Project Management: Fundamentals using PRINCE2

Course Overview

This course introduces modern techniques for planning, scheduling, reporting, controlling and managing projects. PRINCE2 terminology is used throughout, although no prior knowledge of PRINCE2 is assumed. Particular emphasis is given to the methodology of the project planning process, including creating the Product Breakdown Structure, a key discipline in project management. Risk & Contingency, Team Structures & Responsibilities, Resource Allocation & Scheduling, Budgeting & Cost Control, and Effective Reporting are also examined.

The course lasts for 2 days and includes the following:

• Instructor Led Tuition
• Individual & Group exercises
• Delegate Pack

Audience

This course is intended for people working in a project environment who need to understand their role in projects and the techniques and the terminology of project management.

Skills Gained

On completion of the course the delegates will be able to

• Explain the principles of a project lifecycle and PRINCE2 methodology
• Produce a Project Initiation Document
• Demonstrate Critical Path Analysis
• Undertake Project Risk Analysis
• Set up Project Control Structures
• Report on the status of a project

Course Outline

The course is very practical and consists of classroom lectures, discussions, individual exercises and group exercises.

The course includes modules on:

What is a Project?

• Introduction to Projects
• Starting up a Project
• Introduction to Project Initiation
• Risk Analysis
• Detailed Planning
• Estimation Techniques
• Resource Planning and Scheduling
• Project Costing
• Quality Planning
• The Project Organisation
• Administration for Project Control
• Project Reporting and Communication
• Project Closure

What's Included

• Pre-course instructions
• Delegate handout pack and workbook
• Conferencing facilities (public event only)

Project Management: Fundamentals using PRINCE2 / PMFDP2