PRINCE2® is a structured approach to project management. It provides a method for managing projects within a clearly defined framework.PRINCE2® is a pre-requisite for over 60 per cent of all Project Management jobs advertised in the UK and over 600,000 people worldwide have taken the PRINCE2® exams. (Source ILX Group August 2009).

The e-learning course is accessed via a portal and allows the required learning, approximately 12 hours, to be done at a time and pace to suit you. You can test and improve your knowledge using the in-built exam simulator, prior to sitting the multiple choice industry-recognised exams.

Who is it for?

This e-learning course is suitable for anyone who is interested in project management, or involved in project design, delivery and review.

What will I learn?

By the end of the PRINCE2 Foundation e-learning course you should be able to:

• Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
• Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
• Understand the PRINCE2 themes and how they are applied throughout the project
• Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project

Careers / Further study

On successful completion of this qualification, participants can register onto the Prince2 Practitioner qualification.

For further information

Enquiries can be submitted via the enquiry form at the bottom of the page

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 2)

Content

This E-learning course is offered by UWE in collaboration with ILX Group, the UK's largest single provider of PRINCE2® qualifications and fully meets the requirements for the PRINCE2® 7th edition Foundation qualification.

PRINCE2® 7th edition now has more focus on flexibility and the need to be able to tailor your knowledge towards any individual project. It describes procedures to co-ordinate people and activities in a project, how to design and supervise the project, and what to do if the project has to be adjusted if it doesn't develop as planned.

This e-learning course covers the following themes and processes:

Themes

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

Processes:

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

Exam Simulator

Throughout your registration on the course, you will have access to the exam simulator featuring sample questions, to allow you to prepare for the exam.

Learning and Teaching

This course is delivered fully online and so you will require access to a computer with internet access.

Using voice-over, animation and regular learning-reinforcement techniques, the course delivers the classroom equivalent, in an easy to use and convenient format.

View an online demonstration of e-learning materials.

Tutor support is available by contacting experienced tutors on +44 (0)1270 611600 or training@ILXgroup.com

Once we have registered you on the course and you have received your exam voucher, you can register with PeopleCert to have access to the digital copy of the official PRINCE2 manual to aid your revision.

Study time

This course takes approximately 12 hours to complete the required training, however you will have access to the materials for one year to be able to plan your study time and complete your exam.

Assessment

The foundation exam consists of:

• 60 questions
• Closed book
• 60 minute exam duration

The pass mark for the foundation exam is 55 percent.

The e-learning course allows you to attempt simulated foundation exams, to gain feedback on areas that need further work. The course also indicates when you are ready for the exam, based on performance in the simulated exam.

Sitting your exam

Once you have completed the online learning and believe you are ready to sit your exam, you will be able to book your online exam, using your exam voucher. We would recommend that you do not book your exam until you are able to achieve 80% or higher in the exam simulator.

You must sit your exam within your course registration period. Should you fail to sit your exam during your registration period, you will need to apply and pay the full course fee again.