PRINCE2 - Foundation
Overview
PRINCE2® is the first choice of project management certification for any public sector organizations including the National Health Services, Police Departments, Oil and Gas Industry, Construction Industry, IT Industry, banking industry, Engineering industry, Operations management industry, and Marketing Industry.
Course Objective
After completing this course, candidates will understand the structure and key terminology of the method. Specifically, the candidate should understand:
- The characteristics and context of a project and the benefits of adopting PRINCE2®
- The purpose of the PRINCE2® roles, management products and themes
- The principles that underpins PRINCE2®
- The purpose, objectives, and context of the PRINCE2® processes
Who Should Attend
The target audience for this course is Project Managers and aspiring Project Managers, and 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 Program Office personnel)
- Operational line managers / staff
Prerequisites
It’s designed to provide a foundational understanding of the methodology, even for those new to the field.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Overview PRINCE2
- What is a project?
- How does PRINCE2 help?
- What are Principles?
- Processes
- Themes
- The Project Environment
- Management Products
Module 2 - Organization Theme
- Customer / Supplier Environment
- Three Project Interests
- Four levels of Management
- Project Management Team Structure
- The Project Board
- Executive
- Senior User
- Senior Supplier
- Project Assurance
- Change Authority
- The Project Manager
- Team Manager
- Project Support
- Working with Stakeholders
- Organization in Project Lifecycle
Module 3 - Starting up a Project
- Context
- Process Overview
- Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager
- Capture Previous Lessons
- Design and Appoint the Project Management Team
- Prepare the Outline Business Case
- Select the Project Approach and Assemble the Project Brief
- Plan the Initiation Stage
Module 4 - Business Case
- Purpose
- What is Business Core?
- Types of Business Case
- Business Case Contents
- Outputs, Outcomes, (Dis–) Benefits
- Business Case in the Project Lifecycle
- Responsibilities
Module 5 - Directing a Project
- Context
- Process Overview
- Authorize Initiation
- Authorize the Project
- Authorize a Stage or Exception Plan
- Vice Ad Hoc Direction
- Authorize Project Closure
Module 6 - Initiate a Project
- Context
- Process Overview
- Prepare the Communication Management Strategy
- Create the Project Plan
- Set up the Project Controls
- Refine the Business Case
- Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation
Module 7 - Plans Theme
- Purpose of Plans
- What is a Plan?
- Levels of Plan
- The Project Plan
- The Stage Plan
- The Team Plan
- The Exception Plan
- Plans in the Project Lifecycle
- How to Produce a Plan
- Product Based Planning
Module 8 - Risk
- Purpose
- What is Risk?
- Risk Management Procedure
- Risk Appetite
- Identify
- Assess
- Summary Risk Profile
- Impact Probability Grid
- Plan Risk Responses
- Implement
- Communicate
Module 9 - Quality
- What is Quality?
- Approach to Quality
- Quality Register
- Quality Audit Trail
- Quality Methods
- Quality Review
- Quality Review Roles
Module 10 - Progress
- Purpose of Progress
- Progress Controls
- How to Define Stages
- Controlled Delegation Baselines for Progress Control
- Reviewing Progress
- Reporting Progress
- Capturing and Reporting Lessons
Module 11 - Controlling a Stage
- Context
- Work Packages
- Problem Handling
- Monitoring and Reporting
Module 12 - Managing Product Delivery
- Context
- Process Overview
- Accept a Work Package
- Execute a Work Package
- Deliver a Work Package
Module 13 - Managing a Stage Boundary
- Purpose
- Context
- Process Overview
- Report Stage End
Module 14 - Change
- Change is Inevitable
- Issues
- What is Configuration Management?
- Configuration Management Procedure
Module 15 - Closing a Project
- Purpose
- Context
- Process Overview
- Evaluate the Project
FAQs
Course Basics
- What is the PRINCE2 Foundation course?
- It’s an introductory course that provides a fundamental understanding of the PRINCE2 project management methodology.
- Who is the PRINCE2 Foundation course for?
- It’s for anyone involved in projects, those wanting to start a project management career, and anyone needing a basic understanding of PRINCE2.
General Inquiries
- How will PRINCE2 Foundation certification benefit my career?
- It provides a globally recognized qualification, enhancing your project management skills and employability.
- Where can I take the PRINCE2 Foundation course?
- The course is offered by various accredited training organizations, both online and in-person.
- Is PRINCE2 applicable to all industries?
- Yes, PRINCE2 is a generic project management methodology that can be tailored to any industry.
- What is the difference between PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner?
- Foundation is a basic understanding of the method. Practitioner is taking that knowledge and learning how to apply it to real world projects.
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