Course overview
This course aims to equip participants with a thorough understanding of PRINCE2 principles, methodologies, processes, and themes essential for successful project management. It also prepares participants for the PRINCE2 certification exams at both the foundation and practitioner levels through practical exercises and case studies
Training methodology
The course employs a blend of interactive techniques, including brief presentations by both the consultant and participants, PRINCE2 exam sample questions, and scenario-based exercises. It also features group activities and case studies followed by plenary discussions.
Target competencies
- Directing Projects
- Initiating Projects
- Controlling Projects
- Managing Product Delivery
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Closing Projects
Course objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and understand PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes.
- Apply PRINCE2 methodologies to initiate and manage projects effectively.
- Define the project’s accountability structure and responsibilities.
- Assess project viability and develop strategies for product delivery.
- Ensure products meet quality standards and manage project uncertainties.
- Implement and manage approved changes while controlling deviations.
- Plan and manage product delivery and stage boundaries.
- Close projects in accordance with PRINCE2 principles.
Course outline
Overview of PRINCE2
- Introduction to PRINCE2
- PRINCE2 structure
- PRINCE2 principles
- Benefits of using PRINCE2
Starting a Project Successfully with PRINCE2
- Activities for starting up a project
- Activities for initiating a project
- Preparing strategies
- Applying PRINCE2 principles and themes for project initiation
Organization Theme
- Common organizational challenges in projects
- Three project interests
- Four levels of management
- The project management team
- Customer and supplier environment
Business Case and Plans Themes
- Business case outputs, outcomes, and benefits
- Benefits review plan
- Business case responsibilities
- Levels of planning
- PRINCE2 approach to planning
- Product-based planning technique
Quality and Risk Themes
- Quality assurance and project assurance
- Quality planning and review techniques
- PRINCE2 approach to risk management
- Risk management strategy components
- Risk management procedures
Change and Progress Themes
- Types of issues
- Change authority
- Issue and change control procedures
- Tolerances and exceptions
- PRINCE2 controls
- Using stages for project control
Managing the Middle of a Project Successfully with PRINCE2
- Overview of managing the mid-project phase
- Controlling stages and managing product delivery
- Managing stage boundaries
Managing the End of a Project Successfully with PRINCE2
- Overview of project closure
- Closing project processes
- Applying PRINCE2 principles and themes to project closure