PRINCE2™ Foundation - £P.O.A
Course Duration - 3 Days
About the course
You will achieve a good understanding of the PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE) project management method. You will learn about the key components and the processes of PRINCE2, so that you will be able to work as part of a PRINCE2 project team. You will be fully prepared for the official PRINCE2 Foundation Exam, which is included in the course.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for those that work in an a PRINCE2 Environment and need a basic understanding of the key components and processes.
What is Provided?
- An Official PRINCE2 Manual
- Comprehensive pre-course reading material
- Practice questions
- Lunch and refreshments
Prerequisites
Delegates will have completed the pre-course reading required. Some experience in a project management environment is useful.
Professional qualification
PRINCE2 Foundation in Project Management
Course content:
PRINCE 2 Introduction
- Prince and the Big Picture
- 8 components of planning
- 8 processes for managing projects
Organisation
- The project management team
- Responsibilities of:-
- The Project Board
- Project and Team Manager
- Team Managers
Starting up a Project
- Purpose of a Project Brief
- The essential Business Case
Initiating a Project
- The scope of Project Initiation
- Purpose of a PID
Quality Management
- Understanding Customer expectations
- Participating in a Quality review
Planning
- Why Product Based Planning?
- Understanding Product Based Plans
Controls and Stages
- Project controls
- Project Board controls
- Defining your level of authority
Risk Management
- The importance of Risk Management
- The sources and types of risk
Directing a Project
- Responsibilities of a Project Board
- Working as a Project Management Team
Managing a Project
- Controlling a stage
- Managing project delivery
- Managing stage boundaries
Change Management
- Why Change Control
- Configuration Management
Closing a Project
- Benefits of a formal project sign-off
- Why Post Project reviews
Class exercises
- Review of PRINCE2 project documents
- Sample Foundation Exam questions
Course Outline
Day 1
- Course Introduction
- Overview of PRINCE2
- Organisation
- Starting up a project and business case
- Initiating a project
- Quality
- Products
- Plans and Product Based Planning
Day 2
- Review of Day 1
- Controls
- Management of Risk
- Controlling a Stage
- Change Control
- Directing a Project
- Homework
Day 3
- Review of Day 2
- Managing Product Delivery
- Configuration Management
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Closing a Project
- Exam Practice
- PRINCE 2 Foundation Exam