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Syllabus for the Prince2 Certification course offered by the AXELOS

Learning objectives 

Learn about the PRINCE2 framework, the several levels of the PRINCE2 certification, the associated benefits, exam style and techniques, and much more.

 

Topics 

  • Introduction to project concepts 
  • Introduction to PRINCE2 Practitioner 
  • Course structure 
  • Exam style and technique 
  • Benefits of taking up this PRINCE2 Course 

Learning objectives 

Understand the PRINCE2 methodology, framework, seven PRINCE2 principles, four PRINCE2 integrated elements, and more.

 

Topics

  • What is a PRINCE2 project? 
  • The structure of PRINCE2  
  • Key Concepts of PRINCE2 

Learning objectives 

Learn about the PRINCE2 principles, the roles in control of each activity, and how we manage the documentation for project customization decisions.

 

Topics

  • PRINCE2 principles reviewed 
  • Applying the PRINCE2 principles 

Learning objectives 

Understand the principles of customising and implementing PRINCE2 inside a company.

 

Topics

  • Concepts of tailoring PRINCE2
  • Tailoring and embedding PRINCE2 in an organisation 

Learning objectives 

Review the themes from PRINCE2 Seven PRINCE2 topics and how to use them in a project: a case study.

 

Topics

  • The 7 PRINCE2 themes reviewed 

Learning objectives 

Become familiar with the business case themes, various roles and their tasks within the theme, and more.

 

Topics 

  • Business Case reviewed 
  • Tailoring the Business Case theme 
  • Business Case responsibilities 

Learning objectives 

Review the Organization theme, describe the responsibilities that are included in the Organization theme, and more.

 

Topics

  • Organisation theme reviewed 
  • Organisation responsibilities 
  • Tailoring the Organisation theme 

Learning objectives 

Recall the objective of quality, create a solid quality management system, and use the suggested quality review techniques on a project.

 

Topics 

  • Quality theme reviewed 
  • Tailoring the Quality theme 
  • Quality responsibilities 

Learning objectives

Using product-based planning approaches will result in effective project management. Review the concept of the plan, customise it, and set it up.

 

Topics

  • Plans theme reviewed 
  • Tailoring the Plans theme 
  • Planning responsibilities 

Learning objectives 

Review the risk theme’s objective, design and implement a strong risk theme, and outline the roles and responsibilities within the risk theme.

 

Topics

  • Risk theme reviewed 
  • Tailoring the risk theme 
  • Risk responsibilities in PRINCE2

Learning objectives

Discuss the roles and responsibilities related to the Progress theme, go over the progress theme’s goal, and use the progress theme’s advice for effective progress management.

 

Topics 

  • Progress theme reviewed 
  • Tailoring the Progress theme 
  • Progress responsibilities in PRINCE2 

Learning objectives 

Outline the PRINCE2 journey from beginning to conclusion while defining the processes. Learn how to customise each of the seven PRINCE2 processes.

 

Topics

  • PRINCE2 as process-based method 
  • The PRINCE2 journey 
  • The 7 PRINCE2 processes 
  • Tailoring the processes

Learning objectives 

For a successful start-up of a project, review the goal and purpose of the “beginning up a project” process, put PRINCE2’s suggestions for customising products and roles to use, and use the starting-a-project guidelines.

 

Topics 

  • Activities of Starting up a project 
  • Tailoring products in starting up a project 
  • Tailoring roles in starting up a project

Learning objectives 

Apply the PRINCE2 recommendations for role customization in a project by going over the goal and purpose of the “directing a project” procedure.

 

Topics

  • Activities of Directing a project 
  • Tailoring the roles in directing a project

Learning objectives 

Examine the purpose and objectives of the “initiating a project process” and modify your considerations for PRINCE2-based project management.

 

Topics

  • Activities of Initiating a project 
  • Tailoring the roles in initiating a project

Learning objectives 

Review the ‘Controlling a Stage’ process’s stages and goal in order to customise products and responsibilities for the success of the project.

 

Topics 

  • Activities of Controlling a stage 
  • Tailoring the roles in Controlling a stage

Learning objectives 

Discuss standards for customising products and roles in the “managing product delivery” process as well as the procedure’s objective and purpose.

 

Topics

  • Activities of Managing product delivery 
  • Tailoring the roles in Managing product delivery 

Learning objectives

Review the purpose and objective of the “managing a stage boundary” process, then follow the instructions for customising the roles and products in a project environment.

