Course Details: PRINCE2 Combined Foundation & Practitioners

Every element of this course has been designed with care to cover the subject matter thoroughly - with practical advice about how to use PRINCE2 in practice. A highly regarded course for those who want to develop a sound, professional grounding in the methodology.

The PRINCE2 project management methodology is widely employed by many of the UK's leading private and public sector organisations. This intensive five-day accredited course provides participants with a thorough knowledge of the processes and themes of PRINCE2.

Delegates will sit both the PRINCE2 Foundation examination and the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination. Presented by PRINCE2 approved trainers with practical experience of applying the method in the real world, the course is fully compliant with the latest version of PRINCE2.

This course is fully accredited by the APM Group Ltd and the OGC.

This course had a 92% pass rate between January and September 2009 - that's higher than the national average!

Is it right for me?

The course is intended for all aspiring PRINCE2 practitioners who require a solid grounding in the PRINCE2 methodology, processes and themes. This course prepares delegates for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

- Use a proven project management methodology that can plan, organise and control the successful implementation of projects.
- Understand how the PRINCE2 methodology can be flexible and adaptable for any type and size of project.
- Complete the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.
- Bring your employees and organisation in line with an internationally recognised methodology.
- The course is fully accredited by the APM Group Ltd and the OGC.

What will it cover?

Programme Content

Introduction to the PRINCE2 methodology

The PRINCE2 process model – Covering the Seven Processes

- Starting up a project
- Initiating a project
- Directing a project
- Controlling a stage
- Managing a stage boundary
- Managing product delivery
- Closing a project

The Seven PRINCE2 Themes

- Business case
- Organisation
- Quality
- Plans
- Risk
- Change
- Progress

The PRINCE2 Principles

- Continued business justification
- Learn from experience
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Manage by stages
- Manage by exception
- Focus on products
- Tailor to suit the project environment

Examinations

- The PRINCE2 Foundation examination
- The PRINCE2 Practitioner examination