PRINCE2® Foundation

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Project Manager or progressing in your role? Master PRINCE2® to boost project success. Gain essential skills for managing deadlines and risks to deliver efficient, on-time, budget-friendly results.

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What You'll Learn

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand and apply the seven PRINCE2 principles to guide project success.
Use core practices such as risk, quality, and change management effectively.
Follow the seven PRINCE2 processes from initiation to project closure.
Define and assign key project roles and responsibilities.
Recognise the importance of people and leadership in project delivery.
Align project outcomes with performance and sustainability objectives.
Apply digital tools and data insights in project management.
Communicate clearly with stakeholders using a shared project language.
Tailor PRINCE2 to suit various project types and environments.

This is a foundation-level qualification in project management that demonstrates your understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology, including its principles, practices, and processes. It certifies that you can act as an informed member of a project team using PRINCE2 in a project environment.

Timetable & Modules

Timetable:

This course will take place online, on Tuesday evenings from 6pm – 9pm.

Module	Title
Prince2_7F	PRINCE2®7 Foundation

Progression / Career

Completing the PRINCE2® Foundation qualification opens the door to a wide range of project management roles across industries. It provides a solid grounding in structured project delivery, making it ideal for those starting out in or transitioning into project-based work.

This certification also serves as a stepping stone to more advanced qualifications, such as PRINCE2® Practitioner or Agile project management certifications. It enhances your professional credibility and supports career progression into roles like Project Coordinator, Project Support Officer, or Junior Project Manager.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have Leaving Certificate standard of education.
Knowledge of the design, implementation and delivery of projects within an existing role would be beneficial.
Experience of Project Management/some awareness of PRINCE2 methodology is desirable for this course.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Please note: This course is delivered online, to be able to participate you will need access to your own device (desktop, laptop or tablet) as well as an adequate broadband connection and good IT skills.

Eligibility

Non-EU/EEA applicants need permission to work in Ireland. For more details, see our eligibility section.

Cost / Fees

€1,090

You may be eligible for reduced course fees or a fee waiver (i.e. no cost).

We will talk to you about the possible low/no cost fees options during your application process.

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Real Students, Real Results!

The training was well-structured, engaging, and informative. The instructor, Grainne, was experienced and had great knowledge of the topic and gave really good examples which were directly related to the exam questions. Grainne was able to present the concepts to us in relevant ways that were easy to digest. The training was delivered via Microsoft Teams which meant it was very accessible and we had access to past exams and a library full of information.The training has not only been beneficial for my current role, as we manage a lot of programmes, it has also enhanced my career. It was a good experience and I would definitely consider more training with [Donegal College]

Jamie Howard

PRINCE2® Foundation - Graduate.

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