 

Topics

  • Activities of Managing a stage boundary 
  • Tailoring the roles in Managing a stage boundary

Learning objectives 

Apply the criteria for modifying products and roles during closing a project and evaluate the purpose and objective of the “Closing a Project” procedure.

 

Topics

  • Activities of Closing a project 
  • Tailoring the roles in Closing a project

Learning objectives 

This module will teach you everything you need to know about studying for exams and how to ace them on your first attempt.

  • PRINCE2 Exam preparation – Part 1
  • PRINCE2 Exam preparation – Part 2
  • Sample PRINCE2 Practitioner Exams 

For more information on the syllabus refer: PRINCE2 Foundation Syllabus and PRINCE2 Practitioner Syllabus from AXELOS.

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Here are some reasons why you should choose Skillier to assist you in becoming Prince2® certified:

  • Delivers training that is tailored to each individual’s specific need.
  • Experienced project management professionals are hired.
  • We concentrate on your training requirements so that you may concentrate on your profession and business.
  • Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
  • Provides world-class education and training.
  • Embedded talents for landing high-paying jobs
  • 100% customer satisfaction is guaranteed.

Once you’ve completed the registration procedure, you’ll be given access to digital reference resources that will help you continue your learning journey.

Our Prince2® training is live and is available in Live Instructor-Led Virtual Training formats.

To ask further questions, please send in an email to hello@skillier.com, and we will answer any queries you may have!

The course takes 4 days of online virtual class with 6 to 8 hours each day depending on the batch selected.

 

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Our instructors stay up to date on the latest advances and trends in their disciplines. They attempt to give the training in a way that helps you acquire knowledge in your sector and advance in your career, based on their years of industry experience.

We only partner with the best, accredited, and highly reputable trainers around the world to provide you not only with the knowledge of the course but to bring to you a high quality learning experience.

 

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Enrolling in  Prince2® classroom training is a simple process. Payments can be made using a debit/credit card, such as a MasterCard or a Visa Card, or through PayPal. Once payment is received, acknowledgement will be sent to the candidates via email.

With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, you can rest assured that you’ll get the best service possible. We work hard at Skillier to make sure that your learning experience with us is second to none. If your expectations are not satisfied for any reason, we will reimburse your course cost in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy.

There are no prerequisites for the PRINCE2® Foundation certification course and exam. Basic experience with projects in a real-world context is helpful, though not mandatory. 

 

To fully benefit from the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification training, you will need to have a firm grasp of the foundations of PRINCE2. To qualify for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, you must have at least one of the following certifications: 

  • PRINCE2® Foundation
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
  • IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director) 
  • IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager) 
  • IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager) 
  • IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate) .
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Prince2® Certification and Training FAQs

PRINCE2® (Projects In A Controlled Environment) is a project management approach that focuses on project management, organisation, and control. Axelos® owns PRINCE2® Certification, a methodology used by a variety of companies for project management in a variety of areas in both the commercial and public sectors around the world.

 

PRINCE2® is a non-prescriptive, scalable, and step-by-step process-based methodology for project management that is becoming more widely utilised around the world.

The PRINCE2® Foundation qualification covers the PRINCE2® concepts and assists in gaining a fundamental understanding of the PRINCE2® project management approach. Individuals interested in taking the PRINCE2® Practitioner course must first have a foundation qualification. This certification is for project managers and those who want to be project managers in the future. It is also important to other personnel involved in project management and delivery, such as project board members, project management team members, team leaders, and PMO staff.

To become a registered PRINCE2® Practitioner, candidates must pass the PRINCE2® Practitioner test. The exam is designed to determine if a person can use PRINCE2® to manage a project in a specific setting. The Practitioner considers factors such as individual skill, project restrictions, and project complexity in order to successfully manage the project. To take the exam, you must first get PRINCE2® Foundation certification.

AXELOS, the accrediting authority for PRINCE2® certification, offers all PRINCE®2 certificates.

PRINCE2® is for anyone who wants to be a Project Manager or already has Project Management expertise and wants a globally recognised certificate that will help them advance in their careers. It encourages project management abilities and is a requirement for most Project Manager positions in a variety of countries and environments.

