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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
"I didn't realise how difficult it would be to get through an accelerated learning course at my age (50 next birthday) - but I made it thanks to being given the right level of support and challenge, and enjoyed the journey!"
KB, Bradford Council.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (23/4/2007 to 27/4/2007)
"Nice course friendly people. Course is demanding and requires significant pre-reading to avail maximum benefit. "
Sanjay Mudaliar, Bank.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/11/2008 to 7/11/2008)
"All expectations were more than adequately satisfied. A tough but nevertheless rewarding week."
William Walker, ABS Consultants.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (28/11/2005 to 2/12/2005)
"Having spent several years as a professional trainer myself I can say without reservation that this course ranks as first equal with the best I have attended. Experienced instructors, superb materials, good exam rehearsals, and kitchen staff that deserve, no, correct that, the whole place deserves, a Michelin Star!"
Tony Elkin, self employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (27/11/2006 to 1/12/2006)
"Overall I have throughly enjoyed my week learning Prince 2. I thought that the trainer James Harley was fantastic and had a very professional way of getting us to take things in."
Laura Rate, Swiss Re Services Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (6/3/2006 to 10/3/2006)
"Again the course and accomodation was excellent as expected and I will be returning in the near future. Thank you very much."
Andrew Leslie, DFID.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (5/11/2007 to 9/11/2007)
"A daunting thought transformed to a Fantastic experience.
This wasa an excellent way to learn what could have been a very dry subject. The trainer was knowledgeable and full of energy, this really helped."
D.G.H, United Utilities.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/10/2005 to 7/10/2005)
"The whole team from lecturer to kitchen staff are courteous, available and professional at all times."
N.K., N/A.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/6/2006 to 23/6/2006)
"All the facilities and staff at Firebrand* keep you focussed on learning and considerably shorten the time taken to get management qualifications."
Caleb Pringle, Gartner.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/3/2006 to 24/3/2006)
"This course was very well presented. The instructor conveyed everything very well, and in my opinion probably one of the best instructors I have met.
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Billy Khan, HP.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (8/10/2007 to 12/10/2007)
"Firebrands PRINCE2 Practitioner course was exactly what I needed to manage some of our more complex and potentially unwieldy projects. The quality of training, accommodation and service was very high, and provided excellent value for money."
Simon Saunders, Institute of Fundraising.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (21/1/2008 to 25/1/2008)
"Execllent loaction and environment and a top quality instructor with great course materials."
Jatin Patel, BancTec.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/4/2007 to 4/5/2007)
"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)
"This was a new way of learning that time efficient.
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Vivienne Reed, self employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (26/3/2007 to 30/3/2007)
"The course was excellent and our tutor was very knowledgeable and inspired confidence in the group.
The training is highly intensive, but very rewarding. I would definitely recommend Firebrand* to anyone, and will use them again for future training requirements."
LD, Freelance.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (6/11/2006 to 10/11/2006)
"As a self-employed person its not an easy step to spend this kind of money on training, but the experience lived up to every expectation and I would not hesitate in recommending clients and colleagues to consider Firebrand for their training needs. Im glad I took the risk."
Patrick Foster, Self-employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/12/2007 to 7/12/2007)
"Firebrand is by far the best training organization I have used so far. Very efficient and the trainer was superb. Food is very high quality and I throughly enjoyed my time spent there. Thank you."
Matt Jones, JOMC Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (14/1/2008 to 18/1/2008)
"It's hard work and really intensive, but such a good experience. "
Matthew Knight, BUPA.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/6/2006 to 23/6/2006)
"By far the best training I have had in both the US and the UK. The price of the course was well worth the money - the facilities were nice, the food was good, and the instructor was great. I have already recommended Firebrand* to all of my co-workers!"
