PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Overview
Overview
Over the past 2 decades PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments version 2) has been developed by the UK Government and internationally as the best practice project management method. PRINCE2 provides you with a complete set end to end process and the latest version recognises scaling for the needs of your project or organisation.
Training is based upon "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009" manual. This is an easy to read guide which will become your future project management reference.
PRINCE2 is based on Principles (project management truths), Themes (the things you focus on) and Processes (project steps - see the diagram above and to find out more please move to our PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes page). We take you through these to give you a complete picture of the project management process. PRINCE2 is becoming the de-facto standard in New Zealand and Australia.
Training is based upon "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009" manual. This is an easy to read guide which will become your future project management reference.
PRINCE2 is based on Principles (project management truths), Themes (the things you focus on) and Processes (project steps - see the diagram above and to find out more please move to our PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes page). We take you through these to give you a complete picture of the project management process. PRINCE2 is becoming the de-facto standard in New Zealand and Australia.
Course Components
The course is broken into two components. PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE 2 Practitioner. The Foundation course gives you a complete overview of the method and passing the exam will give you the Foundation qualification. The Practitioner course gives you a more indepth application of the method and upon passing the exam you can call yourself a "PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner".
Very Best PRINCE2 Training
The Project Results approach does not just focus on passing the exams but also on applying PRINCE2 after course completion. Paul Sutton, from Project Results uses many practical examples from his 20 years of experience as a hands-on project manager and adjusts the course delivery to meet the needs of the attendees. Along with being a highly experienced Project and Programme Manager has an active consulting and coaching practice which allows him to be current with real life needs.
This practical focus is not at the expense of pass rates which are well above the industry average. To find out more about Paul and how he delivers the very best training please see the Paul Sutton profile page.
This practical focus is not at the expense of pass rates which are well above the industry average. To find out more about Paul and how he delivers the very best training please see the Paul Sutton profile page.
Course timing
The Foundation course is 3 days long with Practitioner being another 2 days. APMG, who is the certification body, requires that Foundation certification is achieved before the Practitioner exam can be sat. You can choose to do Foundation now and Practitioner later or both at the same time. The decision depends upon your needs, budget and time availability. We are more than happy to discuss the options with you.
Course Structure and Content
Foundation and/or Practitioner
For those that are working within project structures or want an
Foundation Structure
Once you register for the course you are sent the “Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2” manual and pre-course exercises. At least 10 hours work prior to the course is highly recommended.
The Foundation component gives you the full PRINCE2 curriculum and is delivered through presentations, discussions, exercises and exam practice. The course is intensive, running from 8:30 to 5:00 with a recommended additional 2 hours of exam practice each evening.
At the end of the 3rd day participants sit a 1 hour Foundation exam, following which you are given your preliminary result. The exam is closed book and with 75 questions. You must correctly answer 50% to pass. Project Results has around a 99% pass rate (international average is 96%).
The course consists of presentations, discussions, small group exercises and exam style questions. We also have crosswords for those that like these along with an extensive range of templates and exemplars. We provide you with copies of all the course material and quick reference guides. The exercises are scenario based which not only prepares you for the the exam but also real world application of PRINCE2.
The Foundation component gives you the full PRINCE2 curriculum and is delivered through presentations, discussions, exercises and exam practice. The course is intensive, running from 8:30 to 5:00 with a recommended additional 2 hours of exam practice each evening.
At the end of the 3rd day participants sit a 1 hour Foundation exam, following which you are given your preliminary result. The exam is closed book and with 75 questions. You must correctly answer 50% to pass. Project Results has around a 99% pass rate (international average is 96%).
The course consists of presentations, discussions, small group exercises and exam style questions. We also have crosswords for those that like these along with an extensive range of templates and exemplars. We provide you with copies of all the course material and quick reference guides. The exercises are scenario based which not only prepares you for the the exam but also real world application of PRINCE2.
Aims of the Foundation Course
The PRINCE2® Foundation course is intensive but over the 3 days of the course you will be given a complete understanding of the method. At the end you will sit the Foundation exam, demonstrating your understanding.
The Foundation training will:
The Foundation training will:
- Introduce the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2.
- Give an understanding of the application of the principles of PRINCE2 through the themes and processes.
- Discuss the role and application of project governance.
- Describe the controls provided by PRINCE2 that promote organisation oversight and increase project success rates.
- Provide detailed explanations of each of the roles defined by PRINCE2 and their responsibilities across the project lifecycle.
- Ensure participants understand how to tailor PRINCE2 to suit the needs of different projects.
- Explain how PRINCE2 can be effectively applied to address the needs and problems of a specific project scenario.
- Provide practical exercises in applying PRINCE2 to this scenario.
- Thoroughly prepare participants for PRINCE2 Foundation Certification
Who should attend Foundation
- Project Managers in need of a method to help manage projects of different types and sizes
- Project and programme support staff wanting to learn how to effectively apply PRINCE2 to projects
- Managers wanting to understand their governance role within the PRINCE2 environment and its organisational implications
- Team Managers wanting to work in a PRINCE2 environment.
Foundation Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course. We do recommend that participants complete 10 - 12 hours of pre-course work.
Our pre-course pack will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee.
It is an intensive course and along with pre-course work there is individual work to complete in the evenings.
Our pre-course pack will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee.
It is an intensive course and along with pre-course work there is individual work to complete in the evenings.
Course Composition
The training is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of PRINCE2 under different project environments and scenarios.
Review and revision sessions of all PRINCE2 elements are included throughout the training.
