Objectives

At the end of this training you will be better able to:

describe and analyse an existing project organisation and existing project structure according to general project management and according to PRINCE2® (*), in all its facets;

• design a project organisation and project structure according to PRINCE2 and both describe and defend this design;
• use the process-oriented approach of the PRINCE2 methodology;
• initiate, plan, monitor and adjust complex projects according to PRINCE2;
• identify and manage the risks and critical factors for success in a project;
• describe the starting points, objectives and basic concepts of working in a project-oriented way according to PRINCE2;
• list the components and main processes of PRINCE2, describe the mutual relationships between the main processes and give examples of the data, results and products that are exchanged between the main processes;
• place the project in a continuously changing environment, and make the adaptations required as a result of a changing Business Case visible and discussable.

During the course, participants will also be specifically prepared to do the PRINCE2 Practioner examination.

(*) PRINCE2® is a registered trademark of OGC (Office of Government and Commerce) in the United Kingdom and other countries.

Main topics

• PRINCE2 components:
• Organisation
• Plans
• Risk Management
• Stages
• Controls
• Quality Management
• Controlling Change (project and environment management)
• Configuration Management.
• PRINCE2 processes:
• Starting Up a Project
• Directing a Project
• Initiating a Project
• Planning
• Controlling a Stage
• Managing Stage Boundaries
• Managing Product Delivery
• Closing a Project.
• PRINCE2 and techniques:
• Product Based Planning
• Quality Review