What is PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course?

The PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course is designed for project management professionals who aim to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing complex projects. This comprehensive course covers the complete PRINCE2® methodology, enabling learners to effectively manage projects successfully within scope, time, and budget. 

Professionals completing this course will gain the expertise to lead projects across various industries, manage project teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The PRINCE2® Certification is recognised globally and is a key differentiator for individuals looking to advance their careers in project management and demonstrate their proficiency in managing high-stakes projects. 

This 5-day PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course by Oakwood International is an essential step for individuals aspiring to earn the PRINCE2® credential, which is a globally recognised standard of excellence in project management. By completing this training, learners will be equipped with the skills needed to handle the complexities of project management and lead initiatives that align with organisational goals. 

 

Course Objectives 

 

  • Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2® 

  • Learn the PRINCE2® principles and how they underpin the method 

  • Develop skills in people management for successful projects 

  • Master PRINCE2® practices applied throughout the project 

  • Understand PRINCE2® processes and their application 

  • Prepare for both Foundation and Practitioner level exams 

Course Outline

PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course

Module 1: Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2® 

  • Concepts Related to Project Management 

  • Definition of the Integrated Elements of PRINCE2® 

  • Definition of a Project and Project Management 

  • Aspects of Project Performance 

  • Definition of Delivery Approaches 

  • Describe 

  • Why Project Management is Used? 

  • Common Challenges Designed to Address 

  • Characteristics of a Project 

  • Projects in Context and Project Environment 

  • Features and Benefits of PRINCE2® 
     

Module 2: How the PRINCE2® Principles Underpin the PRINCE2® Method? 

  • PRINCE2® Principles 

  • Continued Business Justification 

  • Learn from Experience 

  • Defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships 

  • Manage by Stages 

  • Manage by Exception 

  • Focus on Products 

  • Tailor to Suit the Project 

  • Aspects of a Project can Be Tailored, Who is Responsible, and How Tailoring Decisions are Documented?
     

Module 3: Importance of People in Successful Projects 

  • Concepts Related to the People Element 

  • Organisational Ecosystem 

  • Project Ecosystem 

  • Change Management 

  • Stakeholder 

  • Culture 

  • Collaboration and Co-Creation 

  • Leadership 

  • Management 

  • Difference Between Concepts Related to the People Element 

  • People Within the Project and People Affected by the Project 

  • Leadership and Management 

  • Key Concepts Related to the People Element 

  • Change Management and Why it is Important 

  • Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Communication 

  • Effective Teams, Including Diversity, Capability, and Competence 

  • Purpose of the Management Products to Support Element of Projects 

  • PID: Change Management Approach 

  • PID: Communication Management Approach 

  • How People Aspects Integrate with Other PRINCE2® Elements? 
     

Module 4: How PRINCE2® Practices are Applied Throughout the Project? 

  • Purpose of PRINCE2® Management Products 

  • Purpose of the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between ‘Business Case’ Practice and Principles 

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Management of the Business Case 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

  • Purpose of the ‘Organising’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between the ‘Organising’ Practice and the Principles 

  • Purpose of the Key Management Products 

  • Key Concepts Related to the ‘Organising’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Organising 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Organising’ Practice 

  • Purpose of the ‘Plans’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between the ‘Plans’ Practice and the Principles 

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Plans’ Practice 

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Plans’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Plans 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Plans’ Practice 

  • Purpose of the ‘Quality’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between the ‘Quality’ Practice and the Principles 

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Quality’ Practice 

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Quality’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Quality 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Quality’ Practice 

  • Purpose of the ‘Risk’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between the ‘Risk’ Practice and the Principles 

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Risk’ Practice 

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Risk’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Risk 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Risk’ Practice 

  • Purpose of the ‘Issues’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between the ‘Issues’ Practice and the Principles 

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Issues’ Practice 

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Issues’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Issues 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Issues’ Practice 

  • Purpose of the ‘Progress’ Practice 

  • Relationships Between the ‘Progress’ Practice and the Principles 

  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Progress’ Practice 

  • Concepts Related to the ‘Progress’ Practice 

  • Guidance for Effective Management of Progress 

  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Progress’ Practice 
     

Module 5: PRINCE2® Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 

  • Purpose of the PRINCE2® Processes 

  • Starting Up a Project 

  • Directing a Project 

  • Initiating a Project 

  • Controlling a Stage 

  • Managing Product Delivery 

  • Managing a Stage Boundary 

  • Closing a Project 

  • Objectives of the PRINCE2® Processes 

  • Starting Up a Project 

  • Directing a Project 

  • Initiating a Project 

  • Controlling a Stage 

  • Managing Product Delivery 

  • Managing a Stage Boundary 

  • Closing a Project 

  • Context of the PRINCE2® Processes 

  • Starting Up a Project 

  • Directing a Project 

  • Initiating a Project 

  • Controlling a Stage 

  • Managing Product Delivery 

  • Managing a Stage Boundary 

  • Closing a Project 
     

Module 6: Apply the PRINCE2® Principles in Context 

  • Application of PRINCE2® Principles in Context 

  • 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 
     

Module 7: Apply Effective People Management in Successful Projects 

  • Approach to Leadership and Management of Teams is Appropriate 

  • Approach to Leadership and Management of Change within a Project 

  • Apply the Approach 

  • Communications 

  • People Central to the Method 

  • Apply the Key Management Products 

  • Communication Management Approach 

  • Change Management Approach 
     

Module 8: Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of PRINCE2® Practices 

  • Business Case 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Buisness Case Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Business Case Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 

  • Organising 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Organising Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Organising Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 

  • Plans 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Plans Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Plans Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 

  • Quality 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Quality Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Quality Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 

  • Risk 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Risk Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Risk Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 

  • Issues 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Issues Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Issues Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 

  • Progress 

  • Apply the PRINCE2® Progress Practice 

  • Analyse an Approach to Progress Practice is Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Considerations: the PRINCE2® Principles, and Effective Techniques 
     

Module 9: Apply (and Tailor) Relevant Aspects of PRINCE2® Processes 

  • Starting up a Project Process 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Analyse Whether Starting up a Project Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process 

  • Directing a Project Process 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Analyse Whether Directing a Project Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process 

  • Initiating a Project Process 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Assess Whether Initiating a Project Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process 

  • Controlling a Stage Process 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Assess Whether Controlling a Stage Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process 

  • Managing Product Delivery Process 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Assess Whether Managing Product Delivery Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of Process 

  • Managing a Stage Boundary Process 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Assess Whether Managing a Stage Boundary Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and the Purpose and Objectives of the Process 

  • Closing a Project Process Activities 

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs 

  • Roles and Responsibilities How the Practices are Applied? 

  • Assess Whether Closing a Project Process 

  • Activities 

  • Roles and Responsibilities are Fit for Purpose 

  • Taking into Consideration: Context, PRINCE2® Principles, and Purpose and Objectives of the Process 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the PMP® Certification?

The PMP® Certification is a globally recognised credential that validates your expertise in managing projects effectively across various industries. 

Q. What are the prerequisites for PMP® Certification?

Candidates need a four-year degree, 36 months of project management experience, and 35 hours of project management education. 

Q. How does this course prepare me for the PMP® exam?

The course covers the PMBOK® Guide, includes practice exams, and provides expert guidance to ensure exam readiness. 

Q. Can I take this course if I’m new to project management?

This course is best suited for experienced professionals. Beginners may consider foundational project management training first. 

Q. How long is the PMP® Certification Training Course?

This course is a 5-day intensive training, covering all key concepts, tools, and techniques required for certification. 

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