There are no entry requirements for this course however some exposure to projects would be beneficial.

The Foundation Course will enable students to:

• Develop an understanding of PRINCE2’s integrated elements and their relationships; and
• Explain how to use the Process Model to assemble Stage Plans; and
• Be fully prepared to undertake the Practitioner exam.

The Foundation Course covers:

• The origin of PRINCE2, where it fits, and its integrated elements;
• The PRINCE2 Principles and how they empower the project team;
• The PRINCE2 Themes, or approaches to critical aspects of project management, including:
  • Organisation;
  • Business Case;
  • Risk;
  • Plans;
  • Change;
  • Progress;
  • Quality.
• The PRINCE2 Process Model, its flow of control and information, the roles involved and their activities, and how to assemble the elements of the Process Model to form Stage Plans;
• Guidance on how to tailor PRINCE2 to suit project needs, and how to embed PRINCE2 into the organisational context of projects;
• Hands on activities, discussions, role plays, quizzes and mind maps in every session to ensure you have absorbed PRINCE2; and
• Guidance on how to prepare for the Foundation Exam, with lots of practice.

The PRINCE2® Foundation Certification is suitable for individuals who want to demonstrate they have sufficient understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology and can work effectively as part of a team or with a project management team within a PRINCE2 supporting environment.

• Multiple choice
• 33 marks required to pass (out of 60 available) – 55%
• 60 minutes duration
• Closed-book

Students that successfully complete this course are eligible to go on and complete the Practitioner course.

The Practitioner course will assist in developing a detailed knowledge of the framework and understanding how it can be used in the workplace.

Students will be provided with:

• Access to an electronic version of the manual;
• Access to electronic versions of sample exam papers (including answers);
• Printed copy of a student workbook; and
• Access to electronic version of presentation slides.

A hardcopy version of the manual can be purchased at an additional cost.

Students that successfully complete this course may be eligible for

• Accumulation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). See https://aipm.com.au for further information.
• Accumulation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points with the Project Management Institute (PMI). See https://pmi.org for further information.