PRINCE2 Method Essentials
An introduction to the PRINCE2 principles, practices and processes and how to apply them; official PRINCE2 exams are booked through an accredited provider.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Project managers and team leaders
- Project support staff
- Candidates preparing for PRINCE2 Foundation
Learning objectives
- Understand the seven PRINCE2 principles
- Know the practices
- Follow the processes
- Tailor PRINCE2 to your project
Detailed content
- Business justification
- Learn from experience
- Manage by stages and exception
- Business case and organizing
- Plans, quality, risk
- Issues and progress
- Starting up and initiating
- Controlling and delivering
- Closing
- Project environment
- Agile with PRINCE2
- Exam practice
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- PRINCE2 principles
- Practices
- Processes
- Tailoring
- Mock exam, review of weak areas and exam strategy
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Run a case project through the seven PRINCE2 processes
- Sample exam questions by theme
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- PRINCE2 management-product templates
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Diagnostic test on day one to focus study time
- Chapter quizzes and a full timed mock exam in the official format
- Personal study plan until your exam date
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- PRINCE2 7th edition (PeopleCert / AXELOS)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
The exam is set and the credential awarded by PeopleCert. The Excellence Center provides preparation; it does not award PeopleCert credentials.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is PRINCE2 Method Essentials?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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