AXELOS PRINCE2® Practitioner (6th Edition)

In a nutshell

If you're looking to gain first-class project management skills or want to improve your chances of becoming employed as a professional project manager, obtaining a PRINCE2 qualification is essential as it is the world’s most practiced method for Project Management.

PRINCE2 qualifications are beneficial for both individuals and organisations. As an individual, such qualifications will improve your overall careers prospects and employability, and organisations that implement the PRINCE2 methodology have the advantage of being able to consistently facilitate successful projects, with their employees making use of a common language and defined processes.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

... anyone aged 19+, living in Wales and in employment. The usual salary limit of £29,534 does not apply to this course.

... anyone looking to improve their employability for a project management role

... 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

Course content

PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is suitable for anyone managing projects. This could be as part of a formal project management function or a role which involves project management as part of day-to-day work. The Practitioner certification aims to confirm that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding to apply and tailor the method in a range of different project environments and scenarios.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner (6th Edition) syllabus is as follows:

• Learn how to apply the seven PRINCE2 Principles within your project
• Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the seven PRINCE2 Themes in context
• Study the seven PRINCE2 Processes and learn how to apply and tailor them in context

Entry Requirements

To enrol onto the Practitioner level qualification, you'll need to have passed one of the following:

• PRINCE2® Foundation (5th Edition or 6th Edition version)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
• IPMA Level A®, B®, C® or D®

Additional information

This course is delivered by virtual classroom. Virtual classrooms are equivalent to face-to-face classroom courses, but delivered in an online environment.

You will need to put aside 2 days to attend this course.

The course includes exams which are invigilated online and you need to have access to an internet enabled device with a microphone and a webcam.