Course title:
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Virtual Class (inc exams)
Delivery method:
Virtual
Duration:
4 days
Code:
VCPBPP2FP
Price:
£1840
Overview
The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course webinar series will consist of eight modules. In completing all of the modules of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the PRINCE2 project management method
Discuss the implications of using and/or implementing PRINCE2
Answer any question about PRINCE2
Successfully pass the Foundation Exam
Prepare for the Practitioner Examination
Prerequisites
A general knowledge of practice management techniques is helpful.
Delegates will be sent pre-course work by email two weeks before the start of the course. If you have not received your pre-course work please contact your account manager.
Delegates on virtual courses will be issued with headsets prior to the event.
Course Outline
Kick-off orientation
This module will provide the introduction to the course, instructor and participants.
Module one: Overview of PRINCE2/Project Start-Up
This module will review the pre-course work carried out by the candidates. This module will then review the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2 and the PRINCE2 process model. It will then go on to explain the key considerations when starting a project.
This module will focus on what to consider when starting a project and the process of initiating a project.
Learning objectives:
Understand the principles and processes of the PRINCE2 approach
Describe, at a high level, the PRINCE2 project lifecycle
Know the start-up activities and what to include in project brief
Describe the project product description
Consider the organizational needs of a project
Understand the role and value of the business case for a project
Module 2: Project Initiation Part I
This module will focus on what to consider when initiating a project. It will also review the element of risk and quality in a project and how to plan a communication and change strategy.
Learning objectives:
Know the steps in initiating a project
Understand the element of risk in project management
Describe the risk management procedure
Know how quality supports the PRINCE2 principles
Be familiar with the quality planning steps
Understand how change is managed within a project
Module 3: Project Initiation Part II
This module will introduce PRINCE2 approach to planning and how plans are created at different levels to reflect at different levels of management (project, stage, team).
Learning objectives:
Know the different levels of plans that can be created
Describe the activities that constitute the PRINCE2 approach to planning
Understand the different steps in project planning
Module 4: Specialist Products Creation
This module will introduce the activities involved in controlling a stage.
Learning objectives:
Know the PRINCE2 way to monitor and control
Describe managing product delivery process
Know what the project manager is there to do on day-to-day basis
Know how to enable the Project Board to be accountable for the project’s success
Module 5: Progress
This module will introduce the progress theme and how it relates to monitoring and controlling a project.
Learning objectives:
Understand how to review the ongoing success of a project
Review types of progress controls
Describe how to manage the stage boundary process
Know the Project Board can authorize an exception plan
Module 6: Closing a Project
This module will present the process of closing a project. It will also provide a final opportunity to prepare to take the Foundation exam.
Learning objectives:
Know the key activities and actions required in closing the project down
Modules 7 and 8 are PRINCE2 Practitioner modules.
Module 7: Sample Practitioner Paper EX02
This module will check for areas that need additional learning to help prepare participants to pass the Practitioner exam.
Learning objectives:
Know what is areas they need more study on
Be assigned an area of study to work on with another delegate
Module 8: Sample Practitioner Paper EX03
This module will provide additional opportunities to check knowledge and readiness to pass the Practitioner Exam.
Learning objectives:
Be able to teach others on an assigned topic
Feel ready to take the Practitioner Exam
Please note: You must bring signed photo ID with you on any APMG exam (passport, driving licence, student card) as you will be asked to produce it by the invigilator prior to the exam. You must also be familiar with the APMG Terms and Conditions of Certification.
Booking your exams
You will be sitting your Foundation and Practitioner exams on the same day – it is a requirement for you to pass PRINCE2 Foundation before you can sit PRINCE2 Practitioner.
You will need to book onto the following seperate events: PBPP2FEX and PBPP2PPEX. Contact your sales person for dates and locations convenient for you.
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How to enquire about this course:
1: Use enquiry form at the bottom of this page
2: Email us on info@theknowledgeexplorer.com
3: Call +44 (0) 115 8224999