PRINCE2 - Foundation & Practitioner (Project Management)

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PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner – 5 day course

PRINCE2 Foundation – 3 day course

Course Location: People Learning Training Facility, Ta'Xbiex, Malta

What is it about?

PRINCE2 is the most widely used project management framework in Europe. It describes and explains the comprehensive methodology involving best practice when managing projects, which are transferable across a wide range of industries.

Who is it for?

Managers, high and mid-level executives, engineers, businessmen and women are key individuals that will greatly benefit from PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification.

PRINCE2 Foundation

• PRINCE2 Foundation is an introduction to PRINCE2 training and covers details of the PRINCE2 methodology and terminology.
• This is a three day course and culminates in an examination and qualification.
• This is ideal for many people involved in projects, but not managing them, and is ideal for project supervisors, engineers and business analysts.

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

• The practitioner level qualification provides all the tools you need to become a PRINCE2® expert.
• It incorporates the management of project risk, maintenance of effective communication channels and control of spend within budgets.
• Attention is given to practical participation in a case study environment, encompassing the most essential elements of a PRINCE2® project.
• The course covers the practical application of PRINCE2 to real projects, including how to deal with the inevitable times when projects do not smoothly go to plan.

What will I get out of it?

• Achieving the Practitioner level certification actively promotes efficiency, best practice and effective management of projects through the PRINCE2 framework.
• Facilitate in achieving career goals as a project manager.
• The PRINCE2 project management framework is easily transferable across a wide range of industries.
• PRINCE2 accreditation gives your employer peace of mind that you are able to conduct project management in accordance to established industry best practice.

Foundation and Practitioner Exams - What to Expect?

The Foundation exam will fall on the Wednesday, typically in the afternoon - and will be a multiple choice assessment.

The Practitioner exam will be held on the Friday and will be based on multiple choice questions, as well as case study scenarios. 

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*

In January 2017 the owners of PRINCE2®, AXELOS, announced the upcoming arrival of updated PRINCE2® guidance and Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Together, these form PRINCE2 2017 and represent the first major update to PRINCE2 since 2009.

Click to view the PRINCE2 2017 update factsheet PRINCE2 2017 Update Brochure

Click to view the FAQ’s brochure FAQ’s

Why has PRINCE2 been updated?

The success of PRINCE2 lies in its compilation of proven best practices in project management taken from academics, business professionals, and consultants across the years. Since its creation, at least two million PRINCE2 exams have been sat in over 150 countries worldwide. This is a clear testament to the value of PRINCE2 to individuals all over the world.

But we must all recognize that the business world is changing, and even something as tried and tested as PRINCE2 is not completely resistant to change. As ever with PRINCE2, the update has been a collaborative approach amassing feedback from a wide range of PRINCE2 Practitioners; the people best positioned to assess PRINCE2 through their continued application of the method across a range of working environments. This feedback has resulted in a thorough, evolutionary, update of PRINCE2.

What are the main changes to PRINCE2?
The PRINCE2 update will see a new edition of the PRINCE2 manual, plus updated training materials and Foundation and Practitioner examinations. These will be launched in mid-2017. This update does not change any of the fundamentals of the method – PRINCE2’s overall structure of seven principles, themes and processes remains unchanged. But the emphasis and treatments within these have shifted.

The main changes to the guidance are a greater emphasis on the following areas:

• tailoring PRINCE2 to the needs of organizations and project environments;
• the principles that underpin PRINCE2;
• a greater link between the themes and principles;
• the restructuring of the ‘Themes’ guidance to accommodate specific examples of tailoring;
• the practical application of the method and guidance, with numerous examples, hints and tips.

PRINCE2 is a wealth of project management knowledge and Best Practice that needs to be conscientiously tailored to suit each individual and their organization. The updated manual, training and examination will help you tailor PRINCE2 effectively to ensure you get the most out of the certification.
PRINCE2 has always been rooted in real life experience. This update can be trusted to provide practical, authoritative and relevant guidance to anyone managing a project in today’s environment.

What does the update mean for me?

If you are a qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner, you do not need to worry. We do not believe that those with a valid PRINCE2 certification need to take the new examinations. However, we would highly recommend familiarising yourselves with the revised content available on to understand the updates in fine detail. There is also an FAQ sheet available to answer any specific questions you might have.

This important update reinforces PRINCE2’s unrivalled reputation for Best Practice in project management. As always, the focus is on helping individuals and organisations across a range of job roles, sectors and geographies, to successfully manage projects.

Schedule

The next sessions are scheduled to be held on the below dates, between 9:00AM – 5:00 PM:

February 2019 - Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th & Friday 8th

Please note on the  Fridays the final exam is typically over by 14:00 followed by a networking late lunch, goal setting and Q & A session with the trainer so there is some flexibility on departure time for those who need it

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