About PRINCE2

Why PRINCE2 7?

PRINCE2® 7 is Next​ ​Stage​ ​in​ ​Project​ ​Management. It is a well-known methodology that is used by individuals and organization’s globally to manage projects effectively and in a structured manner. It is adaptable and can be used to manage any project, regardless of scale, scope, and type. The PRINCE2 7 certification is latest Project Management Certification by Peoplecert Axelos, which was released in August 2023, will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be a well-rounded project manager, and help you progress your career.

The PRINCE2 7 / 7th Edition of PRINCE2, is an evolution of the methodology, and the updates add a new dimension to the guidance. As there are some new inclusions, such as a ‘people integrated element’, in addition to the principles, practices, processes and the project context. Today PRINCE2 7 is globally recognized flexible, adaptable and comprehensive project management method for improving project success.

Learning Outcomes of PRINCE2®  7 Foundation Course

1. Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
2. Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
3. Understand the importance of people in successful projects
4. Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project
5. Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project

Integrated elements of PRINCE2® 7

PRINCE2 is a project management method composed of five integrated elements: principles, people, practices, processes, and the project context

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PRINCE2®  principles: The principles are the guiding obligations that determine whether the project is genuinely being managed using PRINCE2. There are seven principles, and unless all of them are applied, it is not a PRINCE2 project.

People: Projects need people, mainly those working on the project and those affected by the project. An understanding of the needs, capabilities, and motivations of the people involved and the relationships between them is crucial to how the project is established and managed.  

PRINCE2®  practices: The practices describe essential aspects of project management that must be applied consistently and throughout the project lifecycle. The seven practices explain the specific treatment required of that aspect of project management for the PRINCE2 processes to be effective and why they are necessary.

PRINCE2®  processes The seven processes describe the entire project lifecycle, from activities before getting started, through the stages of project delivery, and to the final act of project closure. Each process has checklists of recommended activities and related responsibilities.

The project context: The principles, practices, and processes are applied by the people involved to ensure that the method is fit for the project context.

Features and benefits of PRINCE2® 7

In addition to being an established method and qualification used worldwide, PRINCE2 has the following benefits:

• Proven based on established and proven practice and governance for project management
• Universal can be applied to any project, of any scale, and easily implemented alongside specialist, industry-specific models (such as engineering models or development lifecycles)
• Flexible can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the organizations involved
• Common language and concepts widely recognized and provides a common vocabulary for all participants, which encourages consistency and the ability to reuse project assets, facilitate staff mobility, and reduce the impact of personnel changes or handovers
• Outcome-focused ensures that project participants focus on the viability of the project in relation to its business case objectives, rather than simply seeing the completion of the project as an end in itself, which ensures that stakeholders (including sponsors and resource providers) are properly represented in planning and decision-making
• Increased organizational maturity promotes learning from project experience and continual improvement in organizations
• Part of an integrated suite of methods designed to work with other PeopleCert guides on programme management, portfolio management and risk management.

Learning Outcomes of PRINCE2® 7 Practitioner

• Learning Outcome: 1 Understand how to apply the PRINCE2 principles in context
• Learning Outcome: 2 Understand how to apply effective people management in successful projects
• Learning Outcome: 3 Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2 practices in context
• Learning Outcomes: 4 Understand how to apply (and tailor) relevant aspects of PRINCE2 processes in context