IT-GRC - RINCE2® 2009 Foundation Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

The PRINCE2® method (Projects in Controlled Environments) is internationally accepted as the leading "best practice" project management approach. Adopted by many government and private enterprises and practiced by +750,000 users world-wide, PRINCE2 is a project management methodology that benefits projects of different types and sizes. . The method is scalable and can be tailored to reflect any organization's existing standards, approaches and business.
This course outlines the basic principles of project-oriented working according to the Office of Government Commerce (OGC’s) PRINCE2® methodology. Upon completion of this course, delegates will have a basic knowledge and understanding of Project Management and project-based work.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Delegates will be able to organize, plan and control projects quickly and effectively in accordance with the PRINCE2® Methodology. The outcome of this knowledge is the enhanced ability to improve the success rates of projects, and increase the chances of projects being completed on time, within budget and within defined quality deliverables. Senior Managers attending the course will be able to make decisions on project initiation and continuation on the basis of hard facts. At the end of the Foundation course participants will understand:

The value, structure and terminology of PRINCE2
The purpose and content of the PRINCE2 elements
Roles in a PRINCE2 project
The relationships between project management principles, themes and processes
When and how to apply PRINCE2

PRINCE2® 2009 Foundation Course contents

Course Contents:

Structured Approach To Managing Projects
Setting the scene for a structured approach to managing all projects; project success criteria; a model of the PRINCE2® Method.

The Process-Based Approach To Project Management
PRINCE2® focuses on the key processes needed for successful project management. These processes must be present but may be tuned to reflect the scope and risks faced by the Project Team.
Organization
The Project Organization Structure; Key Decision Makers; Project Board; Project Manager; Project Support; Project Teams; Roles & Responsibilities Defined.

Plans
Management and Specialist Products; Product Based Planning; Activity Planning; Resource Planning; Quality Plans; Approach to Planning; Software Support and the PRINCE2® Environment.

Project Controls
Project Board Controls - Project Start Up, Initiation and Closure, End Stage Assessments, Tolerance & Exception; Project Manager and Team Controls – Work Packages, Checkpoint Reporting, Quality Review.

Project Initiation, the Business Case & Risk
Project Initiation Document - Content and Process; Business Case; Risk Analysis and Risk Management; Decision Support.

Configuration Management & Change Control
Documentation and Product Control; Handling Changes to Approved Products.

Quality Management
Quality Criteria; Quality Review and other Techniques; Quality Controls; Links to Quality Management Systems.

Support Services & Commercial Partnerships
Support from OGC - ongoing development. Association for Project Management Group involvement; Examination & Registration; Accreditation, logo, International initiatives.

METHODOLOGY AND COURSE LENGTH

This 3 1/2 day Course is blended with webx and class room style .This includes 3 day interactive Webex presentations in wider screen and 1/2 day class room lectures on exam preparation and exam revision.

PREREQUISITES

It is recommended that delegates commit 10-20 hours preparing for this course by reviewing and completing the following pre- course preparation materials. This material is dispatched to delegates two weeks prior to the start of the course.

New PRINCE2® 2009 Manual
Study Guide

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is suitable for individuals requiring a controlled approach to managing projects, including project managers, team managers, project support and assurance staff, and managers from any discipline. The PRINCE2® method is flexible and adaptable for any type and size of project, and offers an excellent management foundation for any member of staff.

Senior Project Officers
Project & Program Coordinator/Managers
Development & Planning Managers
Operations Managers
Quality Managersv
Business Analysts
Engineering Managers
IT Infrastructure Managers
ITIL Process Owners
Internal Consultants
Professional Consultants
Anyone already involved with PMI education seeking to take their project management knowledge to a global/international level

PREREQUISITES & COURSE PREPARATION

This is a very intense course with about 10 to 25 hours of pre-course work, including reading and completing several exercises. There is approximately 1.5 hours of homework assignments per night.

COURSE MATERIALS

Accredited ITGRC PRINCE2 Foundation training manual
Soft copy of Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2®
Online pre-course reading material
Laminated PRINCE2 process charts
Templates to assist with the management of project information
Sample Foundation exams

EXAM, CERTIFICATION & AWARDS

This course prepares participants for the examination leading to the PRINCE2 Foundations certification. A 60-minute closed book exam occurs at the end of the course. The exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions. A passing mark of 50% is required to receive your certificate
You will attain 21 professional development units (PDUs) for Project Managers

COURSE FEES

The course fee includes the course material listed above, exam fee, lunch and refreshments. . Group discounts may apply, contact us for special pricing.
If you have 6 or more people to train, an in-house program may be a more cost effective training solution. Please contact us for pricing.

ITGRC'S FACULTY

The instructors for this course is a highly experienced PRINCE2® Project Management certified member of Adept Technology, India and ITGRC's project management team. Further, he or she is qualified to teach this course as defined by APM Group’s Certified Trainer Program. All trainers have practical experience in PRINCE2®.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To take advantage of this offer, drop us a email on info@itgrc.lk after you book your course.

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