PRINCE2^® Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training 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 your foray into the field of project management 
• 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 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  
• Apply the seven PRINCE2 principles, processes and themes to projects 

2. Apply the PRINCE2® principles across projects 

• Provide business justification for the project  
• Build on experience from previous projects  
  
• Understand project roles and responsibilities  
  
• Manage a project by breaking it into chunks 

3. Apply the seven PRINCE2 themes across projects  

• Build a business case to justify project continuity  
• 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   
  
• Create reports and record lessons for next stage  
  
• Deliver products to the customer  
  

The PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications help you:  

• Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality  
• Demonstrate your proficiency of the PRINCE2® framework  
  
• Gain project management best practices and grow your career with confidence 
  
• Work across diverse projects and challenging work environments  
  
• Command higher salaries than your non-certified peers  
  
• Improve your employment prospects 
  

Not necessarily. The workshop is aimed at project managers, aspiring project managers and anyone who manages projects. PRINCE2® Practitioner course can be taken by the students and individuals with interest in Project Management. 

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 experience with projects in a real-world context is helpful, though not mandatory. 

To fully benefit from the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification training, you will need to have a firm grasp of the foundations of PRINCE2®. To qualify for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, you must have at least one of the following certifications: 

• PRINCE2® Foundation or higher (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). 

For further information on prerequisites, please refer the AXELOS PRINCE2® Prerequisites Handbook.

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 
  

Yes, you will get free e-learning access to 100 courses for one year.

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

PDUs recognize your dedication to the Agile world through the award of credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. PDUs are offered by the PMI®, and every PMI certification, except the CAPM®, requires you to earn a specific number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.  

The PRINCE2® Foundation certification has lifetime validity while the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate expires after three years.  

The PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate can be maintained via your My PRINCE2 certification or by retaking the exam. Here is what you have to do to maintain your PRINCE2 qualification through My PRINCE2 certification: 

• Within 3 months of successfully passing the exam, join the My PRINCE2 subscription. Every year, for the next 3 years, you will have to renew your subscription. 
• Record 20 CPD points every year for extending the PRINCE2 digital badge. 
  

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are credit points you can earn through professional training, experience, self-study, and community participation. AXELOS requires all PRINCE2 certified professionals to stay up to date with the latest project management knowledge. This can be done by acquiring CPD points. 

After you have successfully passed your PRINCE2 exam, you can apply for the AXELOS membership. You will have to submit 20 CPDs every year for the next three years to maintain your membership. After 3 years, you will have 60 CPDs that will allow you to apply for the renewal of the certification. 

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. Most importantly, beyond providing extensive exam preparation, the training will equip you with real-world skills and help you stand out among your peers. 

Here are the steps you should follow to get certified in the PRINCE®2 Foundation and PRINCE®2 Practitioner:  

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® 2017 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. 

For more details on the renewal process, refer to https://www.axelos.com/certifications/PRINCE2/maintaining-PRINCE2-practitioner-certification 

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

To qualify for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, you must have at least one of the following certifications: 

• PRINCE2® Foundation or higher (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 certificate up-to-date  
• Discounts to some of AXELOS’ best practice publications  
  
• Exclusive white papers  
  
• PRINCE2® 2017 templates  
  
• PRINCE2® 2017 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. 

My 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 mention that the course was held online. 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.

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. 

The PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through our immersive learning experience platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions. 

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 online 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.  

Currently, our PRINCE2 courses are 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.  

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.    

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. 

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.    

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 course fee.

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, 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