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APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner
A Firebrand Training
5
Day Course
APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner - Overview
PRINCE2®, which stands for Projects in Controlled Environments, is a project management method covering the organisation, management and control of projects. PRINCE2 was first developed by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) now part of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in 1989 as a UK Government standard for IT project management.
Since its introduction, PRINCE2 has become widely used in both the public and private sectors and is now the UK's de facto standard for project management. Although PRINCE2 was originally developed for the needs of IT projects, the method has also been used on many non-IT projects. The latest version of the method, PRINCE2, is designed to incorporate the requirements of existing users and to enhance the method towards a generic, best practice approach for the management of all types of projects.
The design and development work was undertaken by a consortium of project management specialists, under contract to OGC, and over 150 public and private sector organisations were involved in a Review Panel which provided valuable input and feedback to the consortium.
This is an examination based course, which gives delegates accreditation at PRINCE2 Practitioner level. The course equips delegates with a detailed knowledge and structure of the method, working through each stage of pre-project preparation and the project lifecycle. The course will detail how to initiate projects, including the documentation to be produced such as the Project Initiation Document and the Business Case. It will then move on to product delivery and controlling each stage of the project, from both the perspective of the Project Manager and the Project Board. The course will then address the issues surrounding project completion.
The course combines the Foundation course and follows on from successful completion of the Foundation exam, building on the delegate's knowledge of the structure and content of PRINCE2 and tunes this knowledge into an understanding of the practical application of the method which is being examined in the practitioner paper. Time will be given to assessing risks within the project, planning techniques and how to ensure a quality approach runs throughout the project.
The PRINCE2 Firebrand Training delivers the greatest value on the market. During the program, students will achieve the following certifications
- PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner
Our PRINCE2 Program:
- Helps students grasp complex project management concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
- Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory
- Is not like other bootcamps where just the exams are taught. In fact our PRINCE2 training courses deliver more case based scenarios than traditional training or boot camps
Note: PRINCE2® is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce. The PRINCE2 Cityscape logo® is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries. Ownership of PRINCE2® belongs to the OGC and is managed by the APMG.
APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner - Benefits
PRINCE2 stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments and is a structured method for effective project management. The method is owned by the UK Government, but is provided license free to anyone who wishes to adopt it. It is now accepted throughout the UK as 'best practice' project management.
The key elements of this structured method are:
- Each project which is undertaken must have a stated business case indicating the benefits and risks of the venture and a properly defined and unique set of outcomes or products.
- For each of the products there is a corresponding set of activities to construct them and the appropriate resources to undertake the activities.
- Projects must have an organisational structure with defined responsibilities; and a set of processes with associated techniques which will help plan and control the project and bring it to a successful conclusion.
The key benefits of using PRINCE2 are:
- Identifies the outcomes or products that must result from the project and helps ensure that they are produced on time and to budget; as well as focusing attention on their quality.
- Makes the project's progress more visible to management and gives senior management responsibility for approving progress and authorising each stage of the project
- Ensures that work progresses in the correct sequence and separates the management and specialist aspects of Organisation, Planning and Control
- Has a well established User Group dedicated to the support, promotion and strengthening of the method.
A PRINCE2 project is divided into a number of stages, each forming a distinct unit for management purposes. The delivery of products to the agreed quality standards, marks the completion of the stage.
A project is divided into stages based upon:
- The sequence of production of Products/Deliverables;
- The grouping of Products into self contained sets or associated Processes;
- Natural decision points for review;
PRINCE2 provides a structure of management controls to be applied throughout the project.
They are defined at Project Initiation to ensure:
- The project is set up with clear Terms of Reference
- There are agreed and measurable Objectives
- There is an adequate management structure.
These controls cover all aspects of project activity and, at the highest level, allow senior management to assess project achievement and status prior to committing further expenditure.
Controls are applied through meetings of project management and project staff, with each meeting producing a set of predefined outputs.
