The PRINCE2 Foundation certificate is the basic level of qualification in the PRINCE2 project management methodology. It is appropriate for individuals working on a project team, particularly on projects run in accordance with PRINCE2 guidelines. Successful candidates are eligible to be listed in the Successful Candidate Register, and can chose at any time to proceed to the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam.
What is PRINCE2 Foundation about?
The PRINCE2 Foundation exam covers all of the material in the official PRINCE2 course manual. This encompasses the seven PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes, as well as the twenty-six management products associated with the PRINCE2 methodology. The comprehensiveness and scope of this data makes an experienced, accredited trainer, able to systematize and clarify the information, crucial to a candidate’s success in the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.PRINCE2 Principles
There are seven PRINCE2 principles. These define aspects of the project management approach that are considered important within the PRINCE2 framework.- Continued business justification
- Learn from experience
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Manage by stages
- Manage by exception
- Focus on products
- Tailor to suit the project environment
PRINCE2 Themes
There are also seven PRINCE2 themes, which are closely related to the principles. These themes demarcate areas of project management activity that PRINCE2 foregrounds in its project management methodology:- Business Case
- Organization
- Quality
- Plans
- Risk
- Change
- Progress
PRINCE2 Processes
The seven PRINCE2 processes break down the overall activity of the project into manageable units, defined by the overall goal of the process. Some of the processes are only performed once on a project, some are conducted iteratively, and some are continuously active:- Starting up a Project
- Directing a Project
- Initiating a Project
- Controlling a Stage
- Managing Product Delivery
- Managing a Stage Boundary
- Closing a Project