News

PRINCE2 2009 FAQ

PRINCE2: 2009 will be officially launched on the 16 June 2009 in London. But how will this effect you?

AFA has put together these Frequently Asked Questions to hopefully guide you through the process;

I already have a PRINCE2 qualification, will I need to re-take my exams when PRINCE2 2009 is released? No, all previously gained qualifications will still be valid.

My organisation already uses PRINCE2. Should I wait for the new PRINCE2 manual or take my training now? If your organisation already uses PRINCE2 then you should take the course and accredited exams now. This will ensure that you are using the same terminology and concepts as your colleagues. When the time is right for your organisation, AFA can run in-house PRINCE2 2009 update sessions to bring the whole organisation in-line with current Best Practice.

Will there be any changes to the PRINCE2 Foundation or PRINCE2 Practitioner exams? There will be changes in terms of the content of the exams to match the syllabus of PRINCE2 2009, however in terms of the layout and style of the exams we do not expect to see any major changes.

I am already PRINCE2 Foundation qualified; do I need to take my Practitioner exam before the new manual? No, your PRINCE2 Foundation accreditation will still be valid and you will be able to sit the PRINCE2 Practitioner using either the 2005 or 2009 manual. Our PRINCE2 2009 courses will include updates and revisions, as well as being flexible enough to allow delegates to transfer from one manual to the other. However in terms of the easiest route for delegates, it may be advisable to sit a Foundation to Conversion Course based on the 2005 guidance.

I am currently a registered PRINCE2 Practitioner but my accreditation is up for renewal in the coming months. Should I wait or take the exam now? The most sensible way for most delegates will be to take the exam before the manuals crossover, using the current exam and syllabus. However if time is tight don't worry. All of the AFA PRINCE2 2009 courses will be backwards compatible. And we are planning a few courses based on the 2005 manual later in the year if delegates would prefer this option.

I have taken the PRINCE2 Practitioner in the last few years, is my accreditation still valid? Yes, your PRINCE2 Practitioner status will still be valid until your 5 years after the date you took your Practitioner exam. Instead of booking a whole new course to learn about the changes in PRINCE2, you may find one of our update seminars useful.

When will the PRINCE2: 2009 exams be available? Currently the release date for PRINCE2: 2009 is 16th June 2009. AFA, as always, will aim to be one of the first Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs) to offer the new courses and based on current information this should be on the 6 July 2009.

Will I still be able to take the PRINCE2 2005 exams after June? Yes, there will be a crossover / grace period for the 2005 version of exams and these will be available until the 31 December 2009.

If I attend a Re-registration or Conversion Course, will I need a new manual? Yes, you will need a new PRINCE2: 2009 manual. However as a special offer AFA will supply you with one FOC if booking on one of our accredited courses. This offer applies to all courses before the 31 August 2009.

I have heard that the new exams are harder to pass, is this true? No, there is no official plan to make the PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner exams more difficult than the current versions.