PRINCE2 Foundation

AUDIENCE: This course is for junior project managers or staff employed in team manager, project support and project assurance roles in a PRINCE2 environment. The course is also suitable for experienced project mangers who require a comprehensive introduction to the PRINCE2 method.
PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites other than a basic awareness of project work in the delegate''s own business environment.
DURATION: 3 days. Delegates are advised to undertake some revision work in the evenings to prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation examination that is taken on the third day of the course.
OBJECTIVES: Projects bring together resources, skills, technology and ideas to deliver business benefits or to achieve business objectives. Good project management helps to ensure that these benefits and objectives are delivered to an appropriate level of quality and within the constraints of time and cost. It is also an essential element in managing the risks inherent in change and innovation. PRINCE2 is a comprehensive, structured project management method used extensively by the UK government. It is also widely recognised and used by the private sector, both in the UK and internationally. The method can be applied to all kinds of project including information systems projects.
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with a comprehensive introduction to PRINCE2 and to prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate examination administered by the Association of Project Managers Group (APMG). The course fee includes a copy of the latest edition of the
PRINCE2 manual, examination fees and lunch.

The course will enable delegates to:
· Recognise the factors which enable successful projects
· Describe the main PRINCE2 components, processes and techniques
· Describe the key PRINCE2 management products
· Recognise and use the main PRINCE2 terminology
· Apply the PRINCE2 processes used in controlling the progress of a project
· Apply the PRINCE2 product-based planning technique.
· Prepare for and take the PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate Examination
COURSE CONTENT:
Projects and project management
Benefits of a structured approach
Overview of PRINCE2
The PRINCE2 process model
PRINCE2 management products
Developing a business case
Project organisation & project management team roles
Project assurance and support
Plans and the product-based planning technique
Controls, including Work Packages and Checkpoint reports
Management of risk
Quality in a project environment
Change control and configuration management
Project document management
The PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate Examination

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