AXELOS PRINCE2® Practitioner (7th Edition)

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

... project managers, aspiring project managers and anyone who manages 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: 2 days

Throughout the course you will learn the following:

PRINCE2 Project Management courses are beneficial to individuals as well as to organisations. The qualifications will help you and your organisation to run more effectively and have your projects delivered more efficiently.

Benefits to an individual

• Learn the UK's de-facto standard for project management.
• Recognised around the world.
• Boost your confidence in managing projects.
• Improve your employability and career prospects.
• PRINCE2 is a prerequisite for many Project Management job roles, especially at Project Manager level.

Benefits to an organisation

• Be able to facilitate the successful implementation and adoption of the PRINCE2 methodology.
• Speak and understand a common project management language.
• Gain a clear understanding of the defined processes, controls, roles, and responsibilities.
• Use a consistent approach to facilitate successful projects, every time.

Entry Requirements

To start studying the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification, you will need to have passed either the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification (6th Edition or 7th Edition), or one of the following:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• IPMA Level A, B, C, or D

You will need to have access to a computer with a camera and microphone and WI-FI.

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, a individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.