PRINCE 2 Practitioner
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The PRINCE 2 Practitioner course is ...
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An Introduction to Prince 2
Prince 2 is the worlds leading project management method - using logical and organised stages, defined steps and clearly identified roles, responsibilities and relationships to deliver tangible benefits.
More than 4,000 people experience Prince 2 courses and Prince2 training every month, confident in the knowledge that the methodology encourages a best practice approach to running projects in a consistent framework.
In fact, since its introduction in 1989, Prince 2 has become the de facto standard for project management in both the public and private sectors.
Prince 2 training courses are widely available in the UK with two qualifications Prince 2 Foundation and Prince 2 Practitioner - and the only pre-requisite candidates require to undertake Prince 2 training is a general background knowledge and experience of project management.
Thousands of UK professionals have successfully used Prince 2 courses to create a standard and structured approach to their project management, running projects which are well-organised, well-planned and results-driven.
And, because Prince 2 is an easily-tailored solution which can be used in any environment and divides projects into manageable stages, it ensures the efficient control and use of resources and regular process monitoring.
When used effectively, Prince 2 training ensures that successful projects have:
A planned, organised and controlled start, middle and end
Regular reviews of progress against the plan and the business case
Flexible decision points
Automatic management control of deviations from the plan
Stakeholder and management involvement at the right time and place
Excellent communication channels between the project, project management and the rest of the organisation
Practitioner Level Qualification
The Prince 2 Practitioner examination is the second of the Prince 2 exams and is designed to measure a candidates ability to apply Prince 2 to the running and management of a project that supports Prince 2 methods.
On completion of the course, successful candidates will be able to:
Produce detailed explanations of Prince 2 processes, components and techniques;
Show that they understand the relationships between processes, components, techniques and Prince 2 products and apply them in a project scenario;
Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons and principles that underpin the elements of Prince 2 project management methods;
Tune Prince 2 to different project circumstances;
Produce detailed explanations of Prince 2 processes, components and techniques;
Show that they understand the relationships between processes, components, techniques and Prince 2 products and apply them in a project scenario;
Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons and principles that underpin the elements of Prince 2 project management methods;
Tune Prince 2 to different project circumstances;
The Prince 2 Practitioner qualification is a three-hour exam using a project scenario background format and three questions worth 50 marks each. It is an open-book exam enabling candidates to take along notes and reference material. An overall score of 75 out of the possible 150 is required to pass.
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Top PRINCE 2 Questions
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Top Prince2 Answers
PRINCE2 is a flexible and adaptable method for managing projects, using a best practice approach to running Projects in a consistent framework
This combined PRINCE 2 Foundation & Practitioner Certificate is the best course for project managers who will using the PRINCE2 method to manage their projects
The typical Pass Rate for the Foundation exam is 97 - 100% and for the Practitioner exam is 75-85%
4 - Are there any pre-requisites to take PRINCE 2 ?
The only prerequisite you will need is a general background knowledge and experience of project management. In that way you will be able to relate the specific terms and stages of the PRINCE2 methodology with your own personal experience
5 - Can I take the PRINCE 2 Practitioner qualification over several weeks ?
Taking the PRINCE2 over 5 days is the most common format. It is an intensive course which includes the PRINCE2 Foundation exam taken on Day 3 and the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam on Day 5 There are alternative routes Take the 3-day Foundation course first and then a 2 or 3-day Practitioner upgrade (PRINCE 2 Conversion) after 4 or 6 weeks Take a modular course - 1 to 2 days over 3 weeks
PRINCE2 takes all the simple and obvious lessons learned by thousands of professionals in the past 20-odd years and presents them in a checklist for present clients, managers and their teams.
7 - Who has implemented PRINCE 2 ?
As PRINCE2 is a very successful project management qualification, a large number of people and organisations have used and implemented PRINCE2. A number of case studies have been commissioned as examples of how successful PRINCE2 has become within their organisations. The full list for information and downloads can be found at: www.prince2.org.uk/web/site/ValueAddedProducts/Case-Studies.asp 8 - What is the structure of the PRINCE2 Examinations? The Foundation examination is a1 hour long, 75 question, multiple choice paper. Once this examination has been taken and passed you may then take the Practitioner examination to become a Registered Practitioner. This is a 3 hour long examination with 3 case scenario based questions. There are a total of 150 marks on offer and you must score 75 to pass. This examination is open-book which means you are allowed to bring into the examination room any notes or reference material you wish.
Yes, you can study for the PRINCE 2 manual or through a distance learning courses and public exams are run in Milton Keynes, York and Winsford on a monthly basis. If you wish to book, you can do so online at www.prince2.org.uk. Click on the venue you want and choose a date, you can proceed with the booking.
10 - Are there any recommended PRINCE 2 study books?
The only book that is essential is the PRINCE2 Manual (Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2) which is supplied with your training course (usually as part of the pre-course study pack) or can be ordered through our Online Bookshop at www.theprojectshop.co.uk
11 - Where can I buy PRINCE 2 books? We suggest you visit www.theprojectshop.co.uk for a list of all books stocked. All the books can be ordered online, or by calling . 12 - Where can I get sample PRINCE 2 course exam papers? Sample papers are not available for general use, but if you book onto an Open Centre Examination you will be sent the latest set of sample papers on receipt of payment. If you are taking the exam(s) through a training provider, they will be able to provide you with sample papers directly. 13 - How long will it take to get the result of my PRINCE 2 Exam ? Result turn-around time for the Practitioner exam is roughly 12 weeks and confirmation of your Foundation exam result within 2 weeks.
14 - Where are scheduled PRINCE 2 Courses held ?
Regular PRINCE2 Practitioner courses are held in Aberdeen, Bath,Birmingham, Bournemouth
, Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Oxford, Southampton, Worcester, York and over 25 more locations in the UK
The price of the 5-day Combined Foundation & Practitioner course includes
16 - Are PRINCE 2 Company Courses available for Groups ?
Yes, company training courses for all PRINCE 2 qualifications can be held at your location for groups of 6 or more, and this is generally a cheaper option
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