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PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 6th Edition Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Projects and the PRINCE2® Methodology

PRINCE2® "Project" Definition
Project Characteristics
Project Management
What is PRINCE2®?
Four Integrated Elements
What PRINCE2® Does Not Provide
What Makes a Project a PRINCE2® Project?

Module 2: Project Manager Activities

Customer/Supplier Environment
Projects in Context
Commercial Environment
Applying PRINCE2^®
Delivery Approaches
Measuring Success
Organisational Capability
Seven Processes

Module 3: Seven Themes

Business Case
Organisation
Quality
Plans
Risk
Change
Progress

Module 4: Seven Principles

Continued Business Justification
Learn from Experience
Defined Roles and Responsibilities
Manage by Stages
Manage by Exception
Focus on Products
Tailor to Suit the Project

Module 5: Organisation Theme

Four Levels of Management
PRINCE2^® Organisation Requirements
Project Management Team
Project Management Team Roles
Project Board
Project Assurance
Change Authority
Project Support
Communication Management Approach

Module 6: Starting Up a Project (SU)

Process Overview
Feasibility Study and Mandate
Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager
Capture Previous Lessons
Design and Appoint the Project Management Team
Prepare the Outline Business Case
Project Product Description
Select the Project Approach and Assemble the Project Brief
Plan the Initiation Stage
Tailoring the SU Process

Module 7: Directing a Project (DP)

Authorise Initiation
Authorise the Project
Authorise a Stage or Exception Plan
Authorise Project Closure
Give Ad Hoc Direction
Tailoring the DP Process
Theme Overview
Balance of Justification
Continued Business Justification
PRINCE2^® Requirements
Contents of a Business Case
Business Case Development
Benefits Management Approach
Key Responsibilities

Module 8: Initiating a Project (IP)

Agree to the Tailoring Requirements
Prepare the Risk Management Approach
Prepare the Change Control Approach
Prepare the Quality Management Approach
Prepare the Communication Management Approach
Set up the Project Controls
Create the Project Plan
Prepare the Benefits Management Approach
Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation
Tailoring the IP Process

Module 9: Risk Theme

Risk Definition
Effective Risk Management
PRINCE2^® Risk Requirements
Risk Management Approach
Probability/Impact Grid
Risk Register
Risk Management Procedure
Identify Step
Risk Budget
Key Responsibilities

Module 10: Quality Theme

Quality Definitions
Quality Management
Quality Planning and Control
What is Quality Assurance?
PRINCE2^® Quality Requirements
PRINCE2^® Quality Documentation Requirements
Quality Management Approach
Quality Audit Trail
Project Product Description
Product Description
Quality Review Technique
Quality Review Roles/Responsibilities
Quality Review Meeting
Off-Specifications and Concessions
Review Follow-Up
Quality Review Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Communication Management Approach

Module 11: Plans Theme

Dealing with the Planning Horizon
PRINCE2^® Planning Requirements
Documentation Requirements
Project and Stage Plans
Team Plans and Work Packages
Plans Relationship
What is in a Plan?
PRINCE2^® Approach to Plans
Designing a Plan
Delivery Approaches
Defining and Analysing the Products
Product Breakdown Structures
Product Description
Product Flow Diagram
Identify the Activities and Dependencies
Preparing Estimates
Preparing a Schedule
Documenting the Plan
Analysing Risks to a Plan
Gantt Chart and Tailoring
Key Responsibilities

Module 12: Progress Theme

Progress Definition
PRINCE2^® Requirements
Progress Control
Management by Exception
Delegating Tolerances and Reporting Actual and Forecast Progress
Types of Control
Management Products and Progress Control

Module 13: Change Theme

Issue Definition
PRINCE2^® Approach to Change
PRINCE2^® Change Documentation
Issue Register
Change Control Approach
Change Budget
Issue and Change Control Procedure
Issue Report
Exception Report

Module 14: Controlling a Stage (CS)

