PRINCE2 Foundation
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The objective of the PRINCE2 Foundation Level Course is to ensure that participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2
method within a project environment supporting PRINCE2. The course is of 3 days duration and provides a comprehensive coverage of the key principles and terminology of the PRINCE2 method. The Foundation exam is held at the end of Day 3.

The course will cover the following topics:

 

1. Introduction to PRINCE2 and Project Management

  • Characteristics of project management
  • Project and product life cycles
  • History of PRINCE2
  • Overview of methodology
  • Building a business case
  • Unique selling points
  • Project Management structure
  • Benefits of PRINCE2

2. The 7 Principles of PRINCE2

  • Continued business justification
  • Learn from experience
  • Defined roles and responsibility
  • Manage by Stages
  • Manage by Exception
  • Focus on products
  • Tailor to suit the project environment


    • 3. The 7 Themes of PRINCE2

  • Organisation
  • Change
  • Progress
  • Quality
  • Risk
  • Plans
  • Business Case


    • 4. The 7 Processes of PRINCE2

  • Starting a project
  • Directing a project
  • Initiating a project
  • Controlling a stage
  • Managing Stage Boundaries
  • Managing Product Delivery
  • Closing a Project

    • 5. The Tailoring of PRINCE2

    This session explores how to use PRINCE2 after the course in your own
    environment.

    6. Sample Exam

    This session with a variety of sample questions will prepare you for the exam.

    7. APMG Foundation Exam


     

    PRINCE2 Practitioner

    PRINCE2 Certification also has a Practitioner Level certification. This is a demanding qualification. The exam is 2½ hours duration and typically no more than 75% of candidates will pass. If you are interested in PRINCE2
    Practitioner Certification please contact us for dates and details of our PRINCE2 Practitioner Prep course held over 2 days.

     

    PRINCE2 Management Overviews

      Two-hour, half-day and full-day overviews are available for presentation to senior executives, management and your Project Board. This can be the most effective way to determine whether, and if so how, to get a PRINCE2 initiative started. Contact us for an obligation-free quotation.

     

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