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The PRINCE2™ Foundation and Practitioner course will focus on equipping the Delegate with a detailed knowledge of the PRINCE2™ method including the eight processes, eight components and three techniques central to running a project using the PRINCE2™ method. The successful completion of the Foundation & Practitioner Exam will give the Delegate a recognised Practitioner qualification. This course lays a firm grounding for the Delegate to apply the PRINCE2™ method to projects in the work place.

Learning Objectives

·    Learn and understand the PRINCE2™ methodology ·    Learn to link the components, processes and techniques to a project scenario ·    Answer any questions or concerns Delegates may have about using PRINCE2™ to run projects ·    Pass the Foundation and Practitioner Exams

Course Content

Introduction ·    Defining a project and the basic components making a up a project ·    Identifying common projects problems and how PRINCE2™ can overcome these   PRINCE2™ Process Model ·    An overview of the 8 processes which form the foundation of the PRINCE2™ method ·    How processes are used in the lifecycle of a project   Components ·    An overview of the 8 components of the PRINCE2™ method and how each component supports Project, Risk and Quality Management   Techniques ·    A description of Product Based Planning, Quality Review and also Change Control illustrating their practical use   Exam Preparation ·    Review of exam questions, mapped against key areas of the PRINCE2™ manual. There is also an approach mock exam practice marked by the trainer

The Course Will Benefit

·     Organisations or Individuals seeing the need for a controlled approach to Managing Projects using the PRINCE2™ method ·     Project Managers and Support Staff needing a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the project lifecycle, and the key management documents that should be created during each stage of your project ·      Project Managers wanting to be recognised at PRINCE2™ Practitioner Level

Course Structure

·    Suggested 15 hours of pre-course preparation ·    5 day Course ·    1 hour multiple choice, closed book Foundation exam on the third day, 3 hour open book Practitioner Exam on the 5th day ·    Delegates are encouraged to complete 1-2 hours of evening work

We Provide the Following Essentials

·   Access to our online PRINCE2™ Delegate Centre providing both pre and post course support ·   Pre-course reading pack which includes OGC Manual – Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™  ·    Maven Training PRINCE2™ Pre-Course Reading Workbook ·    Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide when returning to the office

Follow On Courses

·    PRINCE2™ for Senior Managers ·    Principles of Change Management ·    Introduction to Programme Management ·    Introduction to MSP™ ·    MSP™ Foundation and Practitioner

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