PRINCE2® qualification course
Official certification examinations
Training in PRINCE2®
PRINCE2® (Project IN Control Environments) is a method designed specifically for
project management based on processes. It focusses on three points – the organization,
management and monitoring of a project – and is based on a series of processes that
are tailored to all types of projects and evolve as they are implemented.
Each process thus defines the specific objectives to be achieved, inflows and outflows, and
actions to be taken. This method is the property of AXELOS and is becoming increasingly
widely used. It promotes the controlled use of resources and is designed for more effective
management of projects and risks. Using PRINCE2® promotes the adoption of a language
common to everyone involved in a project.
Reference: PM00
Objectives:
• To become familiar with the
constitution, concepts and
application of the PRINCE2®
project management method
• To become acquainted with
the components, techniques
and processes involved with
PRINCE2® and how they interact
• To find out about the best
practices for using the PRINCE2®
method in project management
• To understand how to apply
the concepts of the PRINCE2®
methodology to a particular
scenario
The PRINCE2® qualification course is divided into three certification levels:
• PRINCE2® Foundation (three days)
“PRINCE2® Foundation” training presents the essential principles of the method, the processes, the components and the techniques governing project management.
• PRINCE2® Practitioner (two days)
“PRINCE2® Practitioner” training is based on the knowledge acquired in Foundation and
places the emphasis on the personalization and adaptation of PRINCE2® to different
organizational contexts.
• PRINCE2® Professional (two and a half days)
“PRINCE2® Professional” training is the highest level of PRINCE2® certification and validates the capacity of a professional to apply the principles, methods and techniques of the
PRINCE2® standard in a professional environment.
Target audience
PRINCE2® training is aimed at everyone who is involved on a regular basis in project design
and actively involved in projects:
• Project managers and project coordinators
• Senior management
• Project team leaders and professionals in charge of projects
• Consultants
Pass PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner
The Pass PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner is a turnkey package offering PRINCE2®
Practitioner qualification in five days whilst optimizing the cost of the course.
This level includes PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner training sessions led
by accredited training providers, educational packs (course support, exercise support and
Automic Trivial Pursuit™ Project Management version), passing official AXELOS examinations,
and breakfasts and lunches during the sessions.
PM03 - PRINCE2® Foundation
Duration
“PRINCE2® Foundation” training consists of 21 hours spread over three days.
Requirement
Experience in the computer services field is recommended for this training.
Educational resources
• Course support material in paper
format
• Book of exercises containing
multiple-choice questions and
practical exercises
• Official manual available from
AXELOS, free with Pass Prince2®
Foundation & Practitioner
• Automic Trivial Pursuit™, Project
Management Edition (french only)
Certification examination
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Examination
Lasting 60 minutes, the “PRINCE2® Foundation” examination is a multiple-choice format
consisting of 75 questions; five of these are test questions and are not included in the final
mark. A total of 35 correct answers, i.e. 50% of the answers, is needed to gain certification.
The aim of this first level is to assess whether the candidate is capable of acting as a wellinformed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2® method in a project
environment.
PM04 - PRINCE2® Practitioner
Duration
“PRINCE2® Practitioner” training consists of 14 hours spread over two days.
Requirement
A “PRINCE2® Foundation” certificate is needed to sit the “PRINCE2® Practitioner”
examination. Studying the official work “Réussir le Management de Projet avec PRINCE2®” is
recommended for undertaking this training.
Examination
The 5 Pillars of
Automic University
• Experience: we train more than
3,500 professionals each year
• Pragmatism: our veteran trainers
use methods they employ out in
the field to back up their experience
with real-world examples
• Innovation: understanding complex
concepts is made easy through fun
tools
• Application: as well as theoretical
material, our trainers share best
practices from their experience in
the field
• Personalization: training is molded
to students’ needs to help steer
them towards their goals
The “PRINCE2® Practitioner” examination lasts 150 minutes and comprises eight questions
based on a particular scenario worth 10 points each, in other words a total of 80 points. A
minimum of 44 points is needed to gain certification, in other words 55% correct answers.
PM20 - PRINCE2® Professional
Duration and format
“PRINCE2® Professional” training consists of a two and a half day bootcamp, with the
candidate being immersed in an external environment.
The candidate joins a project team and is assessed by two PRINCE2® experts / assessors.
Requirement
“PRINCE2® Practitioner” certification and at least three years’ experience in project
management are needed to take part in this training.
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