Course overview
This highly participative course covers the application of PRINCE2 processes, components and techniques to the life cycle of a project. The course is driven by teaching sessions, supported by discussions to gain from experience of others, and individual exercises and syndicate case studies to reinforce skills learned and improve on weaknesses.
The class provides a workshop environment to allow the delegate, after practice, to achieve a skill level in project management associated with being able to use the PRINCE2 processes, components and techniques to effectively manage business projects.
Course objectives
On completion of this course delegates are expected to be able to:
- Describe the PRINCE2 processes and practices in detail
- Clearly understand the benefits of using PRINCE2
- Understand typical problems of project management and how PRINCE2 can be used to reduce these problems
- Set-up and manage a project of moderate complexity using PRINCE2 processes and practices
- Advise management on project progress and status in-line with PRINCE2 standards.
Topics covered
The following topics will be covered:
- PRINCE2 History & Ownership
- PRINCE2 Accreditation
- Project Definition & Characteristics
- Why Projects Fail
- Requirements for successful Project Management
- PRINCE2 Scope
- PRINCE2 Structure & Overview
- Starting Up a Project
- Project Organisation
- Project Definition
- Directing a Project
- Initiating a Project
- Planning Quality
- Planning the Project & Stages
- Management of Risk
- Refining the Business Case
- Setting up Project Controls & Files
- Project & Stage Authorisation
- Controlling a Stage
- PRINCE2 Controls
- Routine Activities
- Handling Problems
- Issues Management
- Change Control & Configuration Management
- Managing Product Delivery
- Work Packages
- Quality Reviews
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- End Stage Reporting
- Planning the next Stage
- Revising Project Plan & Business Case
- Revising Risks & Risk Management
- Closing the Project
- PRINCE2 & Corporate Issues
- PRINCE2 Benefits
Case study
A case study runs throughout the course providing practical exercises that serve to reinforce lecture sessions. An opportunity exists to apply the theory to your real projects during this case study work.
Course prerequisites
Ideally delegates should:
- Be familiar with the basic terminology within project management, such as schedule, task, dependency
- Understand where their projects fit in the organisation and broadly how projects relate to strategic goals
- Have some experience of working on projects.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for those involved in the day-to-day management of a PRINCE2 project including project managers, team leaders and project management support personnel. This course is also recommended for anyone requiring a detailed understanding of a formal project management method.
Course details
- Code: P2PRAC
- Duration: 4 days