Activity Breakdown
Authorise a Work Package
Work Package
Review Work Package Status
Receive Completed Work Packages
Review the Management Stage Status
Report Highlights
Highlight Report
Capture and Assess Issues and Risks
Escalate Issues and Risks
Take Corrective Action
Tailoring CS

Module 15: Managing Product Delivery (MP)

Accept a Work Package
Execute a Work Package
Checkpoint Report
Deliver a Work Package
Tailoring MP

Module 16: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)

Plan the Next Management Stage
What is in a Plan?
Update the Project Plan
Update the Business Case
Report the Management Stage End
End-Stage Report
Produce an Exception Plan
Tailoring SB

Module 17: Closing a Project (CP)

Prepare Planned Closure
Hand Over Products
Evaluate the Project
End Project Report
Recommend Project Closure
Tailoring CP

Module 18: Considerations for Organisational Adoption

Creating a PRINCE2^® Based Project Management Method
Creating Tailoring Rules and Guidelines
Rating the Complexity of Projects
Embedding PRINCE2^®
Tailoring
What Should Be Tailored?
Tailoring Constraints and Influences
Creating an Organisation's Method

PRINCE2® course online Exam Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam.

The exam preparation workbook comprises of mock questions, applicable scenario-based projects, and is known to further elevate pass marks. Please note that this exam preparation workbook and instructions of how to book your exam can be found in your Joining Instructions, received upon enrolment. Completion of the workbook prior to sitting the exam is highly recommended to maximise your chances of passing.

PRINCE2® Online Exams

*After completing 4 days of classroom training and successfully passing your PRINCE2® Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience, to prepare you to take and pass your PRINCE2® Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of PRINCE2® course online exams:

Proven higher pass rates
Quicker Results
Save Travel Costs
Flexibility
Convenient
Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

Prerequisites for PRINCE2® Course

In this PRINCE2® course, there are no formal prerequisites.

Audience

This PRINCE2® Course is designed for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about project management methodologies. However, this course is more beneficial for:

Project Managers
Aspiring Project Managers
Team Leaders
Directors
Senior Responsible Owners

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 6th Edition Training Course Overview

PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled Environments) is one of the world's most popular project management methodologies. PRINCE2® is a credible and prominent methodology that concentrates on boosting productivity and extracting the best from resources. Many organisations prefer PRINCE2® because its entire framework is flexible and can be incorporated into any project. Holding PRINCE2® project management methodology's knowledge can help learners to boost organisational productivity and enhance resources effectively. Also, the individuals who have PRINCE2® certification explore more high positioned job opportunities.

Our 5-day PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course aim to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. This extensive course will enable candidates to apply and tailor the PRINCE® principles, themes, and processes to enhance projects' productivity and operational functioning. They will also learn about various essential topics such as delivery approaches, seven themes, project management team roles, project product description, tailoring the DP process, embedding PRINCE2®, and many more. Our highly professional trainer with years of experience in teaching such courses will conduct this training course and will help you get a complete understanding of this course.

This training will also cover the following concepts:

Project management
Levels of management
Authorise initiation
Tailoring the IP process
Project and stage plans
Analysing risks to a plan
Escalate issues and risks

At the end of this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course, delegates will be able to delegate tolerances and report actual and forecast progress effectively. They will also be able to quickly prepare the risk management, change control, quality management, and communication management approaches.

Attaining this PRINCE2® certification enables candidates to demonstrate and enhance their project management proficiency - contributing to elevated business acumen and career prospects.

PRINCE2® Foundation Training

This introductory PRINCE2® certification will help candidates understand the fundamentals of the PRINCE2® project management methodology and develop an appreciation of the constituents that contribute to a project’s success - underpinned by the PRINCE2® principles, processes, and themes. The foundation element of the combined course lasts for 3 days. During the course, candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to work in part of a PRINCE2® team.

