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PRINCE2® - PRojects IN Controlled Environments

Foundation and Practitioner Course

Audience

This 5 day class is for anyone filling a significant role in a PRINCE2 project including project managers, team leaders, project assurance and project support staff. The course provides comprehensive preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner examinations administered by the Association of Project Managers Group (APMG).

Background

PRINCE2 is a structured project management method used extensively throughout the public sector and commercially in the UK. It is also widely recognised and used in other countries. The method can be applied to all kinds of project including information systems projects.

Objectives

The course will enable delegates to:

• Apply the main PRINCE2 themes, processes and techniques
• Develop and use key project management information products including: business case; project brief; project initiation document; quality, risk and communication strategies; formal and informal reports
• Prepare project plans using the product-based planning technique
• Undertake project risk analysis and management
• Apply the PRINCE2 processes used to manage quality, product development and change control
• Tailor PRINCE2 to a specific business environment
• Prepare for and take the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Examinations

Course Content

Module 1 (3 Days)

Introduction to Projects and Project Management

PRINCE2 Overview

Elements of PRINCE2:

• The PRINCE2 Principles
• The PRINCE2 Processes
• The PRINCE2 Themes
• PRINCE2 Management Products

Case Study (Part1):

A realistic case study scenario is used throughout the course to allow delegates to consolidate their knowledge of PRINCE2 through hands-on, syndicate work:

• Designing a Project Management Team
• Preparing a Project Brief
• Analysing Risk
• Identifying Quality Criteria

The PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate Examination

Module 2 (2 Days)

Review of the PRINCE2 Method

Tailoring PRINCE2

Case Study (Part 2):

• Setting Up Project Controls
• Planning Quality
• Product Based Planning
• Authorising a Work Package
• Examining Project Issues
• Closing a Project

PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination Techniques

Extensive use is made of past examination papers to prepare delegates for the Practitioner examination.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate Examination