Review and revision sessions of all PRINCE2 elements are included throughout the training.
Foundation Exam
The PRINCE2 Foundation Exam is a 1 hour closed book classical multiple choice exam. The participant must answer 75 questions and score 50% or more of the available marks to pass the exam.
Practitioner Structure
The Practitioner component develops and tests for a fuller understanding of the application of PRINCE2 It is the qualification which organisations are seeking in professional project managers. The course is 2 days long with the last half day consisting of the examination. The course consists entirely of application exercises, discussion and exam practice.
The Practitioner exam is taken in the afternoon and is 2.5 hours long. It is marked in Australia with 1 to 2 weeks delay until your result is known. Our pass rate is above 90% (international average is 74%).
While we have outstanding exam results we are also there to set you up to use PRINCE2 effectively in the real world. Therefore our Practitioner course is not just about exam practice but also about completing real world like exercises.
The Practitioner exam is taken in the afternoon and is 2.5 hours long. It is marked in Australia with 1 to 2 weeks delay until your result is known. Our pass rate is above 90% (international average is 74%).
While we have outstanding exam results we are also there to set you up to use PRINCE2 effectively in the real world. Therefore our Practitioner course is not just about exam practice but also about completing real world like exercises.
Aims of the Practitioner Course
The 2 day PRINCE2® Practitioner course builds on your Foundation understanding and develops your ability to apply PRINCE2 in different project environments as well as to adapt it to specific project scenarios.
The Practitioner training will
The Practitioner training will
- Expand the participant’s understanding of the principles and philosophies underpinning PRINCE2.
- Provide detailed explanations of PRINCE2’s elements, their relationships and how they can be applied in different project environments.
- Provide participants with experience in applying PRINCE2 in different project environments.
- Explain how PRINCE2 can be effectively applied to address the needs and problems of a specific project scenario.
- Prepare participants for PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification
Who should attend Practitioner
- Project Managers in need of a method to help manage projects of different types and sizes
- Project and programme support staff wanting to learn how to effectively apply PRINCE2 to projects.
Practitioner Prerequisites
Candidates for the Practitioner Exam must have previously passed the Foundation Examination.
Course Composition
The training is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of PRINCE2 under different project environments and scenarios. Review sessions of all PRINCE2 elements are included throughout the training.
Courseware will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee. As preparation participants are asked to attempt the first sample exam before course commencement.
It is an intensive course and there is around 2 hours of individual work to complete in the evenings.
Courseware will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee. As preparation participants are asked to attempt the first sample exam before course commencement.
It is an intensive course and there is around 2 hours of individual work to complete in the evenings.
Practitioner Exam
The PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam is a 2 ½ hour open book, scenario based, multiple choice exam. The participant must provide responses to 8 questions. The maximum score for the exam is 80 marks. The participant must score 55% or more marks to pass the exam.
Practitioner Re-registration
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioners are required to be re-registered within 3-5 years of their original certification. This re-registration comprises a 1-hour examination set at the same standard as the Practitioner examination.
Uniqueness of Delivery
This training is delivered by two recognised experts in their field.
- agilePete has a passion for helping project leaders improve the way they manage agile projects. As the coach of numerous agile adoption projects agilePete has developed specialised agile management and governance practices that help senior managers recognise the value of agile as a mainstream approach. An example is the PRINCESS workshops. He is also a popular public speaker having been invited to talk locally and internationally on various agile topics. He is the agile practice director at Petoni Mahi, a certified Scrum Master, Product Owner and PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Paul Sutton is the Senior Trainer and Lead Consultant for Project Results. He is a Registered Trainer in PRINCE2, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) and BBC. He is also a PMP (Project Management Professional) as certified by PMI (the Project Management Institute). Along with training he has active consulting practice in the pragmatic application of these methods.
Course prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. As this the course spends more time on Scrum than PRINCE2 some background in PRINCE2 is beneficial. This could either be through experience, pre-reading of the PRINCE2 2009 Manual or PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
Target Audience
The course is aimed at scrum masters, product owners, team leads, project managers, ICT managers, PMO members and project steering group members with an interest in leveraging the benefits of an agile within a PRINCE2 environment.
Pricing
The price for the two day course is $1,750. Note that all prices are quoted ex GST and that invoicing will be at the time of course booking.
Scheduling
We run a 2 monthly schedule in Wellington. Our next course runs from Thursday 19 March until Friday 20 March. Inhouse options are available and please contact us for specific details.
Courses can be booked up until the day before commencement although a longer time avoids the disappointment of courses being full.
Please browse our calendar below to see upcoming dates for our PRINCESS course.
Courses can be booked up until the day before commencement although a longer time avoids the disappointment of courses being full.
Please browse our calendar below to see upcoming dates for our PRINCESS course.
Acknowledgements
Our courseware is developed by Inspiring Projects a division of Aspire Australasia Pty Ltd a PRINCE2 and MSP Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). This accreditation has been given by APMG, who along with accrediting ATOs, provides and moderates exams and accredits our trainers. With this level of accreditation and monitoring you can be confident of a quality course and an internationally recognised qualification. PRINCE2® and MSP® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited
Our courseware is developed by Inspiring Projects a division of Aspire Australasia Pty Ltd a PRINCE2, MSP and BBC Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). This accreditation has been given by APMG, who along with accrediting ATOs, provides and moderates exams and accredits our trainers. With this level of accreditation and monitoring you can be confident of a quality course and an internationally recognised qualification. PRINCE2 is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited