Project & Programme Management Training

Duration: 3 days

This workshop introduces delegates to the links between generic Project Management at a fundamental level and the processes, components and techniques of PRINCE2.
The implications of using PRINCE2 pragmatically are explored to enable delegates to assess how they may blend PRINCE2 into their organisations to successfully manage and control projects.

Who will benefit?
Project Board Members, Project Managers, Team Leaders, Project Stakeholders, Project Support and people working towards or within a PRINCE2 project environment and those working on the periphery of PRINCE2 projects will benefit from attending this workshop.

Pre-requisites
All delegates must be familiar with working in a project environment.

Objectives
Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

• Understand the basic concepts, components, processes, products and techniques of PRINCE2
• Consider the practical application issues of using and tailoring aspects of the PRINCE2 method
• Assess the implications and benefits of introducing PRINCE2
• Develop knowledge to a level that enables success in the PRINCE2 Foundation examination.

Format
The course will be delivered using a mixture of trainer-led discussion using slides and sample exam questions as a vehicle for confirming understanding of the fundamental elements of the PRINCE2 method. The slides and discussion will be supplemented by exercises to consolidate the knowledge gained.

Delegates sit the PRINCE2 Foundation exam at the end of the course.
Delegates are provided with a copy of the PRINCE2 manual.

Pre-course work
Delegates are required to complete the pre-course questionnaire provided, to ensure familiarity with the PRINCE2 manual prior to attending the course.

Content

• Basic concepts of PRINCE2
• The processes, components and techniques of PRINCE2
• Controlled start, progress, and closure of projects
• The business case
• Project organisation structure
• PRINCE2 controls
• Management of risk
• Quality in a project environment
• Configuration management
• Change control
• Quality review technique
• Product based planning
• Plans and planning
• Comprehensive walk through of the major PRINCE2 processes and products when running a project
• Preparation for and completion of the PRINCE2 Foundation examination.

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Duration: 5 days

This workshop is designed to give delegates a full understanding of the processes, components and techniques of the PRINCE2 method and the practical application of it. The course leads to PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner examinations which are taken during the course.

Who will benefit?
Project board members, project managers, team leaders, project support and people working towards or within a PRINCE2 project environment will benefit from attending the workshop.

Pre-requisites
All delegates must be familiar with working in a project environment.

Objectives
Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

• Understand the principles of PRINCE2
• Develop their understanding of the PRINCE2 processes, components and techniques
• Have the confidence and competence to practice the method in a live project environment
• Consider the practical application issues of using and tailoring PRINCE2
• Develop their knowledge to the level that enables success in the PRINCE2 examinations.

Format
The course will be delivered using a mixture of trainer-led discussion using slides and sample exam questions as a vehicle for confirming understanding and practical application of the elements of the PRINCE2 method. The slides and discussion will be supplemented by exercises to consolidate the knowledge gained. On each evening there will be homework with sample questions (approx. 1 hour per evening minimum).

The Foundation exam is taken on the Wednesday morning of the course, with the Practitioner exam taken on the Friday morning. Delegates will require a copy of the PRINCE2 manual which will be supplied when booking the course.

Pre-course work
Delegates are required to complete the pre-course questionnaire provided, to ensure familiarity with the PRINCE2 manual prior to attending the course.

Content

 The 8 steps in the PRINCE2 process model:

• Starting up a project
• Planning a project
• Directing a project
• Initiating a project
• Controlling stages
• Managing the delivery of Products within the project
• Managing the stages of a project
• Closing a project

The PRINCE2 Components:

• Organisation
• Business Case
• Plans
• Controls
• Management of Risk
• Management of Quality
• Configuration Management
• Change Control

The PRINCE2 Techniques:

• Product Based Planning
• Quality Reviews
• Change Control Approach

Additional Content: Breakout exercises based around a tailored case study, multiple choice exam practice, revision & nightly homework.

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Duration: 2 days

The aim of this course is to prepare people who have already passed their PRINCE2™ Foundation exam to move to the ‘next level’ – the PRINCE2™ Practitioner examination. This course is also suitable for delegates wishing to re-register their PRINCE2™ Practitioner Qualification.

The course follows the standard syllabus issued by the PRINCE2™ Examinations Board, which focuses on the PRINCE2™ framework and how this might be applied pragmatically to real projects.

Objectives

• Understand the need for project management and how PRINCE2™ meets that requirement
• Understand the PRINCE2™ process model and apply the PRINCE2™ processes
• Design a robust and appropriate project organisation
• Apply appropriate controls at different levels and at different points in the life cycle of a project
• Take the PRINCE2™ Practitioner examination paper.

