PRINCE2® Practitioner training courses (London)
- Course Duration: 2
- Course description: Look no further than this 2.5-day PRINCE2 Practitioner course in London to help you get your PRINCE2 Practitioner-level certification. Our highly experienced trainers will help you learn to apply PRINCE2 and help to prepare you to sit your Practitioner exam.
Take a step up by getting your PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification
Look no further than this 2.5-day PRINCE2 Practitioner course in London to help you get your PRINCE2 Practitioner-level certification. Our highly experienced trainers will help you learn to apply PRINCE2 and help to prepare you to sit your Practitioner exam.
With high pass rates we’ll help you gain your certification at our convenient central London location.
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This course at a glance
- Duration: 2.5 days
- Location: London (EC1M 6AX)
- Hours: Day 1-2: 9:00-17:00;
Day 3: 9:30-12:00 - Pre-requisite: PRINCE2 Foundation (2009/2017 edition)
or PMI (PMP, CAPM) or IPMA Levels A, B, C or D - Exam: included
- Results: same day
- Pass rate: 83%
- Class size: small
- Accredited: yes
- PMI PDUs awarded: 9
Course details
This course provides everything you need to help you achieve your PRINCE2 Practitioner certification - widely regarded as essential for managing projects using PRINCE2.
Pass rates
Our courses are designed and taught to give you the greatest chance of passing your Practitioner examination. This is reflected in our Practitioner exam pass rate of 83% (UK national average 73%).
Experience
We’re based in London and are accredited by PeopleCert to deliver PRINCE2 courses with exams. Since 2005, we’ve helped over 15,000 people gain professional PRINCE2 certification. Our experience means we know how to help you gain your certification too.
Materials
Based upon our experience, we know how to prepare you to sit your Practitioner exam. We provide you with some pre-course study materials which helps to refresh your PRINCE2 knowledge. The bulk of the course prior is spent practicing sample Practitioner exam papers and discussing how to apply PRINCE2 on non-complex projects.
Trainers
See the last section on this page for more details about our highly experienced and skilled trainers.
Not decided yet?
If you aren’t sure whether a Practitioner qualification is right for you, please read this detailed guide.
Pre-requisites
You can undertake this course if you have any of the following:
- PRINCE2 Foundation 2009 or 2017 certification; or
- PMI-PMP; or
- PMI-CAPM; or
- an IPMA Levels A, B, C or D qualification.
Proof of passing any of these qualifications will be required in the form of a certificate. If you don’t already have PRINCE2 Foundation then attending a 4.5-day combined PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course is better for you.
Course timings
Preparation
You’ll need to complete 3* hours of pre-course reading. *Note: if you recently took a Foundation course, this time is likely to be reduced.
Homework
Homework of 2 hours per night will be set.
Timetable
This course lasts 2.5 days. The class times are:
- Wednesday*: 9:00am - 17:00pm (Dec 2018 courses start at 1:45pm)
- Thursday: 09:00am - 17:00pm
- Friday: 09:00am - 12:00pm
*If this course takes place during a Bank Holiday week, classes start on Thursday and end on Saturday.
Exam time
The Practitioner exam takes place on Friday at 9:00am (Saturday during Bank Holiday weeks).
PRINCE2 Practitioner exam
- Tests your ability to apply your PRINCE2 knowledge to a project scenario
- Exam time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Multiple-choice style: 68 questions
- Pass mark: 55% or more
- Open-book exam (i.e. you are allowed to have your own annotated copy of the PRINCE2 manual during the exam)
- Knowledge Train pass rate since 2012: 83%. UK national average pass rate: 73%
- PeopleCert emails your official result and e-certificate after 3 business days
Successfully passing the Practitioner exam gives you Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner status for 3 years.
Course structure
During this course you’ll learn about tailoring and embedding PRINCE2. However, its primary focus is on preparing students to sit the Practitioner exam. It builds on your existing knowledge by showing you how to apply the method to a non-complex project scenario using various styles of PRINCE2 exam questions.
If you are considering this course because you have one of the PMI-based credentials (PMP, CAPM) or one of the IPMA Levels A, B, C or D qualifications you should speak with one of our consultants who can advise you on suitable options.
NOTE: this course is primarily aimed at students who have studied PRINCE2 Foundation previously.
The Practitioner course covers the following topics:
- Tailoring and embedding PRINCE2
- Practitioner exam practice
- Practitioner exam techniques
- Practitioner exam
What’s included?
- Online PRINCE2 pre-course preparation
- Training from an approved PRINCE2 trainer
- Practitioner exam preparation
- Practitioner exam
- PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate (on passing the exam)
- 1 year AXELOS membership for free
- Sample Practitioner exam papers
- Guide to passing the Practitioner exam
- Refreshments
- Free wifi
*Please note: this course does NOT include a PRINCE2 manual. This can be purchased at checkout when you buy this course, or you can buy it elsewhere.
Reviews
Average rating of 4.5 based on 132 user reviews.
Nick was extremely clear and thorough.
Nick was extremely clear and thorough. He was pragmatic and made the course easy to understand. I joined for 2nd half of the week so had been expecting to cover processes but the sample papers were so useful! Thank you!
Emma Moscardini, EM Dash Editorial Services Ltd
18 Jan 2019
James explained the details of the course much clearer
I attended the same course 4-years ago at Knowledge Train and passed the exam. However, I wasn’t as impressed with the trainer at the time as much as the one this week (James Harley). James explained the details of the course much clearer and I felt he was more engaged and wanted us to understand!
Thank you!
Mary Storie, British Consulate
21 Dec 2018
Susan was great and very positive.
I liked the introduction. We didn’t go straight to the exam.
