PRINCE2® Foundation Level/PRINCE2® Practitioner Level

Qualification:	PRINCE2® Foundation Level/PRINCE2® Practitioner Level
Course Code:	Foundation TC1166, Practitioner TC1100
Nominal Days:	3 + 2
Program Area:	Professional Certification

Training Timetable for PRINCE2®2009 Foundation Certificate Workshops

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Canberra

20-22 October , 23-25 November

1-3 December

Workshops may be scheduled depending on demand

Workshops may be scheduled depending on demand

Training Timetable for PRINCE2®2009 Practitioner Certificate Workshops

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Canberra

14-15 September (Fully Booked), 22-23 September **NEW DATES**,
10-11 November, 7-8 December

20-21 September

Workshops may be scheduled depending on demand

Workshops may be scheduled depending on demand

In-house and customised training workshops also available please phone 1300 701 314 for details

OVERVIEW	PRINCE2® (Projects In Controlled Environments) is a globally recognised project management methodology. Originating from the UK, it is based on the Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® (by the OGC). PRINCE2® is used extensively in more than 150 countries across the world. It is widely considered as the leading method in project management, with in excess of 20,000 organizations benefiting from its trusted approach. PM-Partners group is a PRINCE2® Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). As more companies adopt project management into their businesses, the demand for knowledgeable practitioners increases globally. In gaining recognition as a professional, knowledge of such methodologies is paramount. PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification form the basis of the PRINCE2® accreditation program. Our intention is to teach the understanding of the PRINCE2® principles, processes and themes. In addition, our goal is for every participant to attain PRINCE2® certification PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce. The Swirl logo™ is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce
YOU RECEIVE	Facilitation by experienced, expert practitioners Comprehensive workshop materials Foundation Certification Guarantee (see following pages) Practical, hands-on learning using exercises and case studies Full email support throughout the study process Telephone & email advice for 60 days A PRINCE2® Briefing emailed on booking confirmation PRINCE2® Project Templates emailed on workshop completion
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE	The workshop has the following objectives: Understand the benefits PRINCE2® brings to an organisation’s project and business environment. Understand, apply and use PRINCE2® to deliver projects Address and manage risks, complexity and issues using PRINCE2® Understand PRINCE2® terminology as compared with other project management guides eg PMBOK®. guide Prepare candidates for taking the Foundation and Practitioner examinations
LEARNING OUTCOMES & FACILITATION	Successful completion of this workshop will enable participants to: Understand the need for project management and how PRINCE2® meets that requirement Understand the principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2® Be prepared if things don’t go to plan Be aware of what decisions the project manager is expected to make Understand information needs within a project and by whom and when Understand the need to tailor PRINCE2® to your project Take the PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Examinations Facilitators of this workshop are highly qualified and experienced practitioners of project management, education and consultancy and hold all relevant certifications with leading bodies.
TARGET AUDIENCE	This workshop is designed for: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Project Support Staff, Quality Managers, Project Stakeholders
PREREQUISITES	Participants should: Be Project Managers or Team Leaders or have had involvement in a project environment. Have an understanding of project terminology or have completed a project management fundamentals course
UP TO 35 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUS) AWARDED	PM-Partners group is a Global PMI (Project Management Institute) Registered Education Provider. Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute are eligible to earn between 21 (Foundation only) and 35 (Foundation to Practitioner) PDUs for their participation in this workshop.
PRE-COURSE WORK	There is currently no pre-course work for the Foundation course. Participants joining a PRINCE2® Practitioner course will be issued with pre-course work to ensure that they are ready to focus on preparation for the Practitioner examination.
EXAMINATION & CERTIFICATION	By completing the Foundation Workshop (3 days), the participant will have sufficient knowledge to sit the APM Group PRINCE2® Foundation Examination. The Foundation examination is a one hour, 75 question multiple-choice paper but only 70 questions will be marked. 5 of the 75 questions are for trial and feedback purposes and will not be marked but these will NOT be identified to candidates. Candidates should attempt ALL questions. The pass mark is 35+ marks. The Foundation examination addresses knowledge of the terminology of the method and a high-level understanding of the concepts. By completing the Practitioner Workshop (2 days), the participant will have sufficient knowledge to sit the APM Group PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination. Please note a Foundation pass is a prerequisite to sitting the Practitioner examination. The Practitioner examination is a 2.5 hour examination based on a project scenario, with a total of 9 questions containing 12 question lines, each of which attracts 1 mark, giving a total of 108 marks. The pass mark is 59 (55%). The Practitioner exam tests knowledge, understanding, application, analysis and evaluation of the method. Please note: Examinations are taken on the final day of each workshop. Note that from January 1 2010, the PRINCE2® Registered Practitioner qualification will be valid for 5 years. Practitioners should be re-registered within 3-5 years of their original certification in order to demonstrate their commitment to professional development. The APM Group administers the PRINCE2® examination scheme.
CERTIFICATION GUARANTEE	PM-Partners group offer a Foundation Certification Guarantee to all participants that: Attend the complete course and take the exam at the end of the course Listen attentively, ask questions and are actively involved Have strong verbal and written English communication skills Revise and review the materials before the exam If by following the above you do not pass the Foundation Exam we will put you through again at no charge.
DELIVERY	All workshops may be conducted onsite or at our premises, with experienced facilitators providing group and/or individual instruction. Training is provided through hands-on learning, relevant exercises and the provision of a participant handbook. Our participants receive email support throughout the study process and are also entitled to complementary telephone consultation/advice within 60 days of workshop completion.
ASSESSMENT/ASSIGNMENTS	Assessment of competence is established by observation of contribution and participation during case study exercises and group discussion. Participants will also be able to assess their ability to successfully pass the exam, by completing practice exam questions throughout the programme. Follow-up assignments are not part of this workshop offering, but may be designed and conducted upon request.

Workshop Content Summary

INTRODUCTION TO PRINCE2®

The background, objectives, benefits, scope and structure of the method.

7 PRINCIPLES

- Continued business justification
- Learn from experience
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Manage by stages
- Manage by exception
- Focus on products
- Tailor to suit the project environment

7 PROCESSES

- Starting up a Project
- Directing a Project
- Initiating a project
- Controlling a Stage
- Managing Product Delivery
- Managing a Stage Boundary
- Closing a Project.