PRINCE2 Foundation

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) Foundation is the entry-level certification in the PRINCE2 project management methodology. It validates understanding of the PRINCE2 principles, themes, processes, and terminology. PRINCE2 is widely adopted in UK government, NHS, financial services, and global organisations across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

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What is the PRINCE2-F Course?

Who Should Take This Course?

Aspiring project managers entering structured project management
Project team members who want to understand PRINCE2 methodology
Business analysts and project coordinators working on PRINCE2 projects
IT professionals supporting project delivery teams
Graduates and career changers moving into project management
Anyone pursuing the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

What You Will Learn in the PRINCE2-F Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

PRINCE2 Principles

Continued business justification
Learn from experience
Defined roles and responsibilities
Manage by stages, by exception, and focus on products
Tailor to suit the project environment

PRINCE2 Themes

Business Case: justifying the project
Organisation: project structure and roles
Quality: fit-for-purpose products
Plans, Risk, Change, and Progress themes

PRINCE2 Processes

Starting Up a Project (SU)
Directing, Initiating, and Controlling a Stage
Managing Product Delivery and Stage Boundaries
Closing a Project

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Board: Executive, Senior User, Senior Supplier
Project Manager and Team Manager roles
Project Assurance, Project Support, and Change Authority
RACI and responsibility matrices

PRINCE2 Documents & Products

Project Initiation Document (PID)
Business Case and Benefits Review Plan
Risk Register, Issue Register, and Quality Register
Product Description and Work Package

Tailoring PRINCE2

Scaling PRINCE2 for small, medium, and large projects
Combining PRINCE2 with Agile and ITIL
Embedding vs tailoring PRINCE2
Minimum viable application of PRINCE2

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

No formal prerequisites — entry-level certification
Basic project management awareness is helpful but not required

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the PRINCE2-F certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	PRINCE2 Foundation
Exam Code	PRINCE2-F
Exam Type	Multiple Choice (closed book)
Total Questions	60
Passing Score	55% (33 out of 60)
Exam Duration	60 minutes
Language	English, German, French, Dutch, Polish, Norwegian, Danish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
Exam Provider	PeopleCert (online proctored or in-person)
Exam Focus	PRINCE2 principles, themes, processes, and terminology
Exam Registration	PeopleCert official website
Retake Policy	No mandatory waiting period; retake fee applies
Certification Validity	Lifetime (no renewal required; Practitioner requires renewal)