PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner

This event aims to develop an understanding of PRINCE2® 2009 and its’ practicalapplication, explaining the flexibility and adaptability of the PRINCE2® 2009 methodand how it can be employed to achieve business-related objectives. The courseoffers a set of excellent management tools for members of staff taking team orproject manager roles. Senior Managers’ needs are also addressed by providingthe structure for a suitable decision support environment. There are nopre-requisites for this course but an understanding of project work would be helpful.

PRINCE2 Classroom course is October13-17th £795 plus Vat

All include examinations, manual, lunch, refreshments and free on-site parking.

The course is accredited by the APM Group.

PRINCE2®

UK and internationally recognised.

Flexible, tailored project management for any project.

Structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of projects - and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, Project Managers, project teams, academics, trainers and consultants.

Worldwide - one of the most widely accepted methods for managing projects.

Truly generic, truly global.

Can be applied to any project regardless of project scale, type, organization, geography or culture.

Benefits

It provides a common vocabulary and approach

PRINCE2 integrates easily with industry-specific models

The product focus clarifies for all parties what the project will deliver to agreed quality standards

PRINCE2 applies ‘management by exception’ providing efficient use of senior management time

It ensures a focus on the continuing viability of the project

There are scores of accredited training and consultancy organizations operating worldwide, which can supply expert support for PRINCE2 projects or for organizations planning to adopt PRINCE2

It provides explicit definitions of roles and responsibilities so that everyone understands what is expected of them and what to expect of others 

There are four main threads:

PRINCE2® 2009 Overview and Introduction: the need for structured projectmanagement, why pragmatic and intelligent use of methods is so importantand how PRINCE2 2009 can be employed to achieve business-relatedobjectives

PRINCE2® 2009 Principles: What are the principles; how do they relate to theother elements of the method?

The PRINCE2® 2009 Method: what PRINCE2® 2009 looks like, how the principles;themes; processes, such as planning and control, work on their own as well astogether, and how the roles associated with the method can be made reallyeffective

Tailoring PRINCE2® 2009 to the Project Environment: The implementationof PRINCE2® 2009 providing sound, practical advice on introducing the method;detailing the differences between tailoring and embedding; what will work for your organisation?

Objectives

Understand the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2® 2009.

Apply the method and create key management products.

Prepare for and take the PRINCE2® 2009 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate examinations.

Specific core topics include:

PRINCE2 2009®philosophy, overview & introduction

PRINCE2 2009®structure, principles, process model and themes

Project Business Case and benefits

Project Organization, roles & responsibilities

Programme management implications

Project Quality and Quality Reviews

Project Change Process and Controls

Project, Stage and Team Plans and products

Progress Controls, management by exception, dealing with project issues

Management of Risk

Implementing and tailoring PRINCE2®2009 to your organisational environmentComprehensive Foundation and Practitioner examination practice is provided in both paper and online examination formats.

Who should attend?

The PRINCE2® 2009 combined Foundation and Practitioners course is intended forManagers and potential PRINCE2 2009 practitioners who require 'hands-on' experienceof the PRINCE2® 2009 techniques, processes and themes. Delegates are likely to havehad experience of team leading, project management, project assurance/support and/oruser management.