management of Change), MoP portfolio management, MSP programme management, M_o_R risk management, etc. Contact us for a personal advice.

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