Project Management: PRINCE2® Foundation

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This instructor-led course has been commissioned by the UIS through a third party company.

PRINCE2® has established itself as the premier approach to managing projects. PRINCE2® is generic – capable of being applied to any kind of project – scalable and business-driven.

This course is fully accredited by the BCS and provides you with a thorough understanding of the internationally recognized PRINCE2 project management methodology.

Organisations that have adopted the PRINCE2® have claimed that they have been able to achieve greater customer satisfaction during and at the end of projects, to reduce costs and to realise greater benefit from project deliverables.

There is a fee of £695 for this course.

PRINCE2® Foundation is the entry level qualification of the PRINCE2® Qualifications scheme.

PRINCE2 is aimed at project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers), Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts), Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.

There is no formal requirement for attending this course, although it would be beneficial to the delegates to have some understanding of project management.

Delegates will be sent pre-course reading which must be completed prior to attending the course. The standard recommended reading time is 10 hours.

Number of sessions: 6

• PRINCE2 Philosophy
• The Structure of PRINCE2
• The 7 PRINCE2 Principles
• The 7 PRINCE2 Processes
• The 7 PRINCE2 Themes
• Examination Preparation
• Accreditations and exams

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Prepare information for inclusion in a Project Initiation Document
• Understand the need for project management and how productPRINCE2® meets that requirement
• Understand techniques for the management of product development, quality control & change control
• Understand the PRINCE2® process model
• Prepare project plans using product based planning techniques and undertake risk analysis and management for the project
• Take the PRINCE2® Foundation examination paper

• To provide delegates with a fundamental understanding of the PRINCE2® project management method
• Help delegates to prepare for the PRINCE2® Foundation examination at the end of this course

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals

You will be provided with pre-course reading prior to attending the course. This pre-reading is interactive eLearning and is expected to take approximately two hours to complete - this is only a guide and you may wish to spend longer on this activity to help you prepare effectively. Your learning starts with this pre-reading, so please ensure you can complete the pre-course activities in full prior to attending.

• University departments and colleges £695 (VAT not applicable)

• The fee is inclusive of:
  • Instructor-led course with expert tutor guidance
  • A multimedia pre-course orientation and support designed to help you quickly understand the PRINCE2 method in a practical environment
  • The official PRINCE2 manual: 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2'
  • Exam
  • Lunch, teas and coffees

Participants sit the exam on the third day in the afternoon.

You must bring photographic identification on exam days (passport, driving license or student card).

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam consists of:

• 75 multiple choice questions (5 questions will be trial questions and not marked)
• 1 hour / Closed-book
• Candidates require a minimum of 35 correct answers (50%) to pass.

Three days

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