PRINCE2 Introduction, Foundation & Practitioner Complete Package

PRINCE2® is internationally accepted as the leading ‘best practice’ project management approach in both the public and private sectors. This course provides an introduction to the PRINCE2® method focusing on its key elements, formalise project management skills and is designed for project managers of all skill levels. This course is an effective choice for would-be project managers who want to study the Foundation and Practitioner level materials concurrently.

PRINCE2 Project Management

Gain a basic insight into PRINCE2 Project Management quickly and easily with this foundations course. Specifically designed for individuals with little or no experience of project management, this introductory course provides a good high-level introduction. This course provides an introduction to the PRINCE2® method focusing on its key elements and provides an understanding of how it can be successfully used to manage any type of project, regardless of scope or size.

PRINCE2® Foundation Package

The PRINCE2® Foundation package is the first step towards certification, helping students understand the core tenets of the methodology and how they are applied to new projects. Formalise project management skills with this PRINCE2® Foundation package training course. Widely regarded as one of the best management methodologies for large, complex projects, PRINCE2® experience and knowledge is rapidly becoming a “must-have” for managers in enterprise class organisations and public sector bodies.

PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Package

This PRINCE2® accredited e-Learning covers Foundation and Practitioner levels. Become an expert PRINCE2® certified project manager of the highest calibre with the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Package. This package contains courseware for both Foundation and Practitioner level exams, helping students quickly become subject experts in the PRINCE2® project management methodology.

This course is best suited to:

• Project managers who need to extend their skills or to master the PRINCE2® methodology.
• Project managers who need to formalise their experience and earn the PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications.
• Project team members who want to better understand the PRINCE2® framework and its application.
• Consultants and contractors who will be working with organisations that use the PRINCE2® framework.
• Individuals looking to cross-train for a new role in project management and who need an industry-recognised qualification.

Key Learning Points

The PRINCE2® Course is designed for project managers of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to those with several years of practical experience. As such, the course is divided into two halves, covering the basics in the Foundation modules, and more advanced topics in the Practitioner section.

• The definition of a project according to the Prince2 methodology.
• Understanding the fundamental differences between a project and a programme, and the correct scenarios for using each.
• Understanding the concepts behind project management and why PRINCE2 is a worthy choice for use as a project management framework.
• Learning from past failures to identify common risks that could jeopardise future projects.
• Addressing those failures to learn valuable lessons for the future.
• The importance of the Starting Up a Project (SUP) and Initiating a Project (IP) processes, and the activities that need to take place with each.
• The Controlling a Stage (CS) and Managing Product Delivery (MP) processes that help ensure deliverable quality throughout the project.
• Directing a Project (DP), Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) and Closing a Project (CP) processes that govern project progress and ultimately, its conclusion.

Once initial familiarisation with the high level concepts has been completed, focus then shifts to: The 7 Principles, Themes and Processes that underpin PRINCE2®.

• The Start Up (SU) process and associated activities that need to be completed to initiate a project.
• The Initiating a Project (IP) process which captures the information needed to govern the rest of the project.
• Controlling a Stage (CS) to help manage each section of the project.
• Managing Product Delivery (MP) that helps to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to agreed standards.
• Directing a Project (DP) helps to support the seven PRINCE2® principles by ensuring that responsibilities are properly delegated and assessments are completed accurately and on time.
• Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) to produce progress reports, obtain sign off and create a lessons report to inform future projects.
• Closing a Project (CP) during which final sign-off is sought, an end project report is written and the benefits of the project are properly reviewed.

Having mastered the seven PRINCE2® principles, course focus then shifts to the seven themes associated with the methodology:

• The Organisation structure that helps define roles and responsibilities for the project board and appoints the project management team.
• The Business Case theme that clarifies expected outputs, outcomes and benefits and how they will each be achieved.
• The Risk theme which seeks to identify and manage risks that could affect project success.
• The Plans theme which defines projects stages, scheduling, resources and financing.
• The Quality theme which is used to define customer expectations of quality and how those standards will be met.
• The Change theme that is used to control issues and changes to prevent scope creep or unplanned changes.
• The Progress theme that helps ensure the project continues moving forward through each stage to final delivery and sign off.

Advantages of this course

• The Introduction to PRINCE2 Project Management course gives participants a high level introduction to the themes and processes that make up the framework.
• Using a range of instructor-led videos and self-study resources, students will be able to learn whenever and wherever best suits them.
• The inclusion of self-assessment tests also ensures that participants can accurately gauge their progress, and identify potential weaknesses before sitting the final ITIL Foundation exam.
• Covering every aspect of project management, PRINCE2® is designed to help organisations unify high level management, control and organisation of a project using a single, effective framework.
• PRINCE2® is particularly popular with enterprise-class businesses and public sector bodies who often have extremely large projects to manage.

