PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner weekend training course (London)
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Many jobs now expect you to have the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification. Get your PRINCE2 Practitioner certification with this 4 day Foundation & Practitioner course in London. Spread over 2 weekends, our dedicated trainers, high pass rates and small class sizes give you the best chance of success.
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This course at a glance
- Duration: 4 days (2 weekends)
- Location: London (EC1M 6AX)
- Hours: 9:30-17:00
- Pre-requisite: none
- Pre-course: 3–4 hours
- Exams: included
- Results: next day
- Pass rates:
Foundation: 99.5%
Practitioner: 83% - Class size: small
- Accredited: yes
- PMI PDUs awarded: 25
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Course details
Train for the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications in 2 weekends!
This 4-day course (over 2 weekends) includes everything you should need to gain the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications. These are widely regarded as essential for managing projects using PRINCE2. The course enables you to gain your Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner status which lasts for 5 years.
We appreciate that you are a busy professional which is why the whole course is held on weekends. The Foundation is held on Saturday and Sunday; and the Practitioner is held on the following Saturday and Sunday. This means you won’t need to take any time off work, or lose money.
We also like to save you time. Our exclusive online pre-course study materials have pinpointed the most essential aspects of the PRINCE2 syllabus. This is a big advantage for you because you can prepare for the course in just 3-4 hours, instead of the 16+ hours required by many other training providers.
Our courses are designed and taught to give you the greatest chance of passing your exams. This is reflected in our PRINCE2 Practitioner exam pass rates of 83% (10% above the national average) and our PRINCE2 Foundation pass rate of 99.5% (2.5% above the national average).
The training is designed to give you a thorough understanding of PRINCE2, as well as showing you how to apply the method to the different styles of exam questions. You will learn about the PRINCE2 approach to projects – its principles, themes, processes, and techniques – and be well prepared to pass the Foundation and Practitioner exams during the course.
Knowledge Train is a PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organisation, which means you can be confident that our course conforms to the highest standards of project management training.
Why this qualification?
The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualification is ideal if you are taking on more project work or are moving into a project management role. If you work as part of a project team and are just looking to learn an overview of PRINCE2, then the standalone Foundation course should be more suited to you.
The training is delivered by an approved PRINCE2 trainer. The course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of PRINCE2 and to show you how to apply the method to different project scenarios. By the end of the course you should have learned enough to be able to apply PRINCE2 to simple projects.
Don’t worry if you haven’t any prior knowledge or experience of either PRINCE2 or project management, experience is not necessary for this course.
On this course you will learn about the PRINCE2 approach to projects – its principles, themes, processes, and techniques – and how to apply PRINCE2 to simple projects. You will also be well prepared to pass both the Foundation and Practitioner exams during the course.
Who is this for?
Our delegates come from all walks of life and work in all industries and in organizations ranging from 1 to over 100,000 employees. Our courses have helped all these individuals further their careers and skills in project management.
If your career goals differ from the ones listed below, please feel free to discuss your goals with our specialist advisors on 0207 148 5985. They can advise you on choosing a course which best suits your career.
I currently work on projects and want to learn new skills to bring back to work
This is the most common goal among our PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner students. Some of you may not call yourselves project managers in a formal sense, but if you are taking on more project-based work or moving into a project manager role then this course is suitable for you. Not only will you become PRINCE2 certified, but you will also learn a methodical approach which you can bring back and apply on your projects.
I am unemployed and want the qualification to put on my CV
Even if you are an experienced project manager and perhaps have been made redundant or are in between contracts, this course is suitable for you. Some previous students have told us that they were rejected from jobs because they didn’t have the PRINCE2 qualification on their CV. If you are unemployed or in between contracts you will appreciate the wide recognition which PRINCE2 has obtained, and your new PRINCE2 certification can act as a stepping stone to help you back into employment.
