Following the course, delegates will be able to organise, plan and control projects quickly and effectively in accordance with the PRINCE2 methodology. Senior Management will be able to make decisions on project initiation and at critical points throughout the lifecycle of the project, with an eye on benefits to be realised and the required return on investment.

This qualification is aimed at project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including:

• Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners)
• Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers)
• Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts)
• Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.
• This program is also ideal for anyone intending to become a PRINCE2 Consultant or PRINCE2 Trainer.

PRE-REQUISITES

Some exposure to a project management environment.

The PRINCE2® qualification is offered in two levels.

• Foundation Course (2.5 days). Includes the certification exam on day 3.
• Practitioner Course ( 4.5 days). Includes the Foundation Course plus the Practitioner exam on day 5 (2.5 hour Practitioner Exam with 55% pass mark)

The course will cover the following topics:

• Overview of PRINCE2 – the context of project management
• Seven Principles
• Seven Processes:
  • Starting up a Project
  • Directing a Project
  • Initiating a Project
  • Managing a Stage Boundary
  • Controlling a Stage
  • Managing Product Delivery
  • Closing a Project
• Seven Themes:
  • Organisation
  • Business Case
  • Quality
  • Risk
  • Plans
  • Progress
  • Change
• Key Techniques:
  • Product-Based Planning
  • Quality Review
• Tailoring the Method – making it work for you.

In-depth Practitioner workshops provide a deeper grasp of PRINCE2 and how to apply it.