PRINCE2® 7 Practitioner courses
Building on the knowledge learnt in the PRINCE2® Foundation course, PRINCE2 Practitioner enhances your project management skills. The course teaches the tools and knowledge needed to successfully implement the PRINCE2 methodology in your own projects.
This PRINCE2 Practitioner course has been created in-line with the newly updated PRINCE2 7 syllabus. Once qualified, individuals will be able to use the PRINCE2 methodology to effectively navigate and manage any given project scenario.
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This inclusive project management course covers:
- Further detail on the principles, processes and practices covered in PRINCE2
- The importance of people in change and project management
- How to apply and tailor PRINCE2 to a range of projects
- Considerations that need to be taken to meet sustainability and ESG targets
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For the PRINCE2 Practitioner course, we offer a range of training methods to fit your individual needs:
- E-learning: Our self-paced, multimedia learning content offers you the chance to learn at a time and place that suits you.
- Virtual: Engage in face-to-face teaching with one of our expert trainers, all from the comfort of your own home.
- Classroom: In-person sessions led by our knowledgeable trainers, where you’ll have the chance to engage with fellow learners in a traditional classroom setting.
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PRINCE2 7 Practitioner FAQs
What are the 7 principles of PRINCE2?
Among the core components of PRINCE2 are its seven principles, these are designed to guide the way project managers work, make decisions, and prioritise tasks.
The seven PRINCE2 principles are:
- 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
What is new in PRINCE2 7?
The 7th edition updates bring a new dimension to the PRINCE2 guidance and add value for organisations and individuals alike, to help them handle the new challenges that are arising across the industry.
PRINCE2 7 introduces several enhancements to help learners become more well-rounded project managers, including:
- The definition of a project and guidance about what project management is
- A fifth integrated ‘people’ element
- Four new management approaches used in the project initiation document (PID)
- An additional sustainability performance target
- And more!
Is the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam difficult?
The difficulty of the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam will vary depending on an individual’s familiarity with project management principles, experience in applying the PRINCE2 methodology, and the degree of effort put in to prepare for the exam.
For those who complete our training and take the time to revise the material ahead of the exam, passing the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification should be well within reach.
What is the pass mark for the PRINCE2 Practitioner?
Candidates will have 150 minutes to answer the 70 question that make up the PRINCE2 Practitioner. Each question is worth 1 mark, a total of 42 marks (60%) is required to pass.
How long does the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification last?
The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification is valid for three years before it expires. At this point there are multiple ways an individual can choose to recertify.
Visit the PeopleCert website to learn more about your options for recertification.