I want to change career and work in project management
One of the great things about attending a PRINCE2 course is that you don’t need any experience before attending. We have trained beginners who are from unrelated backgrounds such as consultancy, military, merchandising and even nursing; all of which may or may not have included elements of project work. If you are motivated towards a successful career transition you can be confident that PRINCE2 is one of the hottest certifications around.
I want to organize PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training for my colleagues
If your organization wants to train its staff in the world’s most popular project management methodology, then we can help. We’ve been delivering in-house PRINCE2 training for over 10 years. Our knowledgeable and dedicated trainers can help your staff get quickly up to speed with PRINCE2 and help them gain professional PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certification as well.
To help us better understand your PRINCE2 training requirements, call one of our expert advisors now on 0207 148 5985 or complete this form.
Course and exam structure
The course lasts for 4 days. There is some pre-course reading of approximately 3-4 hours. Homework of between 1-2 hours per night will be set.
Saturday and Sunday – Foundation training and exam; The next Saturday and Sunday – Practitioner training and exam
On the first Sunday of the course, you will take the Foundation exam. This is a 1 hour multiple choice closed book exam containing 60 questions and must score a minimum of 33 correct answers to pass. Our current pass rate is 99.5%, 2% higher than the UK National average.
On the second Sunday you will sit the Practitioner exam. This is a 2.5 hour multiple choice open book exam containing 68 questions and you must score a minimum of 38 correct answers to pass. Our current pass rate is 83%, 10% higher than the UK National average.
What’s included in the price?
- Exclusive online pre-course preparation
- Training and exam preparation from an approved PRINCE2 Trainer
- PRINCE2 Foundation exam
- PRINCE2 Practitioner exam
- PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate (on passing the exams)
- 1 year AXELOS membership for free
- Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - the official manual
- Detailed course notes
- Full colour PRINCE2 process model wall charts
- Sample exams
- Guide to passing the exams
- Refreshments
Reviews
Average rating of 4.7 based on 108 user reviews.
5 stars
Nick did a great job covering the course material and highlighting key parts/phrases. While there were lots to cover in the condensed time, I felt the key parts were covered.
Richard Salvara, RJS Digital Consultancy
20 Mar 2018
Intense but good
Intense but good. Covered a lot of ground. Nick was excellent at explaining the contents as well as providing handy hints and tips.
David Smee
20 Mar 2018
Amazing PRINCE2 course
This is an amazing course, I would strongly recommend it to people who want to move into a project management role.
Nicholas Duffew is a fantastic teacher who helped me understand even the smallest details of PRINCE2.
I will strongly recommend Knowledge Train to all my friends and colleagues.
Boyan Grigorov, Brand Cabling Ltd
21 Feb 2018
Great course
Good training style. Overall, great course.
Shilpa Sultana
17 Jan 2018
Great trainer!
Nick was great! I was on the weekend course so I felt there was a lot of information to take in... It may be worth having the manual posted out so that people can review and make notes before the course.
Zachary Da Rocha
17 Jan 2018
Great trainer
Good training style, quick and helped understand what was required in the exams.
Chose to do this class room training over self studying and it was worth it, as the instruction from Nick was great and he was brilliant with explaining, using real life examples.
Harveen Panesar
17 Jan 2018
All good
Good course materials - perhaps an even more condensed version in addition to the booklet to help with consolidating ideas might be useful.
Good instructor.
Sohail Azhar
17 Jan 2018
Great trainer
Nick is a great trainer, good knowledge of the subject and good at engaging.
Nic Martin
17 Jan 2018
Pleasant and friendly trainer
Tough course to deliver in 3.5 days, with so much material to cover. In the time available Nick did a great job, he was pleasant and friendly.
Carl Mills
17 Jan 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
"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
Kobus Scheepers
A richly experienced project manager across the US, UK and South Africa, Kobus has managed global projects.
An early career as a barrister and subsequent retraining in the IT sector has helped shape Kobus into an engaging communicator with much to offer those he trains.
