PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Certification Training

Course Outline

PRINCE2 Project Management is a globally recognised and established project management method that offers a structured, scalable, and tailorable approach to project management. Its focus on governance, risk management, and benefits realisation sets it apart from other qualifications. By integrating agile concepts and emphasising tailoring, the new PRINCE2 is even more adaptable to diverse project environments.

This course helps prepare you for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam.

PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Certification Training Benefits

Course Benefits
- Official PeopleCert materials (eBook, exam voucher, sample exams and more included)
- Take2 exam re-sit included (eligible on public events)
- After course one-on-one coaching included
Audience & Prerequisites
- Who Should Attend: Current Project Managers (certified and uncertified), aspiring Project Managers, and anyone aiming to enhance their project management skills.
- Official Prerequisites: There are no official mandatory prerequisites from PeopleCert, the PRINCE2 certifying body.
- Pre-Course Knowledge: To get the most out of your learning experience, Learning Tree recommends working knowledge of project management concepts at the level of Course 296, Project Management Fundamentals, prior to enrolling in this course.
Certification & Exam Information
- Certification Alignment: This course helps you prepare for the PRINCE2 7 Foundation certification exam.
- Certification Expectations: Attendees should expect that some study outside of course hours will be required for certification success. The amount of self-study will depend on prior familiarity with the topic. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.
- Exam Details:
  - Duration: 60 minutes
  - Number of Questions: 60
  - Passing Score: 36 out of 60 (60%)
  - Exam Style: Multiple Choice, Closed Book
  - Exam Delivery: You will receive an exam voucher and a link to register and schedule your online exam session with the PeopleCert web proctoring service. Sit your exam upon completion of your training course at date and time that fits your schedule. Visit the PeopleCert website for more information. PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Course Outline
What to Expect
- Exam Prep Course: This course is designed to help you prepare for the foundation certification exam. You can expect coverage of all exam learning objectives, with a focus on understanding key concepts, terminology, and how they’re assessed. For a deeper, more hands-on learning experience, consider Course 296, Project Management Fundamentals.
- Content Volume: Certification courses cover a large amount of material in a short time. Instructors prioritize content tied to exam objectives and supplementary topics will be addressed as time allows.
- Class Pace: Certification courses are fast-paced and adhere to a strict schedule, ensuring all exam objectives are covered. While discussions and examples are included, the focus remains on certification readiness.
- Outside of Class Study Time: Plan for self-study outside of class, especially if the concepts are new to you. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.

PRINCE2® 7 Foundation Certification Training Course Outline

Required Pre-Course Preparation

Review all pre-course communication from Learning Tree before class to understand how to access all your course materials.
Ensure you have access to your My Learning Tree portals before the start of class. Reach out to Learning Tree customer service if you are having trouble.
Familiarize yourself with the PRINCE2 official eBook available in your PeopleCert portal.
Be prepared for up to two hours of study after class each evening, depending on your prior level of familiarity with the course material.

Foundation Module 1: Overview of PRINCE2 Project Management

Understand the definitions and characteristics of a project
Understand what defines a PRINCE2 Project Management project
Understand the features and benefits of PRINCE2 Project Management
Understand the role of project management
Understand the seven aspects of project performance to be managed
Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management principles
Understand the integrated elements of PRINCE2 Project Management
Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management processes at a high level
Understand the user/supplier context
Understand how to apply and tailor PRINCE2 Project Management

Foundation Module 2: People

Explain who is involved in the organizational and project ecosystems
Explain the concept of change management and how to lead change through a project
Distinguish between leadership and management
Describe key people concepts: culture, collaboration, diversity, capability, and competence
Explain the importance of communication and how to manage it for successful projects
Identify how the people aspects are integrated with other PRINCE2 elements

Foundation Module 3: Organization

Explore and understand the purpose of the organization practice
Know and understand the three project interests and the project management team structure
Understand the organization design and development process
Know how the principles apply to the organization practice

Foundation Module 4: Starting up a project and initiating a project

Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of starting up a project
Explore and understand the purpose of the project brief
Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of Initiating a project
Defining the Initiation and project plan

Foundation Module 5: Business Case

Explore and understand the business case practice
Know and understand the key concepts related to business justification
Understand the benefits management approachUnderstand the business case management process

Foundation Module 6: Plans

Explore and understand the purpose of the plans practice
Understand different types of plan: project plan, stage plan, team plan and exception plan
Know about structuring the project into management stagesDescribe the planning procedure based on a product-based planning technique
Define and analyze the project’s products

Foundation Module 7: Quality

Explore and understand the purpose of the quality practice
Understand the key concepts related to quality
Understand the product description and project product description
Understand the quality management approach and quality register
Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management technique for quality management

Foundation Module 8: Risk

Explore and understand the purpose of the risk practice
Understand the purpose of the risk budget
Know and understand the key concepts related to risk
Understand the recommended risk management procedure
Understand the purpose of the risk management approach and risk register

Foundation Module 9: Controlling a stage and managing product delivery

Explore and understand the purpose, objectives, and context of controlling a stage
Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of managing product delivery
Explore and understand the activities in the managing product delivery process
Explore and understand how work packages are controlled, managed, and delivered

Foundation Module 10: Managing a stage boundary

Explore and understand the purpose, objectives and context of managing a stage boundary process
Explore and understand the activities in the managing a stage boundary process

Foundation Module 11: Issues

Explore and understand the purpose of the issues practice
Understand the types of issues
Explain the issue management approach
Understand the issue management procedure
Know the management products that support the issue practice

Foundation Module 12: Progress

Explore and understand the purpose of the progress practice
Know and understand key concepts relating to progress
Know and understand the documents used for progress control
Understand the PRINCE2 technique for progress management

Foundation Module 13: Closing a Project

Explore and understand the purpose and objectives of closing a project
Understand the context of closing a project
Understand how to prepare for planned and premature closures
Know and understand the final activities in closing a project

Foundation Module 14: Directing a project

Explore and understand the purpose and objectives of directing a project process
Understand the context of directing a project process
Understand the project board’s role in different stages of a project