PRINCE2® Practitioner Training

The PRINCE2® Practitioner element of the combined course forms the final part of the training where the candidate learns to apply their acquired knowledge. Candidates will be educated on how to apply the methodology to a set of scenarios and how to efficaciously lead a project.

Included within our PRINCE2® Practitioner Training Course is a detailed workbook for candidates to complete, which will enhance their knowledge acquisition and ability to apply PRINCE2® to their organisation. This additional PRINCE2® training material will improve a candidate's chances of passing the examination and having a successful PRINCE2® career. This self-study workbook will take 10 hours to complete and will walk you through a full PRINCE2® project.

What's Included in this PRINCE2® Course?

The following is included in this PRINCE2® Course:

The PRINCE2® Foundation Examination
The PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination
Pre-course material
PRINCE2® Workbook
PDUs
Experienced PRINCE2® Instructor
Official AXELOS Certificate
Refreshments
PRINCE2 Homework - Set by your PRINCE2 Instructor at the end of each day.

PRINCE2® Training Exam Information

The following information gives you an insight into the current structure of the PRINCE2® Foundation exam.

PRINCE2® Foundation Exam:

The PRINCE2® Foundation examination Focuses on knowledge of PRINCE2® as a methodology.

Type of Questions: Multiple choice.
Total Questions: 60.
Number of marks: 60 marks, each question is worth 1 mark.
Pass mark: 55%, or 33/60.
Duration: 60 Minutes.
Material allowed: No, this is a ‘closed book’ exam.

PRINCE2® Training Exam Information

The following information gives you an insight into the current structure of the PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam.

PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam:

The PRINCE2® Practitioner examination Focuses on the ability to apply PRINCE2® to an example scenario.

Material allowed: This PRINCE2® practitioner exam is an ‘Open Book’. The Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 publication, 2017 edition, should be used. No other material is allowed.
Exam duration: 2 hours 30 Minutes.
Number of Marks: 68 marks, each online question is worth 1 mark.
Pass mark: 38 marks, 55%.
Type of Questions: Objective testing, a type of multiple choice.

*After completing 1 day of classroom training and successfully passing your PRINCE2® Foundation Exam, the second day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience in order to prepare you to take and pass your PRINCE2® Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of PRINCE2® online exams include:

Proven higher pass rates
Quicker Results
Save Travel Costs
Flexibility
Convenient
Take your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

PRINCE2® Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam.

The exam preparation workbook comprises of mock questions and applicable scenario based projects. This exam workbook, along with instructions of how to book your exam, can be found in your Joining Instructions which are received upon enrolment. Completion of this workbook prior to taking the exam is highly recommended to maximise your chances of passing.

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Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

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Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

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PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course FAQs

FAQ's

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-based methodology for project management. As it is generic, it is flexible enough to be tailored to any project or any organisation, and because it is a best practice solution, it has been proven to work. PRINCE2 Course is managed by AXELOS, a leading worldwide best practice methodology provider. PRINCE2 training requires a project management framework that has an organised and controlled project plan before commencing, one that maintains its structure throughout the project life cycle. The process-based project management methodology- PRINCE2, will equip you with the foundational knowledge required to succeed as a project manager.

Is The Knowledge Academy course accredited?

Yes, The Knowledge Academy is the world’s largest provider of PRINCE2 courses and is fully accredited by PeopleCert, on behalf of AXELOS. We provide efficient instructor-led training certification online to innumerous individuals/students/officials, assisting them in earning their PRINCE2 Certification Online.

Are there any prerequisites for this PRINCE2 Course?

This PRINCE2 course is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites.

Is there any PRINCE2® 2022 pre-course reading?

We will send a pre-course workbook of reading and exercises to complete before the course begins. This will introduce you to the main concepts of the PRINCE2 course and help you prepare to study the course material. Additionally, there will be practice questions to test your PRINCE2 course knowledge before the course.

How long does my PRINCE2® Certification last?

