PRINCE2® Foundation/Practitioner Course
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Click here for PRINCE2 2005 Course outline
OVERVIEW
Officially launched in October 1996, PRINCE2® is the method used for planning and managing projects in the public and private sectors. The method is used for a wide variety and size of projects. PRINCE2® is universally accepted as best practice project management.
DESIGNED FOR
Organisations and individuals requiring a controlled approach to managing projects. SPOCE offers a range of classroom based courses suitable for project managers, team managers, project support and assurance staff, and managers from any discipline.
The PRINCE2® method is flexible and adaptable for any type and size of project, and offers an excellent management foundation for any member of staff.
DOCUMENTATION
The following course material is included for this event.
PRINCE2® 2009 Manual
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® . The PRINCE2®, published by The Stationery Office, gives the official guidance for the method.
Pre-Event Study Materials
The event preparation materials include the PRINCE2® Manual, a structured Pre-Event Study Guide, and a login to SPOCE's online preparation materials. The online preparation materials include:
- Pre-course Study Guide
- An interactive overview of the PRINCE2® process model
- VisaGold - more than 200 example Foundation style questions
- Practitioner preparation - Objective Test Exam guidance, Sample questions and answers.
- Key Learning Points
PRINCE2® Foundation Event Handout
Containing individual work enabling you to practise the elements contained within the PRINCE2® Method. This handout also contains an extensive collection of Examination-type questions enabling those who are a bit rusty at examination technique to get a feel for the type of questions that will be asked. The exercises are designed to familiarise you with the PRINCE2® Manual and to help you understand the PRINCE2® Method in a stimulating and interesting way.
PRINCE2™ Practitioner Assistant
This booklet provides guidance on the Practitioner exam. Included are a sample scenario with various styles of practitioner Objective Test questions to help prepare for the Practitioner exam.
SPOCE’s event preparation material is dispatched to delegates 4 weeks prior to the start of the course. It is recommended that delegates commit a minimum of 10 hours preparing for the Foundation event.
BENEFITS
Following the course Delegates will understand the PRINCE2® method and will be able to organise, plan and control projects quickly and effectively in accordance with the PRINCE2® Methodology. Senior Managers attending the course will be able to make decisions on project initiation and continuation on the basis of hard facts provided in a structured format.
COURSE CONTENTS
This course is accredited by APM Group against the Foundation and Practitioner level syllabus and includes the following topics.
Structured Approach To Managing Projects
Setting the scene for a structured approach to managing all projects; project success criteria; the model of the PRINCE2 method including the integrated elements of principles, processes, themes and tailoring.
The Process-Based Approach
PRINCE2 focuses on key processes needed for successful project management which must be present, but may be ‘tailored’ to reflect the complexity, scope and risks faced by the project. SPOCE’s PRINCE2 Process Model will be used to help delegates understand and appreciate what should be done to manage each project, why it should be done and when in the project lifecycle.
Business Case
What is a Business Case; Outcomes, Outputs, Benefits and Dis-benefits; Developing, Verifying and Maintaining the Business Case; Contents of the Business Case; Confirming the benefits and the Benefits Review Plan; Business Case Responsibilities.
Organisation
Project Management Team Structure and the Project Board, Project Assurance, Project Manager, Team Manager, Change Authority and Project Support roles & responsibilities. Stakeholder management; Communication Management Strategy; Organization Responsibilities.
Plans
Levels and content of Plans; Exception Plans; Product-based approach to planning – Project Product Description, Product Breakdown Structure, Product Description, Product Flow Diagram; the PRINCE2 planning steps; Plans Responsibilities.
Progress
Management and Technical Stages. Tolerance and Raising Exceptions. Project Board and Project Manager Controls for Reviewing and Reporting Progress; Baselines for Control; Capturing and Reporting Lessons; Event-driven and time-driven controls; Progress Responsibilities.
Change
Issue and Change Control procedure; Configuration Management procedure; Configuration Management Strategy; Baselining, handling changes to, tracking and protecting products. Change Authority and Change Budget; Change Responsibilities.
Quality
Quality Defined, The Quality Audit Trial; Quality; Acceptance Criteria, Quality Criteria, Quality Management Strategy, Quality Assurance, Quality Controls and Quality Review technique; Quality Responsibilities.
Risk
What is Risk and Risk Management; Risk Management in Projects; Risk Management Strategy; Risk Management Procedure; Risk Budget; Risk Responsibilities.
Practical Work
Specially written scenarios and comprehensive sets of related tasks help provide a practical application of the method. Practical work includes creating process models, completing tasks related to specific elements of the method such as how the PRINCE2 themes help to apply the PRINCE2 principles as well as a variety of objective test questions. Many tasks are designed to help delegates ‘link’ the four integrated elements of PRINCE2®; “principles”, “processes”, “themes” and “tailoring”.
Support Services & Commercial Partnerships
Support from OGC - ongoing development. Association for Project Management Group involvement; Examination & Registration; Accreditation, logo, International initiatives.
APPROACH
This event is a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an APM Group approved trainer. All trainers have practical experience of PRINCE2®. Practical sessions are on an individual and team basis and feature throughout the event. The Foundation examination is taken at 4.00 pm on day three and the results are usually available approximately 30 minutes after the exam has finished. The Practitioner examination is taken at 9.00 am on day five and the exam papers are then sent to APM Group for marking. Results usually take approximately 2-3 weeks.
DURATION & PRICES
This event is held over three days and includes the Foundation examination. Prices for the public open programme start from £950 + VAT (non-residential).
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3-Day Foundation Only | 2-Day Practitioner Exam Prep | Re-Registration Options | Open Course Dates | Self-Study