PRINCE2® Practitioner:

Course commence again on 13th April - 24th April 2026. Next one runs from 22nd June 2026

Course fee: €660

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 Practitioner: Builds on the Foundation level, equipping individuals with the knowledge to apply PRINCE2 principles in real-world scenarios, making it suitable for experienced project managers.

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a widely recognised and respected project management methodology that provides a structured approach to managing projects. Developed by the UK government in the 1980s and now used globally, PRINCE2 offers a set of principles, themes, and processes that guide project managers and teams through the entire lifecycle of a project, ensuring it is delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed-upon quality standards.

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Key Components of PRINCE2®

PRINCE2® is built on seven key components:

Seven Principles:

  • Continued Business Justification: Every project must have a justifiable reason for its start and continued existence.
  • Learn from Experience: Project teams should continually seek out lessons from previous projects and apply them.
  • Defined Roles and Responsibilities: Everyone involved in a project should understand their roles and what is expected of them.
  • Manage by Stages: Projects should be planned, monitored, and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis.
  • Manage by Exception: Projects should be managed with clear tolerances for time, cost, scope, and quality, allowing for efficient escalation if issues arise.
  • Focus on Products: Projects should focus on delivering the agreed-upon products with specified quality.
  • Tailor to suit the Project Environment: PRINCE2® should be tailored to fit the project’s environment, size, complexity, and risk level.

 

Seven Themes:

  • Business Case: The justification for the project’s existence, continually updated throughout the project.
  • Organization: Defines the structure of the project management team.
  • Quality: Establishes quality requirements and how they will be met.
  • Plans: Lays out the steps needed to deliver the project’s objectives.
  • Risk: Identifies, assesses, and manages risks to the project’s success.
  • Change: Manages changes to the project scope and products.
  • Progress: Monitors and controls the project’s progress.

 

Seven Processes:

  • Starting Up a Project: Ensures that the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place.
  • Initiating a Project: Establishes a firm foundation for the project’s management and delivery.
  • Directing a Project: Provides overall direction and decision-making for the project.
  • Controlling a Stage: Manages and controls the project’s progress on a stage-by-stage basis.
  • Managing Product Delivery: Ensures that products are created and delivered to the agreed-upon standards.
  • Managing a Stage Boundary: Manages the transition between project stages.
  • Closing a Project: Ensures that the project is closed in a controlled manner, handing over deliverables and assessing overall project performance.