I liked the real-life examples that helped me understand what the PRINCE2 process was about.
Susan was great and very positive. She helped us and didn’t make us feel stupid when we asked a lot of questions.
Kerrie Hall, Imperial College
14 Dec 2018
I would recommend this course
The course was well structured, good handouts and we were all engaged during the class. I would recommend this course to my friends and colleagues.
Sandeep Virdee
09 Nov 2018
Susan learning style was productive
Susan learning style was productive, and she discussed topics which I needed more attention and help on.
Explained clearly and made everyone understand.
Johnny Quddus, Opus Telecoms
09 Nov 2018
Very informative
I thought the course was very informative and was delivered well.
The intensity of the preparation was enough to help me feel ready to support and lead in decision making on projects.
Zenzo Sibanda, Palladium International
09 Nov 2018
Relevant examples provided
Easy to understand the presentation and the PRINCE2 method was made clear. Relevant examples provided by the trainer. Good allocation of information and exam preparation.
Sichang Li
12 Oct 2018
Susan was fantastic!
The trainer was fantastic, very thorough and she explained the material very well. I am happy that I attended the course. The staff were very customer focused. Thank you so much. Susan was fantastic!
Abimbola Animashaun, Royreel Ltd
05 Oct 2018
Would recommend Knowledge Train.
Great course, James has extensive knowledge of PRINCE2 and its application with particular focus on the exam. Would recommend Knowledge Train.
Clare O'Hara, J Murphy & Sons Ltd
24 Sep 2018
Trainers
Nicholas Duffew
Nick has over 10 years’ experience in the education sector, working in Japan and the UK.
He brings students a combination of skills from his teaching profession and project management career, where he worked within a number of educational institutions.
Nick has been praised by students on his incredible knowledge of PRINCE2, patient manner and the relaxed atmosphere he creates within the classroom.
Nicholas Duffew
"95% of our students said they would recommend Knowledge Train to others."
What our students say
"Knowledge Train were fantastic from start to finish - very helpful and prompt service from Kaylan in the admissions team and then incredible training on the course from Nick; very knowledgeable, patient and made the course really fun."
- Sarah Marlow, LyondellBasell
"The weekend practitioner course was fairly intense and challenging. Thanks to all at Knowledge Train and especially Nick. He is one of the best trainers that I've encountered in over 25 years of working; very knowledgeable, engaging and interesting and gave brilliant tips on how to apply PRINCE2. It wasn't just about passing the exam. Well worth the cost and time required."
- Pete Marshall
"I enjoyed the course and its format. The classroom environment was not too formal and discussion/questions were encouraged. Everyone on my course passed, so I would definitely recommend the course to others."
- Sarah Creed, Museum of London
"I attended PRINCE2 weekend course (Foundation and Practitioner) this April. I got to know about this course by looking at websites of various companies offering this course and then checking out Knowledge Train website. I decided to go for Knowledge Train for their good reviews/ratings. The cost of the course was reasonable too as compared to some other companies. Special thanks to Nick (trainer) for his excellent teaching and delivery method"
- Ali Hasnain, Vodafone
Susan Tuttle
Susan began her career in the fast-paced world of US finance, delivering major technology and telecoms programmes at Wells Fargo and Chase Manhattan Bank. After spending some time managing IT projects using both agile and traditional methods such as PRINCE2, Susan earned an MSc in Training and Development, before moving to London to pursue her dream of training and travelling.
Our delegates praise Susan for her expertise and friendly personality.
Susan Tuttle
"We all learn from each other on my courses. It’s always interactive."
What our students say
"The content of the coruse was a lot, facility was great! I enjoyed Susan's delivery, she has made the PRINCE2 course enjoyable and made the information easy to understand."
- Nimao Egal, NHS
"One thing which stood out for me was trainer Susan. She was excellent. She knows the subject very well & the way she tells real life examples helped me understand the subject matter."
- Terry Huckle, Fabrik Communications
"Course materials were very good for Foundation in particular. I really like the venue. The main driver for my 5 star rating is the tutor. She was very engaging and I found her extra materials on the flipcharts valuable."
- Brendan Rogers, King
"I recently attended and passed the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course and was really happy with my choice. The trainer (Susan) was passionate, knowledgeable and engaging, the class size was small and allowed you to get to talk to people from different backgrounds and the location and facilities were great."
- Jason Wong
James Harley
James has delivered training in PRINCE2 and MSP for the past 18 years. He started his career at Boots, where he managed projects, programmes and change initiatives. James later went into consultancy and training, where one of his biggest achievements was providing online training to over 10,000 civil service staff.
Well-versed in the complexities of projects and programmes, James is praised for his exceptionally professional and approachable style of training.
James Harley
"My training style is very open. I give examples and encourage problem-solving."
What our students say
"I did my Prince2 foundation and practitioner exam here with Knowledge train. I had a Trainer called James, he was brilliant, very engaging and knowledgeable on the subject and its application to real life industry."
Dhaud Sardar, Exterion Media
"Great course, James has extensive knowledge of PRINCE2 and it's application with particular focus on the exam. Would recommend Knowledge Train."
Clare O'Hara, J Murphy & Sons Ltd
"James explained the theory with practical examples, which was very useful to aid understanding. The course is intensive, but the pace was good. James articulates clearly and engages very well with the class."
Annabel Faulkner
"Enthusiasm and motivational teaching style of James was great. Encouraging and as detailed/applied to real-life examples as possible."
Katie Duxbury, Thomson Reuters
"Excellent trainer - James was really engaging and contextualised the course material well within relevant and useful examples."
Rachel Scanlan, Royal College of Midwives