PRINCE2™ Foundation edition 2009

Management of and participation in projects become more and more common aspects of the work within the day-to-day business. The project management training course focusses on the principles of project-oriented working in line with the PRINCE2 methodology. PRINCE2 is considered the standard for project management. It is a generic work method for project management and can be applied to any type of project. A set of project management documents are ready for use within PRINCE2. The strength of PRINCE2 is based on the selection and use of the appropriate documents for the given project  in combination with the general thoughts and working methods employed within PRINCE2.

DURATION AND STUDY LOAD
This course will be delivered in 3 consecutive days. For every session 4-6 hours additional preparation time is needed.

GOAL
The PRINCE2 Foundation training provides the candidate understanding into project-based working according to PRINCE2. The training objectives are:

• You learn a project-way of working according to the PRINCE2 methodology;
• You can distinguish and name PRINCE2 principles, processes, themes and  roles and you understand the (basic) relations between them;
• You understand the added value of supporting PRINCE2 Management products (p.e. Business Case, Plans, Product Descriptions, Issue report, risk, quality);
• You recognize the relationship between projects and the daily operational activities of an organization;
• You are able to participate effectively in a project in line with the PRINCE2 methodology;
• The combination of the e-learning facility and the instructor-led training will prepare the student properly for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. The exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions and will take 60 minutes.

TRAININGMETHOD
The course includes a mix of instructor-led training and hands-on exercises to help participants understand the PRINCE2 principles, processes, themes and roles.
This course will be supported by our E-learning facility. This E-learning facility is a powerful facility to actively learn theory and to prepare for the exam.

TARGET GROUP
This training is intended for employees who actively participate in projects or are regularly involved in projects. The target group for this training includes project members and (future) project leaders. Past involvement in projects and participation in current projects can be an advantage.

CONTENT
This course will cover following topics:

• Introduction of project management in general and PRINCE2 specific;
• The PRINCE2 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 environment;
• The PRINCE2 processes:
  • Starting Up a Project;
  • Directing a Project;
  • Initiating a Project;
  • Directing a Project;
  • Controlling a Stage;
  • Managing a Stage Boundary;
  • Managing Product Delivery;
  • Closing a project;
• The PRINCE2 themes:
  • Business Case;
  • Organization;
  • Quality (including Quality Review);
  • Plans (including Product Based Planning);
  • Risk;
  • Change;
  • Progress;
• Exam tips and mock exam.

QUALITY
The training is provided by professional, experienced and certified trainers. Our organisation, trainers and materials are accredited by CEDEO, VOI, IITT and APMG and is audited on a regular basis.

MATERIAL
Course material will consist of:

• Handouts of presentation;
• Case study and assignments;
• Course outline;
• Mock exam;
• Access to E-learning facility;
• PRINCE2 introduction book ‘PRINCE2 Compact’.

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