PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner Combined
Course Description
This event aims to develop an understanding of PRINCE2 2017 and its practical application, explaining the flexibility and adaptability of the PRINCE2 2017 method and how it can be employed to achieve business-related objectives. The course offers a set of excellent management tools for members of staff taking team or project manager roles. Senior Managers’ needs are also addressed by providing the structure for a suitable decision support environment. There are no pre-requisites for this course but an understanding of project work would be helpful. The course is accredited by AXELOS.
There are four main threads:
•PRINCE2 2017 Overview and Introduction: the need for structured project management, why pragmatic and intelligent use of methods is so important and how PRINCE2 2017 can be employed to achieve business-related objectives
•PRINCE2 2017 Principles: What are the principles; how do they relate to the other elements of the method?
•The PRINCE2 2017 Method: what PRINCE2 2017 looks like, how the principles; themes; processes, such as planning and control, work on their own as well as together, and how the roles associated with the method can be made really effective
•Tailoring PRINCE2 2017 to the Project Environment: The implementation of PRINCE2 2017 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 2017.
Apply the method and create key management products.
Prepare for and take the PRINCE2 2017 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate examinations.
Who should attend?
The PRINCE2 2017 combined Foundation and Practitioners course is intended for Managers and potential PRINCE2 2017 practitioners who require 'hands-on' experience of the PRINCE2 2017 techniques, processes and themes. Delegates are likely to have had experience of team leading, project management, project assurance/support and/or user management.
Benefits
Delegates will adopt a structured approach to Project Management. Delegates will be more effective in their roles and better able to run successful projects.
Examination & Certification
The Foundation examination is a one-hour multiple-choice paper (closed book). The pass mark is 33/60 (55%).
The Practitioner examination is a two and a half-hour (open book) mutliple-choice paper with scenario. The pass mark is 38/68 (55%).
Your Instructor & study programme
All instructors are skilled lecturers, approved by APMG with extensive ‘real-world’ experience. Pre-course preparation is required along with evening study whilst the course is in progress.
Course Content
This PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course is accredited by AXELOS.
Specific core topics include:
•PRINCE2 2017 philosophy, overview & introduction
•PRINCE2 2017 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 2017 to your organisational environment
Comprehensive Foundation and Practitioner examination practice is provided in both paper and online examination formats.
