PRINCE2 Foundation (3 days)

Course Overview

This course is aimed at those organizations that desire to cover much of the same material that is in the 5 day version of this same course, but need to do so in a more condensed timeframe. As a result of this condensed time, this version includes pre-course reading that is required. The topic coverage in the classroom is more intensive and some evening work and follow on work will be required in an effort to be adequately prepared for the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam. The topics covered in this 3 day version follow the same topics covered in the 5 day version, however, they may be covered in a different manner to accommodate the 3 day timeframe for delivery.

Participants coming into this course should have some previous experience with project management. Individuals as a result of this class will achieve a detailed and practical understanding of the PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE) project management method. Participants will learn how to use PRINCE2:2009 for projects of all sizes and types and be able to customize the method to different project situations. Participants will learn about the key components and processes of PRINCE2 to be able to deliver projects using the PRINCE2 method. The course will fully prepare participants for the official PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Exams, which are included in the course.

Key Outcomes

PRINCE 2 Introduction

• PRINCE and the big picture
• 7 principles
• 7 processes
• 7 themes

Organization

• The project management team
• Responsibilities of:
  • The project board
  • Project and team manager
  • Team managers

Starting up a Project

• Purpose of a project brief
• The essential business case

Initiating a Project

• Preparing project strategies
• Assemble the project initiation document

Quality

• Defining customer quality expectations
• Quality management, planning, and control

Plans

• Levels of plan
• Product-based planning

Progress and Change

• Issues and change
• Management by exception
• Management by stages

Risk

• Risk management strategy
• Risk management procedure

Directing a Project

• Taking authority and responsibility
• Steering through problems

Managing a Project

• Controlling a stage
• Managing product delivery
• Managing a stage boundary 

Closing a Project

• Planned and premature close
• Evaluating the project

Course Outline

Day 1

• Course introduction
• Overview of PRINCE2 and principles
• Organization
• Starting up a project
• Initiating a project
• The business case
• Homework

Day 2

• Review of Day 1
• Quality
• Plans and project-based planning
• Risk
• Directing a project and progress
• Controlling a stage and progress
• Homework including practice exams

Day 3

• Review of Day 2
• Change
• Managing product delivery
• Managing stage boundary
• Closing a project
• PRINCE2 Foundation exam

This course is also available in online and CD-ROM formats.

See also PRINCE2™ Foundation + Practitioner (5 days).

PRINCE2™ is a trademark of the Office of Government Commerce (UK). This PRINCE2™ certification program is delivered by Advantage Learning Ltd., a PM College partner.