PRINCE2®
Foundation Course Outline
PRINCE2 Public classroom
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OVERVIEW
The PRINCE2® method (Projects in Controlled Environments) is
internationally accepted as the leading "best practice" project
management approach. It is the standard approach within
central and local government, the wider public sector and throughout
the private sector. The method is scalable and can be tailored
to reflect any organisation's existing standards, approaches and
business. Examinations (controlled and marked by the APM
Group) are available during PRINCE2® events for delegates wishing to
gain industry recognised qualifications.
DESIGNED FOR
Organisations and individuals requiring a controlled approach to
managing projects. The course is 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® Manual
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2®.
The PRINCE2®, published by The Stationery Office, gives the official
guidance for the method.
Pre-Event Study Guide & Computer-Based
Training CD-ROM
The event preparation materials include the
PRINCE2® Manual, a structured Pre-Event Study Guide, and an Event
Preparation CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes:
- 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.
SPOCE’s event preparation material is dispatched to delegates 4
weeks prior to the start of the course. It is recommended that
delegates commit 10-20 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; a model of the
PRINCE2® Method.
The Process-Based Approach To Project
Management
PRINCE2® focuses on the key Processes needed for
successful project management. These Processes must be present but
may be tuned to reflect the scope and risks faced by the Project
Team.
Organisation
The Project Organisation Structure; Key Decision
Makers; Project Board; Project Manager; Project Support; Project
Teams; Roles & Responsibilities Defined.
Plans
Management and Specialist Products; Product Based
Planning; Activity Planning; Resource Planning; Quality Plans;
Approach to Planning; Software Support and the PRINCE2® Environment.
Project Controls
Project Board Controls - Project Start Up,
Initiation and Closure, End Stage Assessments, Tolerance &
Exception; Project Manager & Team Controls – Work Packages,
Checkpoint Reporting, Quality Review.
Project Initiation, the Business Case
& Risk
Project Initiation Document - Content and Process;
Business Case; Risk Analysis & Risk Management; Decision
Support.
Configuration Management & Change
Control
Documentation and Product Control; Handling
Changes to Approved Products.
Quality Management
Quality Criteria; Quality Review and other
Techniques; Quality Controls; Links to Quality Management Systems.
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.
DURATION & PRICES
This event is held over three days and includes the Foundation
examination. Please check our website for the
dates and prices.
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5 Day PRINCE2®
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