PRINCE2® Certification and Training

Prince2® Foundation / Practitioner Certification Workshop

Our Offerings For The PRINCE2 Foundation / Practitioner Certification:

Certification accredited by Peoplecert.
3 Days (24 Hours) Online Live Instructor-Led Training
Deliverables: Courseware, Question Banks, Training Kit
Peoplecert Approved Study Material
Gain access to multiple study resources

PRINCE2 Certification

PRINCE2® (project in a controlled environment) is a real-world process-based approach to project management in the UK and is implemented all over the world. It provides a way to easily manage and change all types of projects.

PRINCE2 is known as an international standard for its open-ended worldwide evolution of PRINCE2 exams, training and course material practices. Progressively more people are hoping to gain expertise through all the widely accessible guidance and programs.

Benefits of PRINCE2

Improves the flexibility of project work and the ability to reuse project assets; it also eases employee mobility and reduces the impact of employee changes and successions.
Easy backup and evaluation of project work, problem solving and audits are facilitated with its valuable diagnostic tool.
To meet the needs of various levels of management teams, the plans are carefully tailored enhancing communication and control.
Make sure that attendees focus on the feasibility of the project in terms of its business case goals – instead of considering the completion of the project as a consequence of its own.
A comprehensive yet economic structure of reports is defined.
Assures appropriate image of stakeholders (along with sponsors and resource providers) in the process of planning and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Know how to deliver projects on time, within budget and to defined quality requirements
Apply PRINCE2 theory into practice
Effectively control the start, progress and closure of a project
Integrate the PRINCE2 components and processes into a project
Establish a project organisation with the appropriate stakeholders
Apply planning processes that ensure alignment with project business case and quality requirements
Manage the progress of a project using the appropriate control mechanisms

The course will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction to PRINCE2 Project Management

Characteristics of project management
Project and product life cycles
History of PRINCE2
Overview of methodology
Project Management structure
Benefits of PRINCE2

2. The 7 Principles of PRINCE2

Continued business justification
Learn from experience
Defined roles and responsibility
Manage by Stages
Manage by Exception
Focus on products
Tailor to suit the project environment

3. The 7 Themes of PRINCE2

Organisation
Change
Progress
Quality
Risk
Plans
Business Case

4. The 7 Processes of PRINCE2

Starting a project
Directing a project
Initiating a project
Controlling a stage
Managing Stage Boundaries
Managing Product Delivery
Closing a Project

5. The Tailoring of PRINCE2

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Who Should Attend

This accredited course is suitable for any organization or individual requiring a controlled and completely scalable approach to managing projects. It is particularly suited to individuals newly appointed to project roles or those wishing to gain formal qualifications after previous project management experience. The course would be of benefit to those with project support office or project assurance roles, project board members who wish to be hands-on and team members aspiring to a more senior role.

Performance Focus

Identifying the PRINCE2 principles, themes, processes, techniques and management products and how they work together
Tailoring PRINCE2 to best meet your project needs
Preparing to take and pass the PRINCE2 Foundation exam

What You Will Learn

You'll learn how to:

Identify the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to project management
Define the PRINCE2 method in-depth, including its principles, themes and processes
Prepare and practice for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam

PRINCE2 Foundation Exam

To be certified in PRINCE2 first you need to be certified in the Foundation exam and then practitioner. The foundation level is designed to assess whether a candidate can participate in a project management team through the PRINCE2 method in a project environment that supports PRINCE2. For this purpose, they need to show that they can understand the principles and terms of the method, in particular candidates must be able to:

Describe the purpose and major content of all roles, the eight components, the eight processes and the sub-processes, and the techniques
State which management products are input to, and output from the eight processes
State the main purpose, and key contents, of the major management products
State the relationships between processes, deliverables, roles and the management dimensions of a project.

PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Format

Multiple-choice questions
60 questions per paper
33 marks required (out of 60 available) to pass: 55%
One hour's (60 minutes) duration
Closed book

PRINCE2® Foundation Certification: Eligibility

There are no pre-requisites for the PRINCE2® foundation examination. Anyone, who wants to take up project management including Project Managers, Team Managers, Executives, Project Leaders, Project Coordinators, Program and Delivery Managers, can take up the PRINCE2 Foundation exam for better career aspects.