Using a series of instructor led videos and self-study manuals (Manuals are sold separately at an additional cost.) the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Package course delivers 12 modules worth of training online via our learning platform. The platform provides students with 24x7 access to content so they can study whenever and wherever is most convenient for their needs.

For many large enterprises, PRINCE2® is now the only recognised project management methodology in use. As a result project managers must have at least a foundational knowledge of the framework if they are to be working with such organisations. PRINCE2® courses are run in association with SPOCE Project Management Ltd.

Upon completion project management courses you can apply to gain your PDU points.

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• Units of study
• Further Info

Getting Started What content does the e-Learning cover?
Getting Started What is a project?
Projects vs Programmes; What is Project Management?
Why PRINCE2®? Reasons why Projects Fail; Addressing Project Failure. Introduction to PRINCE2® PRINCE2®
Structure; The 7 Principles, Themes and Processes. Processes SU and IP Starting Up a Project (SU) Activities and Management Products including the Daily Log, Lessons Log, Project Brief, Project Product Description and Outline Business Case.

Initiating a Project (IP) Activities and Management Products including the Management Strategies, Business Case, Product Descriptions, Risk, Issue and Quality Registers and the PID. Processes CS and MP Controlling a Stage (CS) Activities and Management Products including the Issue Report, Checkpoint Report, Plans, Product Descriptions, Configuration Item Record, Product Status Account, Lessons Log, Highlight Report and Work Packages.

Managing Product Delivery (MP) Activities and Management Products including the Work Package, Checkpoint Reports, Quality Register and Team Plan. Processes DP, SB and CP The objectives and context of the Directing a Project (DP) process; How the DP process supports the seven PRINCE2®principles; The responsibilities within the activities of the DP process; The activities within the DP process including End Stage Assessments and Exception Assessments. Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) Activities and Management Products including Stage Plan, End Stage Report, Exception Plan, Product Status Account, Lessons Report.
Closing a Project (CP) Activities and Management Products including End Project Report, Lessons Report, Benefits Review Plan. Organization Theme
Organisation Structure, Roles and Responsibilities for Project Board, Project Assurance, Change Authority, Project Manager, Team Manager, Project Support Business Case Theme Outputs, Outcomes and Benefits; Types of Business Case; Benefits Review Plan; Links with the processes. Risk Theme Risk Management Strategy; Risk Register, Appetite and Tolerances; Risk Responses; Risk Management; Risk Budget. Links with the processes. Plans Theme Project, Stage and Team Plans; Product Based Planning; Estimating; Scheduling; Links with the processes. Quality Theme Customer Quality Expectations and Acceptance Criteria, Quality Management Strategy; Quality Audit Trail; Project Assurance vs Quality Assurance; Quality Control, Links with the processes. Change Theme Issue and Change Control Procedure; Types of Issues; Change Budget; Change Authority; Configuration Management Strategy. Progress Theme Tolerances and Delegating Authority; Management Stages; Project Controls; Event-based and Time-based controls; Reviewing and Reporting Progress, Escalating Issues and Exceptions. Examination Approaches Hints and tips on exam approach; Style of questions; Full Foundation and Practitioner exam simulation with references to the Manual and interactive adaptive reasoning feedback.

This Course has a PDU (Professional Development Units) Value of 30.

What are PDU's?

Outline of the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements.

Category B – Continuing Education offered by a University/college/training organisation not registered with PMI Category C – Self-Directed Learning

How long do PDUs last?

To maintain your qualification, you will need to claim your PDUs in the three-year cycle in which they were earned.

What proof might PMI need of my PDUs?

PMI spot-check entries for their CCRS program and so may check that you are eligible for the PDUs claimed. PMI may check up to 18 months after the end of your CCRS cycle. You should retain the following as proof of your course attendance: Course Brochure/Outline, Registration/Joins letter, Certifications earned, Training Organisation details and Trainer qualifications.

How many PDUs do I need?

Depending on the PMI qualification you are supporting, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP and PMI-SP require 30 PDUs. PMP has a limitation in that only 30 PDUS per cycle may be claimed for Self-Directed Learning.

How else can I earn PDUs?

PDUs can be claimed for other areas such as, Creating New PM Knowledge, Volunteer Service and even Working as a PM Professional. There are limitations. Please see https://ccrs.pmi.org/ for up-to-date information.

How to make your claim for PMI PDU’s

Use the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) website at https://ccrs.pmi.org/ to register your PDU’s. Log-in using your PMI credentials and register your PDU's gained under the following categories which E-career’s courses are aligned to:
Education: Category C - Self-Directed Learning (via e-learning) *Restricted to a maximum of 30 PDU’s per 3-year certification cycle)

The PMI’s scheme requirements state that each hour of professional development undertaken is equivalent to one PDU. The activity should also be relevant to the area of expertise covered in the PMP certification.