Content

Background & Objectives

• Foundation and Practitioner – the differences
• Review of current knowledge

Project organisation

• Organisational structure
• Roles and responsibilities
• The project board
• The project manager
• Team management
• Project assurance
• Project support

Planning

• Purpose and importance
• Components & types of plan
• Planning techniques – the focus on products

Project control

• Stage assessments
• Establishing project and stage tolerance
• Checkpoints & highlight reports
• Handling exception situations
• Project reporting

Quality

• Ensuring quality
• Quality planning
• The Quality Path

Configuration Management

• Five features of CM
• Configuration Librarian
• CM Library

Processes

• Starting up and initiating a project
• Directing a project
• Managing stage boundaries
• Controlling a stage
• Managing product delivery
• Closing a project

PRINCE2 in practice

• Tailoring PRINCE2™ for different business environments
• Scaling PRINCE2™ for use with projects of different type and/or size
• Implementing PRINCE2™
• Project documentation and filing

Exam Tips and Techniques

• Answering styles
• Coping with Case Studies

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Duration: 3 days

This is the entry level qualification for MSP, which covers the full MSP framework in a systematic and stimulating way, supported by real world examples from highly experienced consultants. It is designed to give delegates a sound foundation in the principles of Programme Management and an understanding of the processes, components and techniques of the OGC methodology, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP). On the last day, delegates will undertake the OGC MSP Foundation examination.

Pre-requisites
Delegates should have a good understanding of project management and a basic awareness of the principles of Programme Management. Delegates receive pre-course reading and preparation and there will be evening work

Objectives
Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

• Develop a basic understanding of the components, processes, products and techniques of MSP
• Have confidence and competence to help with and support the method in the live environment
• Develop their knowledge of the material and undertake the MSP Foundation Examination.

At the end of the workshop, the delegate will be able to:

• Comprehend the fundamentals of using and tailoring MSP
• Navigate the MSP material to maximise its usage as a working tool in the live environment
• The MSP Foundation Examination is included within the course timetable. This is marked immediately by the Tutor - you will leave the course with your results.

Format
This is an introductory workshop providing realistic and practical skills consolidation. The format of the event is highly interactive and designed to present the information in memorable, manageable segments. Through the use of exercises which mimic the foundation examination format, delegates will be given full opportunity to test their understanding of MSP. Like the OGC PRINCE2 Project Management standard, MSP is designed to be implemented in a tailored fashion. Any organisation or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing its programmes will benefit from an understanding of the MSP methodology. Delegates will be provided with comprehensive supporting material.

Pre-course work
All delegates should complete the pre-course questions provided by Logical Training Solutions and have read the MSP Manual. This will involve a minimum of 6 hours pre-course study.

Content
The MSP course covers the following OGC topics and is accompanied by handouts and comprehensive course notes:

Transformational Flow

• Identifying a Programme
• Defining a Programme
• Managing the Tranche
• Realising the Benefits
• Delivering Capability
• Closing a Programme

Governance Themes

• Benefits Management
• Organisation & Governance
• Vision & Blueprint
• Risk & Issue Management
• Planning & Control
• Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
• Business Case
• Quality Management

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Duration: 4 days

This intensive workshop is designed to give delegates a full understanding of the processes, components and techniques of the OGC methodology, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).  During the four day course, delegates will undertake the OGC MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner examinations.

Pre-requisites
Pre-requisites for this course are previous experience of a programme management environment and to have completed the pre-course workbook and reading.

Who will benefit?
The event is suitable for Programme Managers, Programme office staff, Business Change Managers, Business Consultants, operations staff involved in change management.      
Inexperienced programme managers or other managers requiring an understanding of the MSP approach should consider the 3-day MSP Foundation event.

Objectives
Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

• Develop their understanding of the components, processes, products and techniques of MSP
• Have confidence and competence to practice the method in the live environment
• Develop their knowledge of the material and undertake the MSP Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

At the end of the workshop, the delegate will be able to:

• Comprehend the practical application issues of using and tailoring MSP
• Navigate the MSP material to maximise its usage as a working tool in the live environment.

Format
This is an intensive workshop providing realistic and practical skills consolidation. The format of the event is highly interactive and designed to present the information in memorable, manageable segments. Through the use of exercises and facilitated group discussion, delegates will be given the opportunity to test their understanding of the theory and the practical challenges they are likely to face as they put the theory into practice.                                                                                                         
Like the OGC PRINCE2 Project Management standard, MSP is designed to be implemented in a tailored fashion. Any organisation or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing its programmes will benefit from an understanding of the MSP methodology. Delegates will be provided with comprehensive supporting material, providing an invaluable reference source when returning to their working environment.

Pre-course work
All delegates should complete the pre-course questions provided by Logical Training Solutions and have read the MSP manual and case study. This will involve a minimum of 8 hours pre-course study.

Content
The MSP course covers the following OGC topics and is accompanied by handouts and comprehensive course notes:

Transformational Flow

• Identifying a Programme
• Defining a Programme
• Managing the Tranche
• Realising the Benefits
• Delivering Capability
• Closing a Programme

Governance Themes

• Benefits Management
• Organisation & Governance
• Vision & Blueprint
• Risk & Issue Management
• Planning & Control
• Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
• Business Case
• Quality Management

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