Prince2 - overview

course description
this course gives delegates an insight into the use and terminology of thePRINCE2 project management method. it goes on to show the benefits of using this kind of methodology within projects.
prerequisites
this course has been created for managers new to formal project management methods, and senior managers considering introduction of PRINCE2 to their organisations. it is also helps individual understand the formal project management methods.

trainer profile
all of our project management training staff are experienced project managers andPRINCE2 practitioners in their own right.
this is of great benefit to delegates, as our consultant fully appreciates the reality of usingPRINCE2 .
duration
this is a one day course running from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
the course fee includes:

• printed course materials
• PRINCE2 pocketbook
• daytime refreshments

supplementary courses

• project management overview
• project management techniques

topics

the course will look at the following topics:


Projects & PRINCE2 - introduction to projects; definitions & characteristics; causes of failure and success; the benefits to managers, users and project managers; background toPRINCE2 .

Control, stages and exceptions- management by exception; stages - breaking the project into manageable pieces; product based reporting

Organisation- the need for organisation in projects; thePRINCE2 organisation structure and roles

PRINCE2 components- appreciating the need for a business case; project planning; risk management; managing quality in a project environment; configuration management and change control

PRINCE2 processes-
directing a project: the role of senior managers
start up and initiation: defining an appropriate environment for controlling the project
planning: how to create a powerful and effective and plan
product delivery: ensuring deliverables are on time and fit for purpose
stage boundaries: keeping track of progress; how to stop a project
project closure: a controlled hand over to the business.