PRINCE2 course online

Which is the best PRINCE2 online course?

We offer a variety of online PRINCE2 courses so you can choose the qualification that best suits you. All courses are designed with best practices in digital learning. We are also proud to boast a pass-rate which is 10% higher than the national average for PRINCE2 Practitioner.

The best course for you depends on your career, your desired learning outcomes, and your desired level of qualification.

If you prefer to study using a classroom PRINCE 2 course, then visit our RINCE 2 courses page.

PRINCE2 Foundation online

• This course has no pre-requisites and is designed to help newcomers understand the basics of PRINCE2.
• This PRINCE2 online course will teach you how to effectively participate in a project working within an PRINCE2 environment.
• A PRINCE2 Foundation certificate is great for those who desire a better understanding of PRINCE2 but don’t necessarily work as a PRINCE2 project manager.

PRINCE2 Practitioner online

• To apply for this course, candidates must first pass a PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
• This PRINCE2 online course will teach you how to apply PRINCE2 method to simple projects.
• You should take this course if you have already passed the PRINCE2 Foundation exam and want to work as a PRINCE2 project manager.

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner online

• This combined courses provide a cost-effective, easy way to become a Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• These courses will teach you everything you need to know about PRINCE2 project management so you can begin to work effectively when applying PRINCE2 on projects.
• Combined courses include both the online PRINCE2 Foundation course and online PRINCE2 Practitioner course at reduced cost.

Frequently asked questions

Is PRINCE2 the best project management certification?

PRINCE2 is the most widely recognized project management qualification on the market today. PRINCE2 is officially endorsed by the UK government and used extensively in both public and private sectors.

PRINCE2 is an industry standard and is also recognized as the benchmark for capability within the project management industry.

While there are many project management qualifications to choose from, few offer the flexibility and practicality of PRINCE2.

PRINCE2 can be used in combination with other project management methodologies including agile project management and lean agile project management, making it a great knowledge base from which to build your project management career.

How do self-study online courses work?

Taking a self-study course is easy. You just need a computer, internet access, and audio. You don’t even need to install any software or plugin because the online courses are designed with the latest web technologies, so they work on any modern browser.

You can even study on the go because our online courses work on mobile or tablet too. So, you can study on any platform – Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android.

What are the benefits of self-study online courses?

There are many benefits of self-studying online for your PRINCE2 using a Knowledge Train course including:

• You don’t need to travel anywhere to attend a course.
• There are no overnight hotel fees to pay, so you save money.
• You can stop and pick up the course again any time within 12 months.
• You can study in your own time – there’s no waiting for other students in a classroom.
• You have highly interactive course materials designed using the best practices in instructional design by experienced designers working alongside subject matter experts.
• You don’t get boring videos of a trainer reading from PowerPoint slides.

Does PRINCE2 expire?

PRINCE2 certificates never expire. However, your status as a Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner will expire after 3 years.

To renew this, you must retake another PRINCE2 Practitioner exam. You can then continue to call yourself a Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner.

How long does it take to get PRINCE2 certified?

Recommended course durations are listed on the relevant course page.

Self-study PRINCE2 online courses can be completed with just 1 week of study if you dedicate 2-3 hours each day to learning.

PRINCE2 Foundation classes (virtual or classroom) take place over a 2-day period. PRINCE2 Practitioner classes (virtual or classroom) also take place over a 2-day period. Exams are taken in class if it is a traditional classroom course) or taken online at a time of your choosing if it is an online course.

Becoming a Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner requires candidates to acquire both PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner certifications. If you choose to do so through our virtual classes, this process takes 4 days.

What is the history of PRINCE2?

PRINCE (meaning ‘PR ojects IN Controlled Environments’) is a project management methodology derived from an earlier method called PROMPT II (Project Resource Organisation Management Planning Techniques).

In 1989, PRINCE was adopted by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) as a UK government standard for project management on IT projects.

In 1996, PRINCE2 was revised as the 2nd version and became known as PRINCE2. This was a generic project management method to be used on any type of project. Since 1996, PRINCE2 has become widely used across the world by governments and corporations. It is used by the United Nations Development Programme.

Since 1996 PRINCE2 has undergone several revisions. It was revised in 2009 under the auspices of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) which is when it moved away from an essay-based Practitioner exam to a multiple-choice exam.

In 2014, AXELOS was formed as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Capita plc. AXELOS took over responsibility for the maintenance and development of PRINCE2. Under the leadership of AXELOS, PRINCE2 was revised again in 2017 to incorporate more guidance on tailoring of the method. This latest revision is also known as PRINCE2 6th edition.

In 2018, PeopleCert was chosen by AXELOS as the sole EI (Examination Institute) for delivery of PRINCE2 Accreditation and Examination services worldwide.

Knowledge Train is one of many PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) which are accredited worldwide by PeopleCert to provide accredited PRINCE2 training and examinations to students.

What are the prerequisites for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam?

Before sitting the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam you must already have one of the following qualifications:

• PRINCE2 Foundation (or higher) - this only applies to certificates obtained after 1 January 2009
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) from the Association for Project Management (APM)
• 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).