How to become a PRINCE2^® trainer

Here are the steps to follow to become a PRINCE2 trainer:

1. Pass the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.
2. Pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam.
3. Find an existing PRINCE2 Authorized Training Organization (ATO) to sponsor you.
4. Give a PRINCE2 Foundation course with support from an existing trainer.
5. Request to become a PRINCE2 trainer via the ATO and submit short, concise videos.

Let’s have a closer look at the steps below.

Step 1

The first step is to pass the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. This is the normal first step; however, you can skip the PRINCE2 Foundation exam if you already have one of the following certifications:

• Project management professional (PMP^®)
• Certified associate in project management (CAPM^®)
• IPMA level A, B, C or D

Step 2

Next, you need to pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam:

• Read the official PRINCE2 manual at least once, cover to cover.
• Practice with scenario-based questions to develop a PRINCE2 mindset.
• You must score above 66% when you want to become a trainer.

Step 3

Next, find a sponsoring Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). ATOs are listed on the PeopleCert and AXELOS websites. I sometimes help trainers become accredited and you can contact me on LinkedIn to see if I can help you.

Step 4

Next, give a PRINCE2 Foundation course under supervision of an existing accredited trainer. The existing trainer will deliver some parts of the course and leave the rest to you. Record a small part of the course to be submitted to PeopleCert. This recording should show your teaching style and capability to engage with candidates in the course.

Step 5

Next, ask the ATO to get the trainer application form from PeopleCert for you and fill it in.

Step 6

Request to be a PRINCE2 trainer:

• Your ATO submits the application to PeopleCert on your behalf.
• There’s a one-time trainer certification fee (typically €600 to €1,200).
• An annual fee (around €100 to €150) is to be paid to PeopleCert for each active PRINCE2 trainer.
• PeopleCert will conduct a video interview to assess your knowledge.

If everything is okay, you will become an accredited PRINCE2 trainer.

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Written by Frank Turley.

If you have questions or doubts after using this wiki, you can ask for help on the Facebook or LinkedIn study groups.