The PRINCE2® 2022 Foundation certification has no defined validity period and will never expire. However, if your Foundation certificate is from before 2009 then you will need to update your knowledge by taking the current Foundation exam. The PRINCE2® Practitioner certification has a 3-year expiry period.

What’s included in the PRINCE2 course fee?

We provide you with the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams. Also included is The Knowledge Academy’s courseware folder, which has all of the slides used during training, mock exams, workbook, exercises, and pre-course reading material.

What is the objective of PRINCE2?

PRINCE2® is a process-based method for effective project management that will provide you with the comprehensive knowledge of fundamental skills necessary to become a successful project manager. A typical PRINCE2 course project plan is described to have a clearly defined project lifecycle, quantifiable business products, matching set of procedures, defined collection of resources and project management organisational structure with clearly stated roles and responsibilities.

What is the process of PRINCE2®?

The fact that the procedure is divided into seven phases shouldn't come as a surprise! Starting the project, initiating the project, directing the project, controlling stages, managing product delivery, managing stage boundary, closing the project are seven steps of the process of PRINCE2.

Is there any homework required for PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner?

Our PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner training course requires you to complete work at home. This will be set by your PRINCE2 training instructor at the end of each day.

Why should I attend PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certification?

PRINCE2 certification online is a benchmark for many jobs. Passing PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certification and holding the knowledge of its flexible methods will guide you through the process for managing successful projects and demonstrate you as a professional in the project management field and lead to a better career and future. Some of its key benefits are that it helps you acquire more vital skills, utilise and customise PRINCE2 technique and also helps to boost your career.

What will I learn in this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course?

Our 5-day PRINCE2 course aims to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. You will also learn about essential topics such as seven themes, principles, aspects, phases, project management team roles, tailoring the DP process, progress theme, embedding PRINCE2, etc. The primary target audience for this PRINCE2 course includes project managers, prospective project managers, and anyone else who oversees projects who want to establish that they have a thorough understanding of how to implement and customise the PRINCE2 methodology.

When can I schedule my PRINCE2 exam?

In our PRINCE2 courses, the trainer may choose a specific time duration during the training hours within which you can attend the exam. However, you are not obligated to schedule your PRINCE2 exams at this specific time. You can schedule your exams whenever it is the most suitable for you.

How should I prepare for my PRINCE2 training?

After registering for our PRINCE2 course, you’ll notice how it is designed for anyone who wants to gain-in-depth knowledge about Project Management methodologies. To prepare for this 5-day course these few ace tips can be helpful- last minute prep, practice, ensure you understand concepts.

How can the PRINCE2 Course benefit you?

As a PRINCE2 organisation, your projects will benefit from a regular and reliable method, a regulated and organised beginning, middle, and end, regular evaluations of plan progress and also in confirmation of the project's ongoing business justification. Additionally, the Pulse of the Profession study from the PMI in 2018 discovered that businesses who invest in tried-and-true project management techniques succeed more than those that don't. PRINCE2 courses have some of the following benefits- Greater decision-making latitude; Better resource management and project control; Reviewing project progress on a regular basis against business cases and plans; Higher efficiency in risk management; Early detection of potential issues.

Are only software professionals eligible to take this online PRINCE2 course?

Not necessarily. Project managers, aspiring project managers and anyone else interested in project management should attend the PRINCE2 training course. The PRINCE2 certification is open to students and those with a passion for project management. PRINCE2 course is also pertinent to other essential personnel engaged in the planning, creation, and execution of projects, such as- Project Board members like Senior Responsible Owners, Team Leaders such as Product Delivery Managers, Project Assurance, i.e., Business Change Analysts Project Assistance for instance, Project and Program Office personnel, operational staff and line managers.

What is the cost/training fees for PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course certification in the United Kingdom?

The price for PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course certification in the United Kingdom starts from £1995

Which is the best training institute/provider of PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Training Course in the United Kingdom?

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