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We hope that you have found this overview of PRINCE2 and its Processes and Themes useful. If you’d like to learn more, why not attend one of our PRINCE2 Foundation or PRINCE2 Practitioner training courses. To finish, here’s a brief re-cap and overview of PRINCE2 and its benefits.

When did PRINCE2 first begin?

PRINCE (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) was begun in 1989 by Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency. This was later turned into PRINCE2 by project management specialists. More than 150 organisations reviewed the method, and it was released in October 1996. In 2009 the methodology was further updated to PRINCE2:2009

Who uses PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 is seen as the approach to meet the needs of business. It is widely used in both public and private sectors and is the standard for project management within the UK and internationally.

What does the training involve?

The training will explain the processes which will cover all the activities that you need for a project from the start to the finish. This will demonstrate how a business justification’s flexibility is applied to a project. It implements a well thought out organisational structure for the project and its management team. This will show how a management project should be conducted and give it much more structure.

How do I start training?

If you have no prior experience with PRINCE2 you have two options. The first option you have is taking the Foundation course. The second option is taking this alongside a Practitioner course. This will allow you to become a fully qualified Practitioner.

Foundation training benefits.

These include being able to understand a structured approach to project management as well as enhancing your CV and so increasing your career prospects.

What does a Foundation Course involve?

This will provide you will prepare you for the foundation Certificate examination, as well as giving you a comprehensive introduction to PRINCE2. Here are the objectives for this course and what you should be able to do after you have completed it:

• Recognise the factors that enable a successful project to be delivered
  on time, within its budget and according to its expectations.
• Describe any PRINCE2 components,techniques and processes.
• Understand and utilise main PRINCE2 terminology.
• Take part in the PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate Examination.

Practitioner training benefits?

This will boost your confidence in managing or participating in projects, gain you experience in the main PRINCE2 techniques, and you will become a PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, which will mean that you career prospects will be greatly enhanced.

What does this cover?

This covers the components, processes and techniques used in a PRINCE2 Project Management Method. The course will also mean you are prepared for APM Group examinations. The objectives for this course  includes:

• How the PRINCE2 method can be tailored to suit many projects.
• How to recognise the terminology used in PRINCE2.
• How to put PRINCE2 into practise in a given scenario.
• Be properly prepared for and able to take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination.

PRINCE2 training is vital for anyone wishing involved in project management and who wishes to do well. The benefits are not just restricted to project management either as many individuals have found that PRINCE2 can be applied to many other areas with great effect.

Similar resources you may like

1. PRINCE2 Training
2. Why should I study PRINCE2?
3. Directing a Project (DP) PROCESS
4. Benefits of PRINCE2
5. PRINCE2 2009 update

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