Course Ref: 65921

Course: PRINCE2 Practitioner

Course Summary

PRINCE2 is the standard method for project management, and recognised as such world-wide. It provides a flexible, adaptable approach for organising, managing and controlling projects. The principles of the PRINCE2 method and associated training can be used for all types of project.

All delegates will receive the following:

  • PRINCE2 Information Booklet
  • The manual “Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2”
  • PRINCE2 Pocketbook
  • A login to E-Learning Module

Course Outline

PRINCE2 Course Topics

Introduction

 

·          What is a project?

 

·          Characteristics of a project

 

·          What does a Project Manager do?

 

·          Introduction to PRINCE2

 

·          The Project life cycle

 

7 PRINCE2 Principles

These provide a framework of good practice for those involved in PRINCE2 Projects

 

·          Continued business justification

 

·          Learn from experience

 

·          Defined roles & responsibilities

 

·          Manage by stages

 

·          Manage by exception

 

·          Focus on products

 

·          Tailor to suit the project environment

 

7 PRINCE2 Themes

The Themes provide guidance on how and why the Process Activities should be performed.

 

·          Business Case

 

·          Organization

 

·          Quality

 

·          Plans

 

·          Risk

 

·          Change

 

·          Progress

 

7 PRINCE2 Processes

Description of the PRINCE2 Processes and their role in the project lifecycle

 

·          Starting Up a Project

 

·          Directing a Project

 

·          Initiating a Project

 

·          Managing Stage Boundaries

 

·          Controlling a Stage

 

·          Managing Product Delivery

 

·          Closing a Project

 

Tailoring PRINCE2

 

·          How to tailor PRINCE2 to suit different projects

  

Examinations

When attending the exam, delegates must present an official form of photographic identification to the Tutor. Delegates will not be eligible to sit the exam without this identification


PRINCE2 Foundation Exam
  • 1 hour, closed book exam set by the APMG
  • 75 multiple choice questions, including 5 dummy questions
  • 50% pass mark (35 correct answers out of the 70 ‘real’ questions)
  • The exam papers are marked the same day by the trainer
  •  Unsuccessful delegates will be able to re-sit the exam on the same day.


PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam

  • 2.5 hour exam, set by the APMG
  • Candidates may refer to their annotated copy of the official PRINCE2 manual
  • 108 Objective Testing multiple choice questions
  • 55% pass mark
  • The exam papers are marked by the APM Group who set the exam.
  • Results are normally sent to delegates 5-6 weeks after the exam.

Certification

Delegates who pass the Practitioner examination are awarded the qualification of "Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner". The certificate is an internationally recognized qualification in PRINCE2.

Benefits

Attendees will learn a structured approach to project management and successful delegates will receive an internationally recognized certificate from APMG which will increase their employability


 

Where & When

LocationLondon - Central
Start Date22 Feb 10
Price (ex. VAT)£995.00
Venue Info London - Berkeley Street
ResidentialNo
AvailabilityCall Us
Duration5 days
Delivered AsVenue and on-site
Pre-course Reading
Delegates will receive a pre-course reading pack which will include the PRINCE2 manual and are requested to carry out 8-10 hours pre-course reading prior to starting the course.
In addition delegates should spend  4-6 hours on the online E-Learning module which also contains sample Foundation and Practitioner questions and answers.
Exam IncludedYes
Course Ref65921