PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Course in Chicago, IL, United States

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course is carefully designed to equip you with all the skills you need to apply and tailor PRINCE2 across a range of different project environments and scenarios. 

• Make a start in the project management area
• Take charge of projects in diverse environments 
• Effectively handle projects in diverse environments  
  
• Achieve a higher likelihood of project success  
  
• Improve efficiency at your workplace  
  
• Deliver successful projects on time and within budget 
  
• Fine tune PRINCE to different project circumstances 
  
• Guide a project from initiation to completion 
  

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training course has been thoughtfully designed to help you prepare for the PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner exams and gain the skills needed to excel as a PRINCE2® Practitioner. You will be able to:  

1. Apply and tailor the PRINCE2® method to diverse projects  

• Bring in project flexibility  
• Projects should be managed according to the PRINCE2 principles, procedures, and themes.

2. Apply the PRINCE2 principles across projects 

• Provide business justification for the project  
• Build on experience from previous projects  
  
• Understand project roles and responsibilities  
  
• Break down a project into manageable bits

3. Across all projects, use the seven PRINCE2 themes.

• Create a business case to support project development.
• Keep track of all roles involved  
  
• Define project quality  
• Plan targets  
• Handle change requests  
  
• Track project progress

4. Guide a project throughout its lifecycle  

• Start and direct a project  
• Track project progress  
  
• Remove impediments  
  
• Co-ordinate daily tasks  

5. Create the recommended PRINCE2 management products which include baselines, records and reports  

• Manage, execute and deliver work packages  
• Manage stage boundaries  
  
• Prepare reports and lessons for the next step.
  
• Deliver products to the customer  
  

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification training will help you:  

• Showcase your dedication to quality and excellence
• Demonstrate your proficiency of the PRINCE2 framework  
  
• Gain project management best practices and grow your career with confidence 
  
• Work on a variety of projects in a variety of situations.
  
• Command higher salaries than your non-certified peers  
  
• Improve your employment prospects 
  

Not necessarily. The training is for project managers, prospective project managers, and anybody else involved in project management. Students and individuals interested in project management can enrol in the PRINCE2 Practitioner programme.

It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development, and delivery of projects, including: 

• Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners) 
• Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers) 
  
• Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts) 
  
• Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) 
  
• Operational line managers/staff
  

• There are no prerequisites for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification course and exam. Basic project management experience in a real-world setting is beneficial but not required.

To get the most out of the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification course, you'll need a thorough understanding of the PRINCE2® fundamentals. You must hold at least one of the following certifications to sit for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam:

• PRINCE2 Foundation or above is required (applicable only to certificates obtained after 1 January 2009)

Certifications from Project Management Institute (PMI)®: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 

More details at www.pmi.org

Certifications from International Project Management Association (IPMA): 

• IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director) 
• IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager) 
  
• IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager) 
  
• IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate) 

More details at www.ipma.world  

Certifications from the Association for Project Management (APM): 

• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 
• Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) 

More details at www.apm.org.uk 

To have your prior certification recognized, you must be able to provide documentary proof to PeopleCert® — an AXELOS Examination Institute (EI) — that your qualification remains current. 

You may register for the exam directly through the approved channels (see https://www.axelos.com for details). 

Once you have gained the PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner certifications, the following certifications will help you advance your career further: 

• PRINCE2® Agile Foundation 
• PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner 
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
  
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
  
• ITIL® 4 Foundation 
  

You will be eligible for 32 PDUs on course completion that can be used for recertification from PMI® Inc. 

PDUs provide credits for every educational effort you make during your career, recognizing your contribution to the Agile field. The PMI® offers PDUs, and all PMI certifications, save the CAPM®, require you to acquire a certain amount of PDUs over the course of a three-year certification cycle.

The PRINCE2® Foundation certification is valid for life, however, the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate is only valid for three years.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate can be maintained via your My PRINCE2 certification or by retaking the exam. Here's how to keep your PRINCE2 certification through My PRINCE2 certification relevant:

• Join the My PRINCE2 membership within three months after passing the test. You must renew your subscription every year for the fol
• For each year that the PRINCE2 digital badge is extended, earn 20 CPD points.
• lowing three years. 

Credit points for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can be earned through professional training, experience, self-study, and community involvement. All PRINCE2 qualified professionals must keep up to speed with the newest project management expertise, according to AXELOS. CPD points can be used to achieve this.