Familiarity with the challenges of institutional and large corporate projects adds a useful perspective to public and corporate delegates. Kobus brings the dedication & focus of a former Olympic Swimmer.
Kobus Scheepers
"Since 2005 we have trained over 12,000 students. We have been able to get a very high pass rate"
What our students say
"An intensive course which was run by a very competent teacher (Kobus) who made an incredibly dry topic easier to learn. Lots of real life experience from him which enabled the class of students to gel and work well together. Highly recommend Knowledge Train when it comes to PRINCE 2 training especially the excellent teacher."
Amanda McGowan
"Kobus is a fantastic teacher. He made what is a pretty dull topic fun and interesting. I actually enjoyed the course, which I did not expect. I just wish Kobus had taught me physics at school, as I think he could make the dullest topic in the world enjoyable. But more importantly, I've actually learned a great deal, passed the Foundation exam, and am confident about the Practitioner exam. A fabulous trainer and a great course. I'd highly recommend the course (Kobus as a teacher) to anyone. Thank you Kobus!"
Harriet King, Deputy Ambassador for Senegal
"I thought the delivery of the course was very good. The trainer has the knowledge and delivers in lively way, given that PRINCE2 is otherwise a quite mundane methodology. The examples he provided were useful and I liked the humour added."
Vanja Lisic, British Embassy
"The course was great. Kobus was an excellent teacher, made it fun and interesting. Kobus provided the support necessary in assisting me to pass my Foundation exam. He was very friendly and built excellent relationships. The e-books were an excellent revision tool."
Vishal Thakrar, Ernst & Young
"The course fulfills the purpose of teaching students how to pass the Foundation exam and the Practitioner exam. Kobus is a fantastic teacher! He manages to make quite a dry subject a lot more interesting. An enjoyable week."
Rosanna Moseley, Steelhenge
"The course was very interactive and excellently delivered. Kobus's sense of humour and experience did help. He was able to carry the group along. I will definitely recommend the tutor to others."
Daniel Olajide, 311 Consulting Limited
Simon Buehring
Knowledge Train owner and founder Simon is responsible for course design and is noted for his calm and confidence building training style.
Simon has worked on projects all his career in the UK, Asia and New Zealand. He has worked as a software engineer, project manager, consultant and technical director and has a wealth of real world experience.
This includes working as a project manager for the BBC, HSBC and IBM. With a passionate desire for continuous improvement, he demands all his staff provide the utmost customer satisfaction.
Simon Buehring
"Since 2005 we have successfully run over 600 PRINCE2 courses in the UK and worldwide."
What our students say
"Very rarely do we find dedicated and genuinely interested trainers like Simon."
- Gautam Agrawal, Senior Consultant, Infosys Technologies Limited
"A great course that is very good value for money. The excellent teaching and location provided a comfortable and relaxed environment within which to learn and share ideas with other people involved in project management."
- Brian Makepeace, Project Manager - UEL
"You can feel that they are invested in creating a didactic atmosphere that is both relaxing and academically strong. Success in obtaining the certification is just a natural outcome. I would be saying the same even if I had not obtained my PRINCE2 Practitioner certification."
- Mounir Ouanaimi - Northwestern University in Qatar
"Although there is a lot to digest during the course, the teacher was outstanding at effectively informing us of the main subject points. He was also good at explaining new terms and concepts referring to everyday situations. I will definitely be recommending this school to my friends and colleagues."
- Kie Yoshida, Mobell Communications Ltd
"The whole package was professional from start to the finish, and the tutor was most helpful in every way. To get the best out of this course, you MUST complete the pre-class lessons prior to the classroom course and take the sample questions on Knowledge Train's e-learning platform."
- Yemmi Agbebi, MBA
"I thought the course was very well run, despite the fact that the course is packed of information. I had plenty of time to learn and revise as instructed by the tutor. The tutor is very knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you!"
- Tanya Last, Methods