PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

The programme

Programme overview

PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured, process-driven project management method widely adopted across South Africa and the public and private sectors alike. This combined course builds a thorough understanding of the PRINCE2 7th Edition framework — its principles, the People dimension, practices, and processes — and prepares participants for both the Foundation and Practitioner certification exams.

PRINCE2 7 introduced real changes worth knowing before exam day: the former seven Themes are now called Practices, and a brand-new People element covers leadership, team building, and stakeholder engagement — content that didn’t exist in earlier editions. This course is built entirely around the current 7th Edition structure and PeopleCert’s assessment weightings, so you’re studying exactly what today’s exam actually tests.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

This PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course is designed for:

• Project Managers and Coordinators Seeking a Structured, Globally Recognised Methodology
• Public Sector and Government Project Professionals, Where PRINCE2 Is Often the Preferred Standard
• Graduates of Ratomac PMP or Adaptive Project Management Courses Seeking a Complementary Credential
• Anyone Responsible for Governing or Overseeing Project Delivery

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

This course equips you to apply PRINCE2 7 to real project delivery and to sit both the Foundation and Practitioner certification exams with confidence.

By the end of this PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the PRINCE2 principles, the People dimension, practices, and processes, and how they underpin the method
• Apply PRINCE2 to structure, plan, and control a project from initiation to closure
• Tailor PRINCE2 appropriately to different project types and organisational contexts
• Apply PRINCE2 practices, including risk, quality, and issue control, in practice
• Apply the People dimension to lead teams and manage stakeholders within a PRINCE2 project
• Navigate the PRINCE2 7 exam structure and assessment weightings for both Foundation and Practitioner levels
• Apply open-book exam technique for the Practitioner exam, including efficient manual navigation
• Prepare for and sit both the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification exams

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Day 1 — Module 1: Foundations of PRINCE2 7 — Principles and Structure

• The five integrated elements of PRINCE2 7: Principles, People, Practices, Processes, and Project Context
• The seven PRINCE2 principles and why they’re non-negotiable
• How PRINCE2 structures a project lifecycle from start to finish
• What’s changed in PRINCE2 7 compared to earlier editions

Practical Exercise: Map a sample project against the seven PRINCE2 principles.

Day 2 — Module 2: The People Dimension — Leadership, Teams, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Why PRINCE2 7 introduced a dedicated People element
• Leadership behaviours expected of PRINCE2 project roles
• Building and motivating effective project teams
• Structuring stakeholder engagement within a PRINCE2 project

Practical Exercise: Draft a stakeholder engagement approach for a sample project using the People dimension.

Day 2 — Module 3: PRINCE2 Practices I — Business Case, Organizing, and Plans

• Building and maintaining a robust business case throughout the project
• Organizing: defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures
• Structuring plans at project, stage, and team level
• Common exam traps within these three practices

Practical Exercise: Draft a business case outline and organisation structure for a sample project.

Day 3 — Module 4: PRINCE2 Practices II — Quality, Risk, Issues, and Progress

• Applying quality management throughout the project lifecycle
• Structured risk identification, assessment, and response
• Managing issues and change control effectively
• Tracking and reporting progress against plan and tolerance

Practical Exercise: Complete a risk and issue register exercise for a sample project scenario.

Day 3 — Module 5: PRINCE2 Processes — From Starting Up to Directing a Project

• Starting up a project: establishing feasibility before commitment
• Initiating a project: building the foundation for control
• Directing a project: the project board’s ongoing role
• How these three processes interact across the project timeline
• End of Day 3: this completes the standalone PRINCE2 Foundation syllabus

Practical Exercise: Sequence the key activities of starting up and initiating a sample project.

Day 4 — Module 6: Applying and Tailoring PRINCE2 (Practitioner) — Stage Control, Product Delivery, and Closure

• Controlling a stage: day-to-day management within tolerance
• Managing product delivery and the role of the team manager
• Managing stage boundaries and gaining authorisation to proceed
• Closing a project: confirming acceptance and capturing lessons

Practical Exercise: Tailor a PRINCE2 process set to a sample project of a different scale and context.

Day 5 — Module 7: Foundation and Practitioner Exam Preparation

• Foundation exam format: closed-book, objective testing, current pass mark
• Practitioner exam format: scenario-based questions, open-book conditions, and assessment weightings across Practices, Processes, Principles, and People
• Open-book strategy: navigating the manual quickly and confidently
• Full-length practice questions and structured exam technique review

Practical Exercise: Complete a set of timed Foundation and Practitioner-style practice questions and review results.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective, exam-focused learning:

• Lectures & Case Studies: Learn PRINCE2 7 theory from practitioners, illustrated with real project scenarios.
• Course Material: Access structured frameworks, templates, and reference guides aligned with the official PRINCE2 7 manual.
• Group Work: Work through real project structuring and tailoring scenarios alongside peers preparing for the same exams.
• Exam-Style Practice: Practise Foundation and Practitioner-style questions under timed, exam-realistic conditions.
• Practical Application: Every module closes with an exercise that converts theory into an exam-ready or project-ready output.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.