PRINCE2 introduction
OverviewPRINCE (
Projects
IN Controlled
Environments) is a structured project management method,
originally developed by the government and launched in 1990. PRINCE2 was
launched in 1996 (revised in 2005) and is the standard method used in UK
government projects. It is widely used in the private sector as well,
which is why it is commonly referred to as the
de facto project
management standard.
This one-day overview course is ideal for those
organisations contemplating, or already set on, adoption of the PRINCE2
methodology. It examines the reasons for project failure, as identified by
the course participants. It continues with an overview of the process
model and the philosophy behind the processes as described in the
components sections of the manual. At the conclusion of the course a
review is conducted of reasons for project failure and how PRINCE2 may
address them.
FormatThis one-day course is a stimulating mix of formal
presentation, case histories and tutor-facilitated discussion.
For the
avoidance of doubt, it does not lead towards the award of either of the
PRINCE2 certificates.
The expert trainerBarrie had many
years of practical, hands-on project management experience before becoming
a consultant in the 1980s, initially with Hoskyns Education and later with
Park Place Europe Ltd. Both he and his co-director Malcolm have been
PRINCE trainers and consultants since the methodology was launched in
1990. When PRINCE2 was launched in 1996 they took the opportunity to form
their own consultancy, which has built up an impressive client list over
the last ten years. In addition to their training activities, as
consultants they continue to specialise in project management and its
related specialisms, including process maturity and improvement.
NotePRINCE2
is a government-owned proprietary methodology, managed by the Office of
Government Commerce (OGC). APM Group Ltd operates on behalf of the OGC as
an awarding body for the Foundation and Practitioner Certificates in
PRINCE2. The only route to either of these certificates is through a
training organisation accredited by APM Group. Moreover, it is only those
accredited training organisations (ATOs) who are allowed to use PRINCE2
materials in their training courses, whether certificates are being
awarded or not. There are around 60 ATOs in the UK and we looked at all of
them before deciding to which one we should affiliate ourselves. We chose
Barrie's organisation (B&M Prince Ltd) for four key reasons:
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Experience: as well as training project management
specialists in the PRINCE methodology ever since it was first launched
in 1990, Barrie and his co-director have many years' practical
experience as hands-on project managers, experience which is
maintained on a daily basis by their continuing project management
consulting work
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Relevance: both their courses go beyond the standard
PRINCE2 course manual to focus on the practical application of the
methodology
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'Transparency': working with Barrie, you know from
the outset who is doing the training
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Value: the combination of training that goes beyond
the core curriculum with a highly-competitive pricing structure makes
this course unrivalled value for money
Course outline
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What is PRINCE2?
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Origins
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Outline
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Introduction to the Manual
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How it can help to improve project success!
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Common reasons for project failure
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How PRINCE2 addresses them
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Case histories
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The PRINCE2 processes
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Directing a project
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Planning
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Starting up a project
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Initiating a project
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Controlling a stage
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Managing project delivery
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Managing stage boundaries
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Closing a project
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The PRINCE2 components
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Plans
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Management of risk
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Organisation
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Business case
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quality
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Controls
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Change control
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Configuration management
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Workshop
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How does PRINCE2 compare with the organisation's current project
management method?
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How much effort would be required to implement it?
