Prince2 Foundation

PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management, providing an easily tailored and scalable method for the management of all types of projects, across industries, both locally and internationally. The continued international development of PRINCE2 examinations, training and course material is contributing significantly to the recognition of PRINCE2 as a truly relevant and international project management standard.

By attending our 3-day PRINCE2 Foundation Course, participants will understand:

• The 7 Principles, 7 Themes and 7 Processes that underpin the PRINCE2 project management method

• The purpose and content of the PRINCE2 Process Map

• Key roles and responsibilities in a PRINCE2 project

• How to apply project management processes to effectively control the preparation, execution and closure phases of a project

*** Please note that all methods of delivering this course include the exam in the fee ***

The objectives for this course are as follows: Learn the principles, processes, themes, techniques and roles for successful project
management Develop management products that are input and output of the processes Attempt the PRINCE2 Foundation exam
with confidence Begin to apply the method, tailoring it to your project’s needs

This course is designed for:

• Project Managers

• Team Leaders

• Project Support Staff

• Quality Managers

• Project Stakeholders

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Lesson 1: Overview of PRINCE2

• Introduction to PRINCE2 Foundation
• What is a Project?
• Principles, Themes, Processes and Products
• PRINCE2 Principles

Lesson 2: Business Case Theme (BC)

• Context
• What is a Business Case?
• Outputs, Outcomes, (Dis‐)Benefits
• Business Case in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 3: Organization Theme (OR)

• Context
• Management
• The Project Board
• The Project Manager
• Organization in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 4: Starting Up a Project (SU)

• Context
• Process Overview

Lesson 5: Directing a Project (DP)

• Context
• Process Overview

Lesson 6: Initiating a Project (IP)

• Context
• Process Overview
• Communication Management Strategy
• Project Initiation Documentation

Lesson 7: Quality Theme (QU)

• Context
• Quality Management
• Project Product Description

Lesson 8: Plans Theme (PL)

• Context
• Plan Types
• Plans in the Project Lifecycle

Lesson 9: Risk Theme (RK)

• Context
• Risk Management Procedure

Lesson 10: Progress Theme (PG)

Context

Stages

Tolerances

Lesson 11: Controlling a Stage (CS)

• Context
• Process Overview

Lesson 12: Managing Product Delivery (MP)

• Context
• Process Overview

Lesson 13: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)

• Context
• Process Overview

Lesson 14: Change Theme (CH)

• Context
• Issues
• Configuration Management

Lesson 15: Closing a Project (CP)

• Context
• Process Overview

Lesson 16: Examination Preparation

• PRINCE2 Foundation Exam