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PeopleCert (formerly Axelos)

PRINCE2 7th Edition

PRojects IN Controlled Environments — the world's most widely adopted structured project management method, now with enhanced people and sustainability focus.

Overview

PRINCE2 7th Edition (2023) is a major update that introduces new emphasis on people skills, sustainability, and digital/data considerations. It retains the proven 7 Principles and 7 Processes while expanding the former 7 Themes into 8 Practices — the new People practice addresses leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management. PRINCE2 is an evidence-based method, widely used in government, IT, construction, and finance sectors.

Key Principles

  • Continued business justification
  • Learn from experience
  • Defined roles and responsibilities
  • Manage by stages
  • Manage by exception
  • Focus on products
  • Tailor to suit the project

Study Topics

7 Principles of PRINCE2
The non-negotiable obligations that make a project PRINCE2
7 Practices (Themes)
The aspects of project management that must be addressed throughout
7 Processes
The activities that direct, manage, deliver, and control the project