You can apply for AXELOS membership after passing the PRINCE2 test. To keep your membership, you must submit 20 CPDs per year for the following three years. After three years, you will have earned 60 CPDs, allowing you to apply for certification renewal.

For further information about PDUs and CPDs, please reach us at support@knowledgehut.com. 

All PRINCE®2 certifications are offered by AXELOS, which is the accrediting body for PRINCE2® certification. 

You can self-study and take the examination directly through an AXELOS Examination Institute like PeopleCert® without attending an accredited training course, for all of the PRINCE2® certifications. 

However, undertaking a formalized training programme through an Accredited Training Organization (ATO) like KnowledgeHut highly increases your chances of being successful in the exam. KnowledgeHut is known to be one of the best PRINCE2 training providers in the industry.

Here are the steps you should follow to get certified in the PRINCE2 Certified:  

1. Fulfill the eligibility requirements.  
2. Decide whether to self-study or get trained by an Accredited Training Organization (ATO). When you enrol for KnowledgeHut's PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner training, you're in for an immersive learning experience that will help you acquire immediately applicable project management skills. You'll get industry-ready and benefit from comprehensive support throughout your exam preparation and certification journey. 
   
3. Complete the two-day training with KnowledgeHut. 
   
4. Take advantage of KnowledgeHut's comprehensive exam support: practice papers, one-to-one mentoring and more. Read the study materials to get a complete understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology and concepts. ‘Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2. 6th Edition’ is one of the most important reference materials for your preparation. Practice extensively. 
   
5. If you have decided to self-study, schedule the exam through PeopleCert. If you have enrolled with KnowledgeHut, we will schedule the exam on a date suitable for you. You can take the test online via PeopleCert Online Proctoring or at a Training Organization convenient for you. All you need is a PC or Mac computer and an internet connection.  
   
6. If you're taking the exam at a training organization near you, you will need to carry with you: (1) a print-out of the exam schedule from PeopleCert; (2) Proof of identity like passport, Driving license. 
   
7. You'll get to see your preliminary result on your computer screen instantly on completing your test. Your official results/e-certificate will be issued by PeopleCert within 2 business days. You'll then be able to see your result and download your certificate. 
   
8. Download your certificate from your PeopleCert profile after two business days of completing the exam. You're now a PRINCE®2 Practitioner, ready to drive results for your organization! 

On passing the exam, AXELOS will send you an email regarding the My AXELOS membership and how you can activate it. Complete the yearly requirement of 20 CPDs so that you can get a digital badge that reflects your achievement. The PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate expires after 3 years. Renew your certification by taking the Practitioner exam again or by maintaining the CPD requirements. 

You will need to attend 32-hours of PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training from an ATO of AXELOS and PeopleCert®, following which you will be required to take the exams to demonstrate your knowledge of PRINCE2 and get certified.  

The results of your tests are issued within 2 business days from the date of your exam. If you pass the PRINCE2® Foundation exam and the PRINCE2® Practitioner exam with the required score, you will also receive e-certificates along with official results. Both the official results and the e-certificate will be uploaded on your PeopleCert® Account. 

Renewing your certification enables you to demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development. It also demonstrates the value of your knowledge of PRINCE2 to employers, peers and colleagues. Here are a few reasons why PRINCE2 qualifications are worth renewing: 

• You will stay registered  
• You can refresh your skills 
• It ensures job safety 
• It opens doors to new opportunities 

The PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification exam is valid for 3 years. After that, you can take the re-registration exam, which has the same difficulty level as the Practitioner certification exam. 

You can also renew your credential by maintaining the My PRINCE2 Digital Badge. The cost of membership is £50 + VAT every year. After activating your membership, you must earn 20 CPDs every year to maintain the certification. 

There are no eligibility requirements for the PRINCE2® Foundation certification exam.  

You must hold at least one of the following certifications to sit for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam:

• PRINCE2® Foundation or above is required (applicable only to certificates obtained after 1 January 2009)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® 
• IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director) 
• IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager) 
• IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager) 
• IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate) 
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 
• Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) 

No, the PRINCE2® Manual is not included in the course fee. You may purchase it here.

