PRINCE2 FOUNDATION Exam (Friday After noon) TIPS..??

[scooby]

Prince 2 is not just IT, its a methodology that be used for anything.

Foundation is also aimed at those who need an overview / work in an area that uses P2.

Practitioner is for PMs and the people running the projects.

[Ledge]

NHS sends lots indeed. Whether they actually need it or not.

My Mrs in that boat. She's an IT manager though.

[Sockpuppet]

Wait? When I did the exam they told you on the same day! 20 mins after the exam passed.

I'll place money on all the ladies being either public sector (nhs [they send lots], hmrc etc) or charities. If they are all ditsy and tulip then this confirms it.

[Darren_Test]

Guys,

Thanks very much for all responses, you guys were very helpful..

Abt Exam...
Not sure...will have to wait & see the outcome. I did around 3 hrs preparation on the night b4 exam. But in that 3 hour I gone through all processes well & glanced on all objects related..I have 2 years project mgmt experience, not PRINCE2 though

Out of 75, I got 10 definite correct answers, another 15 with 50% chance to be right..Honestly I found 1 hour time not good enough to have a relook at questions.

But again one question I have is ...I was bit surprised set of people came for the exam.All young people more than 50% ladies..!! Not sure why all these guys are interested in PRINCE2..? Not many were from IT background as well. Now I am just wondering what kind of people take PRINCE2 foundation..? I thought it was taken mainly by IT Project managers. But what I saw is large number of non IT staff (& ladies)taking this exam..! Any on have any idea why these guys are interested in PRINCE2..?? Is there any non IT job (non white collar..!) role need PRINCE2 certification..?

Again Thanks for all your help....I will update outcome next week...Fingers crossed...

[scooby]

christ, if you are panicking now, dont do the practitioner and the 3 hour written exam.

Foundation is piss easy.

[Cooperinliverp00l]

How did you get on Darren

[Captain Lockheed]

The foundation exam is about understanding Prince II content, processes and terminology...full stop. If you know enough about these...in Prince II terms, then you will pass comfortably. If you don't, you'll struggle. You cannot wing Prince II if you've never studied it or worked in a "pure" Prince II environment.

I reckon you can wing the Foundation if you've a reasonable grounding in good Project Management practice - and if you've read through the book even at a farily cursory level it shouldn't be too challenging

The Practioner exam is a different animal altogether however, you really do need to know your stuff - PRINCE2 and practical knowledge - to have any hope of passing that

[Let-Me-In]

Guys ,

I have Prince2 Foundation exam tomorrow. I am planning to start preparation in an hour or so...(late starter..!) . I read 90% PASS in Foundation. I donot want to reduce that % & to lose £200. Any one got any Tips on this Foundation exam..?. As I have another 2-3 hours only to learn this. Any help highly appreciated.. Any one successfully taken this exam with out long preparation..? I am eager to hear some helpful advices from any who PASSEd exam with out long preparation. Any response before 11AM tomorrow highly appreciated.. TIA..

-Darren

It's multiple choice....I did it blind drunk after a heavy night the night before and still got 35\40....it really is that easy!!!!!

[chicane]

It's pretty difficult to not pass the Foundation.

The Practitioner is rather more challenging.

[minstrel]

Foundation exam is pretty straight forward. It's multiple choice and you only need 50% to pass. You could probably scrape through knowing nothing about PRINCE2 just by applying a bit of common sense and logic.

If you learn all the processes, components and which documents are used by which processes you'll walk it.

[opc]

The foundation exam is about understanding Prince II content, processes and terminology...full stop. If you know enough about these...in Prince II terms, then you will pass comfortably. If you don't, you'll struggle. You cannot wing Prince II if you've never studied it or worked in a "pure" Prince II environment.

[oraclesmith]

OK, so ....

1. Have you actually done any project management in a structured environment ?

2. Have you actually seen or produced any of the PRINCE2 products - eg. a PID ?

3. Can you remember the processes and their subprocesses and the way they flow ?

If so, then you'll pass. Remember that the 10% that don't pass are usually those that have real interest in project management or PRINCE2 but their firm sent them to do the exam to get on some contract or empty the training budget.

[Darren_Test]

I mean ...from web pages I learned 90% people sit for the exam passed so far. I want to be in that 90% ..i mean I want to pass the exam. Exam fee is £200...NO Bet..

[oraclesmith]

Why would you 'loose' (lose) £200 by getting less than 90% ? Have you been taking bets or something ?

[Darren_Test]

Guys ,

I have Prince2 Foundation exam tomorrow. I am planning to start preparation in an hour or so...(late starter..!) . I read 90% PASS in Foundation. I donot want to reduce that % & to lose £200. Any one got any Tips on this Foundation exam..?. As I have another 2-3 hours only to learn this. Any help highly appreciated.. Any one successfully taken this exam with out long preparation..? I am eager to hear some helpful advices from any who PASSEd exam with out long preparation. Any response before 11AM tomorrow highly appreciated.. TIA..

-Darren