PRINCE2 Foundation Course in Depth

OVERVIEW OF PRINCE2

Introduction to PRINCE2 Foundation
What is a Project?
Principles, Themes, Processes and Products
PRINCE2 Principles

BUSINESS CASE THEME (BC)

Context
Outputs, Outcomes, (Dis-)Benefits
Business Case in the Project Lifecycle

ORGANIZATION THEME (OR)

Context
Management
The Project Board
The Project Manager
Organization in the Project Lifecycle

STARTING UP A PROJECT (SU)

Context
Process Overview

DIRECTING A PROJECT (DP)

Context
Process Overview

INITIATING A PROJECT (IP)

Context
Process Overview
Communication Management Strategy
Project Initiation Documentation

QUALITY THEME (QU)

Context
Quality Management
Project Product Description

PLANS THEME (PL)

Context
Plan Types
Stages
Plans in the Project Lifecycle

RISK THEME (RK)

Context
Risk Management Procedure

PROGRESS THEME (PG)

Context
Tolerances
Plans in the Project Lifecycle

CONTROLLING A STAGE (CS)

Context
Process Overview

MANAGING PRODUCT DELIVERY (MP)

Context
Process Overview

MANAGING A STAGE BOUNDARY (SB)

Context
Process Overview

CHANGE THEME (CH)

Context
Issues
Change Control

CLOSING A PROJECT (CP)

Context
Process Overview

PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination

At this level, it is expected to measure whether a candidate can apply PRINCE2 to running and managing a non-complex project in a PRINCE2 aware environment. To do this, they must have the skills required for Foundation qualification and demonstrate that they can apply and adapt PRINCE2 to address the needs and issues of a given project scenario.

Specifically

Can learn and make detailed comments about all the processes, themes and techniques of all PRINCE2 management products that can be applied to address the specific conditions of a particular project scenario.
Prove that they understand and apply the relationships between processes, themes, techniques and PRINCE2 management products.
Demonstrate that they understand the reasons behind the processes, themes and techniques of PRINCE2
Demonstrate their ability to the tailor PRINCE2 to different project environments.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is in the "Objective Testing" format, a style of complex multiple-choice examination.

PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Format

Objective testing
68 questions per paper
38 marks or more required to pass (out of 68 available): approximately 55%
Two-and-a-half hours (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time
Open book

PRINCE2 Practitioner Course in Depth

OVERVIEW

Introduction to PRINCE2 Practitioner
PRINCE2 Overview Refresher
The Project Environment

BUSINESS CASE THEME (BC)

What is a Business Case?
Outputs, Outcomes, (Dis-)Benefits
Business Case in the Project Lifecycle

ORGANIZATION THEME (OR)

Context
Management
Project Roles and Responsibilities
Organization in the Project Lifecycle

PLANS THEME (PL)

Context
Planning

RISK THEME (RK)

Context
Risk Management Procedure

CHANGE THEME (CH)

Context
Issues
Change Control

PROGRESS THEME (PG)

Context
Progress Control

STARTING UP A PROJECT (SU)

Overview
Process

DIRECTING A PROJECT (DP)

Overview
Process

INITIATING A PROJECT (IP)

Overview
Process

CONTROLLING A STAGE (CS)

Overview
Process

MANAGING PRODUCT DELIVERY (MP)

Overview
Process

MANAGING A STAGE BOUNDARY (SB)

Context
Process

CLOSING A PROJECT (CP)

Overview
Process

FAQs

PRINCE2® Foundation Certification: FAQs

1. What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of projects - and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, Project Managers, project teams, academics, trainers and consultants.

PRINCE2 is a non-proprietary method and has emerged worldwide as one of the most widely accepted methods for managing projects. This is largely due to the fact that PRINCE2 is truly generic - it can be applied to any project regardless of project scale, type, organization, geography or culture.

PRINCE2 achieves this by isolating the management aspects of project work from the specialist contributions, such as design, construction etc. The specialist aspects of any type of project are easily integrated with the PRINCE2 method and, used alongside PRINCE2, provide a secure overall framework for the project work.

Because PRINCE2 is generic and based on proven principles, organizations adopting the method as a standard can substantially improve their organizational capability and maturity across multiple areas of business activity - business change, construction, IT, mergers and acquisitions, research, product development and so on.

The APM Group (APMG) is the Certification Body and is responsible for the running of examinations and accreditation of training organisations (ATOs), trainers, consulting organisations (ACOs) and consultants.http://www.prince-officialsite.com/faq.aspx?category=PRINCE2+FAQs&btnSubmit=Open#FAQno23

2. Is HobNob Global is accredited by APMG to offer PRINCE2 certification training?

Yes, HobNob Global is accredited by APMG as an Affiliate for PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner training. HobNob Global is authorized to conduct training and certification exam any part of country. We conduct this training thru Corporate and Open Public batch in all major cities in INDIA.

