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PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Tutorial

This is the introductory lesson of the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner tutorial, which is part of the ‘PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course.’

The PRINCE2 tutorial will give an overview of the course; its objectives, prerequisites, target audience and the value it will offer to you.

In the next section of this PRINCE2 tutorial, we will talk about what PRINCE2 is.

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments which is widely recognized and used in the private as well as public sector. It is a widely accepted method for managing projects.

The PRINCE2 method is made up of four integrated elements:

  • PRINCE2 Principles

  • PRINCE2 Themes

  • PRINCE2 Processes

  • Project Environment

The PRINCE2 method offers best practice guidance on project management irrespective of industry and domain. PRINCE2 is a highly recognized and reputed qualification. 

For a project to be called PRINCE2 project, it must apply all principles, meet the minimum requirements of themes, have project processes, and use some recommended or alternate techniques.

In the following section of the PRINCE2 tutorial, we will talk about how the PRINCE2 Foundation Level differs from the Practitioner Level.

Difference between Prince2 Foundation Level and PRINCE2 Practitioner Level

The table given below will help you distinguish between the Prince2 Foundation Level and the PRINCE2 Practitioner Level.

PRINCE2 Foundation Level

PRINCE2 Practitioner Level

The PRINCE2 Foundation Level introduces the PRINCE2 method.

PRINCE2 Practitioner Level is for project managers, aspiring project managers, and anyone who manages projects.

It aims to provide knowledge on PRINCE2 method well enough to be able to work efficiently as a member of project management team.

It is more advanced than the Foundation Level and helps you work independently as a Project Manager.

There is no prerequisite for the Foundation certification.

The Foundation certification is a prerequisite for the Practitioner certification.

Examination 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.

 

Examination Format -

  • Objective testing

  • 68 questions per paper

  • 38 marks or more required to pass (out of 68 available): approximately 55%

  • 150 minutes duration, no additional reading time

  • Open book exam (official PRINCE2 manual only).

 In the next section of PRINCE2 Tutorial, we will focus on the benefits PRINCE2.

Benefits PRINCE2 offers to Professionals and Organizations

With PRINCE2, you will be able to:

  • Enforce a product-based planning approach for projects, so they are divided into manageable, controllable stages

  • Customise your approach for different projects, ensuring flexibility and success in today’s dynamic work environment

  • Control the use of resources and effectively manage project risk in Organizations

  • Meet the specific needs of the organization and scaled according to the size and complexity of different projects. ​

PRINCE2 not only gives you strong skills to add to your resume but it also considerably increases your ability to execute projects in a corporate environment. The skills you gain with PRINCE2 are industry-agnostic and have a global appeal.

In the next section, we will discuss the objectives of PRINCE2 Tutorial.

Objectives of PRINCE2 Tutorial

The objectives of this PRINCE2 tutorial is to help you to understand -

  • The PRINCE2 features and its benefits

  • The four integrated elements of The PRINCE2 methodology

- Seven principles

- Seven themes

- Seven processes

- Tailoring to project environment

  • To help you to prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation examination

PRINCE2 Tutorial Prerequisites

As this tutorial gives an introduction to both Foundation and Practitioner Course for PRINCE2, there is no prerequisite. However, if you wish to go for PRINCE2 Practitioner Level, you must have cleared the PRINCE2 Foundation Level Exam.

Target Audience of PRINCE2 Tutorial

The PRINCE2 Tutorial is ideal for:

  • Project Managers

  • Associate Project Managers / Assistant Project Managers

  • Team Leads / Team Managers

  • Project Executives / Project Engineers

  • Software Developers

  • Any professional aspiring to be a Project Manager

Let us take a look at the lessons covered in the PRINCE2 Tutorial.

Lessons Covered in this PRINCE2 Tutorial

There are total 20 lessons covered in this PRINCE2 Tutorial. The lessons are listed in the table below.

Lesson No

Chapter Name

What You’ll Learn

Lesson 1

Introduction to PRINCE2

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Explain the structure and advantages of PRINCE2

  • Identify the criteria for a project to qualify as a ‘PRINCE2 project

  • List the categories which are out of the scope of PRINCE2​

  • Identify the purpose of the PRINCE2 2017 update Manual

Lesson 2

Project Management with PRINCE2

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define a project, as per PRINCE2

  • Explain PRINCE2 project management methodology

  • Outline Six aspects of project performance

  • Explain the role of a project manager

  • Describe projects in multiple contexts

  • Learn how to apply PRINCE2

Lesson 3

PRINCE2 Principles​

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Understand the characteristics of PRINCE2 principles

