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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 never thought it possible to learn a 450 page manual in four days, but with some pre reading and an exceptional trainer I did. The course was really well structured, it had a good balance between presenting and practical exercises which made it easy to stay focused during the long days.
Our instructors knowledge was exceptional and his delivery method was seamless. I am glad I booked with Firebrand and would recommend them to anyone."
Lee Powell, The Bank of New York Mellon.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/11/2007 to 23/11/2007)
"An excellent course delivered by a tutor that really knew his stuff and taught in such a way as to grab your attention and retain it. Not for anyone looking to use up their expenses budget - it's a full on experience that requires total focus and commitment."
Gerry Hodge, Charter Community Housing.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/7/2006 to 7/7/2006)
"Intense training in a focused environment with an excellent tutor, the ideal recipe for success. Firebrand* has got it right!"
Paul Canning, Aeroflex Burnham Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (6/11/2006 to 10/11/2006)
"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)
"A great environment for study."
Khalid Saifullah, Enterprise4all.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/7/2007 to 3/8/2007)
"I really enjoyed my time at Firebrand*. The facilities were excellent and all staff were very helpful. I would recommend
Firebrand* to anyone."
Susan Dillon, NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/4/2007 to 4/5/2007)
"PRINCE2 was a very intense course. All I had to think about was the learning. Everything else was taken care of. I strongly recommend this sort of training to anyone looking to pass exams. For any future training, my first port of call will be Firebrand*."
T Matharu, Regional co-ordination Unit.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (8/5/2006 to 12/5/2006)
"Great environment to get the job done! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience."
Vince Pillay, The Carphone Warehouse.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/6/2008 to 4/7/2008)
"I hadn't expected to cover so much in such a short time and found the course pace to be intense. This would have been made easier if I had allowed more time for the pre-reading material. However, a great deal of learning was achieved and I expect this will be invaluable in approaching and managing projects in the future."
Peter Ellington, Expro North Sea Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (15/1/2007 to 19/1/2007)
"I never thought it possible to learn a 450 page manual in four days, but with some pre reading and an exceptional trainer I did. The course was really well structured, it had a good balance between presenting and practical exercises which made it easy to stay focused during the long days.
Our instructors knowledge was exceptional and his delivery method was seamless. I am glad I booked with Firebrand and would recommend them to anyone."
Lee Powell, The Bank of New York Mellon.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/11/2007 to 23/11/2007)
"The commitment expected from the candidate and commitment given from the instructor are of the highest levels. The training may be intensive, but the rewards are well worth it. You get what you pay for."
John Roberts, Self.
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)
"The course was intensive, but effective. I left with a huge knowledge of a subject that at the beginning of the week was entirely new to me."
OH, Self Employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (26/2/2007 to 2/3/2007)
"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 week of training was both intensive and challenging, I did enjoy every bit of my stay."
Michael Pedro, Kings College Hospital NHS Trust.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (17/7/2006 to 21/7/2006)
"It was all very good. The course was very good, the material was very good and also the location was very good."
RM, Ezgoveurope bv..
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/11/2006 to 24/11/2006)
"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)
"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)
"Isolation from work environment allowed me to focus on the training. The instructor was extremely knowledgable in his subject area. On the whole a pleasant learning experience."
AM, UTI wordwide (UK) Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)
"Excellent support from start to finish.
Good pre-course reading supplied in order to gain maximum output from the course. Instructor on hand 24/7 plus additional reading material & exercises provide the right environment for the student to gain the desired qualification."
KEITH STRINGER, Global Crossing.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/11/2006 to 24/11/2006)
"The course was increadably high paced, someting which I was not expecting. It's not until the final sessions that it all clicks into place, but when it does (and it will), everything becomes clear."
Chris Hornig, OAO Technology solutions ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (29/1/2007 to 2/2/2007)
"The course was intense and it was only really on the 4th day that the "light bulbs" went on and things started fitting into place. PRINCE2 is very prescriptive in its approach to project management and definitely serves as a good framework. "
Thomas Klaus, Zurich Insurance.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (26/3/2007 to 30/3/2007)
"Fantastic experience. Excellent trainer who truly knew his subject AND was able to communicate it ( Rare in my book ). Hard work ( but what do you expect? ). Truly do not believe that I could possibly have achieved as much by attending a day course. Customer service ( and food! ) are fantastic - accomodation is on the basic side but, to be honest, its only somewhere to sleep! Would certainly recommend and will be back for MSP!"
Paul Reeve, Myself!.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (31/7/2006 to 4/8/2006)
"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)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Firebrand* and found the isolation from distraction conducive to learning."
Dario Donoghue, Self Employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/12/2005 to 23/12/2005)
"Firebrand* experience is just as described in the literature - a very professional experience from start to finish- it's tough, hard work with late nights and early starts but thoroughly enjoyable. Everyone who wants to learn in a fast paced quality environment should choose Firebrand*."
Adrian Quinney, Techniche Projects.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (27/11/2006 to 1/12/2006)
"The course set out to do what it intended. Well worth it. Would recommend the course to anyone as long as they are willing to put in the hard work and long hours."
Beth DeGraft-Johnson, NHS Innovations East Midlands.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (26/3/2007 to 30/3/2007)
"My experience of Firebrand* Firebrand* for PRINCE2 was very positive. They provided very good pre-course material, along with good facilities for studying and an excellent trainer."
Terry Maher, Large Corporate Organisations.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (10/4/2006 to 14/4/2006)
"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)
"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)
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 |
Finished |
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20/10/2008 |
24/10/2008 |
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3/11/2008 |
7/11/2008 |
Finished |
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10/11/2008 |
14/11/2008 |
Finished |
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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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5/1/2009 |
9/1/2009 |
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30/1/2009 |
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13/2/2009 |
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16/2/2009 |
20/2/2009 |
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