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PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 6th Edition​ Training Course Overview

PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled Environments) is one of the world's most popular project management methodologies. PRINCE2® is a credible and prominent methodology that concentrates on boosting productivity and extracting the best from resources. Many organisations prefer PRINCE2® because its entire framework is flexible and can be incorporated into any project. Holding PRINCE2® project management methodology's knowledge can help learners to boost organisational productivity and enhance resources effectively. Also, the individuals who have PRINCE2® certification explore more high positioned job opportunities.

Our 5-day PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course aim to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. This extensive course will enable candidates to apply and tailor the PRINCE® principles, themes, and processes to enhance projects' productivity and operational functioning. They will also learn about various essential topics such as delivery approaches, seven themes, project management team roles, project product description, tailoring the DP process, embedding PRINCE2®, and many more. Our highly professional trainer with years of experience in teaching such courses will conduct this training course and will help you get a complete understanding of this course.

Module 1: Introduction to Projects and the PRINCE2® Methodology

• PRINCE2® "Project" Definition
• Project Characteristics
• Project Management
• What is PRINCE2®?
• Four Integrated Elements
• What PRINCE2® Does Not Provide
• What Makes a Project a PRINCE2® Project?

Module 2: Project Manager Activities

• Customer/Supplier Environment
• Projects in Context
• Commercial Environment
• Applying PRINCE2®
• Delivery Approaches
• Measuring Success
• Organisational Capability
• Seven Processes

Module 3: Seven Themes

• Business Case
• Organisation
• Quality
• Plans
• Risk
• Change
• Progress

Module 4: Seven 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

Module 5: Organisation Theme

• Four Levels of Management
• PRINCE2® Organisation Requirements
• Project Management Team
• Project Management Team Roles
• Project Board
• Project Assurance
• Change Authority
• Project Support
• Communication Management Approach

Module 6: Starting Up a Project (SU)

• Process Overview
• Feasibility Study and Mandate
• Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager
• Capture Previous Lessons
• Design and Appoint the Project Management Team
• Prepare the Outline Business Case
• Project Product Description
• Select the Project Approach and Assemble the Project Brief
• Plan the Initiation Stage
• Tailoring the SU Process

Module 7: Directing a Project (DP)

• Authorise Initiation
• Authorise the Project
• Authorise a Stage or Exception Plan
• Authorise Project Closure
• Give Ad Hoc Direction
• Tailoring the DP Process
• Theme Overview
• Balance of Justification
• Continued Business Justification
• PRINCE2® Requirements
• Contents of a Business Case
• Business Case Development
• Benefits Management Approach
• Key Responsibilities

Module 8: Initiating a Project (IP)

• Agree to the Tailoring Requirements
• Prepare the Risk Management Approach
• Prepare the Change Control Approach
• Prepare the Quality Management Approach
• Prepare the Communication Management Approach
• Set up the Project Controls
• Create the Project Plan
• Prepare the Benefits Management Approach
• Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation
• Tailoring the IP Process

Module 9: Risk Theme

• Risk Definition
• Effective Risk Management
• PRINCE2® Risk Requirements
• Risk Management Approach
• Probability/Impact Grid
• Risk Register
• Risk Management Procedure
• Identify Step
• Risk Budget
• Key Responsibilities

Module 10: Quality Theme

• Quality Definitions
• Quality Management
• Quality Planning and Control
• What is Quality Assurance?
• PRINCE2® Quality Requirements
• PRINCE2® Quality Documentation Requirements
• Quality Management Approach
• Quality Audit Trail
• Project Product Description
• Product Description
• Quality Review Technique
• Quality Review Roles/Responsibilities
• Quality Review Meeting
• Off-Specifications and Concessions
• Review Follow-Up
• Quality Review Benefits
• Key Responsibilities
• Communication Management Approach

Module 11: Plans Theme

• Dealing with the Planning Horizon
• PRINCE2® Planning Requirements
• Documentation Requirements
• Project and Stage Plans
• Team Plans and Work Packages
• Plans Relationship
• What is in a Plan?
• PRINCE2® Approach to Plans
• Designing a Plan
• Delivery Approaches
• Defining and Analysing the Products
• Product Breakdown Structures
• Product Description
• Product Flow Diagram
• Identify the Activities and Dependencies
• Preparing Estimates
• Preparing a Schedule
• Documenting the Plan
• Analysing Risks to a Plan
• Gantt Chart and Tailoring
• Key Responsibilities

Module 12: Progress Theme

• Progress Definition
• PRINCE2® Requirements
• Progress Control
• Management by Exception
• Delegating Tolerances and Reporting Actual and Forecast Progress
• Types of Control
• Management Products and Progress Control

Module 13: Change Theme

• Issue Definition
• PRINCE2® Approach to Change
• PRINCE2® Change Documentation
• Issue Register
• Change Control Approach
• Change Budget
• Issue and Change Control Procedure
• Issue Report
• Exception Report

Module 14: Controlling a Stage (CS)

• Activity Breakdown
• Authorise a Work Package
• Work Package
• Review Work Package Status
• Receive Completed Work Packages
• Review the Management Stage Status
• Report Highlights
• Highlight Report
• Capture and Assess Issues and Risks
• Escalate Issues and Risks
• Take Corrective Action
• Tailoring CS

Module 15: Managing Product Delivery (MP)

• Accept a Work Package
• Execute a Work Package
• Checkpoint Report
• Deliver a Work Package
• Tailoring MP

Module 16: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)

• Plan the Next Management Stage
• What is in a Plan?
• Update the Project Plan
• Update the Business Case
• Report the Management Stage End
• End-Stage Report
• Produce an Exception Plan
• Tailoring SB

Module 17: Closing a Project (CP)

• Prepare Planned Closure
• Hand Over Products
• Evaluate the Project
• End Project Report
• Recommend Project Closure
• Tailoring CP

Module 18: Considerations for Organisational Adoption

• Creating a PRINCE2® Based Project Management Method
• Creating Tailoring Rules and Guidelines
• Rating the Complexity of Projects
• Embedding PRINCE2®
• Tailoring
• What Should Be Tailored?
• Tailoring Constraints and Influences
• Creating an Organisation's Method

PRINCE2® course online Exam Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam.

The exam preparation workbook comprises of mock questions, applicable scenario-based projects, and is known to further elevate pass marks. Please note that this exam preparation workbook and instructions of how to book your exam can be found in your Joining Instructions, received upon enrolment. Completion of the workbook prior to sitting the exam is highly recommended to maximise your chances of passing.

*After completing 4 days of classroom training and successfully passing your PRINCE2® Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience, to prepare you to take and pass your PRINCE2® Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of PRINCE2® course online exams:

• Proven higher pass rates
• Quicker Results
• Save Travel Costs
• Flexibility
• Convenient
• Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

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This PRINCE2® Course is designed for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about project management methodologies. However, this course is more beneficial for:

• Project Managers
• Aspiring Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Directors
• Senior Responsible Owners

There are no pre-requisites for this course and it is open to everyone.