Course overview
This course provides an introduction to Project Management using PRINCE2. The course is designed to equip the delegate with enough knowledge of PRINCE2 to enable them to work within a project environment following the method.
This course provides the theoretical basis to allow the delegate, after practice, to achieve a skill level in project management associated with knowing the structure of PRINCE2 and how it relates to managing business projects.
Course objectives
On completion of this course delegates are expected to be able to:
- Explain the project as a vehicle for managing business change in terms of PRINCE2
- Describe the PRINCE2 processes and practices in detail
- Assist the project manager by performing identified project tasks
- Identify the benefits of using PRINCE2.
Topics covered
The following topics will be covered:
- PRINCE2 History & Ownership
- PRINCE2 Accreditation
- Project Definition & Characteristics
- Why Projects Fail
- Requirements for successful Project Management
- PRINCE2 Scope
- PRINCE2 Structure
- PRINCE2 Components Overview
- Project Organisation
- Quality within a Project
- Stages
- Plans
- Product Based Planning
- Management of Risk
- PRINCE2 Controls
- Configuration Management
- Change Control & Issue Management
- PRINCE2 Process Model overview
- Starting Up a Project
- Initiating Project Planning
- Directing a Project
- Controlling a Stage
- Managing Product Delivery
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Closing a Project
- PRINCE2 & Corporate Issues
- PRINCE2 Benefits.
Delegate participation
Delegates will be involved in discussions and practical exercises that serve to reinforce lecture sessions.
Course prerequisites
Ideally delegates should:
- Be familiar with the basic terminology within project management, such as schedule, task, dependency
- Understand where their projects fit in the organisation and broadly how projects relate to strategic goals.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for users, project members and others who need to understand PRINCE2 and how it should be used in practice.
Course details
Code: P2OVW
Duration: 1 day
