PRINCE2 Training | PRINCE2® Foundation Training in St Louis

PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course Outline

Module 1: Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2®

• Concepts Related to Project Management
  • Definition of the Integrated Elements of PRINCE2®
  • Definition of a Project and Project Management
  • Aspects of Project Performance
• Definition of Delivery Approaches
• Describe
  • Why is Project Management Used?
  • Common Challenges Designed to Address
  • Characteristics of a Project
  • Projects in Context and Project Environment
  • Features and Benefits of PRINCE2®

Module 2: How the PRINCE2® Principles Underpin the PRINCE2® Method?

• PRINCE2® Principles
  • Continued Business Justification
  • Learn from Experience
  • Defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
  • Manage by Stages
  • Manage by Exception
  • Focus on Products
  • Tailor to Suit the Project
• Aspects of a Project can Be Tailored, Who is Responsible, and How Tailoring Decisions are Documented?

Module 3: Importance of People in Successful Projects

• Concepts Related to the People Element
  • Organizational Ecosystem
  • Project Ecosystem
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder
  • Culture
  • Collaboration and Co-Creation
  • Leadership
  • Management
• Difference Between Concepts Related to the People Element
  • People Within the Project and People Affected by the Project
  • Leadership and Management
• Key Concepts Related to the People Element
  • Change Management and Why it is Important
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Communication
  • Effective Teams, Including Diversity, Capability, and Competence
• Purpose of the Management Products to Support Element of Projects
  • PID: Change Management Approach
  • PID: Communication Management Approach
• How People Aspects Integrate with Other PRINCE2® Elements?

Module 4: How PRINCE2® Practices are Applied Throughout the Project?

• Purpose of PRINCE2® Management Products
  • Purpose of the ‘Business Case’ Practice
  • Relationships Between ‘Business Case’ Practice and Principles
  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Business Case’ Practice
  • Concepts Related to the ‘Business Case’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Management of the Business Case
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Business Case’ Practice
• Purpose of the ‘Organizing’ Practice
  • Relationships Between the ‘Organizing’ Practice and the Principles
  • Purpose of the Key Management Products
  • Key Concepts Related to the ‘Organizing’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Organizing
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Organizing’ Practice
• Purpose of the ‘Plans’ Practice
  • Relationships Between the ‘Plans’ Practice and the Principles
  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Plans’ Practice
  • Concepts Related to the ‘Plans’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Management of Plans
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Plans’ Practice
• Purpose of the ‘Quality’ Practice
  • Relationships Between the ‘Quality’ Practice and the Principles
  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Quality’ Practice
  • Concepts Related to the ‘Quality’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Management of Quality
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Quality’ Practice
• Purpose of the ‘Risk’ Practice
  • Relationships Between the ‘Risk’ Practice and the Principles
  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Risk’ Practice
  • Concepts Related to the ‘Risk’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Management of Risk
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Risk’ Practice
• Purpose of the ‘Issues’ Practice
  • Relationships Between the ‘Issues’ Practice and the Principles
  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Issues’ Practice
  • Concepts Related to the ‘Issues’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Management of Issues
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Issues’ Practice
• Purpose of the ‘Progress’ Practice
  • Relationships Between the ‘Progress’ Practice and the Principles
  • Management Products Required to Support the ‘Progress’ Practice
  • Concepts Related to the ‘Progress’ Practice
  • Guidance for Effective Management of Progress
  • PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Progress’ Practice

Module 5: PRINCE2® Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project

• Purpose of the PRINCE2® Processes
  • Starting Up a Project
  • Directing a Project
  • Initiating a Project
  • Controlling a Stage
  • Managing Product Delivery
  • Managing a Stage Boundary
  • Closing a Project
• Objectives of the PRINCE2® Processes
  • Starting Up a Project
  • Directing a Project
  • Initiating a Project
  • Controlling a Stage
  • Managing Product Delivery
  • Managing a Stage Boundary
  • Closing a Project
• Context of the PRINCE2® Processes
  • Starting Up a Project
  • Directing a Project
  • Initiating a Project
  • Controlling a Stage
  • Managing Product Delivery
  • Managing a Stage Boundary
  • Closing a Project

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Who should attend this PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course?

This PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course in St Louis is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and proficiency in applying PRINCE2® methodologies to achieve successful project outcomes. This course can be beneficial for professionals, including:

• Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Business Analysts
• IT Professionals
• Change Managers
• Risk Managers
• Team Leaders

Prerequisites of the PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course

There are no formal Prerequisites for attending this PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course.

PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course Overview

PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled Environments) is one of the world's most popular project management methodologies. The essential features of PRINCE2® focus on organization support, describing the structure of an organization for the project management team and utilizing a product-based approach. Many organizations in St Louis prefer PRINCE2® because its flexible framework can be incorporated into any project, to improve communication between all team members and external stakeholders.

PRINCE2® Foundation Training in St Louis is an excellent starting point for individuals looking to gain a solid foundation in project management methodology. It equips participants with the knowledge and principles needed to effectively manage projects, enhance their career prospects and contribute to successful project outcomes.

The Knowledge Academy’s 3-day PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training Course in St Louis provides delegates with knowledge about the principles of the PRINCE2® project management methodology. During this training, delegates learn how to apply the PRINCE2® principles to ensure continued business justification, effective risk management, defined roles and responsibilities, and a focus on delivering quality products. They also learn how to track project progress and manage changes effectively.

Course Objectives

• To understand the key concepts and principles of the PRINCE2® methodology
• To learn how to apply the PRINCE2® principles to ensure business justification
• To identify and manage project risks using the PRINCE2® risk theme
• To effectively control project changes through the change theme
• To create and structure project plans using the PRINCE2® approach
• To manage project progress and report exceptions using the progress theme
• To execute PRINCE2® processes for successful project initiation and closure

After attending this PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training Course in St Louis, delegates learn to apply the PRINCE2® methodology to manage projects effectively and tailor PRINCE2® to suit various project scenarios. They also learn to identify and manage risks, control project progress, and implement change control procedures

What’s included in this PRINCE2® Foundation Course?

• PRINCE2® Foundation Training Course Examination
• World-class training sessions from Experienced Instructors
• PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

PRINCE2® Foundation Exam Information

The PRINCE2® Foundation Exam tests your knowledge of the PRINCE2® Project Management methodology. It covers the seven principles, seven themes, and seven processes of PRINCE2®. The following information gives you an insight into the current structure of the PRINCE2® Foundation exam. 

• Question Type: Multiple-Choice 
• Total Questions: 60 
• Total Marks: 60 Marks 
• Pass Marks: 60%, or 36/60 Marks 
• Duration: 1 Hour 
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book