My PRINCE2 subscription is for all professionals in the field of project management who want to use practical help, easy-access support, and professional endorsements to advance their careers. With the My PRINCE2 subscription, you will also have access to the following:  

• CPD toolset to keep your Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner certificate up-to-date  
• Discounts to some of AXELOS’ best practice publications  
  
• Exclusive white papers  
  
• PRINCE2. 6th edition templates  
  
• PRINCE2. 6th edition and PRINCE2® Agile official online guidance 
  

A My PRINCE2® subscription will cost about £50 +VAT. If you subscribe for another year, the cost of the second subscription will be £30 (+VAT) and for a third subscription, the price will be £20 (+VAT) per annum.  

Once you reach the end of your subscription after 12 months, you will receive a reminder for subscription renewal before the expiry date. Failure to renew your subscription will lead to the removal of access from the latest publications, digital badges, CPD activities, and best practices available as a part of the product subscription. If you renew your subscription after the expiry date has passed and your subscription has lapsed, just log back in and pay the new subscription fee. 

No, PRINCE2 is a paid subscription.

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate from KnowledgeHut on successfully completing the course.

No, your certificate will not be mentioned as an online PRINCE2 training certification. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.   

The membership cost for AXELOS is £59 per year. VAT charges are extra as applicable.

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is the standard process-based project management technology providing a sequential approach to deliver an effective project. Generally practiced in the UK and abroad, PRINCE2 provides certification in different levels like PRINCE2 Foundation (basic), PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Professional (for practitioners) and PRINCE2 Agile (Agile methods). 

The PRINCE2® framework outline is developed and managed by AXELOS, and the exam is delivered by PeopleCert®. Successful candidates will receive the certificate from AXELOS, which is the accrediting body for PRINCE2® certifications. 

Foundation Exam 

• Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour) 
• Questions: 60 Multiple choice questions 
  
• Pass mark: 33 out of 60 available, or 55% 
  
• Use of textbook: No, it’s a closed book exam. 

Practitioner Exam 

• Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hrs) 
• Questions: 68 Objective type questions 
  
• Pass mark: 38 out of 68 available, or 55% 
  
• Use of textbook: Yes, but only the official PRINCE2® manual is permitted. 
  

The exam is conducted through PeopleCert®. KnowledgeHut is an ATO of PeopleCert®. 

Yes, you can take the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams online through PeopleCert®. You can schedule the exam in advance, at a time and date that suits you. Your exam will be invigilated by a proctor. Make sure that you meet the required technical requirements to continue with the exam without any issues.  

Yes. You can contact us either by phone or chat if you need help with completing the application form. You can also email us on support@knowledgehut.co for any course-related queries.

Yes! Once you have completed the workshop, send us an email request for issue of exam voucher and code.  Our exam team will email details of your exam code and instructions on how to book through PeopleCert®. 

There is no re-evaluation for the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner. However, if you fail you can re-attempt the exam after paying the required fees.  

• In case you have failed the PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification exam, you can retake the exam at a cost, which will depend on the country you will be taking the exam from. Taxes may or may not be applicable. Please contact your Workshop Manager for more information. 
• The retake can be taken any time after your first attempt. 
• If you wish to save on the Retake Exam Fee, you can sign up for PeopleCert’s 'TAKE2'. For this, you will be required to pay a small amount on top of your course fee, and then later, if you do not clear the exam in the first attempt, your second attempt is completely free of cost. 

If you have already taken the exam and wish to retake to score better, then you will have to purchase the exam again.  

After you have submitted the test, you will get your result within 2 business days. The entire process can take around 5 days. If you have taken the exam through PearsonVUE, PeopleCert® will send a confirmation email to you within 7 days with a link to the e-certificate. Once you activate your PeopleCert® account, you will be able to manage the certificate and buy the hard copy. 

You can read more about this here:  PeopleCert®

You can give the exam as many times as you want as long as you pay for it each time. 

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner from the best institute for PRINCE2 certification. 

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.

The conventional in-person PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training from AXELOS will be delivered for approximately 2-days or 32 hours.  

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner online training course is divided into several classes of shorter hours, unlike the in-person class that consists of 2 classes with 7 to 8 hours long sessions. The size of the class is capped at 30 so that students gain a better learning experience. Not only the participants but our trainers will be able to virtually collaborate with one another with the help of webcam tool. 

Our PRINCE2® trainers are:  

• Experienced project management professionals  
• Experts who have immense experience in leading, applying, coaching, and teaching about project management 

Our dedicated team of coaches deliver training on par with the standard of excellence set out by AXELOS. Every candidate receives the same high-quality content irrespective of the trainer and the location. They help you further develop the competencies and skills you need to make a difference in your organization.  

