PeopleCert PRINCE2® (7th edition) Foundation - Virtual Classroom

In a nutshell

If you're looking to gain first-class project management skills or want to improve your chances of becoming employed as a professional project manager, obtaining a PRINCE2 qualification is essential as it is the world’s most practiced method for Project Management.

PRINCE2 qualifications are beneficial for both individuals and organisations. As an individual, such qualifications will improve your overall careers prospects and employability, and organisations that implement the PRINCE2 methodology have the advantage of being able to consistently facilitate successful projects, with their employees making use of a common language and defined processes.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

... anyone aged 19+, living in Wales, in employment and earning less than £32,371 a year

... anyone looking to improve their employability for a project management role

... current and aspiring project managers or professionals who manage projects. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects

Course content

This course is delivered by virtual classroom. Virtual classrooms are equivalent to face-to-face classroom courses, but delivered in an online environment.

Course Duration: 3 days

Throughout the course you will learn the following:

The Foundation Level certification introduces the PRINCE2 method and 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.The PRINCE2 Foundation (7th Edition) syllabus is as follows:

• PRINCE2 Principles: Business justification, learn from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, manage by stages, manage by exception, focus on products and tailor to suit the product
• PRINCE2 Themes: Business Case, Organisation, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change & Progress
• PRINCE2 Processes: Starting a project, directing a project, initiating a project, controlling a stage, managing product delivery, managing stage boundaries and closing a project

Entry Requirements

While having a basic understanding of project management would be beneficial, there are no formal prerequisites to enrol onto the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification.

You will need access to internet, a windows computer and webcam/microphone.

Additional information

The PLA programme intends to provide quality career advice and guidance to participants before, during and after their learning.

Prior to being enrolled onto your PLA funded course, an individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.