Project Management Courses & Diplomas
PRINCE2® 7th Edition Foundation
Learn how to manage projects with confidence using the PRINCE2® 7th Edition methodology. This course covers core principles, themes, and processes - ideal for anyone starting their project management journey.
Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
Online, Hybrid or In-centre
Duration
50 Hours
Training Type
Course
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This PRINCE2® Foundation course gets you started with the PRINCE2 methodology – now in its 7th Edition. You’ll learn the principles, themes, and processes that help deliver successful projects.
With interactive lessons and practical exercises, this course builds your confidence to contribute to project teams or move into a junior project management role. It’s great preparation for official certification, and a solid starting point if you’re thinking about a career in project management.
is this right for you?
The specialised course suits several situations:
- You’re new to project management and want a structured, recognised method to guide you.
- You’re considering a career in project coordination or project support.
- You want to enhance your CV with a well-known project management qualification.
- You need to understand project stages, risks, and governance in a practical way.
- You’re working in a team that uses PRINCE2® and want to contribute more confidently.
- You enjoy learning in a flexible, self-paced environment.
award & associatedQualifications
Upon successful completion, you'll earn 50 CPD points, a professional credential that validates your skills to employers and demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
Aims and Objectives On completion of the PRINCE2® Foundation course, you’ll have gained an understanding of the principles, processes, themes, and roles of the methodology, the ability to tailor principles and processes to suit specific project environments. Knowledge of the key elements of project management, an understanding of the themes, including business case, organisation, quality, risk, and progress. Competence in preparing and using key documents, such as the project initiation documentation (PID), stage plans, and product descriptions and more.
Pre-Requisites There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Finance Options Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depends on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have some payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include:
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Career Path Project management skills are required in a number of job roles such as Event Manager, Executive Assistant (EA), Virtual Assistant (VA) as well as management positions. Having the PRINCE2® Foundation certification provides evidence of your skill in this area.
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Build a solid foundation in project management with the globally respected PRINCE2® qualification, and give your career a real boost.
Discover how 50 hours of flexible training can transform your professional trajectory.
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