PRINCE2 Foundation is the introductory level of the PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) project management methodology. This structured, process-based approach is suitable for managing projects of various sizes across different industries. Earning the PRINCE2 Foundation certification serves as a stepping stone to the higher-level PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. It equips you with fundamental project management skills, emphasizing key principles like clear justification, defined roles, and stage-by-stage management. By learning the seven core PRINCE2 processes, understanding roles and responsibilities, and familiarizing yourself with the methodology’s techniques, you can improve communication and collaboration within your projects.
- PRINCE2 Principles:
- Continued Business Justification
- Learn from Experience
- Defined Roles and Responsibilities
- Management by Stages
- Exception Management
- Focus on Products
- Tailored to the Project
- PRINCE2 Processes:
- Starting a Project
- Directing a Project
- Initiating a Stage
- Controlling a Stage
- Managing Product Delivery
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Closing a Project
- Formal: None required.
- Recommended (optional):
- Basic understanding of project management terminology and concepts.