  • Project Managers
  • Project Board Members
  • Project Assurance Manager
  • Team Leads
  • Project Executives
  • Project Engineers
  • Operational and Functional Managers/Staff
  • Software Developers/ Testers
  • Any professional aspiring to be a Project Manager

You will gain all the skills needed to become a project management professional after PRINCE2 Practitioner training. You will be able to:  

 

  • In various situations, use and adapt the PRINCE2® technique.
  • Apply the PRINCE2® project management methodology’s concepts.
  • Use the PRINCE2 principles to manage a project by breaking it down into smaller portions.
  • Define project quality and learn about the PRINCE2 Themes’ objective and implementation approach.
  • To reduce obstructions to development, understand each step of the project lifecycle and track project progress.
  • By controlling stage boundaries, you may manage, execute, and deliver work packages to customers.
  • Environment-based PRINCE2 projects can be tailored
  • Create a product-based approach to planning.
  • Control the usage of resources while managing project risks effectively.

The main topics that are covered in the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training are as follows:

 

  • Introduction to PRINCE2®
  • Project management with PRINCE2
  • PRINCE2 principles
  • Tailoring and adopting PRINCE2
  • Introduction to PRINCE2 themes
  • Business Case theme
  • Organization theme
  • Quality theme
  • Plans theme
  • Risk theme
  • Change theme
  • Progress theme
  • Introduction to PRINCE2 Processes
  • Starting up a Project Process
  • Directing a Project Process
  • Initiating a Project Process
  • Controlling a Stage Process
  • Managing Product Delivery 
  • Managing a Stage Boundary
  • Closing a Project Process
  • Considerations for organizational adoption

There are no eligibility requirements for the PRINCE2® Foundation certification exam.  

 

To qualify for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, you must have at least one of the following certifications: 

 

  • PRINCE2® Foundation 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
  • IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director) 
  • IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager) 
  • IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager) 
  • IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate) 
  • Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 
  • Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) 

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course has been meticulously crafted to provide you with all of the abilities you’ll need to apply and modify PRINCE2 to a variety of project environments and circumstances.

 

  • Make your first step into project management.
  • Take responsibility of projects in a variety of contexts.
  • Effectively manage projects in a variety of contexts
  • Increase the chances of a project’s success.
  • Increase your workplace’s efficiency
  • Deliver on-time and on-budget projects that are successful.
  • PRINCE may be fine-tuned to meet the needs of various projects.
  • From start to finish, you’ll be in charge of a project.

Once you have gained the PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner certifications, the following certifications will help you advance your career further: 

 

  • PRINCE2® Agile Foundation 
  • PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
  • ITIL® 4 Foundation 

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course has been carefully developed to assist you in preparing for the PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner tests, as well as gaining the skills necessary to succeed as a PRINCE2® Practitioner. You’ll be able to do things like:

 

1. Apply and tailor the PRINCE2® method to diverse projects

  • Bring in project flexibility  
  • Apply the seven PRINCE2 principles, processes and themes to projects

 

2. Apply the PRINCE2 principles across projects 

  • Provide business justification for the project  
  • Build on experience from previous projects  
  • Understand project roles and responsibilities  
  • Manage a project by breaking it into chunks

 

3. Apply the seven PRINCE2 themes across projects  

  • Build a business case to justify project continuity  
  • Keep track of all roles involved  
  • Define project quality  
  • Plan targets  
  • Handle change requests  
  • Track project progress

 

4. Guide a project throughout its lifecycle

  • Start and direct a project  
  • Track project progress  
  • Remove impediments  
  • Co-ordinate daily tasks  

 

5. Create the recommended PRINCE2 management products which include baselines, records and reports  

  • Manage, execute and deliver work packages  
  • Manage stage boundaries  
  • Create reports and record lessons for next stage  
  • Deliver products to the customer  

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification training will help you:  

  • Demonstrate your commitment to quality and excellence.
  • Demonstrate that you know how to use the PRINCE2 framework.
  • Learn project management best practises to help you advance your profession.
  • Work on a wide range of projects in a wide range of settings.
  • You’ll be paid more than your non-certified counterparts.
  • Increase your chances of being hired
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PRINCE2® Certification & Exam FAQ's

Step 1: Go to Skillier and sign up for a PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training.

Step 2: Attend our Trainer-led PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course.

Step 3: Use PeopleCert Online Proctoring to take the test online.

Step 4: As soon as you finish your test, you’ll receive your results on your computer. PeopleCert will send you your official results/e-certificate within 2 business days. You’ll be able to examine your results and print your certificate after that.