There are 2 levels of qualification. The Foundation Level demonstrates a detailed knowledge and understanding of the method and terminology, Practitioner Level demonstrates ability to practically apply this knowledge to project situations.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on exercises
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
- Self-testing
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner - Curriculum
Firebrand Training's PRINCE2 Accelerated Certification Program is the most effective, efficient way to learn how to use the process-based approach for project management providing an easily tailored, and scalable method for the management of all types of projects.
Course Materials:
Students attending this program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.
Daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:
- Accredited exercise Manual & PRINCE2 Courseware, adapting Official Curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
- Firebrand Training's Mock practice exams
Delivery Schedule:
The PRINCE2: Program prepares students to achieve two certifications during the program: Foundation and Practitioner.
- Introduction to PRINCE2
- Where did it come from?
- Why is it so popular?
- The Structure of PRINCE2
- The PRINCE2 Process Model
- Tailoring of PRINCE2
- How to reference the Manual
- Defining a PRINCE2 Organisation Structure
- Creating a Business Case
- Mock Foundation Exam
- Management of Risk
- The Risk Log
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Management
- Planning Quality
- Writing a Project Quality Plan
- The Quality Log
- Planning the Project
- Levels of Plan
- Stages
- The Product-Based Planning Technique
- Writing Product Descriptions
- Creation of the Project Initiation Document
- Day to Day Management of the Project
- Writing and Authorising Work Packages
- Mock Foundation Exam
- Controls
- Project Manager Controls
- Project Board Controls
- Setting Tolerances
- Reports
- Writing Highlight Reports
- Checkpoint Reports
- End Stage and End Project Reports
- Change Control
- The Change Control Process
- The Issue Log
- Conducting an Impact Analysis
- Exception Reports
- Configuration Management
- Creating a Configuration Management Plan
- Creating a Configuration Item Record
- Conducting Quality Reviews
- Suggested Filing Structures
- Controlled Close of a Project
- Live Foundation Exam
- Practitioner Exam Preparation
- Review of a subject area
- Students attempt Practitioner-Style Questions on the subject
- Review of the answers to the questions
- Detailed Review of Key Subjects/Individual Assistance as required
- Individual Assistance as required
- Live Practitioner Exam (9:30-12:30)
APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner - Exam Track
The PRINCE2 Foundation Examination is a multiple-choice paper consisting of 75 questions. You will have one hour and you need 38 correct answers to pass.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam comprises 9 questions based around a scenario, each covering a different syllabus area which will be clearly identified within the question. Each of the nine questions is worth 40 marks and will be sub-divided into parts. This gives a total of 360 marks. The pass mark is 180 marks out of a possible 360.
You will have 3 hours to complete the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam. All questions and part-questions are expected to be answered. You are allowed to reference the PRINCE2 manual in this exam but no other supporting materials are permitted.
APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner - What's Included
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
APMG Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner - Prerequisites
Students that are successful in the PRINCE2 Accelerated Certification Program should possess a minimum of one and a half years of project management experience either directly as a project manager or as part of a team.
Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.
Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner Testimonials
"The training facility and Prince2 course material was excellent. In addition, the lecturer was always available to assist with questions and exam preparation. The experience was very positive......"
MB, myself.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/10/2006 to 13/10/2006)
"Fantastic-I have never learnt so much in such a short period of time. It was hard work, extremely intense but a lot of fun."
Melanie Potts, Siemens.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (5/11/2007 to 9/11/2007)
"The course covered my lack of Prince 2 knowledge and was really intense but enjoyable. It really prepared me for the exam."
Jonathan Nadarajah, Ginsters.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (8/5/2006 to 12/5/2006)
"Excellent course tutor, clearly knew his subject and was able to impart his knowledge across a broad spectrum of candidate experience - 100% success on foundation exam.
Great location, very conducive to learning.
Pre-reading material helped prepare for what was an very intensive course."
Nick Hatton, Virgin Money.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/10/2006 to 13/10/2006)
"Great place to come and train, helps focus learning in a comfortable and friendly environment. I have been here for three different courses and the standards have always been high."
