| Course Code |
PR2P |
| Description: |
Successful Project Management means managing a project in a logical,
organised way, following defined steps. PRINCE2® is a
government owned structured project management methodology that provides those
logical steps and facilitates success. The course will be a mixture of trainer
led and practical sessions delivered by an APM Group accredited
trainer/consultant with qualified practical experience of managing projects
within a MOD and Industry environment. Each delegate will take the PRINCE2®
Foundation Examination and the PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination during the
course. The preparation for these examinations will require both essential
pre-course reading and commitment to extra curricular study during the first 4
days. . |
| Aim: |
To give a full and in-depth understanding of PRINCE2®. To
emphasise the benefits of a standard approach to project management. Delegates
with a sound working knowledge of project management should be able to use the
PRINCE2® methodology in a live project after the course. |
| Exam: |
Each delegate will sit the PRINCE2® Foundation and
Practitioner Examinations during the course. |
| Duration: |
5 days non-residential. Preparation for the examination element of this
course will require both essential pre-course reading and commitment to extra
curricular study during the first 4 days of the course. |
| Pre-requisites: |
- Mandatory Principles of Project Management (PM1/PM1OL) and Project
Management Tools and Techniques (PM4);
- It is expected that delegates will have at least 12 months experience of
project management;
- In addition to the standard application form, candidates are expected to
complete and attach a short approved business case justifying MOD funding
their place on the course. The business case will be assessed on the
following criteria:
• There is a clearly defined business need to the course;
• The business unit/IPT must be using the PRINCE methodology or can show
there is a clear intent to implement PRINCE in the short term;
• The course has been identified in a PADR to meet current business needs;
• The individual is moving into a role/post which currently utilises the
PRINCE methodology;
• The individual is currently within a support role which requires knowledge
of the methodology to support and inform business skills requirements;
• The application is signed by the IPLT or equivalent.
PLEASE NOTE :- You cannot self book onto this course via HRMS. Please
forward a completed application form and for MOD delegates a business case. |
| Designed for: |
Project managers, Team managers, or personnel in a project assurance or
project support role. This course is designed for personnel who are currently
working in, or are about to move to a project that uses PRINCE2®
methodology. |
| Cost for Non MoD Applicants: |
The cost of this course is £1,500 excluding VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation e-mail when you apply for the course. |
| Objectives: |
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Pass the PRINCE 2® Foundation Exam;
- Pass the PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam;
- Understand PRINCE2® as a project management method;
- Apply the PRINCE2® methodology to a project scenario.
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| Related Learning: |
- PRINCE2® Foundation level (V382)
- Principles of Project Management (PM1/PM1OL)
- Projects in Context (PM2)
- Planning, Scheduling & Risk (PM3)
- Investment Decisions (PM5)
- Managing the Project (PM6)
- Programme Management Awareness On-Line Training (PRGMOL)
- Programme & Project Management MSc (PPMMSC)
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