PRINCE2 Foundation (inc exam)

Overview

This two-day course, designed by QA's industry leading project management experts, is fully accredited by the APMG-International and provides you with a thorough understanding of the internationally recognized PRINCE2 project management methodology.It includes the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, and by working with world-class organizations, we are uniquely able to bring you a course that will give you the best opportunity to develop your project management career and deliver PRINCE2 projects confidently and competently

At QA we don't just want you to pass your PRINCE2 exam, we want to make you a better project manager.

What's included?

• Unique multimedia pre-course orientation and support designed to help you quickly understand the PRINCE2 method in a practical environment
• The official PRINCE2 manual: 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2'
• Two days of classroom training using accelerated learning techniques and expert tutor guidance leading to the PRINCE2 Foundation exam

Prerequisites

No pre-requisites are necessary for this course, however, you would benefit from having some basic project management experience prior to attending.

Pre-reading

You will be provided with pre-course reading approximately prior to attending the course. This pre-reading is interactive eLearning and is expected to take approximately two hours to complete. Your learning starts with this pre-reading, so please ensure you can complete the pre-course activities in full prior to attending. Please check that you have are able to view your pre-reading correctly by verifying you meet the minimum technical system requirements. Please click here to view these technical requirements.

Please also ensure that before you start your pre-reading, you read the terms and conditions in Clause 4.1 at the following link: http://www.qa.com/notices/terms-and-conditions-of-business/

If you have not received your pre-reading material within one week of the start of your course, please contact your Account Manager or the QA Examination Administration team on 44 (0)1793 696273 or info@qa.com

Who should attend?

PRINCE2 is aimed at project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers), Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts), Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.

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PRINCE2 is aimed at project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: Project Board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), Team Managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers), Project Assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts), Project Support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel) and operational line managers/staff.

The purpose of the Foundation qualification is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PRINCE2 method to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2. The Foundation qualification is also a pre-requisite for the Practitioner qualification.

By passing the Foundation exam, candidates should understand the structure and key terminology of the method. Specifically, the candidate should understand:

• The characteristics and context of a project and the benefits of adopting PRINCE2
• The purpose of the PRINCE2 roles, management products and themes
• The PRINCE2 principles
• The purpose, objectives and context of the PRINCE2 processes.

Course Outline.

Delivered by fully accredited trainers and industry leading experts with extensive experience of using PRINCE2, the course uses QA's unique multimedia case studies and accelerated learning techniques to ensure that theory is embedded and you feel confident in the practical application of PRINCE2.

You will be presented with the official PRINCE2 manual: 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2' on the first day of the course.

Additional work will be required during evenings consisting of consolidation reading, mock examination questions and exercises. This evening work is an integral part of the course and you should expect to spend 2 hours each evening on these activities.

The course will cover the following syllabus areas:

PRINCE2 Philosophy

• What PRINCE2 is and what it is not
• PRINCE2 links with other project/programme management standards.
• How it enhances the possibilities of Project Success.
• Overview of Tailoring PRINCE2

The Structure of PRINCE2

• Relationship between the PRINCE2 Processes, Activities and Themes.
• High level PRINCE2 Process map

The 7 PRINCE2 Principles

• Continued Business Justification / Focus on Products
• Manage-by-Stages / Manage-by-Exception
• Defined Roles and Responsibilities / Learn from Experience
• Tailor to Suit the Project Environment

The 7 PRINCE2 Processes

• Starting up a Project / Initiating a Project / Directing a Project
• Controlling a Stage / Managing Product Delivery
• Managing a Stage Boundary / Closing a Project

The 7 PRINCE2 Themes

• Business Case / Organization
• Quality (including the PRINCE2 Quality Review Technique)
• Risk / Change / Progress
• Plans (including the PRINCE2 Product-Based Planning Technique)

Examination Preparation

In preparation for your PRINCE2 Foundation exam, you will undertake:

• An explanation of mechanics of the Foundation exam
• Examination techniques
• Mock Foundation questions, using official sample exam papers
• Question and answer session
• Revision of major topics

Accreditations and exams

You must bring photographic identification on exam days (passport, driving license or student card) as it is an examination requirement to produce it for the invigilator prior to the exam. Failure to produce a valid form of photographic identification may result in a candidate not being able to sit the exams. For any questions about what form of identification is acceptable, please contact your Account Manager or the QA Examination Administration team on 44 (0)1793 696273 or info@qa.com.

You will sit the PRINCE2 Foundation examination in the late afternoon of the second day of the course.

• The PRINCE2 Foundation exam consists of:
• 75 multiple choice questions (5 questions will be trial questions and not marked)
• 1 hour / Closed-book
• Candidates require a minimum of 35 correct answers (50%) to pass.

You must also be familiar with the APMG-International Terms and Conditions of Certification which can be found here on the APMG-International website. http://www.apmg-international.com/en/qualifications/prince2/prince2.aspx

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