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PRINCE2 ProfessionalStand Out from the Crowd

Thursday 17 January 2013 / 15:00 GMTPresented by Sheila Roberts, CUPE Ltd

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Agenda

• Welcome & introduction– Mark Constable, International Marketing Co-ordinator

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• PRINCE2 Professional – Stand Out from the Crowd– Sheila Roberts (CUPE Ltd)

• Q&A• More Information• Close

About APMG-International

• Global Examination & Accreditation Institute• Official accreditation/qualification body for Best

Management Practice PPM portfolio• Extensive portfolio of professional management

qualifications• Global network of ATOs & ACOs (275+)• HQ in UK; Operational offices or formal

representation in 12 countries• Over 17,000 examinations sat every month• Full details at www.APMG-International.com

Presenter

• Sheila Roberts

• Sheila Roberts, Director of Training at CUPE Projects, ATO and ACO

• PPM Professional delivering projects and programmes for more than 20 years

• One of the first PRINCE2® Professionals globally• One of the first PRINCE2® Professional Evaluators• PRINCE2® representative of APMG Exam Board• PRINCE2® Approved Trainer since 2000

PRINCE2® ProfessionalHow to stand out from the Crowd

What is PRINCE2® Professional?• PRINCE2® Professional is a new assessment certification

from APMG delivered through an ATO such as CUPE.• Assessment Centres test your ability to run PRINCE2®

projects rather than just pass an exam.• PRINCE2® Professional certification is a two & a half day

event. • You work with other individuals on a small project.• PRINCE2® Professional moves beyond the boundaries of the

PRINCE2® method and includes project management competencies.

• This Assessment Centre is not a course. No training is provided.

• The assessment process relies heavily on all candidates having a good level of knowledge of structured project management.

What is PRINCE2® Professional?

Who is PRINCE2® Professional for?

• PRINCE2® Practitioners who have passed their Practitioner exam, with some Practical experience

• Practitioners looking for the next step in their professional development.

• Practitioners looking to differentiate themselves from others in a competitive market.

• Organisations looking to assess internal staff competence.

• Individuals looking to demonstrate their PRINCE2® competence.

How can you become a PRINCE2® Professional?

• To achieve the certification you need to pass an assessment that encompasses individual and group work (instead of the multiple choice exam).

• It is based on a case study project and held at a PRINCE2® Assessment Centre (such as the CUPE head office).

How can you become a PRINCE2® Professional?

• During the event you will be put into small teams, given project case studies and asked to demonstrate application of the methodology.

• Assessors will observe candidates working on the case study and grade against 19 performance areas.

• If you receive a rating of 1 or more for each of the performance criteria, as well as an average rating of 1.6 or more across all of the performance criteria, the evaluator can recommend that the accreditation body, APMG, awards you the PRINCE2® Professional certification.

• If you pass the assessment process you will be a PRINCE2® Professional. This is the highest level of PRINCE2® certification, and therefore a valuable asset to your career in project management.

Structure of a PRINCE2 Professional Assessment Centre

Key:Moderator – APMG supply a Moderator.Evaluator – Accredited PRINCE2® Professional and Evaluator, supplied by ATO.Public – PRINCE2® Practitioners aspiring to be PRINCE2® Professionals.

What are the 19 performance areas?The assessment moves beyond the PRINCE2® method and syllabus, encompassing internationally recognised Project Management competencies. So you will be assessed across the 19 performance areas shown below:-

1) Prepare the Project Product Description2) Prepare the outline Business case3) Design the project management team structure4) Tailor corporate strategies5) Perform product-based planning6) Apply the risk management procedure7) Apply the communication management procedure8) Plan the project or a stage.9) Refine the business case10) Prepare the benefits review plan

What are the 19 performance areas?

The assessment moves beyond the PRINCE2® method and syllabus, encompassing internationally recognised Project Management competencies. So you will be assessed across the 19 performance areas shown below:-

11) Prepare the end stage report12) Capture lessons learned13) Prepare a work package14) Apply the issue and change control procedure15) Plan and conduct the closing a project process16) Prepare end project report (Including Lessons Report)17) Interpersonal Skills18) Manage team performance19) Manage own performance

How can PRINCE2® Professional help me stand out from the crowd?

How can PRINCE2® Professional help me stand out from the crowd?

• New certification with few ‘PRINCE2® Professionals’ around the world.

• Shows you are able to manage PRINCE2® Projects using the method.

• Shows you have essential project management competencies.

• Shows you are serious about your Project Management and have gained the highest PRINCE2® certification.

Is it Properly Accredited ?

• PRINCE2® Professional is accredited by APMG who also accredit the other PRINCE2® certifications

• PRINCE2® Professional will be recognised by any organisation which recognises PRINCE2® Foundation or Practitioner

• PRINCE2® Professional will be recognised internationally

How long is it valid?

• PRINCE2® Professional remains valid indefinitely.

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?

Each Accredited Organisation will set their own prices

Published prices vary from around £1800 to £2250

Included in prices should be:

Materials to be used Venue Refreshments and lunch Certification

What are the alternatives to PRINCE2® Professional?

What are the alternatives to PRINCE2® Professional?

• IPMA Level C – but need to have been responsible for all aspects of project management. Three of the past six years must have been in a leadership position in projects.

• APM Practitioner certification - is for individuals to show that they can effectively manage a non complex project across its whole lifecycle. Need at least 3 years experience in responsible leadership functions of non-complex projects or a team member of a more complex project.

How can assess if I am ready for PRINCE2® Professional?

• Ensure you understand the PRINCE2® method• Participate in a real project using PRINCE2® • When signing up for the Assessment Centre you will be provided with a self assessment to complete. If you score less than1.5 on the self assessment you are unlikely to be ready.

How can I prepare for PRINCE2® Professional?

• Ensure you understand the PRINCE2® method• Participate in delivering a project. If it does not use PRINCE2® consider how this would be applied

• Consider the relevant information to include in the documentation

• Ensure you have the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification which is valid. (Exam not more than 5 years ago)

What will the Assessors look for?

What will the Assessors look for?

• You need to demonstrate evidence of understanding how to use PRINCE2® applied to the case study.

• Evidence is shown by contribution to the group work, individual answers in the discussions and written work in an individual exercise.

• Evidence must be PRINCE2® specific examples which go into project documentation and processes

• In addition objective evidence of behavioural characteristics appropriate to a project management professional will be gathered, such as interpersonal skills.

Hints And Tips For Success?

• When participating in group work do remember that the Assessors need evidence for every performance area – make sure you give it to them

• Keep to the information you have been provided – do not invent things

• Use the case study information – not your own organisation’s way of doing things

How will this help my career?

• Will form the natural progression on a development path for PRINCE2® Practitioners to demonstrate & be recognised for the ability to manage a PRINCE2® project

• Employers know you can deliver projects not just in theory

• As it is new, you have something different to others• You will be seen to be up to date • It will show you can take on tougher project

management challenges • You are more likely to progress

When is the first PRINCE2 Professional assessment Centre

• APMG will be filming delegate feedback at the first PRINCE2 Professional assessment in partnership with CUPE on February 11th 2013 in Bournemouth.

• The video will be shared on social media once published. To keep up to date follow: @APMG_Inter or @CUPEProjects

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

More Information• APMG-International website:

– www.APMG-International.com

• PRINCE2 Official Website:– www.prince-officialsite.com

• Best Management Practice Website– www.best-management-practice.com

• CUPE Ltd– www.cupe.co.uk – Email Sheila at sheila@cupe.co.uk

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