  • Understand the seven PRINCE2 principles

- Continued business justification

- Learn from experience

- Defined roles and responsibilities

- Manage by stages

- Manage by exception

- Focus on products

- Tailor to suit the project

Lesson 4

Tailoring and Adopting PRINCE2

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define PRINCE2 Tailoring

  • Identify how PRINCE2 can be adopted as an organization-wide project management method

  • Tailor PRINCE2 to suit different projects

  • Understand how to utilize PRINCE2 in an organizational environment

Lesson 5

Introduction to PRINCE2 Themes

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Explain PRINCE2 Themes

  • Explain the considerations while applying themes in projects

Lesson 6

The Business Case Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the relationship between outcomes, outputs, and benefits

  • Explain how business justification is created and maintained

  • List the PRINCE2 requirements for business case theme

  • Explain the development of a business case

  • List the guidelines for effective business case management

  • Learn investment appraisal techniques

Lesson 7

The Organisation Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the key roles  for an effective Organisation

  • Explain the four layers of management

  • Discuss the importance of stakeholders

  • Outline the project management team roles

  • Explain the PRINCE2 requirements for the Organisation Theme

  • Learn how to set up effective project organization

Lesson 8

The Quality Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define critical terms of Quality theme

  • List the minimum requirements for the quality theme in PRINCE2

  • Learn how to set up effective quality management

  • Outline the recommended quality review techniques

Lesson 9

The Plans Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the key terms of Plans theme

  • Discuss PRINCE2 requirements for the plans  theme

  • Learn how to set up effective planning

  • Learn techniques such as prioritization, estimation, and scheduling

Lesson 10

The Risk Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the key terms of risk theme

  • Outline PRINCE2’s requirements for risk management

  • Define the roles and responsibilities in the risk theme

  • Learn how to set up effective risk management

  • Describe risk management procedures

Lesson 11

The Change Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the Change  theme

  • List the types of issues and the ways to handle them

  • Learn how to make change control appropriate for different environments

  • Learn how to set up effective change control

  • Explain the recommended issue and change control procedure

Lesson 12

The Progress Theme

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Define the Progress theme

  • Discuss PRINCE2’s requirements for managing progress

  • Explain tolerances, controls, and management by exception

  • Discuss how to apply progress evaluation and peer review techniques

Lesson 13

Introduction to PRINCE2 Processes

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • List the PRINCE2 processes

  • Describe the PRINCE2 journey

  • Explain the PRINCE2 processes in an overall model

  • Explain the structure of the process chapters

  • Learn how to tailor the processes

Lesson 14

Starting up a Project Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • State the purpose and objective of the ‘Starting a Project’ process

  • Identify the activities in the ‘Starting a Project’ process

  • Identify PRINCE2 recommendations for the ‘Starting up a Project’ process

  • Describe the Project Brief and outline Business Case

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles in ‘starting up a project’ process

Lesson 15

Directing a Project Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify who is responsible for the ‘Directing a Project’ process

  • State the purpose and objective of ‘Directing a Project’ process

  • Describe the activities in the 'directing a project' process

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles in ‘directing a project’ process

Lesson 16

Initiating a Project Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • State the purpose and objective of the ‘Initiating a Project’ process

  • Identify the activities in the ‘Initiating a Project’ process

  • Identify the approaches defined in 'initiating a project' process

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles in ‘initiating a project’ process

Lesson 17

Controlling a Stage Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • State the purpose and objective of ‘Controlling a Stage’ process

  • List the activities in the ‘Controlling a Stage’ process

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles in ‘controlling a stage’ process

Lesson 18

Managing Product Delivery Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • State the purpose and objectives of the ‘Managing Product Delivery’ process

  • Identify the activities in the ‘Managing Product Delivery’ process

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles in 'managing product delivery' process

Lesson 19

Managing a Stage Boundary Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • State the purpose and objective of ‘Managing a Stage Boundary’ process

  • Identify the activities in the ‘Managing a Stage Boundary’ process

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles in 'managing a stage boundary‘ process

Lesson 20

Closing a Project Process

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • State the purpose and objectives of the ‘Closing a Project’ process

  • List the activities involved in ‘Closing a Project’ process

  • List the guidelines for tailoring products and roles ‘closing a project’ process

Lesson 21

Considerations for Organisational Adoption

In this chapter, you will be able to:

  • List the key considerations for organizational adoption of PRINCE2

  • Learn how to tailor PRINCE2 to create an organization-wide method

  • Explain how the tailored method can be embedded within the organization

  • List a few examples of tailoring and embedding

Conclusion

With this, we come to an end about what this PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner tutorial includes. In the next chapter, we will discuss the Introduction to PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Tutorial and how it is used.

 

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