Prince2 - Foundation

DESCRIPTION
PRINCE2 (PRoject IN Controlled Environments) is a project management methodology designed to ensure that a project meet its objectives, within constraints and delivers stated benefits.
This 3 day PRINCE2 Foundation course is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of the PRINCE2 approach and the ability to apply the method to your own working environment.
This will be achieved by a combination of slide presentations and exercises designed to prepare you for the PRINCE2 foundation examination.
This PRINCE2 Foundation training course prepares delegates to sit the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam which is set by APMG. The PRINCE2 Foundation paper is a closed book examination and consists of 75 multiple choice questions which needs to completed in one hour


PREREQUISITES
Ideally you will have some project management experience either managing or working on a project, although this is not essential. You will also need to complete the pre course reading list provided prior to attending the course.

Pre-Course Work and Reading
Delegates will receive a copy of the PRINCE2 Manual and a pre-course Workbook prior to attending this training course. It is strongly advised that delegates begin the pre-course work and reading no later than 3 weeks prior to the prince2 foundation training start date.


Organisation

• Roles The project board The project management team

Starting up a Project (SU)

• Creating the project management team Defining the project's objectives Defining the project approach Creating the business case Planning the work

Business Case

• Contents of a business case Development of the business case

Initiating a project (IP)

• Planning qualityPlanning the projectExpanding the business caseAssessing riskIdentifying controls

Controls

• Overview of controlsControlled start upControlled progressControlled close

Quality

• Defining qualityDefining customer expectations & acceptance criteriaThe quality plan

Quality Review Technique

• RolesSteps for planning a quality reviewOutcomes

PlanningPlans

• Elements of a planLevels of plan

Product Based Planning Technique

• Creating a product breakdown structureCreating a product flow diagram

Planning (PL)

• Choosing toolsIdentifying productsCreating a project plan

Directing a Project (DP)

• Authorisation process

Risk Management

• Risk managementRisk analysisRisk management considerations

Controlling a Stage (CS)

• Authorising workUpdating & reviewing progressManaging issues

Change Control & Change Control Technique

• The change processChange control steps & impact analysisChange and configuration management

Configuration Management

• Managing configuration

Managing Product Delivery (MP)

• Managing creation & completion of products

Stage Boundaries (SB)

• Assessing current stageProducing the next stage planGaining approval to proceed

Closing a Project (CP)

• Achieving sign-offPlanning a post project review