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Program Overview
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Overview
This accredited two-day project management course follows on from the PRINCE2 Foundation course and provides an understanding of how the method works in practice. The course covers the contents of PRINCE2 Managing Successful Projects, the official book of the method published by PeopleCert in 2023.
Course Summary
The course puts the PRINCE2 concepts into practice and prepares students for the exam that leads to the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate. The course begins where the PRINCE2 Foundation course left off by going into more detail on each of the practices and processes that make up the method.
Entry Requirements
To be able to take the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, students must provide proof of holding the PRINCE2 Foundation or PRINCE2 6th edition Foundation certification.
What's New with PRINCE2 Practitioner?
- Central focus on people management, recognising the importance of human capital in project success
- Enhanced flexibility and customisation, adapting to the unique requirements of each project, across sectors
- Embracing digital and data management, equipping students with the right tools to keep their projects up to date in the digital era
- Integration of sustainability into project performance, aligning projects with environmental and social responsibility goals
- Compatibility with Agile, Lean, and ITIL, enhancing overall project performance
- Designed for all professionals, including aspiring or experienced project managers, using simplified language and content which makes it more accessible to all
What's Included in the Course Price?
- All training
- Course materials
- Online exam
- One official manual, PRINCE2 Managing Successful Projects, at no extra cost
- Take2 - exam re-sit in case of an unsuccessful result
Discounts and Offers
- Group: 15% discount for groups or institutions
- Foundation and Practitioner bundle: 10% discount on the combined price
- Returning short course delegates: 10% discount
- UoW undergraduate/postgraduate students, alumni, and colleagues: 20% discount
Course Structure
The course consists of a series of classroom lectures and group exercises over 2 days, totalling 14 contact hours. The lectures introduce the method's terminology, followed by discussions of the case studies that explain how to use the method in practice.
Teaching and Assessment
The exam is a PeopleCert Online Proctored Exam. Students will get an exam voucher from the university and then book their exam with PeopleCert, at a date of their choosing. The exam is open book, 150 minutes long, and consists of 70 objective testing questions. The pass mark is 60% and it leads to the official PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate.
Our Tutors
All trainers are experienced lecturers and experts in the area of project management. They are all PeopleCert-accredited trainers.
Career Opportunities
Project management is a modern career that is applicable to any business sector. The presence of PRINCE2 Practitioner certification adds credence to any CV and offers opportunities for a career change or internal advancement in most medium or large, UK or international, government or non-government organisations.
Accreditations
PRINCE2 is accredited by PeopleCert. The University of Westminster is also a PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for PRINCE2.
Course Delivery
The course is taught both online and on campus. When taught on campus, it takes place at the Marylebone Campus in central London.
Location
Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW
Accessibility
The university has created online Disabled Access Guides for its buildings.
Related Courses
- AgilePM - Agile Project Management Certification - Foundation
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)