Knowledgehut has been providing the best online PRINCE2 course which is delivered through live interactive virtual classrooms and can be structured over two days or more. Our PRINCE2® Practitioner course focuses on engaging interaction.   

Most class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration, all facilitated by the trainer who is an experienced project manager well versed with PRINCE2. The focus is on practical solutions to real-world challenges drawn from decades of experience as project managers in dynamic environments. 

Software Requirements  

• Internet browser  
• MS Word or Notepad  

System Requirements  

• Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity

Yes, your course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. Once you log in to PRISM, you will have access to the study plan and all the course material. 

The course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies. 

The sessions would be auto recorded on PRISM, subject to permission by AXELOS and our trainer. Based on the permissions, you would have lifetime access to the video recordings of the sessions as well. 

No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.  

If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option to re-join within about half an hour subject to accreditation body guidelines and the instructor’s preference. 

Our workshops are currently held online and anyone with a stable internet from anywhere across the world can benefit from this to get PRINCE2 certified. You can check out the schedules here: PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification Course Schedules.  

Schedules for our upcoming workshops in Agile and Scrum can be found here.

You will receive a registration link from PRISM to your e-mail id. You will have to set your password, log in to our Immersive Learning Experience platform and start your learning journey.  

You will have lifetime access to the entire Self-Paced Learning material including on-demand videos, assessments, quizzes, ebooks/case studies and more.

You can attempt the recall quizzes any number of times. Assessments can be taken twice.

We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing and will soon be adding more integrations with Webex and Microsoft Teams. However, all the sessions and the recordings will be available right from within our learning platform. Learners will not need to wait for any notifications or links or install any additional software.  

If you miss a class, you can access the class recordings from PRISM at any time. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10–12-minute recapitulation of the previous class.  

You will get the benefit of both since this is a blended learning workshop.

Yes, there are other participants who actively participates in the class remotely. They can attend online training from office, home, or any other suitable place.

In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section on PRISM. You can also reach out to your workshop manager on your workshop group messenger.

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you.  

With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy, you are assured of the highest standards of quality. At KnowledgeHut, we strive to ensure that your learning experience with us is beyond reproach. However, if for any reason your expectations are not met, we will refund the course fee in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy. 

Note*:  In case of refunds, it will be credited back to your account within 10-15 business days of the refund request.

The certification fee for the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exam is not charged separately. Once you enrol for the exam with KnowledgeHut, the exam fee is included in the course fee. 

Yes, the exam fee is included in the Prince2 Certification course fee.

The renewal cost is £236 

Yes, you can switch your start date with prior notice of at least 24 hrs and subject to availability in the desired batch.  

Yes, we have scholarships available for students and veterans with grants that can vary up to 50% of the course fees.  

To avail scholarships, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team shall send across the forms and instructions to you. Based upon the responses and answers that we receive, our panel of experts take a decision on the Grant. The entire process could take about 7 to 15 days.

Yes, group discounts are available and apply to groups as small as three (3) participants. The more participants that attend a training course, the greater the discount. By registering in groups, you can typically save up 20% to 30% on the course fee. For more details, please check out upcoming schedules.

Yes, you can pay for the Prince2 certification online in instalments. Instalment options are available for payment of course fees. To avail the instalment option, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team will explain how the instalments work and provide timelines for your case.  

Usually, the number of instalments varies from 2 to 3, but the full amount must be paid before you complete the course

The PRINCE2 course is for those who aspire to become effective project managers. The course is designed to help you execute projects in real world environments in both the public and private sectors.  

Certifications are a great way to enhance your career. The PRINCE2 certification is considered as a terrific addition to your qualification. You will pick up key skills such as: 

• Controlling project stages 
• Quality control  
• Business justification and management 
• Tolerance allocation 
• Directing a project 

The PRINCE2 certification training, which stands for "Projects IN Controlled Environments," is a process-based project management strategy that includes defined templates, methods, and stages for completing a successful project.  

PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certification entitles anybody how to use agile approaches in their projects while adhering to the PRINCE2 framework. 

PRINCE 2 Foundation is a simple test that may be prepared for in as little as 2-3 weeks. PRINCE2 Practitioner, on the other hand, is more demanding and takes an average of three months to prepare for. 

Earning a PRINCE2 certification is certainly beneficial to those who want to get a job in a new company, improve their earning potential, and climb up the corporate ladder.