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PRINCE2 Practitioner Course Outline

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1 PRINCE2 Practitioner


Program Overview

PRINCE2 provides an easily tailored and scalable method for the management of all types of projects. This method is the de facto standard for Project Management and is practiced worldwide. PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) provides common processes, management products, roles, and language for use throughout an organization’s projects.

The 2-day PRINCE2 Practitioner course (based on PRINCE2: 2009) builds on the knowledge that participants have gained in the PRINCE2 Foundation course and focuses on applying and tailoring PRINCE2 for the effective use of the PRINCE2 Project Management methodology in projects.

Duration 2- Day Program

Learning Objectives At the end of this course, you will understand:

Understand and apply the PRINCE2 Project Management method Understand the implications of using and implementing PRINCE2 Apply the principles of PRINCE2 to projects

Target Audience Those considering adopting PRINCE2:

Benefits of Taking This CourseAt the end of this course, you will attain the following benefits:

Manage quality risks, and benefits Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the specified business case Tailor PRINCE2 to different project environments

Project Managers Project Team Managers and Leaders Project Coordinators Project Support Staff Project Officers Consultants and Contractors

Master your skills to apply project management in both the private and public sectors Gain the practical knowledge on how to manage projects using the PRINCE2 method Have the required knowledge to attain the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

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PrerequisitesIn order to take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination, you must hold one of the following qualification:

PRINCE2 Foundation Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director) IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager) IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager) IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)

Follow-on Exam: PRINCE2 Registered PractitionerCandidates who pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam are recognized as a 'PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner'. Candidates will remain registered for a period of 5 years. To maintain the registered status, the “Practitioners” must complete and pass a PRINCE2 Re-Registration examination within 3-5 years of their initial/previous practitioner certification.

Course Materials:As part of this course, you will receive a participant handbook and eBook.

Examination:

The exam is based on an objective testing format. No. of questions: 8 questions - 10 question items per question, each worth one mark Passing score: 44 marks or more (out of 80) required to pass - 55% Exam duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes - no additional reading time) Open book exam (PRINCE2 manual only)

Program Structure and Outline

Course Agenda

Summarizing Foundation Concepts

The Four Integrated Elements The Seven Principles

Module 1: Overview

The Seven Themes The Seven Processes



Project Management

The Four Levels

The Three Layers of the Project Management Team Communication Management Strategy

Module 2: Organization

Composition

Tailoring to the project environment Technique Product-Based Planning Techniques Quality Review Management Products Baseline, records, and Reports Embedding versus Tailoring Difference Projects and Programs Description Overview OTE Questions Module Summary

Responsible Roles and Processes

Organization Theme

The Use of the Theme in the Processes Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme Tailoring the Theme

Exam Requirements Module Summary

Measuring the Project’s Viability

Composition of the Business Case and Benefits Review Plan

Development Path of the Business Case The use of the theme in the processes

Module 3: Business Case

Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme

Tailoring the Theme

Exam Requirement

Module Summary



Risk

The Use of the Theme in the Processes

The Management Products Risk Management Strategy and Risk Register

Module 4: Risk

Types of Risk

Inherent, Secondary, and Residual Risks

Risk Theme

Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme How to Tailor the Theme Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Management Documents

Composition

Composition of the Management Document Plan Composition of the Management Document Project Product Description

Module 5: Plans

Composition of the Management Document Product Description

Plans Theme and Processes

Use of the Plans Theme in the Processes

Producing a PRINCE2 Plan Steps - Design the Plan Steps - Define and analyze the products

Steps - Identify activities and dependencies Steps - Prepare estimates

Steps - Prepare the schedule

Steps - Analyze the Risks Steps - Document the Plan Product-based Planning

Applying

Project Product Description

Product Breakdown Structure Product Descriptions Product Flow Diagram

Plans Theme Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme Responsibilities Relevant to the Theme (Contd.)



Tailoring the Theme

Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Management Products

Module 6: Quality

Composition

Quality Theme

The PRINCE2 Approach to Quality



Tailoring the theme


Change

Module 7: Change

The Use of the Change Theme in the Processes

Management Products

Composition

Configuration Management Strategy

Configuration Item Records

Issue Register and Issue Report

Product Status Account Change Theme


How to Tailor the Theme


Progress

Module 8: Progress


Exceptions and Tolerances

The Tolerance Levels by Area

Management Products

Composition



Work Package

Lessons Log

Checkpoint Report

Highlight Report

End Stage Report

End Project Report

Exception Report

Lessons Report

Progress Theme

Tailoring the Theme

Exam Requirement

Module Summary

Responsibilities for Each Activity in Starting up a Project

Module 9: Starting Up a Project

Appoint the Executive and 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

Management Products

Project Mandate

Project Brief

Applying the Themes Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Starting up a Project Process

Responsibilities for Each Activity in Directing a Project

Module 10: Directing a Project

Authorize Initiation

Authorize the Project

Authorize a Stage or Exception Plan

Give Ad-Hoc Direction

Authorize Project Closure

Directing a Project Process



Applying the Themes

Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Responsibilities for Each Activity in Initiating a Project

Module 11: Initiating a Project

Prepare the Risk Management Strategy

Prepare the Configuration Management Strategy

Prepare the Quality Management Strategy

Prepare the Communication Management Strategy

Set up the Project Controls

Create the Project Plan

Refine the Business Case

Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation

Management products

Benefits Review Plan Initiating a Project Process

Applying the Themes

Project Initiation Documentation

Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Responsibilities for Each Activity in Controlling a Stage

Module 12: Controlling a Stage

Authorize the Work Package

Review Work Package Status

Receive Completed Work Packages

Review Stage Status

Reporting Highlights

Capture and Examine Issues and Risks

Escalate Issues and Risks

Take Corrective Actions

Controlling a Stage Process


Applying the Themes



Responsibilities for Each Activity in Managing Product Delivery

Module 13: Managing Product Delivery

Accept a Work Package

Execute a Work Package

Deliver a Work Package

Managing Product Delivery Process

Applying the Themes

Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Responsibilities per Activity in Managing a Stage Boundary

Module 14: Managing a Stage Boundary

Plan the Next Stage

Update the Project Plan

Produce an Exception Plan

Update the Business Case

End Stage Report

Managing a Stage Boundary Process

Applying the Themes

Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Responsibilities per Activity in Closing a Project

Module 15: Closing a Project

Prepare Planned Closure

Prepare Premature Closure

Hand Over Products

Evaluate the Project

Recommend Project Closure

Closing a Project Process

Applying the Themes

Exam Requirements

Module Summary

Practitioner Exams

Module 16: Exam Preparation Guide

Objectives

OTE Principles



Structure

Syllabus area

Types of Questions

Re-registration examination