PRINCE2® Foundation

The PRINCE2® Foundation is right for you if:

• You want to build your career in project management
• You're looking to gain an understanding of the PRINCE2® method
• You're currently working in an entry-level project management role and want to progress

The PRINCE2® Foundation is designed to introduce you to the PRINCE2® project management methodology and learn how to work effectively within various projects. It will help you land your first job in project management or allow you to develop your existing skills for more intermediate positions. 

Looking to make sure this course is also right for your wallet? Check out our budget calculator. 

There are no entry requirements for the PRINCE2® Foundation qualification.

As long as you have good literacy and numeracy skills, and you're over 18, you're good to go! 

We find it takes most students around 12 hours to complete the PRINCE2® Foundation qualification.

That said, everyone is different, so you might find that it takes you shorter or longer to complete the qualification, based on how much time you have to spend studying. 

At DPG, we pride ourselves on helping you get PRINCE2® Foundation qualified without breaking the bank.

If you’re paying for your course yourself, you can spread the cost over time, and you won’t pay any extra – all our payment plans are totally interest-free*.

They also come with low deposits, making it easy and affordable to get ahead in your career.

If your employer is paying for your course (or if you’d like them to!), our advisors can help you put together a business case showing the benefits of studying a PRINCE2® Foundation.

Give us a ring on 0330 660 0220 to find out more.

Our 100% online programme gives you a totally flexible experience that helps you fit studying for your PRINCE2® Foundation into your life. You can access your course, resources, and webinars online anytime, anywhere.

The PRINCE2® Foundation qualification covers the essentials of the three main elements that make up the PRINCE2® method: themes, processes and principles. 

Themes

You’ll learn the seven aspects you must address throughout a project in order to stay on track.

• Business case 
• Organisation 
• Plans 
• Risk 
• Quality 
• Change 
• Progress 

Processes

You’ll understand the seven processes that are overseen by a project manager.

• Starting up a project
• Initiating a project
• Controlling a stage
• Managing product delivery
• Managing a stage boundary
• Directing a project
• Closing a project

Principles

You’ll learn the seven principles and best practices that a project should adhere to.

• Continued business justifications
• Learn from experience
• Defined roles and responsibilities
• Manage by stages
• Manage by exception
• Focus on products
• Tailor to suit the project environment

For more details on what you’ll learn on this course, download our PRINCE2® Foundation brochure.

PRINCE2 qualifications at the Foundation and Practitioner levels are valid for 3 years after successfully passing your exam. You'll then be required to renew your certification which can be done by:

• Retaking the same exam: You can choose to renew your certification by re-taking your original exam before the renewal date. 
• Taking further courses and certifications: You can renew your certification by attending another course and taking an exam within the same product suite before the renewal date.
• Collecting and logging CPD points.

For more information, please contact our course advisors today. 

You'll be assessed through a 60-minute, secure online proctored exam.

You'll answer 60 questions. You'll need at least 33 out of 60 correct to achieve the 55% pass mark.

At DPG, we’re proud to share that of the 25,000 individuals to complete a professional qualification with us, 96% said they’d choose to use our services again.

We’ve been helping people develop their skills for 30 years. Our tutors are specialists in their respective fields, giving you access to top professionals in the project management field. We provide unlimited support across all of our project management courses and your learning materials are available 24/7.