Step 5: After completing the exam, AXELOS will send you an email with instructions on how to activate your My AXELOS membership. Complete the annual requirement of 20 CPDs to receive a digital badge recognising your accomplishment.

Step 6: The PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate expires after 3 years. Renew your certification by taking the Practitioner exam again or by maintaining the CPD requirements. 

Yes. The exam fee is included in the Prince2 registration fees, which must be paid at the time of registration.

The PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification exam has a three-year validity period. After that, you can take the re-registration exam, which is on par with the Practitioner certification exam in terms of difficulty.

There are no eligibility requirements for the PRINCE2® Foundation certification exam.  

 

To qualify for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, you must have at least one of the following certifications: 

 

  • PRINCE2® Foundation 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
  • IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director) 
  • IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager) 
  • IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager) 
  • IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate) 
  • Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 
  • Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) 

Credit points for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can be earned through professional training, experience, self-study, and community involvement. All PRINCE2 qualified professionals must keep up to speed with the newest project management expertise, according to AXELOS. CPD points can be used to accomplish this.

 

You can apply for AXELOS membership after passing the PRINCE2 test. To keep your membership, you must submit 20 CPDs every year for the next three years. After three years, you will have earned 60 CPDs, allowing you to apply for certification renewal.

Our online training will offer you with a live trainer to assist you in understanding the topics, and you can ask any questions you have. It’s similar to classroom training, but you don’t have to drive to the location; instead, you may attend the training from the comfort of your own home.

You must first obtain training, after which it will be simple to administer the examination. All you’ll need is two weeks to study for and write the exam.

PRINCE2 recognises Peoplecert as a worldwide recognised institute, and you can take your test there. You can register with them and gain online access to take the test using a webcam and microphone on your computer.

  • The exam code is issued by PRINCE2, which is akin to an e-learning licence.
  • The validity of an exam voucher is one month.
  • To redeem the exam voucher, you’ll need the exam code.
  • To schedule an examination, you’ll need an exam voucher.

As a result, the exam code is valid until you obtain the PRINCE2 license, after which you can redeem the exam voucher and use it to book exams.

You have the option of purchasing an e-learning license that is good for 1, 3, or 12 months.

Test takers can now take their PRINCE2 exam online, thanks to a collaboration between Peoplecert and Axelos Ltd.

The exam will be invigilated through the internet by Peoplecert’s exam shield.

PRINCE2 Foundation Exam 

Answer 33 questions correctly from the 60 questions given and score 55% to pass the examination. 

 

PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

The same 55 is the pass percentage but this exam will contain 68 questions. A minimum of 38 correct answers must be provided to pass the exam. 

Foundation Exam

Practitioner Exam 

60 questions

68 questions

60 minutes

150 minutes

Closed book 

Open book (PRINCE2 manual)

55% and passing score 33/60

55% and passing score 38/68

  • The PRINCE2 foundation exam is a paper-and-pencil test.
  • The PRINCE2 practitioner test is an open book exam in which you are only allowed to use the PRINCE2 manual as a reference.

ITIL is being expanded into the Information Technology Infrastructure Library. It is a globally recognised IT service management framework. Axelos Ltd manages both PRINCE2 and ITIL, which are process-based project management frameworks. Both have different scopes, and ITIL knowledge is not required to obtain PRINCE2 certification online. However, knowing PRINCE2 is necessary for obtaining ITIL certification.

For all PRINCE2® certificates, you can self-study and take the exam through an AXELOS Examination Institute like PeopleCert® without attending an official training course.

Taking a formalised training programme through an Accredited Training Organization (ATO) like Skillier, on the other hand, greatly boosts your chances of passing the exam. Skillier is regarded as one of the greatest PRINCE2 training companies in the world.

You must take 32 hours of PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training from an ATO of AXELOS and PeopleCert®, after which you must take the examinations to demonstrate your PRINCE2 expertise and become certified.

 

Your test results will be emailed to you within two business days of the day of your exam. You will receive e-certificates as well as official results if you pass the PRINCE2® Foundation exam and the PRINCE2® Practitioner exam with the required score. Your PeopleCert® Account will get both the official results and the e-certificate.

