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Transition to PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner

Length 3 days
Version PRINCE2 7th Edition
Inclusions Exam voucher, PeopleCert Membership

Course overview

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Why study this course

PRINCE2® 7th Edition seeks to respond to changes that have taken place in the world and in the discipline of project management since the previous update in 2017.

The essence of PRINCE2 remains - with principles, practices (previously called themes), and a set of processes that comprise the lifecycle of a project. The 7th Edition has evolved to meet the demands of the digital revolution, the speed of change, the rise of Agile ways of working, and the increased volatility and uncertainty of all aspects of life. PRINCE2 7th Edition equips project managers with the tools, knowledge, and flexibility to effectively manage projects in today's dynamic environment. It provides guidance on integrating Agile practices, tailoring the method, focusing on benefits realisation, and offers practical case studies to support project managers in successfully delivering Agile and digital transformation projects.

What is PRINCE2?

It is a structured method for managing projects that is flexible, adaptable, and tailorable
It can be applied to any project, regardless of the purpose, scale, type, organisation, geography, or culture
It is practical, flexible, scalable and repeatable
It provides the “how to” for managing successful projects

Why sit this course?

The purpose of this transition course is to provide a pathway to Project Management professionals who have been certified in the previous version (PRINCE2 6th Edition) and would like to gain an understanding of the changes introduced within the 7th Edition.

This course is designed to provide the base level of knowledge required without having to sit a full Foundation-level course, and will cover the fundamental changes to the existing methodology such as the reduction of rules and the simplification of terms, content, and language to improve the effectiveness and flexibility of PRINCE2 across any project.

It will also introduce NEW modules and concepts missing from previous versions like the integration of people, who are central to successful projects. Sustainability is added as a seventh aspect of project performance to reflect modern organisational needs, and digital and data is added as an approach to meet the evolving needs of project management professionals.

The new PRINCE2 7 incorporates change management and is more adaptable, having an increased compatibility with other methodologies and frameworks such as Agile, Lean, and ITIL, to improve overall project performance.

What's included?

Included with this course is a 12-month PeopleCert Membership, the PRINCE2 7 Managing Successful Projects official publication (digital format eBook), Practitioner Official Training Materials (OTM), and the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam. To assist in passing the exam you are permitted to use only the PRINCE2 7 Managing Successful Projects official publication provided.

Examination

This course pricing includes a voucher for the PRINCE2 7 Practitioner Exam, which is an online proctored exam through PeopleCert. Practice exam papers are provided in the course, and reviewed to assist in preparation.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is:

2.5 hours (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time
Objective testing
70 multiple choice questions
Pass mark is 42 out of 70 (i.e. 60%)
Open book (PRINCE2 7 Managing Successful Projects official publication only)

After passing the exam, each student’s certificate will be made available to them via PeopleCert.

It is highly recommended that you spend some time each evening of this course reviewing and consolidating what you’ve learned, to be well prepared for the exam.

Aligns to certification

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Certification

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What you’ll learn

Successful completion of this course will enable participants to:

Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2 7th Edition
Understand the importance of people in successful projects, and how to apply effective people management in successful projects
Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 practices in context
Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in context

PRINCE2 at Lumify Work

Lumify Work is an Accredited Training Organization with Gold status for PeopleCert courses and certifications including PRINCE2. PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management, providing an easily tailored and scalable method for the management of all types of projects, across industries, and across locations.

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Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone already certified in PRINCE2 6th Edition.

PRINCE2 7th Edition has been developed to be accessible to anyone who needs critical project management skills, to deliver successfully in any role. PRINCE2 7 is for you, if you are:

A professional working in an organisation using a specific Project Management method (certified or uncertified), such as a Project Manager, Programme Manager, Portfolio Manager, Head of PMO, Change Manager, Head of Operations, PMO Support, PMO Analyst
A professional contributing to a project management team, such as a Project Coordinator, Project Stakeholder, Project Team Member
A professional needing project management skills in your everyday work life, such as a HR/Payroll Manager, Engineer, Architect, Service Designer, Software Developer, Marketing Executive, Finance Administrator, Product Manager

Course subjects

Key Concepts of PRINCE2 7th Edition - Overview
People
- Organisational Ecosystem
- Change Management
- Stakeholder
- Culture
- Collaboration and Co-creation
- Leadership
- Management
PRINCE2 Practices
- Business Case
- Organising
- Plans
- Quality
- Risk
- Issues
- Progress
PRINCE2 Processes
- Starting Up a Project
- Initiating a Project
- Directing a Project
- Controlling a Stage
- Managing Product Delivery
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Closing a Project
Applying the PRINCE2 7th Edition Principles
Effective People Management in Successful Projects
Applying and tailoring the PRINCE2 Practices
Applying and tailoring the PRINCE2 Processes
Case Study and Scenarios
Preparing to take the Practitioner exam

Prerequisites

Participants MUST hold one of the following certifications:

PRINCE2 6th Edition - Foundation or Practitioner

Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
IPMA Level A, B, C, or D

Proof of current certification will be required when booking.

Industry Association Recognition

Project Management Institute (PMI®)

Contact hours: 21 hours
Professional Development Units (PDUs): 21 PDUs

Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM®)

Continual Professional Development (CPD) points: 10 points

PeopleCert Exams

All PeopleCert exams are now conducted via online proctoring, with an improved web-based platform released in February 2024. Candidates can schedule their exam for any time within the voucher validity period of 12 months, to be taken anywhere, on any Windows or Mac computer. Live proctors will guide and invigilate the exam process. For full details please see PeopleCert's Guidelines for Web-Based Exam Driver.

To comply with PeopleCert requirements, Lumify Work cannot provide PeopleCert training courses (AgileSHIFT®, ITIL®, Lean Six Sigma, MoP™, M_o_R™, MSP®, P3O®, PRINCE2®, and PRINCE2 Agile®) without the corresponding official exam.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.