PRINCE2® Practitioner

Introduction

PRINCE2® is the project management method that provides a guiding framework of processes, principles and techniques and has been proven to be effective on a vast array of projects.

PRINCE2® offers a business-based and generic, rather than technically specific, process that can be readily applied to a wide variety of large and small business projects. PRINCE2® works equally effectively in a stand-alone, or a programme environment.

Steria's PRINCE2® for Practitioners course conforms to the syllabus set down by APMG (the examination administration body) for delegates wishing to gain the PRINCE2® foundation and practitioner certificates. Whether attendees are new to PRINCE2® or need to understand the PRINCE2® approach, this course will be appropriate for them.

Who will benefit?

This course is particularly suited to anyone requiring the qualification and/or who needs to understand the practical application of PRINCE2®. It is particularly aimed at:

  • Project managers who need to apply the method, or who wish to assess its applicability for their project or across their organisation
  • Business managers who are tasked with undertaking a project
  • Programme managers wishing to understand how PRINCE2® operates
  • Project team leaders, project support personnel and project auditors will benefit from the practical insight offered by this course into the flexible application of PRINCE2®
  • Project office managers who wish to gain a detailed understanding of the method with a view to implementing it throughout their organisation
  • Consultants who require the qualification and an understanding of PRINCE2®, in order to successfully apply the method for their clients.

Course Content

  • Introduction to PRINCE2®
  • Organisation
  • Business case
  • Plans
  • Product based planning
  • Quality in a project environment
  • The management of risk
  • Controls
  • Configuration management
  • Change control
  • The PRINCE2® processes:
  • Examination technique
  • Mock examinations.

The course is delivered in an entertaining and highly interactive manner with many real life examples used to illustrate the subject. There is a high degree of delegate participation, examination preparation and practice.

Prerequisites

Attendees should have some knowledge of project management principles and practice.

Delegates are sent a copy of the PRINCE2® manual prior to the course, prereading will dramatically increases the chance of success in the examination.

Duration

The course is an intensive, five-day, practically based event. The foundation examination is held midweek and the practitioner's examination on day five.

Examinations

The Foundation examination lasts one hour and is a closed book, multiple choice paper. Candidates must achieve 50% or more to pass.

The Practitioners examination lasts three hours. There are nine multi-part questions, all compulsory, from a syllabus which covers eleven subject areas. The exam applies the PRINCE2® methodology to a single scenario with additional information given for each question.

Each of the nine questions addresses a different aspect of PRINCE2® and, over the whole exam, an overall score of 50%, or greater, is required to pass. The style of the questions are described as being Objective Test Exam format

The Practitioner examination is open-book format allowing the use of the PRINCE2® manual to be taken into the examination, but does not allow any other paper-based or electronic reference material.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the APM Group.

Dates and Prices

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  • Reserve your place on this course
  • Obtain a quotation for an in-house run of the course
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Steria's Pedigree

Working in partnership with Steria has benefited our international client base since 1985 by giving them access to acknowledged experts in the provision of world-class project and programme services.

We have consistently been in the forefront of innovation and delivery in the fields of Education, Training and Consultancy. For example, we were designers and co-authors of the PRINCE2®* Project Management method and remain closely involved in its development.

All our consultants are experienced practitioners who bring relevant up-to-date practical experience to their training and consultancy.

About Steria

Steria is an international business process and IT services company. We create and deliver process and technology solutions that significantly improve clients' business performance. Through strong relationships, commercial innovation and our integrated Indian delivery capability, we drive real and long-term cost reductions, performance improvements and new ways of working tailored to each client.


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