KT, Protherics.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)
"The intensive one week course was ideal for me as home study is not really an option as I am not a studeous person. It is tough, you certainly do the studying that all the other students email says that you will do.
If the class all get on this is great. After our first exam we all ended up in the bar for a well earned beer or several and a few games of snooker. I think it is good to have one night that you don't think about the course, as you tend to forget about the outside world and tend to only think about the course."
Robin Pettifer, Varian Medical Systems.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/2/2006 to 24/2/2006)
"An intense way of learning. Don't expect much time to relax, or even sleep, but if you pass it is well worth the experience.
It keeps you focused on Prince2 without letting work getting in the way."
S.B., NCP.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (28/11/2005 to 2/12/2005)
"I found this experience very rewarding. The days are very intense and sometimes it feels like it is a lot to handle, but it is well worth it. At the end of this week I now feel quite confident."
Sandra Mckie, Hymans Robertson.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (28/11/2005 to 2/12/2005)
"The telesales guy was good - I was somewhat nervous because that was my money ... could have done the course for half the price in london 9-5. But telesales plus recommend made me. I had absolutely no doubt by the end of the first day that this was not only an excellent course and training establishment but that the course was really practical. I can not wait to use this ... need to get a job and would affect my choice of job. "
Dathan Burden, Job hunting.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/10/2008 to 24/10/2008)
"For the Prince2 Course, please read the pre-course material. On Firebrand* itself, I think it was a good location and the method of study was excellent. Good way to learn and just focus on the course in hand."
Gene da Rocha, Hyperweb.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (31/7/2006 to 4/8/2006)
"Our lecturer had the patience of a saint and found the perfect balance between working hard, and laughing and having fun. At no point did I feel I couldnt ask a question about something I didnt understand. It was the most intensive learning experience Ive ever had, but in over 20 years of education it was also the most enjoyable.
The feeling of satisfaction for completing the course and understanding the material is second to none. It was an intensive week but it was still sad to say goodbye at the end of it all. Firebrand* have got the balance just right and I would recommend them to anyone looking to complete a training course.
And of course I couldnt finish without mentioning the impressive quality of the food and kitchen staff. 3 delicious meals a day cooked to perfection and served with a friendly smile. They certainly are an asset to the Trianing Camp team."
David Hartley, Gurit.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (16/7/2007 to 20/7/2007)
"If you have never considered this option before do not hesitate. The organisation, facilities and structure of the course was first class with a fabulous location setting. Although the course is very hard work, being residential allows you just to concentrate on the course and forget your normal day to day issues and the normal commute. Firebrand* was not the cheapest option but i think you will find the benefits outweigh any additional cost. Be prepared to work hard and then reap the rewards."
Simon Hessey, Redundant.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (15/1/2007 to 19/1/2007)
"Was good to be in a focussed environment with few distractions so I could concentrate on my course; while at the same time the centre provided bar and gym facilities for when there was time to relax."
TH, Merrill Lynch.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/12/2007 to 7/12/2007)
"Fast and furious pace, that hopefully achieved the objectives of passing the practioners exam. Time will tell. It is not soemthing to be taken lightly and commitment must be 100%."
Jonathan Wootton, Picdar.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (4/6/2007 to 8/6/2007)
"I really enjoyed the course. Although the hours were long, it was well worth the effort."
Darrin Greggans, Tesco.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (23/1/2006 to 27/1/2006)
"Firebrand* approach is excellent for PRINCE2.
An excellent tutor who made the subject interesting and relevant."
JW, British Nuclear Group.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (14/5/2007 to 18/5/2007)
"The course exceeded my expectations. The campus, both accommodation and operations were excelent. The course, materials and trainer (Mark Percy, Prince2) were exceptional. I would recommend to collegues and friends and would keep Firebrand* a closly kept secret from the competition.
I was concerned about my own ability to function and perform in a diciplined learning environment after many years away. The Learning Camp experience has given me the confidence and appitite to drive myself to continue learning. I am looking for other skills to learn as a result of enjoying this experience. "
Darren Taylor, Somerset County Council.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (16/7/2007 to 20/7/2007)
"Was good to be in a focussed environment with few distractions so I could concentrate on my course; while at the same time the centre provided bar and gym facilities for when there was time to relax."
