PRINCE2®

Projects in Controlled Environments

PRINCE2® provides the ability to deliver new products and services, on time, to required quality and within cost by focusing on delivery of project outputs, monitoring and controlling risks and issues affecting their development and the application of specified roles and responsibilities, consistent processes and appropriate tools and templates.

PRINCE2® has grown in popularity during the last decade to become the method of choice for many organizations in both the public and private sector in the UK and internationally.

We provide both Foundation and Practitioner level PRINCE2® training.

Training is provided by Insights - an Accredited Training Organisation.

PRINCE2®: 2012 Foundation and Practitioner Course

• For: Project Managers, Team Managers and Team membersWith: Responsibility for/or involvement in managing projects

• Duration: Five days

• Cost: £950

The PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Course is aimed at those who need a controlled approach to managing projects, a better understanding of the lifecycle of projects and at those pursuing the PRINCE2® Practitioner Level qualification. The course will focus on providing delegates with a detailed knowledge of the PRINCE2® method including processes, components and techniques central to running a project using the PRINCE2® method.

Educational Objectives

Following the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Describe and apply all facets of the PRINCE2® Principles, Themes, Processes and tailor each to a specific project

• Set up and manage complex projectsIdentify and control risks throughout the project

• Ensure a focus on quality is maintained throughout the project

• Monitor the objectives of a project and the essential adjustments needed to respond to changes in the environment

Subjects Covered

The following subjects will be covered during the course:

• Relationship between the Business Case, programmes and the project.

• PRINCE2® Principles - Continued business justification, Learn from experience, Defined roles and responsibilities, Manage by stages, Manage by exception, Focus on products and Tailor to suit the needs of the project environment

• PRINCE2® processes - Starting Up a Project, Initiating a Project, Directing a Project, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing Stage Boundaries and Closing a Project

• PRINCE2® Themes - Business Case, Organization, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change and Progress

Examination Technique

Prerequisites

Project Management experience and experience working in project teams. Some pre-read material is provided prior to the event, which is expected to be fully read and studied before attending the course. The Foundation exam must have been passed if attending the final two days of the course.

The Examination

The PRINCE2® Foundation examination is a 75 multiple choice question paper to be completed in one hour with a pass mark of 50%. This is sat on Day 3 of the course.

The PRINCE2® Practitioner examination is a 2.5 hour multiple choice objective test examination consisting of nine questions based on a given scenario. Each question is worth 12 marks (108 marks in total) and tests your knowledge in terms of application of the methodology to the scenario and in general. The pass mark for the exam is 55% (59 marks). The exam is on Day 5 of the course.

Please note that the APM require every candidate's identification to be verified by the examination invigilator. You may be required to produce some photographic identification before being allowed to take the exam.

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries. Training is provided by Insights - an Accredited Training Organisation.

PRINCE2®: 2012 Foundation Course

• For: Project Managers, Team Managers and Team members

• With: Responsibility for or involvement in managing projects

• Duration: Three days

• Cost: £575

The PRINCE2® Foundation Course covers the whole of the syllabus of PRINCE2® Foundation Level and prepares participants for the PRINCE2® Foundation examination. The course is accredited through OGC (formerly CCTA) and is based on the 2009 version of the PRINCE2® manual.

Educational objectives

Following the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the Principles, Themes, Processes and tailoring of the PRINCE2® method

• Monitor a project within the boundaries of the Project Plan

• Participate effectively in a project in accordance with the PRINCE2® method

Subjects covered

The following subjects will be covered during the course:

• The relationship between a project and its Business Case

• Detailed explanation of the PRINCE2® Principles, Themes and Processes

• Roles and associated tasks and responsibilities, within a PRINCE2® project

• The management of Risks and Issues in a project

• Structure and contents of a product focused project plan

• The management of a project relative to the project plan

• Definition, management and acceptance of work packages

Prerequisites

It is desirable but not essential that participants have some experience of working on projects.

Some pre-read material is provided prior to the event and is expected to be fully read beforeattending the course.

The Examination

The PRINCE2® Foundation examination is a 75 multiple choice question paper to be completed in one hour with a pass mark of 50%. Please note that the APM require every candidate's identification to be verified by the examination invigilator. You may be required to produce some photographic identification before being allowed to take the exam.

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries. Training is provided by Insights - an Accredited Training Organisation.

PRINCE2®: 2012 Practitioner Course

• For: Project Managers, Team Managers and Team members

• With: Responsibility for or involvement in managing projects

• Duration: Two days

• Cost: £475

The PRINCE2® Practitioner Course prepares participants for the PRINCE2® Practitioners examination. Attention will be given to practical participation in a case study encompassing the most essential elements of a PRINCE2® project. Participants will explore the relationship between the Business Case and the project and develop specific PRINCE2® products during the course. The final day of the course will include the Practitioners examination. Some pre-workshop study is expected of the candidates' prior to attending the course. The course is accredited through OGC (formerly CCTA) and based on the 2009 version of the PRINCE2® manual.

Educational Objectives

Following the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Describe and apply all facets of the PRINCE2® Principles, Themes, Processes and tailor each to a specific project

• Set up and manage complex projects

• Identify and control risks throughout the project

• Ensure a focus on quality is maintained throughout the project

• Monitor the objectives of a project and the essential adjustments needed to respond to changes in the environment

Subjects Covered

The following subjects will be covered during the course:

• Relationship between the Business Case, programmes and the project

• PRINCE2® Principles - Continued business justification, Learn from experience, Defined roles and responsibilities, Manage by stages, Manage by exception, Focus on products and Tailor to suit the needs of the project environment

• PRINCE2® processes - Starting Up a Project, Initiating a Project, Directing a Project,Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing Stage Boundaries and Closing a Project

• PRINCE2® Themes - Business Case, Organization, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change and Progress

Examination Technique

Prerequisites

Project Management experience and experience working in project teams. Some pre-read material is provided prior to the event, which is expected to be fully read and studied before attending the course. A pass at the PRINCE2 Foundation level.

The Examination

The PRINCE2® Practitioner examination is a 2.5 hour multiple choice objective test examination consisting of nine questions based on a given scenario. Each question is worth 12 marks (108 marks in total) and tests your knowledge in terms of application of the methodology to the scenario and in general. The pass mark for the exam is 55% (59 marks). Please note that the APM require every candidate's identification to be verified by the examination invigilator. You may be required to produce some photographic identification before being allowed to take the exam.

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries.Training is provided by Insights - an Accredited Training Organisation.