PRINCE2® What you need to know

PRINCE2 ® What you need to know by Michael Cheary Looking for a career in Project Management? We’ve got just the right course for you…Whether you’re looking to progress within project management or you’re just starting out, a PRINCE2 ® qualification could be the perfect way to kick-start your career.Not sure where to start? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know:What is PRINCE2 ®?PRINCE2 ® (which stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a world-recognised project management method, endorsed as the industry standard by the UK government.In a nutshell, PRINCE2 ® helps you plan and control a project of any size around a structure of key activities, ensuring that the benefits of a project always outweigh the costs.PRINCE2 ® courses are divided into the following three classifications: PRINCE2 ® Foundation, PRINCE2 ® Practitioner and PRINCE2 ® Professional.What are the different PRINCE2 ® qualifications?PRINCE2 ® Foundation â€" Entry level qualification, providing an introduction to the principles of PRINCE2 ®. Can be taken online, and will last between 20 and 50 hours. No formal pre-requisites.PRINCE2 ® Practitioner â€" The next step after Foundation level, putting your knowledge of PRINCE2 ® into practice. You must have PRINCE2 ® Foundation qualification to get started.PRINCE2 ® Professional â€" The highest level of PRINCE2 ®, aimed at experienced project staff. You must hold the previous two levels to take this course.Why do I need PRINCE2 ®?PRINCE2 ® has become an essential benchmark of capability within the industry, and is considered a pre-requisite for many project management job vacancies. In fact, it is estimated that there are over 300,000 practitioners of PRINCE2 ® across 57 different countries.It has become shorthand for successful project management, and displays that you are qualified and experienced in many of the major elements needed to successfully manage a project from start to finish.What methods of learning are there?For a PRINCE2 ® Foundat ion qualification, you can choose to tailor your learning to what works best for you. If you’re looking for something flexible, then online courses are available to help you learn from home. If you feel more productive in a classroom setting however, more traditional based learning is also available.For PRINCE2 ® Practitioner and PRINCE2 ® Professional courses, you will have to take the exams in a classroom or assessment centre.Find out what type of course is right for youAdvantages of becoming PRINCE2 ® qualifiedBased upon best practicesIt’s a worldwide-recognised project management qualificationProvides a standard and tested framework to manage projects of different kindsIt gives you a script to explain what   you are doing, when you are doing it, and how you are going to deliver the final resultsIt can be tailored to properly manage any project, regardless of its size and regardless of its industryWill help kick-start your career in project managementSix reasons to become  PR INCE2 ® qualifiedWhat PRINCE2 ® students are saying“A PRINCE2 ® qualification is a great asset for your CV and gives project managers the skills and confidence to manage a wide range of projects. Since becoming a PRINCE2 ® Practitioner I have found it much easier to structure my projects, and it’s really helped me communicate with all members of my team more effectively, so that they know what’s expected of them. Being able to have a consistent approach to each project has been invaluable.”(Sam Clark, Junior Project Manager)Ready to get started with  PRINCE2 ®?  Not sure which course is right for you?  View all available courses now.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the