Course Outline

Who will Benefit ?

Project Sponsors, Project Managers, Team Leaders, people working towards or within a PRINCE2 project environment and those working on the periphery of PRINCE2 projects will benefit from attending this workshop

Pre-requisites

All delegates must have a good understanding of the basic principles of project management.

Objectives

Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

Understand the basic concepts, components, processes, products and techniques of PRINCE2;
Comprehend the practical application issues of using and tailoring aspects of the PRINCE2 method;
Assess the implications and benefits of introducing PRINCE2.
Develop skills to the level that enables success in the PRINCE2 Foundation examination.

Format

The course will be delivered using a mixture of trainer-led discussion using slides and sample exam questions as a vehicle for confirming understanding of the fundamental elements of the PRINCE2 method. The slides and discussion will be supplemented by exercises to consolidate the knowledge gained.

Delegates sit the PRINCE2 Foundation exam at the end of the course. Delegates are provided with a copy of the PRINCE2 manual.

Pre-course Work

Delegates are required to complete the pre-course questionnaire provided, to ensure familiarity with the PRINCE2 Manual prior to attending the course.

Content

Basic Concepts of PRINCE2
The Processes, Components and Techniques of PRINCE2
Controlled start, progress, and closure of projects
The Business Case
Project Organisation Structure
PRINCE2 controls
Management of Risk
Quality in a Project Environment
Configuration Management
Change Control Approach
Product Based Planning
Comprehensive walkthrough of the major PRINCE2 processes and products when running a project
Preparation for and completion of the PRINCE2 Foundation Examination

PRINCE2 is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce