Hi there,
I am looking for some advice please.
I am (was) thinking about doing a e-learning self study course for Prince2 as I have a lot of time on my hands. I have been told that the Practionier exam is quite hard. The e-learning course gives you access to a portal with slides etc.
My question is this, will I struggle completing the Practionier exam through just self study (e-learning)? The company I am doing the e-learning through does offer tutor support included in the self study.
I have no knowledge of Prince2 and work in a Project Co-ordinator role currently. I do have a lot of time to study and no time restraints, so I am thinking the self study would suit.
Prince2 Self Study Course or Class Based Course
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elizabethblogs
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Hi i3666,
I think it really depends on the elearning package that you choose. For example, Knowledge Train has their elearning packages here at http://www.prince2-online.co.uk as far as I know, the Practitioner exam pass rate is the same (if not slightly higher) as the classroom exam pass rate.
In my experience it also depends on whether elearning is a suitable method for yourself or not. I have seen people who have bought elearning but didn't even use it at all in a year. You will have to make sure that you can actually commit the time to the training on your own. If you can do this, then the elearning training is as effective as a classroom training.
The elearning packages at Knowledge Train also include free tutor support, but because the elearning course is very well structured and straight forward, most people didn't have to use the support at all. I hope this helps.
I think it really depends on the elearning package that you choose. For example, Knowledge Train has their elearning packages here at http://www.prince2-online.co.uk as far as I know, the Practitioner exam pass rate is the same (if not slightly higher) as the classroom exam pass rate.
In my experience it also depends on whether elearning is a suitable method for yourself or not. I have seen people who have bought elearning but didn't even use it at all in a year. You will have to make sure that you can actually commit the time to the training on your own. If you can do this, then the elearning training is as effective as a classroom training.
The elearning packages at Knowledge Train also include free tutor support, but because the elearning course is very well structured and straight forward, most people didn't have to use the support at all. I hope this helps.
Hi there,
Thank you for the detailed response. It was helpful to read.
Like you say, I suppose it's down to the person.
I was really looking for clarity on whether a e-learning course would be a disadvantage to class based courses. However, from what I have established the pass rates seem similar.
If anyone else can add value to the e-learning Vs classroom debate, then please comment :) Personally, I think e-learning would suit me best.
Thank you for the detailed response. It was helpful to read.
Like you say, I suppose it's down to the person.
I was really looking for clarity on whether a e-learning course would be a disadvantage to class based courses. However, from what I have established the pass rates seem similar.
If anyone else can add value to the e-learning Vs classroom debate, then please comment :) Personally, I think e-learning would suit me best.
Hi there,
All the best with the Self-Study and this is possible, you need have good self-discipline and make time. I would suggest that you begin to mark out 40 hours in your calender (this may seem like a lot).
Now for material, there are a good few companies that offer CBT (computer based training) and this seems to be OK, except that you are tied to your PC (not dynamic). Some companies offer an online training for 3 to 4 months, this is OK but you can't reference this in the future (so a waste of money). This is like Classroom training where you see slides that you will never use again.
A more flexible solution would be a podcast course, I am creating one for the Foundationn course which you can evaluate. Most important for you, I also have a 550 Q&A Podcast and this is perhaps the best tool that you can use and you can learn PRINCE2 while walking, running, driving and easy reach the 40 hours. I ask a questions, give you a moment to answer (or you can pause) then give the answer and provide extra information if required. This will get the exam for you, but also teach you PRINCE2 in such a way that you will be able to use it.
Last tip: Think of a sample project, then start to create all the Management Documents for this project. Use the product descriptionss on the back of the manual to help you and available templates
All the best with the Self-Study and this is possible, you need have good self-discipline and make time. I would suggest that you begin to mark out 40 hours in your calender (this may seem like a lot).
Now for material, there are a good few companies that offer CBT (computer based training) and this seems to be OK, except that you are tied to your PC (not dynamic). Some companies offer an online training for 3 to 4 months, this is OK but you can't reference this in the future (so a waste of money). This is like Classroom training where you see slides that you will never use again.
A more flexible solution would be a podcast course, I am creating one for the Foundationn course which you can evaluate. Most important for you, I also have a 550 Q&A Podcast and this is perhaps the best tool that you can use and you can learn PRINCE2 while walking, running, driving and easy reach the 40 hours. I ask a questions, give you a moment to answer (or you can pause) then give the answer and provide extra information if required. This will get the exam for you, but also teach you PRINCE2 in such a way that you will be able to use it.
Last tip: Think of a sample project, then start to create all the Management Documents for this project. Use the product descriptionss on the back of the manual to help you and available templates
For foundation - it depends on your budget and how much time do you have...if your budget is less, but have more time to spare - go with an online course for foundation. If you are short on time, go with a classroom course. But for practitioner, I would recommend a classroom course...its too expensive and a big risk to try it on your own - some 410 pounds while guys like projstudy will offer you the course for some 550 odd. A friend recommended their free full length foundation test which I found quite useful..find the link here: http://www.projstudy.com/PRINCE2/freere ... edTest.asp
If nothing, it will give you an idea of where you stand
If nothing, it will give you an idea of where you stand
Hi friends, I am a project manager with around 10 years of experience and I wanted to add some certifications to increase my career prospects. I finally completed PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner last month from a provider called projstudy. Foundation exam was quite straight forward with most of the questions taken from the manual. I must praise the trainer as he did a really good job in revising the things again and again to make them very clear and precise.
Practitioner, however, is a different ball game altogether. The level of difficulty and detail in this exam is very high and it requires a lot of smart work and preparation to crack it. I find the course material quite intensive and I had no time left during the exam, which proves that it is a tough nut to crack. But I praise my stars as I finally cleared the exam with good marks. Thanks projstudy!
Practitioner, however, is a different ball game altogether. The level of difficulty and detail in this exam is very high and it requires a lot of smart work and preparation to crack it. I find the course material quite intensive and I had no time left during the exam, which proves that it is a tough nut to crack. But I praise my stars as I finally cleared the exam with good marks. Thanks projstudy!
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prince2trainer
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Hi friends, I am a prince2 trainer with PROJstudy and I think it is best to attend a 5 day classroom course for a intensive certification like prince2. Give more emphasis on going through the concepts as practitioner is a totally case study and application based exam. Read through the manual properly, escpecially the appendices A, C, D and the various processes. If you know the process flow diagram then it won't be difficult to answer the questions. More importantly, time management is a must as you need to answer 108 questions in 2 and a half hours.