PRINCE2 Foundation Training

PRINCE2 Foundation Training is offered in two variations to cater for corporate on PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions for multiple departmental or organisational delegates and individual PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course delegates.

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions

This variation is an organisational PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solution and is an OGC / APMG Accredited 3 day on site PRINCE2 Training Solution. PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions are designed for organisations who prefer to have multiple members of staff/employees trained to the PRINCE2 Foundation level at the same time and on your organisations own premises.

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Courses

This variation is for individuals wishing to undertake the public PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course and exam. The PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course is an OGC / APMG accredited, 3 day non-residential training course which includes the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam.

Overview of PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses provide foundation delegates with a basic understanding of the PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE) project management method and will prepare you for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

We help you to gain an understanding of how to apply PRINCE2 to your current project environment during the course so you will gain practical skills by using the PRINCE2 method and techniques to control real project issues.

Class sizes are deliberately kept small to enable full and better interaction with PRINCE2 Course or PRINCE2 Training Solution Foundation delegates and to encourage class discussion between the PRINCE2 APMG accredited trainer (lecturer) and course delegates.

Objectives of PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training courses have the following objectives:

To understand how to apply the PRINCE2 approach to delivering projects on time, within budget and according to expectations every time.
To understand how to tailor the PRINCE2 method to different project scenarios/environments.
To prepare PRINCE2 Foundation Course or PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solution delegates for the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam.

Outline of PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions and PRINCE2 Foundation Training Courses will cover the following areas:

PRINCE2 Introduction (Foundation Level):
- PRINCE2 and the Big Picture.
- The 8 components of planning.
- The 8 PRINCE2 processes for managing projects.
PRINCE2 Organisation (Foundation Level):
- The PRINCE2 project management team.
- Responsibilities of PRINCE2 Roles such as the Project Board, Project Manager, Team Managers, Project Support.
Starting up a PRINCE2 Project (Foundation Level):
- Purpose of a Project Brief.
- The essential Business Case.
- Initiating a Project.
- The scope of Project Initiation.
- Purpose of a PID (Project Initiation Document).
PRINCE2 Quality Management (Foundation Level):
- Understanding Customer expectations.
- Purpose of a Quality Plan.
- Participating in a Quality reviews.
- Project Planning.
- Why Product-Based Planning?
- Understanding Product Based Plans.
Controls and Stages with PRINCE2 (Foundation Level):
- PRINCE2 Project controls.
- Project Board controls.
- Defining your level of authority.
- Risk Management.
- The importance of Risk Management.
- The sources and types of risk.
- Understanding Customer expectations.
Directing a PRINCE2 Project (Foundation Level):
- Responsibilities of a PRINCE2 Project Board.
- Working as a Project Management Team.
- Managing a PRINCE2 Project.
- Controlling a PRINCE2 stage.
- Managing product delivery.
- Project controls.
Managing stage boundaries using PRINCE2 (Foundation Level):
- Change Management.
- Why Change Control.
- Configuration Management.
- Closing a Project.
- Benefits of a formal project sign-off.
- Why conduct Post Project Reviews (PPR's).
PRINCE2 Class Exercises (Foundation Level):
- Review of PRINCE2 project documents.
- Sample Foundation Exam questions.

Benefits of PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions and Training Courses have the following benefits:

Increased understanding of the structured approach to PRINCE2 project management.
You will gain a basic understanding of the PRINCE2 method and how to apply PRINCE2 on different projects.
Increased confidence of managing or participating in PRINCE2 projects.
You will receive an internationally recognised PRINCE2 Foundation certificate from APMG which will enhance your project management career prospects.

Who should undertake PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses?

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses are recommended for individuals either starting out on the PRINCE2 Career Ladder or those that have been assigned PRINCE2 Project Roles and responsibilities by their organisation but do not have any prior formal PRINCE2 training, experience or practical knowledge although delegates may have experience of non PRINCE2 methods. Whilst KPS does not endorse individuals be given any such role under the aforementioned circumstances, delegates for the PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course / Training Solution may include:

Project Board Members assigned to direct a PRINCE2 project.
Project Managers who will manage a PRINCE2 project.
Project Team Members or Team Managers who will work on PRINCE2 projects.
Project Support Office roles that will support PRINCE2 projects.

What do PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses include?

The PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / PRINCE2 Foundation Training Courses include the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation Examination fees.
PRINCE2 manual (Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2) - latest edition.
PRINCE2 Foundation delegate pack consisting of course notes, sample exam papers with sample answers, guide to passing the exam.
Lunch, tea & coffee refreshments (Not Included in Training Solution).

Pre-Requisites for PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

There are no pre- requisites for delegates to attend PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions or PRINCE2 Foundation Training Courses, but experience of working within a PRINCE2 project will be highly beneficial.

Pre- Course Preparation for PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

Spending some time on PRINCE2 Foundation Training pre-course preparation will help you prepare yourself for the PRINCE2 Foundation Course or Training Solutions and will give you the best chance of being successful in the PRINCE2 Foundation Course exam.

The PRINCE2 manual and reading guide is provided as part of the course materials, this can be sent to you as soon as your payment has been confirmed.

Examination Details for PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses

PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / Course exam is an optional 1 hour multiple choice paper with 75 questions, in which you must achieve 50% or get 38 questions correct in order to pass. The PRINCE2 Foundation course exam paper is taken at the end of the 3 day PRINCE2 Foundation course or PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solution and marked straight away so that you know your results before leaving. The marked PRINCE2 Foundation Course exam papers are then sent to The APM Group for checking and PRINCE2 Foundation certificates are raised for successful candidates.

Further Information on PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions and courses

To request further information on PRINCE2 Foundation Training Solutions / PRINCE2 Foundation Training courses please contact KPS Consultants by email or telephone +44 (0)208 572 7667.