PRINCE2® Foundation Course

PRINCE2® Foundation

PRINCE2 is internationally recognised as the leading 'best-practice' project management approach within government and the private sector; leading organisations have already introduced PRINCE2 world-wide. It addresses the needs of management by providing the governance structure for effective project management and control.

The focus is on the key processes, components and techniques needed for successful project management, providing those responsible for planning and managing projects with a structured and practical approach for projects of all sizes and types.

Overview
This course will equip the delegate with detailed knowledge of the PRINCE2 method including the eight processes, eight components and three techniques central to the PRINCE2 method. It focuses delegates on the effective use of PRINCE2 within real projects, as well as giving an excellent success rate in the multiple choice industry-recognised Foundation examination. The course includes exercises, examination practice, discussion and questions.

Duration
This is a 3 day course.

Prerequisites, evening study and examinations
Delegates should have some experience of projects. Pre-course materials are issued before the course, with a recommended twenty hours of self-study. Some evening work is advised during the course. Delegates take a 1 hour multiple choice Foundation paper on the third day.
PRINCE is a registered trademark of Office of Government Commerce (OGC); The PRINCE2 logo is an unregistered trademark owned by OGC. The PRINCE2 Cityscape Logo is a trademark of the OGC, and is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
- Understand the components, processes and techniques of PRINCE2 in depth
- Understand how to use PRINCE2
- Prepare for the Foundation examination

Who Should Attend
Those who are likely to be involved in projects, including:
- Project Managers
- Team Leaders
- Project Assurance
- Project Support
- Those wishing to contribute fully in roles within a PRINCE2 project environment
- Those wishing to gain a recognised project management qualification

Course Content
- PRINCE2 Introduction
- Introduction to PRINCE2 and process overview

PRINCE2 Processes and Sub-Processes
- Directing a Project (DP)
- Starting Up a Project (SU)
- Initiating a Project (IP)
- Planning (PL)
- Controlling a Stage (CS)
- Managing Product Delivery (MP)
- Managing Stage Boundaries (SB)
- Closing a Project (CP)

PRINCE2 Components
- Organisation
- Business Case
- Management of Risk
- Plans
- Controls
- Quality in a Project Environment
- Change Control
- Configuration Management

PRINCE2 Techniques
- Product based planning
- Quality review
- Change control

- Exam Preparation
- Sample exam papers

- Evening Study
- Self-study reading
- Quizical multiple choice software

Practical Work
Interactive tutor-led sessions explore sample questions to prepare delegates for the foundation examination at the end of the course.