PRINCE2® stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environment. It is a structured process-based project management methodology based on experiences drawn from other projects and professional practitioners. It is a flexible method that guides you through the process for managing a successful project regardless of project type or scale.
The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply and tailor PRINCE2® in a scenario situation. A successful Practitioner candidate should, with suitable direction, be able to start applying the method to a real project but may not be sufficiently skilled to do this appropriately for all situations. Their individual project management expertise, complexity of the project and the support provided for the use of PRINCE2® in their work environment will all be factors that impact what the Practitioner can achieve.
Candidates should be able to apply and understand how to tailor PRINCE2® effectively to a project within an organization environment supporting PRINCE2®. Specifically candidates should
UNDERSTANDING THE PRACTITIONER EXAMINATION FORMAT
This course is aimed at project managers, project management consultants and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects who are required, or wish, to have a greater depth of knowledge of the method, including:-
Delegates must have attained the Foundation qualification, or achieved Foundation level qualification in a previous version. Delegates that did not complete their Foundation course with us may not have all the necessary knowledge expected of attendees for this course. In these situations a more detailed refresher may be required, in which case delegates should book the Combined Foundation and Practitioner course.
You should have proof of passing one of the following:
For detailed information on which certifications are approved, please refer to the PRINCE2 Guide.
In addition, delegates should allow for around 2 to 3 hours of evening work prior to taking the Practitioner examination. This is to finalize exam preparation and confirm understanding in any areas of uncertainty.
Before booking the exam, please ensure that you have verified proof of prerequisites mentioned on this page. Your examination results will be withheld until the correct prerequisite is provided.
Due to the impact of the coronavirus, from 13 April 2020 to 31 January 2021 individuals are now permitted to print PDFs for exams and use PDFs or official e-books on a second e-device (portable digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops) during open book exams.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner certification will expire after 3 years. In order to maintain your qualification and ensure there are no gaps in your Practitioner status, you can either retake the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam before the expiry date or maintain your certification through CPD points and a digital badge. If you choose to follow the CPD route you will need to purchase a subscription to MY PRINCE2 which costs £50 + VAT per year.
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