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Purpose of the PRINCE2 2017 Foundation Certification

The PRINCE2 Foundation Level introduces the PRINCE2 method. The Foundation certification aims to confirm that you know and understand the PRINCE2 method well enough to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2. The Foundation certification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner certification.

PRINCE2 2017 Foundation training

Typically, classroom training for PRINCE2 2017 Foundation and the examination takes place at the end of the training (this will vary depending on the training provider). You can also self-study for the Foundation exam and you may also choose to take training in another format Training is delivered by AXELOS' Accredited Training Organizations who set their own rates.

Target Audience

This certification is aimed at current and aspiring project managers or professionals who manage projects. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers), Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts), Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.

Examination Format

Multiple choice questions

60 questions per paper

33 marks required (out of 60 available) to pass: 55%

One hour's (60 minutes) duration

Closed book.

PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner training

Typically, classroom training for PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner lasts one day and the examination takes place at the end of the training (this will vary depending on training provider). However, you can self-study for the Practitioner exam and you may also choose to take the training in another format. Training is delivered by AXELOS' Accredited Training Organizations who set their own rates, so prices will vary.

Target Audience

This certification is aimed at 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, including: Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers), Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts), Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.

Prerequisites

To take the PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner examination you must provide proof of having passed one of the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation (this must be a 2009 certificate or 2017)

Project Management Professional (PMP)*

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)*

IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director)

IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager)

IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager)

IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)

Examination Format

Objective testing

68 questions per paper

38 marks or more required to pass (out of 68 available): approximately 55%

Two-and-a-half hours’ (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time

Open book exam (official PRINCE2 manual only).

Difference between PRINCE2 2009 and 2017: Processes

There are still seven processes in PRINCE2 2017 and the information is very much the same it was in PRINCE2 2009. However, there is a new section called: “Tailoring guidelines” for each process. These sections will show how flexible PRINCE2 is as the PRINCE2 2009 official manual gives the impression that PRINCE2 is very stiff.