3. Is PRINCE2 Internationally recognised?

There are now over 600,000 people qualified in PRINCE2 across the world and in many different business sectors. PRINCE2 is recognized by many major project management institutes.

4. PRINCE2 Qualification Scheme / Distribution of marks?

The PRINCE2 Qualification Scheme is developed by the APM Group Ltd (APMG) in partnership with the Cabinet Office (UK) and The Stationery Office (TSO). The APM Group accredits a network of Accredited Training Organisations including their trainers and course materials, to be able to offer PRINCE2 courses and examinations. The PRINCE2 Qualification Scheme is based on Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009 Edition.

Foundation Examination

The purpose of the foundation qualification is to confirm you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PRINCE2 method to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2. The foundation qualification is also a pre-requisite for the practitioner qualification.

Multiple choice format
75 questions per paper
5 questions to be trial and not counted in scores
35 marks required (out of 70 available) to pass - 50%
Closed book.

Practitioner Examination

The purpose of the practitioner qualification is to confirm you have achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply and tailor PRINCE2 in a scenario situation.

Objective testing
8 questions - 10 question items per question, each worth one mark
44 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 55%
Two-and-a-half hours (150 minutes) duration, no additional reading time
Open book exam (official PRINCE2 manual only).

5. What is the difference between PRINCE2 & PMP?

PMP – Project Management Professional is a certification based on the manual (PMBOK) Project Management Body of Knowledge. This certification tests specific knowledge areas important to a project manager. Whereas, PRINCE2 talks about establishing a structured approach on how to manage a project with focus on the processes and activities of the entire project team and responsibilities for each project team member.

PRINCE2 offers a process based approach to project management, defining a series of management processes, defining what must be done, when and how project must be completed and by whom over the life of a project. Whereas PMP/PMBOK can be described as a knowledge based approach to project management, describing core practices and a wider range of techniques that can be applied to manage a project. PRINCE2 and PMBOK are not competitive models; they do overlap in parts, though generally they are complementary models that can be applied together for different aspects of a project.

PRINCE2 is concerned with the framework in which to manage projects – a methodology. The PMP focuses on the skills and knowledge required by the Project Manager to manage the project through the lifecycle. You would actually benefit from having knowledge of both, providing a more rounded approach to project management. In an ideal world, all Project Managers would hold both qualifications, but students often choose one or the other.

6. What are the pass marks for the PRINCE2 examinations?

Pass marks for the PRINCE2 examinations are as follows:

Foundation: You will need to score 35/70 to pass the Foundation exam.
Practitioner: You will need to score 59/108 to pass the Practitioner exam.
Re-Registration: You will need to score 20/36 to pass the Re-Registration exam.

7. How the Prince2 Certification Exam are conducted:

The Cabinet Office is the owner of Prince2 and a department of UK Government. The Cabinet Office has engaged APMG to manage the PRINCE2 Exam and Certification Process across the globe, Participants have to undergo training through one of the ATO – Authorized Training Organization accredited by APMG to deliver training and conducting the certification exam for specific geographic region. ATO is responsible to deliver the quality training and ordering and conducting the exam on specified time and location. ATO has to adhere to the guidelines set by APMG regarding the contents, training, trainer, exam code of conduct etc.

8. Who can order the PRINCE2 Exam:

Non Accredited Organisation are not permitted to deliver PRINCE2 training and Ordering the Exam. Only APMG Accredited Organisation (ATO) can do so.

9. Is training compulsory to take PRINCE2 EXAM:

Yes, Candidate has to undergo the training through one of the ATOs, HobNob Global is a License Affiliate to Organize PRINCE2 Training and conduct the exam. This is to ensure delegates are appropriately prepared for their exam and to maintain the quality of the PRINCE2 accreditation scheme.

10. HobNob Global e-Learning is accredited training by APMG?

Yes, candidate will become eligible to take the PRINCE2 Exam after completing HobNob Global e-Learning training, which is approved by APMG.

11. What is the procedure to enroll for PRINCE2?

Candidate has to enroll through filling the Enrollment Form available on www.hobnobglobal.in completely, along with the booking amount to confirm the booking. After completing the Enrollment Form candidate shall be provided by the credentials to access to the e-Learning portal.

Online Virtual Classes

Registration

Registrations will be confirmed, subject to availability &timely receipt of payment. On-spot registrations will be on a first come - first serve basis and will be subject to seat availability. Registrations are transferable within your organization on request till 3 days before the event date. Registration allows us to use the name of your organization in our future marketing activities as our customers.

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