Project Management

Benefits from the course:

•  Master key concepts in each of the five processes and in Professional Responsibility.
• Apply some of the more critical concepts to your work in project management.
• Practice using sample test questions formatted similarly to the actual exam.
• Review critical components so you are ready to take the actual exam.

Prerequisites:

Formal project management training such as that available in the Project Management Fundamentals course plus other core project management courses

• Those considering adopting the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Project managers
• Project team managers and leaders
• Project coordinators
• Project support staff
• Project assurance staff
• Project officers
• Consultants and contractors

Day 1

1. Course Introduction
   2. Guidelines for the PMP® Exam Preparation
   3. Project Management and Performance Domains
   4. Project Integration Management
   5. Project Scope Management

Day  2

6. Project Time Management
   7. Project Cost Management
   8. Project Quality Management

9. Project Human Resource Management
   10. Project Communications Management

Day 3

11. Project Risk Management
12. Project Procurement Management
13. Project Stakeholder Management
14. Cross-Cutting Knowledge & Skills

Day 4
14 Cross-Cutting Knowledge & Skills (continued)
15. Course Wrap-Up

Learn how to:
• Understand the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to project management
• Operate effectively with colleagues and managers within a structured project management environment
• Understand the PRINCE2® method at the Foundation level
Benefits to you
• Understand PRINCE2® Methodology and be able to organize, plan and control projects quickly and effectively
• Make or recommend decisions on project initiation and continuation on the basis of hard facts provided in a structured manner

Prerequisites
• None. Attendees will need to spend between 10-20 hours studying the pre-work material that is included with the course in order to be fully prepared for the course work.

Level: Beginning Level of Proficiency

• This course is intended for any organization or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing its projects. It is especially suitable for Project Managers, Project Support, Team Members and managers from any discipline who are responsible for assuring project success
• Senior managers who wish to understand how decision-support information is created and passed to appropriate managers
• Individuals seeking the Foundation examination and certification.
• Individuals seeking the Practitioner examination and certification must consider
• HF401 – PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner or HF403 – PRINCE2 Practitioner exam

At the end of this course, you will understand:

•  Understand and apply the PRINCE2 Project Management method
• Understand the implications of using and implementing PRINCE2
• Apply the principles of PRINCE2 to projects
• Manage quality, risks, and benefits
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the specified business case
• Tailor PRINCE2 to different project environments

Benefits of Taking This Course:

At the end of this course, you will attain the following benefits:

• Master your skills to apply project management in both the private and public sectors
• Gain the practical knowledge on how to manage projects using the PRINCE2 method
• Have the required knowledge to attain the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

This certification is aimed at project managers, aspiring project managers and anyone who manages projects. 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.

Day1

Introduction
Business Case and Exercise Business Case
Organization and Exercise Organization
Quality and Exercise Quality
Plans and Exercise Plans
Risk and Exercise Risk
Change and Exercise DP/SB/CP
Progress and Exercise Progress

DAY2
Sample paper 1 (questions 1 to 8) and sample paper 2 homework
Processes
Summary
Lunch
Study
PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam
Evaluation and Closing

Module 1: Overview
● Course Overview
● Course Objectives
● Course Agenda
● Module Learning Objectives
● Summarizing Foundation Concepts
● Organizational Adoption
● Techniques
● Management Products
● Application of the Principles
Module 2: Organization
● Structure of the Module
● Module Objectives
● Project Management Structure
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● Management Products
● Organization Theme and Processes
● Guidance and Techniques
Module 3: Business Case
● Structure of the Theme
● Module Objectives
● Measuring the Project’s Viability
● Management Products
● Business Case Theme and Processes
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● Business Case Theme
● Guidance and Techniques
Module 4: Risk
● Structure of the Theme
● Module Objectives
● Requirements for Managing Risks
● Risk Management Procedure
● Management Products
● Risk Theme and Processes
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● Adapting the Theme
● Guidance and Techniques
Module 5: Plans
● Structure of the Theme
● Module Objectives
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● Producing a PRINCE2 Plan
● Management Products
● Plan Theme and Processes
● Guidance and Techniques
● Product-Based Planning

Module 6: Quality
● Structure of the Theme
● Module Objectives
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● The PRINCE2 Approach to Quality
● Management Products
● Quality Theme and Processes
● Guidance and Techniques

Module 7: Change
● Structure of the Theme
● Module Objectives
● Requirements for Managing Change
● Management Products
● Change Theme and Processes
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● Guidance and Techniques

Module 8: Progress
● Structure of the Theme
● Module Objectives
● Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme
● Exceptions and Tolerances
● Management Products
● Progress Theme and Processes
● Guidance and Techniques

Module 9: Starting up a Project
● Module Objectives
● Introduction to the Processes
● Starting up a Project Process
● Management Products
● Starting up a Project and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 10: Directing a Project
● Structure of Directing a Project
● Activities of Directing a Project
● Directing a Project and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 11: Initiating a Project
● Structure of the Process
● Activities of Initiating a Project
● Management Products
● Initiating a Project and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 12: Controlling a Stage
● Structure of the Process
● Activities of Controlling a Stage
● Controlling a Stage and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 13: Managing Product Delivery
● Structure of the Process
● Activities of Managing Product Delivery
● Managing Product Delivery and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 14: Managing a Stage Boundary
● Structure of the Process
● Activities of Managing Stage Boundary
● Managing a Stage Boundary and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 15: Closing a Project
● Structure of the Process
● Activities of Closing a Project
● Closing a Project and Themes
● Guidance for Effective Project Management

Module 16: Exam Preparation Guide
● Qualification Learning Objectives
● Prerequisites
● Certification Value Exam Format
● Type of Questions
● Weightings by Bloom’s Level and Learning Outcomes

This course includes everything you need to gain the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications. These qualifications are widely regarded as essential for managing projects using PRINCE2. The course enables you to gain your Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner status which lasts for 5 years.Our courses are designed and taught to give you the greatest chance of passing your exams.

Knowledge Train is based in London and is a PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organisation, which means you can be confident that our course conforms to the highest standards of project management training.

Our delegates come from a range of different backgrounds with varied motives behind taking up a PRINCE2 course. Industries have included finance, healthcare, 3rd sector, IT/software, media, entertainment, engineering, and local and central government; from organizations ranging from 1 to over 100,000 employees.