Module 1: Introduction to PRINCE2® Project Management
Overview of PRINCE2® Methodology
- Purpose and structure of the PRINCE2® 6th Edition framework.
- Benefits of using a structured project management methodology.
- Project characteristics, objectives, constraints, and deliverables.
Projects and Business Environments
- Differences between projects and business-as-usual operations.
- Project lifecycle and organisational context.
- Project management terminology and fundamental concepts.
Module 2: PRINCE2® Principles
Continued Business Justification
- Maintaining a valid business case throughout the project.
- Evaluating project costs, benefits, and risks.
Learn from Experience
- Identifying lessons from previous projects.
- Recording and applying lessons during project delivery.
Defined Roles and Responsibilities
- Understanding project governance and accountability.
- Establishing clear responsibilities among project stakeholders.
Manage by Stages
- Dividing projects into manageable stages.
- Reviewing performance and authorising subsequent stages.
Manage by Exception
- Establishing tolerances for time, cost, scope, quality, risk, and benefits.
- Escalating significant deviations to the appropriate authority.
Focus on Products
- Defining deliverables and product acceptance criteria.
- Connecting project outputs with customer and business requirements.
Tailor to Suit the Project
- Adapting PRINCE2® controls to project size and complexity.
- Applying the methodology within different organisational environments.
Module 3: PRINCE2® Themes
Business Case
- Developing and maintaining project justification.
- Evaluating expected benefits, costs, and risks.
Organisation
- Defining project management team structures.
- Understanding project board and project manager responsibilities.
Quality
- Establishing quality expectations and acceptance criteria.
- Planning quality reviews and product verification.
Plans
- Understanding project, stage, and team plans.
- Estimating resources, activities, costs, and timelines.
Risk
- Identifying threats and opportunities.
- Assessing risk probability, impact, and response options.
Change
- Managing issues, change requests, and project baselines.
- Understanding configuration management and change authority.
Progress
- Monitoring project status against approved plans.
- Using tolerances, reports, and exception procedures.
Module 4: PRINCE2® Processes
Starting Up a Project
- Assessing whether a project is viable.
- Preparing the project brief and initial business case.
Directing a Project
- Understanding project board responsibilities.
- Authorising initiation, stages, and project closure.
Initiating a Project
- Developing the Project Initiation Documentation (PID).
- Establishing project controls, plans, and management approaches.
Controlling a Stage
- Assigning work and reviewing progress.
- Managing issues, risks, and corrective actions.
Managing Product Delivery
- Authorising and accepting work packages.
- Coordinating delivery teams and reviewing completed products.
Managing a Stage Boundary
- Reviewing current-stage performance.
- Preparing the next-stage plan and updating the business case.
Closing a Project
- Confirming product acceptance and project completion.
- Documenting lessons learned and outstanding follow-up activities.
Module 5: Project Planning and Documentation
Project Initiation Documentation
- Understanding the purpose and structure of the PID.
- Documenting objectives, scope, governance, and controls.
Work Packages and Deliverables
- Defining work assignments and expected outputs.
- Establishing responsibilities and acceptance criteria.
Project Reporting and Communication
- Understanding checkpoint, highlight, and exception reporting.
- Communicating project status to relevant stakeholders.
Module 6: PRINCE2® Foundation Exam Preparation
PRINCE2® Terminology and Concepts
- Reviewing essential definitions, principles, themes, and processes.
- Understanding the relationships between different methodology components.
Practice Questions and Mock Assessments
- Applying knowledge to sample examination questions.
- Identifying knowledge gaps and reviewing challenging topics.
Exam Strategy and Revision
- Practising question interpretation and time management.
- Reviewing key concepts before the certification examination.