PRINCE2® (7th edition) Foundation - Virtual Classroom

PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation is the introductory certification for the method. It confirms that you understand:

• Core terminology and concepts

• The seven principles

• The seven practices

• The seven processes

• How the main elements of the method work together

Yes. PRINCE2 Project Management (Version 7) is the current version. It retains the established principles and processes while updating the guidance for modern project environments.

The main updates include:

• A stronger focus on people, communication and collaboration

• Sustainability as part of project performance

• Clearer digital and data management guidance

• Greater flexibility when tailoring the method

• New management approaches for change, commercial relationships, data and sustainability

• Updated terminology, with the former Themes now called Practices

The term Practices reflects the management activities applied throughout the project. The seven Practices cover business case, organising, plans, quality, risk, issues and progress.

Yes. Version 7 introduces a commercial management approach to help teams consider the commercial relationships that affect a project. However, this Foundation course is not specialist training in procurement and contract management.

Yes. It is suitable if you:

• Have no previous PRINCE2 knowledge

• Are new to project management

• Work in a project support or delivery role

• Want to prepare for Practitioner-level study

This course is suitable for:

• Aspiring Project Managers

• Project support staff

• Team members involved in project delivery

• Business Analysts

• Recent graduates

• Professionals who want to improve their project management knowledge

No. There are no formal prerequisites for the Foundation course or exam. Some awareness of project work can help, but it is not required.

You will learn how PRINCE2 supports:

• Governance and clear responsibilities

• Planning and control

• Risk, quality and issue management

• Communication and people management

• Progress reporting

• Sustainability

• Digital and data use

• Tailoring for the project context

The live virtual classroom course takes three days. You will also complete a mandatory online pre-course before your trainer-led sessions begin.

No. This is a trainer-led Virtual Classroom course, not an eLearning course. You attend scheduled live online sessions and can interact with your trainer during the training.

Your training package includes:

• Live Virtual Classroom training

• Fully accredited courseware

• Foundation exam

• Official digital manual

• PRINCE2 Project Management process map

• Tutor support

• Mandatory online pre-course

• Exam Pass Guarantee*, subject to the applicable terms

Optional extras may be available at checkout.

No. This course includes the Foundation exam only. The Foundation and Practitioner exams are included together only on a combined course that clearly states both levels.

Passing PRINCE2 Foundation is one accepted prerequisite for Practitioner. It provides the method knowledge needed before you move into application and tailoring. Other recognised project management qualifications may also meet the Practitioner eligibility rules.

The levels have different purposes:

• Foundation: Tests your understanding of the method, terminology and core relationships

• Practitioner: Tests your ability to apply and tailor the method to a scenario

At the Foundation and Practitioner levels, you move from understanding the guidance to using it in practical situations.

The separate Practitioner exam has 70 questions and a 60% pass mark. You need at least 42 marks out of 70 to pass. This Foundation course does not include the Practitioner exam.

The exam is taken online through remote proctoring. Before booking the real exam, check that your device and testing environment meet the official requirements.

The exam has:

• 60 multiple-choice questions

• 60 minutes to complete

• 60 marks available

• A pass requirement of 36 marks, or 60%

No. The Foundation exam is closed book. You cannot use the official manual or other study materials during the exam.

Use this simple preparation plan:

1. Complete the mandatory pre-course work.

2. Attend each trainer-led session.

3. Review the official manual and process map.

4. Revisit topics where you need more confidence.

5. Use the available exam simulator or practice questions.

Exam-style activities support thorough preparation, but focus on understanding the method rather than memorising answers from mock exams or practice exams.

The course supports your first attempt through:

• Trainer-led explanations

• Accredited courseware

• Practical examples

• Exam-focused activities

• Tutor support

No training provider can guarantee a pass. If you do not pass, the Exam Pass Guarantee* may allow you to attend the same training again free of charge, subject to the applicable conditions. Exam fees are not covered.

Yes. You need to renew the certification within three years of the award date to keep it current. Check the available renewal routes through PeopleCert.

A PRINCE2 certification can strengthen your professional profile by showing that you understand a globally accepted project management method. It can be relevant across sectors because organisations use projects to deliver change, products and services.

It may help you:

• Demonstrate structured project management knowledge

• Support applications for project-based roles

• Prepare for further PRINCE2 study

• Build on your existing experience and wider professional skills

No qualification guarantees employment, and career outcomes depend on the role, employer and your experience.

PRINCE2 is a globally accepted and widely recognised project management method. Its structured but adaptable framework is relevant to professionals working across different sectors, project types and delivery environments.

No method can guarantee this. PRINCE2 gives teams a structured way to manage time, cost, risk, scope, quality, benefits and sustainability. Project outcomes still depend on sound decisions, capable people, suitable resources and the working environment.

After passing Foundation, you can progress to PRINCE2 Practitioner. Practitioner training develops your ability to apply and tailor the method to practical project scenarios.

No. PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation and Agile Foundation are separate certifications. This course focuses on the PRINCE2 Project Management method rather than the PRINCE2 Agile framework.

Yes. The method can be tailored for different:

• Sectors

• Delivery approaches

• Team structures

• Levels of complexity

• Project sizes

PRINCE2 provides:

• Defined roles and decision-making responsibilities

• Continued business justification

• Stage-based planning and control

• Agreed tolerances

• Risk, issue, quality and progress practices

• Guidance for tailoring the method

These features can help teams make informed decisions and maintain control, but they do not guarantee an outcome.

Exam availability and available languages may vary. When booking, use the Languages select menu to choose an available option that applies to you. Contact e-Careers if you need help before scheduling the exam.

The Exam Pass Guarantee* may allow you to attend the same training again free of charge if you do not pass after completing an eligible Virtual Classroom course.

Eligibility usually depends on:

• Meeting the attendance requirements

• Completing required assignments

• Taking the exam within the stated period

• Following the re-enrolment process

Exam fees are not covered and must be purchased separately.

You will receive:

• Trainer-led Virtual Classroom sessions

• Fully accredited courseware

• The official digital manual

• A PRINCE2 Project Management process map

• Tutor support

• Exam-focused preparation

• Flexible payment options

• A clear route towards certification