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Provided by: Boston University Corporate Education Center PRINCE2 FoundationUnfiled |
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PRINCE2 offers a structured approach for effective project management and successful project outcomes. It offers regular reviews of progress against the plan and business case, flexible decision points, automatic control of deviations from the plan, and management stages for more accurate planning.
This is the first of two certification courses on the PRINCE2 project management methodology. Its aim is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2 theory and prepare them for the Foundation certification exam.
Course requirements
We cover the full PRINCE2 Foundation syllabi as defined by APMG to prepare students to take the Foundation exam. To receive the greatest benefit from the course and be properly prepared for the exam, significant pre-course and evening work will be required of each student.
This course may be taken alone or in combination with the 2-day Practitioner course.
Certification requirements
The PRINCE2 Foundation Certification Exam is administered at the end of the third day of the course. It is a 1-hour closed-book exam with 75 multiple-choice questions designed to test the student s knowledge of the PRINCE2 Methodology. If you have special needs and feel you are unable to sit for a 3-hour exam, please contact us upon receipt of your confirmation e-mail to discuss options to accommodate your needs. Also, should you require special class setups due to physical inabilities, such as vision loss or hearing loss, please contact us to discuss how we can meet your special needs.
Who should attend
This course is appropriate for anyone who is interested in project work and who sees the need for a controlled approach to managing projects. This course is valuable for practicing project managers as well as members of the project staff.
Prerequisites
There is extensive prework for the class which takes 2 1/2 weeks to complete. The prework must be completed before the start of this class. Registration for this class will be closed 4 weeks before the start date because of the extensive prework component.
What you will achieve
- A command of the theory behind the PRINCE2 methodology
- Comprehensive preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam
What you will learn
- An understanding of the need for controlled project management and how PRINCE2 meets that requirement
- An understanding of the key PRINCE2 principles and terminology
- An understanding of the PRINCE2 organizational structure, components, processes, techniques, and management products and how they all work together
Course outline
PRINCE2 Overview
- Structured Project Management
- PRINCE2 Projects
- The Main Elements of PRINCE2
Starting a PRINCE2 Project
- Triggering a New Project
- Organizing the Project Management Team
- Validating the Project
- Agreeing to Move Forward
Planning a PRINCE2 Project
- Confirming Quality Expectations
- Designing a Product-Based Plan
- Accounting for Uncertainty and Finishing the Plan
- Establishing a Project Baseline
Executing a PRINCE2 Project
- Carrying Out Project Work
- Keeping the Project "On Target"
- Planning What Happens Next
Closing a PRINCE2 Project
- Bringing the Project to a Clear and Orderly Close
Taking the Foundation Exam
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MDP334 - PRINCE2 Foundation
Course description
Project failure is a common occurrence. Missed deadlines, overrun budgets, and poor quality outputs plague todays business units every day. Worse yet, most of the business benefits these projects were undertaken to achieve are never realized. The reasons for these failures are numerous but with a common thread -- the projects lack a structured approach to project management.
PRINCE2 offers a structured approach for effective project management and successful project outcomes. It offers regular reviews of progress against the plan and business case, flexible decision points, automatic control of deviations from the plan, and management stages for more accurate planning.
This is the first of two certification courses on the PRINCE2 project management methodology. Its aim is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2 theory and prepare them for the Foundation certification exam.
Course requirements
We cover the full PRINCE2 Foundation syllabi as defined by APMG to prepare students to take the Foundation exam. To receive the greatest benefit from the course and be properly prepared for the exam, significant pre-course and evening work will be required of each student.
This course may be taken alone or in combination with the 2-day Practitioner course.
Certification requirements
The PRINCE2 Foundation Certification Exam is administered at the end of the third day of the course. It is a 90 minute closed book exam with 75 multiple-choice questions designed to test the students knowledge of the PRINCE2 Methodology. If you have special needs and feel you are unable to sit for a 90 minute exam, please contact us upon receipt of your confirmation e-mail to discuss options to accommodate your needs. Also, should you require special class setups due to physical inabilities, such as vision loss or hearing loss, please contact us to discuss how we can meet your special needs.
Students must achieve a score of 38 out of 75 in order to pass the exam. Students who do not achieve the minimum score may re-take the exam; however, please note that students who retake the exam will be charged an additional exam fee of $250.00, and students must schedule exam re-takes in advance at a time and location that is mutually agreed upon with BUCEC.
Who should attend This course is appropriate for anyone who is interested in project work and who sees the need for a controlled approach to managing projects. This course is valuable for practicing project managers as well as members of the project staff.
Prerequisites There is extensive prework for the class which takes 2 1/2 weeks to complete at approximately 2 hours per day. The prework must be completed before the start of this class. Registration for this class will be closed 4 weeks before the start date because of the extensive prework component.
What you will achieve
- An understanding of the need for controlled project management and how PRINCE2 meets that requirement
- An understanding of the key PRINCE2 principles and terminology
- An understanding of the PRINCE2 organizational structure, components, processes, techniques, and management products and how they all work together
What you will learn
- PRINCE2 Overview
- Structured Project Management
- PRINCE2 Projects
- The Main Elements of PRINCE2
Starting a PRINCE2 Project
- Triggering a New Project
- Organizing the Project Management Team
- Validating the Project
- Agreeing to Move Forward
Planning a PRINCE2 Project
- Confirming Quality Expectations
- Designing a Product-Based Plan
- Accounting for Uncertainty and Finishing the Plan
- Establishing a Project Baseline
Executing a PRINCE2 Project
- Carrying Out Project Work
- Keeping the Project "On Target"
- Planning What Happens Next
Closing a PRINCE2 Project
- Bringing the Project to a Clear and Orderly Close
Taking the Foundation Exam
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