Overview

This course is intended for those who have experience in management and want to acquire formal project management training, with exposure to current project management products, techniques and tools, and for staff working in information systems who wish to take on project responsibilities.

 

The ISEB syllabus requires training providers to include a recognised methodology. In order to fulfil this requirement we have chosen PRINCE2, for which full training is included.

 

The course includes techniques for managing high technology and often complex projects. These are of general applicability, but focused on IS project management issues on the course.

 

Delegates wishing to take the separate ISEB written examination should book for the date required  

 

Delegates may also wish to benefit by booking a revision day held the day before the written exam. This provides an intensive revision of the syllabus and hints on examination technique.

 

This course also covers the syllabus for both the Foundation and Practitioner in PRINCE2 qualification. Delegates who wish to take the PRINCE2 examinations should book for the examination date required

 

Course Objectives

To provide a complete and practically-based study of the management and professional skills necessary for successful management of IS projects. To prepare delegates to achieve success in the ISEB examination.

 

Course Content

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Organisation & Roles

Business and project strategy and objectives

Project Justification & the Business Case

The PRINCE2 Process Model

Starting Up a Project

Initiating a Project

Estimating

Outline Planning

The Product Based Planning Technique

Project Filing

The Plans Component

Stages

Detailed Planning & Resourcing

Quality in a Project Environment

The Management of Risk

The Planning Process

Quality Control, the Quality Review & ISO9001

Ethical & Legal Considerations

The ISEB Examinations Explained

The Controls Component

Managing Stage Boundaries

Earned Value Analysis

Managing Project Teams

Controlling a Stage

Managing Product Delivery

Project Issue Handling, ChangeControl & Configuration Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation & Conflict Management

Directing a Project

Managing Team Skills

Communication Skills

Closing a Project & The Post-Project Review

PRINCE2 in Practice

Review of ISEB Syllabus,
Examination Technique and Mock
Examinations

 

What skills will the delegate gain?

This course will enable delegates to:

-Understand and apply the steps needed to initiate a project successfully.
-Specify the project organisation and define key roles and responsibilities.
-Prepare the project business case and justification.
-Conduct risk management.
-Prepare plans for a project and stages using appropriate techniques.
-Understand the PRINCE2 process model.
-Apply the PRINCE2 processes.
-Plan, implement and monitor project controls using PRINCE2.
-Conduct quality reviews.
-Implement configuration management for a project.
-Identify, organise, motivate and schedule staff to meet project objectives.
-Apply project management techniques in a traditional and Rapid Application Development environment.

Who will the course benefit?

Project managers and IS staff involved in the management of projects who wish to demonstrate their professionalism by obtaining the ISEB Certificate in Project Management.

 

Prerequisites

Candidates for the examination must have at least 4 years experience in management and/or information systems. 

 

Examinations

ISEB Certificate in Project Management examinations. These consist of a 3-hourwritten exam paper (CPX) and an oral examination (usually lasting about 45 minutes) to be arranged with the ISEB.

 

Additional Notes

A 12 day non residential version of the course is also available on an in-company basis