Overview, Principles and Tailoring PRINCE2 to the Project Environment+
- Six aspects of project performance to be managed
- Definition of a project
- Four integrated elements of principles, themes, processes and the project environment upon which PRINCE2 is based
- Customer / supplier context of a PRINCE2 project
- Benefits of using PRINCE2 Seven principles
- Characteristics of a project
Business Case (BC) Theme+
- Definition of project output, an outcome, a benefit and a dis-benefit
- The purpose of the Business Case theme
- The purpose of a: Business Case
- Benefits Review Plan
- Identify outputs, outcomes, benefits, and dis-benefits
Organisation (OR) Theme+
- oles within the Organisation the
- The purpose of the Organisation theme
- The three project interests and how these are represented within the three levels of the project management team structure
- The responsibilities and characteristics of the role:
- Project Board
- Project Manager
- Project Assurance
- Change Authority
- Team Manager
- Project Support
- What a stakeholder is
- The purpose of the Communication Management Strategy
Quality (QU) Theme+
- Recall the recommended quality review team roles
- The purpose of the Quality theme
- The difference between Quality Assurance and Project Assurance
- The objectives of the quality review technique
- The difference between quality planning, quality control, and quality assurance
- The difference between customer’s quality expectations and acceptance criteria
- The purpose of a:Project Product Description
- Product Description
- Quality Register
- Quality Management Strategy
Plans (PL) Theme+
- Levels of plan recommended by PRINCE2
- Four tasks of product-based planning
- The purpose of the Plans theme
- The levels of plans, their purpose and the interrelationship between the:
- Project Plan
- Stage Plans
- Team Plans
- Exception Plan
- The tasks within the product-based planning technique
Risk (RK) Theme+
- The definition of risk and the difference between a threat and an opportunity
- The recommended risk response types and whether they are used to respond to a threat or an opportunity
- The difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee
- The purpose of the Risk theme
- The steps within the recommended risk management procedure. This should include:
- Identify the context and therefore the influences on a project’s Risk Management Strategy
- Identify the threats and opportunities that may affect a project’s objectives
- Estimate risks to assess their probability, impact, and proximity
- Evaluate the net effect of all risks on a project when aggregated together
- Plan risk management responses
- Implement planned risk management responses, identifying an appropriate risk owner and/or risk actionee
- Communicate information related to risks, both within the project and externally to stakeholders
- The purpose of a risk budget
- The risk probability, risk impact, and risk proximity
- The difference between cause, event, and effect when expressing a risk
- The purpose of a:
- Risk Management Strategy
- Risk Register
- The concept of risk appetite and risk tolerance
Change (CH) Theme+
- Three types of issues
- Five typical activities of configuration management
- The purpose of the Change theme
- The purpose of a change budget
- The purpose of a:
- Project Plan
- Stage Plans
- Team Plans
- Exception Plan
- The steps in the recommended issue and change control procedure
Progress (PG) Theme+
- Lines of authority and reporting between the four levels of management
- The difference between event-driven and time-driven controls
- The purpose of the Progress theme
- The concept of management stages and the difference between management and technical stages
- The factors to consider in identifying management stages
- Tolerance(s): when and how tolerances are set, and exceptions reported, in which management products tolerances are documented and how management by exception applies to the different levels of management
- The purpose of a:
- Daily Log
- Lessons Log
- Work Package
- The purpose of a:
- End Stage Report
- End Project Report
- Lessons Report
- The purpose of a:
- Checkpoint Report
- Highlight Report
- Exception Report
Starting up a Project (SU) Process+
- The purpose of the SU process
- The objectives of the SU process
- The context of the SU process
- The purpose of a Project Brief
Directing a Project (DP) Process+
- The purpose of the DP process
- The objectives of the DP process
- The context of the DP process
Initiating a Project (IP) Process+
- The purpose of the IP process
- The objectives of the IP process
- The context of the IP process
- The purpose of a Project Initiation Documentation (PID)
Controlling a Stage (CS) Process+
- The purpose of the CS process
- The objectives of the CS process
- The context of the CS process
Managing Product Delivery (MP) Process+
- The purpose of the MP process
- The objectives of the MP process
- The context of the MP process
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) Process+
- The purpose of the SB process
- The objectives of the SB process
- The context of the SB process
Closing a Project (CP) Process+
- The purpose of the CP process
- The objectives of the CP process
- The context of the CP process
Controlling a Stage (CS) Process+
- The purpose of the CS process
- The objectives of the CS process
- The context of the CS process
Managing Product Delivery (MP) Process+
- The purpose of the MP process
- The objectives of the MP process
- The context of the MP process
Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) Process+
- The purpose of the SB process
- The objectives of the SB process
- The context of the SB process
Closing a Project (CP) Process+
- The purpose of the CP process
- The objectives of the CP process
- The context of the CP process
Who should Attend PRINCE2 Certification training+
- Project Managers
- Aspiring Project Managers
- Project Board members
- Product Delivery Managers
- Project Support Staff
- Operational Line Managers
- Team Leads / Team Managers
What is the validity of PRINCE2 certification?+
The PRINCE2 Foundation credential does not have an expiry period, and the certification is valid for life. Whereas, the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is only valid for 5 years.
PRINCE2 Training Modes?+
- Instructor-led Classroom Training
- Instructor-led Online Training
- On-site Group Training
- Focused 1-to-1 Training
What Are The Different Modes Of PRINCE2 Exams Available?+
Both online and paper-based exams can be taken. Nevertheless, the exam should be taken from Accredited Examination centers (AEC) only. ExcelR is authorized AEC for PRINCE2 exams globally.
How long PRINCE2® Certification is Valid?+
PRINCE2 Foundation is life time and requires no renewal. As PRINCE2® Practitioner certified professional, you need to renew the certification once in 5 years by giving PRINCE2® Practitioner re-test exam.
Is PRINCE2 aimed at any particular type of project?+
The PRINCE2 methodology can be applied to all sorts of projects in construction, oil and gas, energy, banking, financial services, ICT, engineering and in various other industries as well.
Does course fee include the PRINCE2 examination fee?+
Yes, the examination fee is included in the course fee.
Is Ulearn Systems an accredited training organization to provide PRINCE2 training course?+
Yes, Ulearn System is a PEOPLECERT Accredited Training Organization (A.T.O) for imparting PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification Exam Training courses across the globe.
How many times can I take up the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam within the validity period?+
You can take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination only once after the application approval. If you are unable to clear the exam on the first attempt, then you have to pay only the exam fees to take up the exam.
What are the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exam formats?+
PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Format:
- Type: Multiple choice examination questions
- No Of Questions:75 questions per paper, Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores
- Result: 35 marks required (out of 70 available) to pass - 50%
- Examination duration: One hour's (60 minutes) duration
- TypeClosed book
PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Format:
- Type: Multiple choice examination questions
- No Of Questions: Eight questions - 10 question items per question, each worth one mark
- Result: 44 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 55%
- Examination duration: Two-and-a-half hours’ (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time
- Type: Open book exam (official PRINCE2 manual only)