You can demonstrate your commitment to professional development by renewing your certification. It also illustrates to employers, peers, and coworkers the importance of your PRINCE2 knowledge. Here are a few reasons why your PRINCE2 certification should be renewed:

  • You will stay registered  
  • You can refresh your skills 
  • It ensures job safety 
  • It opens doors to new opportunities 

The PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification exam has a three-year validity period. After that, you can take the re-registration exam, which is on par with the Practitioner certification exam in terms of difficulty.

 

Maintaining the My PRINCE2 Digital Badge will also allow you to renew your credential. Every year, membership costs £50 plus VAT. To keep your certification, you must earn 20 CPDs per year after activating your membership.

The membership cost for AXELOS is £59 per year. VAT charges are extra as applicable.

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-based project management methodology that lays out a step-by-step plan for completing a project. PRINCE2 is a project management methodology that is widely used in the UK and overseas. It offers certification at various levels, including PRINCE2 Foundation (basic), PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Professional (for practitioners), and PRINCE2 Agile (Agile methods).

AXELOS created and manages the PRINCE2® framework outline, while PeopleCert® administers the exam. AXELOS, the accrediting authority for PRINCE2® certificates, will issue the certificate to successful candidates.

Foundation Exam 

  • Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour) 
  • Questions: 60 Multiple choice questions 
  • Pass mark: 33 out of 60 available, or 55% 
  • Use of textbook: No, it’s a closed book exam. 

Practitioner Exam 

  • Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hrs) 
  • Questions: 68 Objective type questions 
  • Pass mark: 38 out of 68 available, or 55% 
  • Use of textbook: Yes, but only the official PRINCE2® manual is permitted. 

Yes, through PeopleCert®, you can take the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams online. You can schedule your exam ahead of time, at a time and date that is convenient for you. A proctor will oversee your examination. To continue with the exam without problems, make sure you meet the technical prerequisites.

There is no re-evaluation for the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner. However, if you fail you can re-attempt the exam after paying the required fees.  

  • If you fail the PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification test, you can retake it for a fee that varies depending on the country from where you are taking the exam. Taxes could be applied or not. For further information, please contact your Workshop Manager.
  • After your first attempt, you can repeat the test at any time.
  • You can sign up for PeopleCert’s ‘TAKE2’ to save money on the retake exam fee. You will be asked to pay a little price on top of your course fee for this, and if you do not pass the exam on the first attempt, you will be given a free second attempt.

Within two business days of submitting the test, you will receive your results. The complete procedure could take up to 5 days. If you took the exam through PearsonVUE, PeopleCert® will send you a confirmation email with a link to your e-certificate within 7 days. You’ll be able to manage your certificate and purchase a printed copy once you’ve activated your PeopleCert® account.

You can read more about this here:  PeopleCert®

You can give the exam as many times as you want as long as you pay for it each time. 

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Additional FAQ's

The PRINCE2 course is for those who want to learn how to manage projects effectively. The course is designed to assist you in completing projects in both public and private sectors in real-world settings.

Certifications can help you advance in your job. The PRINCE2 certification is regarded as an excellent complement to your credentials. You will learn important skills such as:

  • Controlling project stages 
  • Quality control  
  • Business justification and management 
  • Tolerance allocation 
  • Directing a project 

The PRINCE2 certification training is a process-based project management strategy that contains established templates, procedures, and stages for completing a successful project. PRINCE2 stands for “Projects IN Controlled Environments.”

Anyone who has earned the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certification can apply agile methodologies in their projects while still adhering to the PRINCE2 framework.

PRINCE 2 Foundation is a straightforward exam that may be completed in as little as 2-3 weeks. PRINCE2 Practitioner, on the other hand, is more difficult to prepare for and takes an average of three months.

Earning a PRINCE2 certification is certainly beneficial to those who want to get a job in a new company, improve their earning potential, and climb up the corporate ladder. 

Certainly not. Project managers, potential project managers, and anybody else interested in project management should attend the course. The PRINCE2 Practitioner programme is open to students and individuals interested in project management.

It is also important to other essential personnel involved in project design, development, and delivery, such as:

  • 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) 
  • Operational line managers/staff

The PRINCE2® Foundation certification is permanent, however the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate is only good for three years.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate can be kept up to date by logging into My PRINCE2 or retaking the exam. Here’s how to maintain your PRINCE2 certification current with the help of My PRINCE2 certification:

  • After completing the exam, you must join My PRINCE2 within three months. Every year, you must renew your subscription.
  • Earn 20 CPD points for each year that the PRINCE2 digital badge is extended.
  • Lowing three years. 

