Course ID: 74268

Course: PRINCE2 Foundation

Course Summary

This 3-day programme provides a comprehensive overview of PRINCE2® and prepares participants to take the Foundation Level examination (taken on the afternoon of day 3)

You will attend the first 3 days of the Practitioner programme and study alongside Practitioner candidates.

Note: Lunch is not provided on this course

What's Included ?


The programme includes a copy of the PRINCE2® Manual, slides, accompanying notes, pre-course study pack, Practitioner exam preparation pack and entry to the Foundation examination.

Programme Developed For

Anyone involved in project work needing a good understanding of PRINCE2® up to the standard of the PRINCE2® Practitioner examination, and who may wish to take the Registered PRINCE2® Practitioner qualification at a later stage and in particular, new and existing Project Managers working in a PRINCE2® environment.

Prerequisites


Some experience of working in a project management environment, or at least a good understanding of the principles and uses of project management. Prior knowledge of PRINCE2® may be helpful, but is not essential.

Format

Formal presentation is blended with group and individual practical exercises to reinforce learning and enable participants to benefit from others’ experience whilst preparing for the examinations. There will also be time for discussion and clarification of any issues.

Course Outline

Introduction & Objectives

PRINCE2® Overview

PRINCE2® Principles

PRINCE2® Themes
• Business Case
• Organisation
• Quality
• Plans
• Risk
• Change
• Progress

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

Benefits of PRINCE2®

The PRINCE2® Foundation Examination



Objectives

• Recognise, understand and adopt the proven good project management practice embodied in PRINCE2®
• Gain the best possible preparation for taking the Foundation examination
• Understand how the PRINCE2® process model fits together
• Understand the context and main function of each process
• Understand the main ideas underlying each theme
• Understand the uses of each theme
• Understand the techniques described in PRINCE2®

Where & When

LocationLondon - City
Start Date16 Aug 10
Price (ex. VAT)£695.00
Venue Info London - Barbican
ResidentialNo
AvailabilityCall Us
Duration3 days
Delivered AsVenue and on-site
Pre-course Reading
Participants will be provided with a copy of the PRINCE2 Manual and a pre-programme study pack prior to attending days 1 to 3 and will be expected to complete at least eight hours of directed self study using these. In addition, up to two hours of self-study on the evening of the first and second day will be required (prior knowledge and experience of PRINCE2 may lessen this time).
Exam IncludedYes
Course ID74268