PRINCE 2 Course Outline Foundation Practitioner and Combined

PRINCE 2® Course Outline Foundation, Practitioner and Combined WHAT IS PRINCE 2®? PRINCE 2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-based approach for project management providing an easily tailored and scalable method for the management of all types of projects. The method is the de-facto standard for project management in the UK and is practiced worldwide. The continued international development of PRINCE 2 examinations, training and course material is contributing significantly to the recognition of PRINCE 2 as a truly international standard. More and more people are having the opportunity to benefit from the training courses and certifications that are available worldwide. Key features of PRINCE 2: • Focus on business justification • Defined organisation structure for the project management team • Product-based planning approach • Emphasis on dividing the project into manageable and controllable stages • Flexibility that can be applied at a level appropriate to the project. COURSE DESIGNED FOR? Organisations and individuals requiring a controlled approach to managing projects. Suitable for project managers, team managers, project support and assurance staff, and managers from any discipline, and is particularly aimed at people who are responsible for managing projects. Anyone involved with projects will benefit from the course. This course is also suitable for candidates preparing for the Re-Registration exam. COURSE OBJECTIVES: After successful completion of the Foundation course, delegates will gain an understanding (Foundation Level) of the areas below. The Practitioner course builds on this understanding enabling the delegates to apply this knowledge to a given PRINCE 2 organisational situation. Exercises provide hands on experience of “doing”. • • • Understand how to organise and control PRINCE 2® projects Use the PRINCE 2® method to ensure product quality is delivered Appoint appropriate people in to project roles Follow the processes to complete a successful PRINCE 2® project Prepare project plans using product based planning techniques Undertake risk analysis and management for the project Tailor the PRINCE 2® method to appropriately to projects Control Changes to the project Complete the PRINCE 2® Foundation and Practitioner examinations

PRINCE 2® Course Outline Foundation, Practitioner and Combined COURSE CONTENT: The Foundation course covers the areas below. The Practitioner course builds on this understanding enabling the delegates to apply this knowledge to manage risk within an organization. Introduction the Principles of PRINCE 2® Business Case Organization Plans Progress Risk Quality Change All PRINCE 2® Processes from Start-up to Closing a Project. Tailoring PRINCE 2® Realising the Benefits and Closing a Programme APMG Foundation Exam APMG Practitioner Exam • • • • PRE-REQUISITES: There is no pre-requisite required at the start of this course, however in order to continue onto the Practitioner exam, a pass is required at Foundation. Pre-course study is recommended to enable a depth of understanding and more than exams to be gained from the course. Delegates should spend approximately 10 - 20 hours studying this pre-course material in order to be well prepared for the course DURATION AND EXAMS: The Foundation course lasts three days with a one hour, closed book exam on day three, which requires 50% to pass. The Practitioner course lasts two days with a two and half hour, open book exam on day five, which requires 55% to pass. The combined Foundation and Practitioner course lasts five consecutive days with exams on days three and five. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: • • • Pre course Study Materials & Email Support Official PRINCE 2® Manual* APMG Accredited Course Materials Official APMG Sample Exam Papers PRINCE 2® Foundation & Practitioner Exam (as applicable) • • • APMG PRINCE 2® E-Certificate CUPE Bag & Stationery Shipping Costs Lunch & Refreshments during the Course** Free car parking ** * (Not included with Practitioner only Courses), ** Available at most Venues