The purpose of the PRINCE2® 7th Edition Foundation training program is to equip participants with a fundamental grasp of modern project management, by diving deep into the PRINCE2® project management method.
Course overview:
It also aims to assist participants in their preparation for the PRINCE2® Foundation examination, which includes a web proctored exam voucher as part of the course fee.
This course is aligned with the 7th Edition syllabus by PeopleCert, with continued focus on the traditional challenges of project management, and awareness for today's environment in which projects are conducted, with a people-centric approach and new project management approaches (Change Management Approach, Commercial Management Approach, Sustainability Management Approach and Data Management Approach).
The course delves into the PRINCE2® framework, its practical application in real-world projects and the Foundation Exam.
PRINCE2® has solidified its position as the foremost approach to project management. It is versatile and can be adapted to various project types, emphasizing tailoring and business alignment. Organizations that have embraced PRINCE2® have attested to heightened customer satisfaction throughout project lifecycles, cost reduction, and increased realization of project deliverable benefits.
Course objectives:
• Understand key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2
• Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
• Understand the importance of people in successful projects
• Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project
• Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout the project
Course content:
• PRINCE2 and Project Management Key Concepts
• PRINCE2 Definitions
• Principles, People, Practices and Processes
• Project Performance Management
• Delivery Approaches
• PRINCE2 Principles
• Business Justification
• Learn from Experience
• Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships
• Management by Exception
• Management by Stages
• Product Focus
• Tailor to Suit the Project
• People in Successful Projects
• Organizational Ecosystem
• Change Management
• Stakeholder
• Culture
• Collaboration and Co-creation
• Leadership
• Management
• PRINCE2 Practices
• Management of Products including the PID and Project Log
• Business Case
• Project Brief
• Management Approaches
• Organizing
• Planning
• Quality
• Risk
• Issues
• 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
• Exam Training and Preparation
Target audience:
This course is aimed at all members in a project team (administrators, coordinators, managers), aspiring project managers, practising project managers and programme managers. Due to the generic nature of this course, it is also suitable for general managers, staff in a supporting role, and those who wish to gain formal recognition of their skills by taking the PRINCE2® foundation examination or professionals who are looking for generic fundamental project management skills.
Prerequisites:
While formal prerequisites for attending this course are not mandatory, a foundational understanding of project management would greatly benefit participants.
Intended as a preparatory tool for the PRINCE2® Foundation Course and for those returning to the PRINCE2® Practitioner level, this PRINCE2® Foundation Pre-Course Video resource serves as a valuable aid. Each concise video delves into a key facet of the PRINCE2® methodology, including insights on the PRINCE2® exams. The primary objective is to acquaint or refresh participants with PRINCE2® terminology, concepts, and activities, ensuring a confident head start on your PRINCE2® course journey.