Prince2 Foundation Courses
The PRINCE2 Foundation course provides a structured framework for effective project management, focusing on the seven principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2. It prepares candidates for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam and lays the groundwork for progressing to the PRINCE2 Practitioner level.
Beginners Level
Introduction to PRINCE2 & Project Management
Module 1: Fundamentals of Project Management
What is a project?
Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2)
Benefits of structured project management
Module 2: Introduction to PRINCE2
What is PRINCE2?
History & evolution of PRINCE2
PRINCE2 vs. other project management methodologies
Key PRINCE2 concepts: Processes, Principles, Themes
The PRINCE2 Certification Path (Foundation, Practitioner, Agile)
Module 3: PRINCE2 Terminology & Key Elements
Business Case, Risk Management, Change Management
Quality, Stakeholders, Project Board, Project Team
The importance of documentation in PRINCE2
Intermediate Level
Understanding PRINCE2 Principles & Themes
Module 4: The 7 PRINCE2 Principles
Continued Business Justification – Why projects must be justified
Learn from Experience – The role of past lessons in projects
Defined Roles and Responsibilities – Stakeholder duties
Manage by Stages – Dividing projects into phases
Manage by Exception – Setting tolerance levels
Focus on Products – Deliverables over processed
Tailor to Suit the Environment – Adapting PRINCE2
Case Study: Identifying PRINCE2 principles in real projects
Module 5: The 7 PRINCE2 Themes
Business Case Theme – Justifying the need for the project
Organization Theme – Defining roles & responsibilities
Quality Theme – Ensuring project deliverables meet standards
Plans Theme – Creating detailed project plans
Risk Theme – Identifying & mitigating project risks
Change Theme – Managing changes & deviations
Progress Theme – Tracking project performance
Module 6: PRINCE2 Roles & Responsibilities
Project Board (Executive, Senior User, Senior Supplier)
Project Manager – Leading the project
Team Manager – Handling execution
Project Support – Assisting teams
Change Authority – Managing changes
Advanced Level
The 7 PRINCE2 Processes & Practical Applications
Module 7: The 7 PRINCE2 Processes
Starting Up a Project (SU) – Feasibility & authorization
Directing a Project (DP) – Senior management oversight
Initiating a Project (IP) – Detailed planning phase
Controlling a Stage (CS) – Monitoring & adjusting execution
Managing Product Delivery (MP) – Delivering project output
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) – Reviewing before moving forward
Closing a Project (CP) – Ensuring proper project closure
Module 8: PRINCE2 Documentation & Templates
Business Case
Project Initiation Document (PID)
Risk Register
Issue Log
Lessons Log
Stage Plans
Module 9: PRINCE2 for Different Projects
PRINCE2 for small vs. large projects
PRINCE2 in IT, Finance, Construction, and Marketing
PRINCE2 for Agile environments
Case Study: How PRINCE2 is adapted in real-world scenarios
Expert Level
PRINCE2 Exam Mastery & Real-World Applications
Module 10: PRINCE2 Exam Structure & Strategies
Understanding the exam format & question types
Time management strategies
Common mistakes & pitfalls to avoid
Analyzing PRINCE2 scenario-based questions
Activity: Answer exam-style multiple-choice questions
Module 11: PRINCE2 Mock Exams & Case Studies
Full-Length PRINCE2 Foundation Mock Exam 1
Full-Length PRINCE2 Foundation Mock Exam 2
Exam feedback & analysis