TH, Merrill Lynch.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/12/2007 to 7/12/2007)
"Although the course was focused and long hours, the day was divided up sufficiently to maintain interest and participation. On the first day I thought we would never be able to cover everything fully in preparation for the exams but it did all start falling into place Thursday!"
Kathryn Dunn, self employed contractor.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/3/2006 to 24/3/2006)
"The course is very enjoyable but very hard and I realise now what the term accerlerated learning really means! The instructor knew his subject inside ou andt was very helpful and encouraging at all times.Ensure you do the pre-course work if you are not in a project managers post is my advice but enjoy it as it will really get the brain working."
Maggie Cocking, unemployed at present.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (25/9/2006 to 29/9/2006)
"I was fortunate enough to have a very bonding and friendly group of candidates to work with in addition to an excellent instructor who not only structured the course well but presented and explained in such a way that things "clicked" in throughout the course. Food and the location was excellent and I would highly recommend this course at this location of Firebrand* to anyone seeking recommendations."
Arslan Malik, Entertainment UK.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/4/2007 to 4/5/2007)
"The overall environment set by a Firebrand* residential course is spot on. Being able to come away from your everyday life and give something your full attention in this manner was an excellent way of learning a subject with this level of detail."
Peter Edwards, HBOS plc.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (6/11/2006 to 10/11/2006)
"The course was hard work but enjoyable, well worth it and the information learned invaluable to me. The instuctor was outstanding in his knowledge and delivery of the course. I dont think I have ever laughed so much on a training course before and it was always in context with the course. You had everything you needed at the camp and Firebrand* staff were friendly and couldn't do enough to help. The chefs were top class and would always go out their way to help. All in all a fantastic experience and would come back again and again."
Fraser Dickson, Burness LLP.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (17/7/2006 to 21/7/2006)
"I had one objective in mind when attending the course, which was to leave with the qualification I was seeking. The staff, the instructor, the food, the facilities, the course material were all above and beyond my expectations. These all made it easy for me to focus on my goal and concentrate on the work."
Kunle Ibidun, France telecom.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (18/12/2006 to 22/12/2006)
"The course was run efficiently and gave valuable insight on how to approach the cousework to be comfortable when it came to the exams"
Patrick Mc Laughlin, Self employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (16/7/2007 to 20/7/2007)
"The course was ideal, short intense and mark was great. Passed first part of Prince 2 the foundation, will wait and see what happens in ten weeks."
Lakhbir Bhondi, Myself.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (2/7/2007 to 6/7/2007)
"Firebrand* provided a perfect environment for optimal training. The trainer was extremely focused and was very encouraging and bestowed confidence towards passing the examinations."
Mike Daniels, OAO Technology.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (31/7/2006 to 4/8/2006)
"Firebrand* approach is excellent for PRINCE2.
An excellent tutor who made the subject interesting and relevant."
JW, British Nuclear Group.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (14/5/2007 to 18/5/2007)
"A VERY full on 5 days. The course was delivered in a very professional manner. with a good mix of overheads, reading matter and lecture. The residential aspect on a course such as this is MUST. I would recommend this to anyone. excellent, thanks to Mark Percy."
Michael Betts, Maccweb Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (8/5/2006 to 12/5/2006)
"The intensive nature of the course and excellent facilities gave me a great deal of confidence before starting the final exam. It's hard work but worthwhile."
Steve Smith, Self employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (22/10/2007 to 26/10/2007)
Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner Course Dates
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22/9/2008 |
26/9/2008 |
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29/9/2008 |
3/10/2008 |
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13/10/2008 |
17/10/2008 |
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20/10/2008 |
24/10/2008 |
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3/11/2008 |
7/11/2008 |
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10/11/2008 |
14/11/2008 |
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24/11/2008 |
28/11/2008 |
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1/12/2008 |
5/12/2008 |
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15/12/2008 |
19/12/2008 |
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