Here are the steps you should follow to get certified in the PRINCE2 Certified:  

 

  1. Ensure that you meet the eligibility conditions.
  2. Choose between self-study or training with an Accredited Training Organization (ATO). When you enrol in Skillier’s PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner training, you can expect an intensive learning experience that will help you gain project management skills that you can use right now. You’ll be industry-ready and receive ongoing help throughout your exam preparation and certification process.
  3. Skillier will help you finish the two-day programme.
  4. Utilize Skillier’s comprehensive exam support, which includes practise papers, one-on-one mentoring, and more. To gain a thorough understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology and concepts, read the study materials. One of the most crucial reference tools for your preparation is ‘Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2. 6th Edition.’ Extensive practise is required.
  5. Schedule the exam using PeopleCert if you’ve decided to self-study. If you have registered with Skillier, we will arrange the exam for you at a time that is convenient for you. You can take the test at a Training Organization near you or online using PeopleCert Online Proctoring. All you’ll need is a computer with a Windows or Mac operating system and an internet connection.
  6. If you’re taking the exam in a local training facility, you’ll need to bring the following items: (1) a printout of the exam schedule from PeopleCert; (2) proof of identity, such as a passport or driver’s licence.
  7. When you finish your test, you’ll receive your preliminary results on your computer screen right away. PeopleCert will send you your official results/e-certificate within 2 business days. You’ll be able to examine your results and print your certificate after that.
  8. After two business days, you can get your certificate from your PeopleCert profile. You’re now a PRINCE®2 Practitioner, ready to help your company achieve its goals!

 

After you complete the exam, AXELOS will send you an email with instructions on how to activate your My AXELOS membership. Complete the annual requirement of 20 CPDs to receive a digital badge recognising your accomplishment. After three years, the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate expires. You can renew your certification by either retaking the Practitioner exam or meeting the CPD criteria.

My PRINCE2 subscription is for project management professionals who wish to enhance their careers by using practical advice, easy-to-access support, and professional endorsements. You will also get access to the following with the My PRINCE2 subscription:

  • Keep your Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner certificates current with this CPD toolkit.
  • AXELOS offers discounts on certain of its best-practice publications.
  • Exclusive white papers  
  • PRINCE2 templates, 6th edition
  • PRINCE2. 6th edition and PRINCE2® Agile official online guidance

A subscription to My PRINCE2® will set you back around £50 + VAT. If you renew your subscription for another year, the fee will be £30 (+VAT) each year, and £20 (+VAT) per year if you renew for a third year.

 

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Both are project management techniques designed with the purpose of making project management systematic and effective. 

 

Criteria

PMP

PRINCE2

Countries Used

USA, Asia, Africa, Middle east

UK, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Certification Level

Advanced level

Has both the levels namely the foundation and practitioner.

Based upon

PMBOK and it is a standard but not a methodology

Well laid methodology with detailed processes, models and templates

PM Role

PM is considered the decision-maker and owner of the project

PM works with the team and reports to the control board

Summary

It addresses the “How” part of project management

“What” part of the project management is addressed 

PRINCE2 was started in the year 1975 as PROMPT and renamed Prince in 1989. Since 1996 it is called PRINCE2 with one revision in 2009 and the latest update in 2017. 

Year

Details

1975

PROMPT – Project Resource Organisation Management and Planning Techniques

1989

PRINCE – Prompt II In the CCTA Environment 

1996

PRINCE2 – PRojects IN Controlled Environments

2009

Revision of PRINCE2 with 7 principles

2017

Updated version

2020

PRINCE2 renamed as PRINCE2 6th Edition

There are different PRINCE2 certification offered that include 

  • PRINCE2 foundation 
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner 
  • Prince 2 Agile

PRINCE2 Agile is not the same as PRINCE2, which was developed separately by Axelos Ltd to assist Agile project managers in effectively implementing Agile projects.

The scale of the project has no influence on using PRINCE2. Small projects can be effective if PRINCE2 standards are applied selectively. On the other side, a long number of PRINCE2 rules can be followed for large projects. In a nutshell, PRINCE2 is a scalable, highly customizable, and systematic process-based project management technique that can be used for any project.

It is valid for 30 days from the date of issuing. You must book your exam within that time frame, or you will have to use your exam code to redeem your exam voucher again.

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