PRINCE2 Foundation certification (2017 Update) aims to confirm that you know and understand the PRINCE2 method well enough to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2. The Foundation certification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner certification.

• Principles, processes, themes, techniques, and roles for successful project management.
• Management products that are input and output of the processes.

Lesson 1: Overview of PRINCE2

• Topic A: Introduction to PRINCE2 Foundation
• Topic B: What is a Project?
• Topic C: Principles, Themes, and Processes
• Topic D: PRINCE2 Principles

Lesson 2: Business Case Theme (BC)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Outputs, Outcomes, (Dis-)Benefits
• Topic C: Business Case in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 3: Organization Theme (OR)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Management
• Topic C: The Project Board
• Topic D: The Project Manager
• Topic E: Organization in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 4: Starting Up a Project (SU)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview

Lesson 5: Directing a Project (DP)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview

Lesson 6: Initiating a Project (IP)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview
• Topic C: Communication Management Approach
• Topic D: Project Initiation Documentation

Lesson 7: Quality Theme (QU)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Quality Management
• Topic C: Project Product Description

Lesson 8: Plans Theme (PL)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Plan Types
• Topic C: Stages
• Topic D: Plans in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 9: Risk Theme (RK)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Risk Management Procedure

Lesson 10: Progress Theme (PG)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Tolerances
• Topic C: Plans in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 11: Controlling a Stage (CS)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview

Lesson 12: Managing Product Delivery (MP)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview

Lesson 13: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview

Lesson 14: Change Theme (CH)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Issues
• Topic C: Change Control

Lesson 15: Closing a Project (CP)

• Topic A: Context
• Topic B: Process Overview

Lesson 16: Examination Preparation

• Topic A: PRINCE2 Foundation Exam

• This certification is aimed at current and aspiring project managers or professionals who manage projects. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: Project Board members, Team Managers, Project Assurance, Project Support and operational line managers or staff.

• Knowledge of project management concepts and some working experience with project management are required. Experience with a specific project management software tool is not required. Basic computing skills and some experience using Microsoft® Office is desirable.