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July 2008

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course will focus on equipping the Delegate with a detailed knowledge of the PRINCE2 method including the eight processes, eight components and three techniques central to running a project using the PRINCE2 method. The successful completion of the Foundation & Practitioner Exam will give the Delegate a recognised Practitioner qualification. This course lays a firm grounding for the Delegate to apply the PRINCE2âmethod to projects in the work place.

Learning Objectives

- Learn and understand the PRINCE2 methodology
- Learn to link the components, processes and techniques to a project scenario
- Answer any questions or concerns Delegates may have about using PRINCE2™ to run projects
- Pass the Foundation and Practitioner Exams
Course Content
Introduction
- Defining a project and the basic components making a up a project
- Identifying common projects problems and how PRINCE2 can overcome these

PRINCE2 Process Model
- An overview of the 8 processes which form the foundation of the PRINCE2 method
- How processes are used in the lifecycle of a project

Components
- An overview of the 8 components of the PRINCE2 method and how each component supports Project, Risk and Quality Management

Techniques
- A description of Product Based Planning, Quality Review and also Change Control illustrating their practical use

Exam Preparation
- Review of exam questions, mapped against key areas of the PRINCE2 manual. There is also an approach mock exam practice marked by the trainer

The Course Will Benefit

- Organisations or Individuals seeing the need for a controlled approach to Managing Projects using the PRINCE2™ method
- Project Managers and Support Staff needing a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the project lifecycle, and the key management documents that should be created during each stage of your project
- Project Managers wanting to be recognised at PRINCE2™ Practitioner Level

Course Structure

- Suggested 15 hours of pre-course preparation
- 5 day Course
- 1 hour multiple choice, closed book Foundation exam on the third day, 3 hour open book Practitioner Exam on the 5th day
- Delegates are encouraged to complete 1-2 hours of evening work

We Provide the Following Essentials

- Access to our online PRINCE2™ Delegate Centre providing both pre and post course support
- Pre-course reading pack which includes OGC Manual – Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™
- Maven Training PRINCE2™ Pre-Course Reading Workbook
- Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide when returning to the office

Follow On Courses

- PRINCE2â for Senior Managers-
- Principles of Change Management
- Introduction to Programme Management
- Introduction to MSP™
- MSP Foundation and Practitioner