Dan Sochacki, HSBC.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (15/1/2007 to 19/1/2007)
"An excellent week of intensive learning. Prince 2 examinations are not a doddle but the course lectures are structured and well presented to help you in the exams. Don't expect a 9 to 5 working day though. As with most Project Management work this is not a course for the faint hearted!! "
Richard Chinn, K&RC Services Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (23/1/2006 to 27/1/2006)
"Definitely a centre of excellence where the focus is almost exclusively on learning and distractions are few, and yet; the atmosphere is very friendly and positive with students from all walks of life attending."
Philip Milne, Calder Crown Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (21/5/2007 to 25/5/2007)
"I found this course to be intensive and unlike any other course I have attended before. However the teaching was excellant and you would be surprised at how much you take in and can relay to yourself as there is alot of material to get through. I now have a greater understanding at just what helps to make a project more helpful and will certainly be using this method in future projects. "
Deena Jones, Countrywide Property Management.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (10/9/2007 to 14/9/2007)
"I would have no hesitation in recommending Firebrand*'s Prince2 course to anyone. Other courses may appear to be cheaper but the quality of the training material and trainer, together with the advantage of studying in such an environment surely put Firebrand* ahead of other organisations."
Andrew Bolton, Bolton IT Services Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/7/2006 to 7/7/2006)
"I came not fully appreciating what I was letting myself into, the realisation came fast. I had no need to worry the training, food and accomadation was all first rate and we were given all the knowledge required to pass the course. After 16 years in the Army this was a different style than what I was used to, I had no need to worry. I would give Firebrand* the highest recommendation, and I will be back...."
Richard Evans, Ministry of Defence (Army).
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/4/2007 to 4/5/2007)
"Excellent instructor and methods. The instructor really knows his stuff."
Neil Grant, Artesia - opentext.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (29/9/2008 to 3/10/2008)
"The trainer was excellent, I dont know how he did it but I kept on absorbing knowledge like a sponge even when I felt sure I couldn't take in anymore!!! The PRINCE 2 course is hard work but achieveable if you put the effort in - If I haven't passed it will be through no fault of Firebrand* who prepared us as fully as possible. My tip would be, just when you think its becoming impossible keep going and suddenly it will all slot into place."
Cheryl Eaton, T Mobile.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (10/9/2007 to 14/9/2007)
"An excellent way to learn quickly and effectively - even if you haven't been in a class environment for many years!"
Kevin Davies, Pandi.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/4/2007 to 13/4/2007)
"It was a pleasure to be taught by a dedicated instructor who has such a depth knowledge of the subject and willing to share his experience to benefit the learning experience."
Alan Sands, Global Crossing.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (18/12/2006 to 22/12/2006)
"It was a great experience. Great class. Great trainer. The course opened new doors to explore and acquire experience in project management. The venue was excellent, their staff were great."
Joseph Minja, British Council.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (24/11/2008 to 28/11/2008)
"The trainer exceeded all my expectations. Clarity of delivery, controlling the training environment to focus on learning, maintaining a rapid pace, variety of teaching methods. It was an excellent way to cover the whole syllabus quickly and effectively. You need to be committed to working hard all week and then it's really worth it."
Bob Mason, Self.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (22/10/2007 to 26/10/2007)
Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner Course Dates
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10/11/2008 |
14/11/2008 |
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24/11/2008 |
28/11/2008 |
Finished |
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1/12/2008 |
5/12/2008 |
Finished |
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15/12/2008 |
19/12/2008 |
Finished |
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5/1/2009 |
9/1/2009 |
Running |
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19/1/2009 |
23/1/2009 |
Limited availability |
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26/1/2009 |
30/1/2009 |
Limited availability |
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9/2/2009 |
13/2/2009 |
Seats open |
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16/2/2009 |
20/2/2009 |
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9/3/2009 |
13/3/2009 |
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23/3/2009 |
27/3/2009 |
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6/4/2009 |
10/4/2009 |
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20/4/2009 |
24/4/2009 |
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4/5/2009 |
8/5/2009 |
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18/5/2009 |
22/5/2009 |
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1/6/2009 |
5/6/2009 |
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15/6/2009 |
19/6/2009 |
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29/6/2009 |
3/7/2009 |
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