Introduction To The PRINCE2 Foundation Course
Our 2-day PRINCE2 Foundation course is a key component in our portfolio of accredited Project Management courses. The course is in its 6th generation and is the starting point for developing an ongoing career in project management.
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In January 2017, AXELOS Global Best Practice announced the arrival of PRINCE2 guidance with new PRINCE2 Foundation and practitioner examinations. Together, these form the 6th edition of PRINCE2 and represent its first major revision since the 5th edition in 2009.
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PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course Outline
The PRINCE2 Foundation training course will cover the following subjects:
Recall:
Describe:
Understand how the PRINCE2® principles underpin the PRINCE2® method:
Explain the PRINCE2® principles:
Explain which aspects of a project can be tailored, who is responsible, and how tailoring decisions are documented.
Understand the PRINCE2® themes and how they are applied throughout the project:
Explain the purpose of:
Describe PRINCE2®’s minimum requirements for applying the business case theme.
Define key concepts related to business justification, and the differences between them: outputs, outcomes, benefits & dis-benefits.
Explain the purpose of:
Describe what PRINCE2® requires, as a minimum, for applying the organisation theme.
Describe the role and responsibilities of:
Explain key concepts related to organisation:
Explain the purpose of:
Describe PRINCE2®’s minimum requirements for applying the quality theme.
Explain key concepts related to quality, and the differences between them:
Explain the purpose of:
Describe PRINCE2®’s minimum requirements for applying the plans theme.
Recall the steps in:
Explain the purpose of:
Describe PRINCE2®’s minimum requirements for applying the risk theme.
Define key concepts related to risk, and the differences between them:
Describe the recommended risk management procedure.
Explain the purpose of:
Describe PRINCE2®’s minimum requirements for applying the change theme.
Describe:
Explain the purpose of:
Describe PRINCE2®’s minimum requirements for applying the progress theme.
Explain key concepts related to progress:
Understand the PRINCE2® processes and how they are carried out throughout the project.
Explain the purpose of the PRINCE2® processes:
Explain the objectives of the PRINCE2® processes (as above, excluding the PID and project brief).
Explain the context of the PRINCE2® processes (as above, excluding the PID and project brief).
Apply the PRINCE2® principles in context:
Analyse the application of PRINCE2® principles in context.
Apply and tailor relevant aspects of PRINCE2® themes in context:
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for the business case theme, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the business case theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme.
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for the organisation theme, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the organisation theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme.
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for the quality theme, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the quality theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme.
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for applying the plans theme, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the plans theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme.
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for applying the risk theme, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the risk theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme.
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for applying the change theme, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the change theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme
Apply the PRINCE2® requirements for controlling progress, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether an approach to applying the progress theme is effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and requirements of the theme.
Apply (and tailor) relevant aspects of PRINCE2® processes in context:
Carry out the starting up a project process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether starting up a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Carry out the directing a project process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether directing a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Carry out the initiating a project process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether initiating a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Carry out the controlling a stage process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether controlling a stage process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Carry out the managing product delivery process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether managing product delivery process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Carry out the managing a stage boundary process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether managing a stage boundary process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Carry out the closing a project process activities, demonstrating an understanding of:
Assess whether closing a project process activities/actions, roles and responsibilities and actions are effective and fit for purpose, taking into consideration: the context, the PRINCE2® principles, and the purpose and objectives of the process.
Description Of The PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course
The 6th Edition PRINCE2 Foundation training course introduces the PRINCE2 method and upon completion delivers an official certificate proving your understanding. Once received, you will be able to work effectively with or as a member of a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2.
Additional PRINCE2 Foundation Course Information
Project management has become a business-wide skill necessary for successful completion and delivery of projects. The PRINCE2 Foundation solidifies this concept with training that’s meant to help you understand the necessities of project management and how you can implement them into your business or career.
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Who Should Attend The PRINCE2 Foundation Course
The PRINCE2 training course has been created for current or aspiring project managers or professionals who manage projects. It is also relevant to other members of an organization involved in the design, development, and delivery of projects including:
Materials Provided For The PRINCE2 Foundation Course
Organizational Benefits After Receiving The PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
Individual Benefits After Receiving The PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
PRINCE2 Foundation Course Prerequisites
Some experience in a project management environment is beneficial before attending our PRINCE2 Foundation course, but it is not essential.
Private on-site courses are delivered by Purple Griffon and are accredited through PeopleCert. Some of our publicly scheduled courses—depending on location and availability—may be delivered by one of our strategic training partners, sourced from our strategic training partner, Knowledge Train.
Prereading For The PRINCE2 Course
You will be given comprehensive pre-course reading that is required to be completed before attending our PRINCE2 Foundation training course. The pre-reading will take approximately 7 hours.
PRINCE2 Foundation Certification Exam Overview
6th Edition PRINCE2 Foundation Examination:
There are no Professional Qualification Credits associated with this PRINCE2 course.
Congratulations! Once you have successfully passed the PRINCE2 Foundation examination, you will be awarded the PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate which is a formally recognized qualification.