PRINCE2^® Practitioner Certification Training in Dublin, Ireland

The PRINCE2® Practitioner course has been thoughtfully designed to make you a skilled Project Manager. You will be equipped with all the tools and techniques to: 

1. Take charge of projects in diverse environments 
2. Drive results by applying PRINCE2 in the right way 
3. Achieve a higher likelihood of project success 
4. Improve efficiency at your workplace 
5. Be a successful motivator, collaborator, and leader 
6. Deliver successful projects on time and within budget 

The PRINCE2® Practitioner course has been thoughtfully designed to help you prepare for the Certified PRINCE2® Practitioner exam and gain the skills needed to perform the responsibilities of 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. Explain and apply the PRINCE2® principles 

• 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. Explain the purpose of the seven PRINCE2 themes and describe how they are applied to a project 

• 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. Describe each step of the PRINCE2 journey, explaining the activities required to 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 Practitioner certification helps 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.  

1. 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 

PRINCE2® Foundation Certification OR self-study of PRINCE2 2017 manual and undertaking of sample Foundation exam, provided candidate holds any ONE or more of the following certifications:

• 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

Once you have mastered PRINCE 2® PRACTITIONER, you can consider learning: 

• PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP)® 
• PRINCE2® AGILE CERTIFICATIONS

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

You earn 16 PDUs by participating in KnowledgeHut’s PRINCE2® Practitioner training program. 

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 Practitioner certificate expires after three years. After that, you can either maintain the certification through your My PRINCE2 certification or retake 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. 

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

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

You can self-study and take the examination directly through PeopleCert,  AXELOS' Examination Institute (PeopleCert) without attending an accredited training course for all of the PRINCE2 certifications. However AXELOS strongly recommends that you take accredited training before taking a PRINCE2 exam.  

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

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 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. 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) pProof of identity like passport, Driving license.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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

You will need to attend 16-hours of PRINCE2 Practitioner training from an ATO of AXELOS and PeopleCert, following which you will be required to take an exam to demonstrate your knowledge of PRINCE2 in order to get certified.

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

No, your certificate will not mention that the course was held online. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.  

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 

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

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

Yes, an online exam is available for PRINCE2 through a web program known as the remote web proctor solution. It will give you access to the online exam using a microphone, webcam, and a stable internet connection. 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 Practitioner exam. However, if you fail you can re-attempt the exam.   

• In case you have failed the PRINCE2® 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 anytime 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® Practitioner workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through 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® Practitioner training from AXELOS will be delivered as a 16 hour or 2-day training course. The online course is divided into several classes of shorter hours, unlike the in-person class that has 2 classes, each 7 to 8 hours long. The size of the class is capped at 30 so that students gain a better learning experience. The instructor uses tools like a webcam for interacting with the participants and participants will also be able to virtually collaborate with one another. 

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 as 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® 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.  

This is a live instructor led training where you will be coached by PRINCE2 experts.   

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® 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 £389.  

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 a 100% money-back guarantee in line with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy. 

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.