The Praxis Foundation™ is designed for current or aspiring project and programme managers. The course provides a thorough understanding of project and programme functions, as well as the processes used to manage lifecycle phases.

The Foundation will introduce you to the four essential features of the Praxis Framework™; Knowledge, Method, Competence, and Capability Maturity. By integrating projects, programmes, and portfolios into a single model, the Praxis Framework is able to provide a comprehensive guide more concisely than any other framework.

Upon completion of the Praxis Foundation, you will be equipped to work effectively in any project or programme team, and you will be eligible to study the Praxis Practitioner.

Praxis Foundation

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Study Options and Start Dates

Face to Face Classes
From £910 +VAT

Virtual Classes
From £750 +VAT

Distance Learning
From £650 +VAT

Corporate Courses

Our Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes start at regular intervals, or you can start studying anytime through our Distance Learning course.

What’s Included

Online exam available to book at any time

A digital copy of the handbook

Unlimited access to our in-house Support Team

Experienced trainers leading you through the course

What’s Involved

The Praxis Foundation will provide a thorough guide to project, programme, and portfolio (P3) management. 

You will cover:

  • Introduction to the Praxis Framework, including key terms and definitions. You will cover the characteristics and goals of project, programme, and portfolio (P3) management, as well life cycle phases, sponsorship, and potential areas of complexity. You will discuss the relationship between the Praxis Framework and other project management guidance (e.g. PRINCE2®, APM Body of Knowledge, DSDM Agile), and explore the benefits of the Praxis Framework.
  • Integrative Management Functions, including Organisation Management, Stakeholder Management and Business Case Management. You will understand the principles and goals of Integrative Management Functions. You will discuss the responsibilities involved, such as creating an Organisation Management Plan and overseeing Stakeholder Management.
  • Scope Management, including key terms such as Objective, Output, Outcome, and Benefit.
  • Schedule Management, including key approaches and responsibilities, and how it is applied throughout the P3M lifecycle.
  • Financial Management, including the purpose and content of a Financial Management Plan.
  • Risk Management, including the purpose and content of Risk Management documentation.
  • Change Management, including principles, responsibilities, and goals, as well as key models.
  • Resource Management, including how it is applied throughout the P3 life cycle and the responsibilities involved.
  • Project or Programme Processes, including managing boundaries, realising benefits and closing a project.
  • Interpersonal skills, including communication, conflict management, leadership, and negotiation.

Download the Praxis Framework Syllabus

To gain the full Praxis Foundation qualification you must complete one examination.

The exam lasts 1 hour and is sat online. The pass mark is 50%

Distance Learning
£650 + VAT with 12 months of support

Virtual Classes
£750 + VAT with 12 months of support

Face to Face Classes
£910 + VAT with 12 months of support
£1010 + VAT at London locations with 12 months of support

The cost of one exam is included within our course costs. You can also add APMG Retake Ready, giving you one additional exam resit if needed.

You can pay in three monthly instalments using PayPal Pay in 3.

The Praxis Foundation can be studied in three different ways: Distance Learning, Virtual Classes, and Face to Face Classes.

Distance Learning involves independent, self-paced study. You’ll have access to our online learning platform, allowing you to work through the resources in your own time, at your own pace.

Virtual Classes run over 3 days, live online from 9am – 4.30pm. These classes enable you to engage with our expert trainers and fellow classmates in real-time.

Face to Face Classes run over 3 days from 9am – 4.30pm. These in-person, interactive classes, take place across our wide range of UK study venues.

Download the Praxis Timetables 2026/2027

There are no formal entry requirements for undertaking this qualification. The Praxis Foundation is an entry-level qualification designed for aspiring or current project professionals.

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