PRINCE2 PRACTITIONER – 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.

Target Audience
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
PRINCE2 basic concepts, processes, components and techniques.

Foundation Exam

Using PRINCE2 – detailed coverage of each process, component and technique, including:

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