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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
"The trainging staff were of excellent quality and related industry expereince with the the requirements of teh course giving all students the best preparation for teh exam and relating the course back to its practical use in the office. "
JS, self employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (16/7/2007 to 20/7/2007)
"The environment is perfect for intensive learning - relaxed with no distractions but subtly structured to be as productive as possible"
Andrew Brown, Myself.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (17/7/2006 to 21/7/2006)
"Having attended many training courses over the years I was pleasantly surprised to see the amount of effort and thought that had gone into making the Training Centre an environment in which it was easy to learn. The attention to little administrative details meant that all the contact time was productive and pertinent. When coupled with an instructor who knew his subject inside-out and was able to cover the necessary content in such a short space of time the overall impression and Firebrand* were first class. "
Robert Scurfield, MoD.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (13/8/2007 to 17/8/2007)
"Excellent!"
RC, Omega Sector Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/10/2006 to 13/10/2006)
"The training method at Firebrand Training promotes intensive learning and excellent revision methods, combined with practice examinations to re-inforce the learning, giving students a great level of confidence when preparing for the exam. "
Graham Thomson, Self employed contractor.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (8/9/2008 to 12/9/2008)
"The training facility and Prince2 course material was excellent. In addition, the lecturer was always available to assist with questions and exam preparation. The experience was very positive......"
MB, myself.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/10/2006 to 13/10/2006)
"Firebrand* provides an excellent environment for those intending to be immersed in their study topic and so helps provide an opportunity for maximum learning and communication between delegates en route to the successful sitting of exams."
J.B., Deutsche Bank.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (17/7/2006 to 21/7/2006)
"Again the course and accomodation was excellent as expected and I will be returning in the near future. Thank you very much."
Andrew Leslie, DFID.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (5/11/2007 to 9/11/2007)
"The course was intensely focused and ensured that you were immersed in the world of the material you were studying. As a result, you could not help but get to understand the material.
Further, the course was designed to enable you to pass the exams without you getting too lost in what the material is all about.
The facilities and location were superb, allowing for a very comfortable environment in which to learn. Highly recommended."
SP, QED Technology Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/7/2007 to 3/8/2007)
"I attended the PRINCE2 foundation/practitioner 5 day course. It was an extremely intense week and you need 110% commitment but the lecturer was outstanding and made all the difference. I would recommend Firebrand accelerated learning any day."
Sinead, Vodafone.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (22/10/2007 to 26/10/2007)
"I would recommend this 5 day intensive course - being immersed in the subject all day every day is a great way to successfully learn and understand PRINCE2. Be warned though... it's pretty tiring!"
Anna, BAA.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (22/5/2006 to 26/5/2006)
"A good intensive week, in an excellent environment for learning. Recommended."
Natasha Chatterjee, Scope.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (22/5/2006 to 26/5/2006)
"Certainly the best instructor I have ever had for any course. He demonstrated knowledge, empathy and energy at all times and drove the class through what could have been a very dry and dusty subject. He is without a doubt absolutely first class. These were the feelings not only of me but of the group as a whole.
I felt that I learned much more than that requireed for the exam, and the course was extremely enjoyable which certainly surprised me."
Gordon Davis, Businessobjects uk.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (4/12/2006 to 8/12/2006)
"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)
"My experience at Firebrand* was overall positive - the fact that I could do the course on a residential basis meant I feel I got much more out of the course. I would use it again."
D.M., Martell Consultants.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/12/2005 to 23/12/2005)
"I attended the Prince2 course without any prior experience (or pre course reading).
The level of training was excellent and even without prior experience I managed to successfully pass the foundation course which is a credit to the trainer and the training environment."
Steven Crick, middlesbrough council.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/2/2006 to 24/2/2006)
"An intense course in the main well presented with all required amenities to hand"
G.H, Freelance.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/10/2005 to 7/10/2005)
"The trainer made the learning both enjoyable and interesting."
Peter Ladd, INT 21 Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (6/3/2006 to 10/3/2006)
"The intensive one week course was ideal for me as home study is not really an option as I am not a studeous person. It is tough, you certainly do the studying that all the other students email says that you will do.
If the class all get on this is great. After our first exam we all ended up in the bar for a well earned beer or several and a few games of snooker. I think it is good to have one night that you don't think about the course, as you tend to forget about the outside world and tend to only think about the course."
Robin Pettifer, Varian Medical Systems.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/2/2006 to 24/2/2006)
"I attended Firebrand Training to learn Prince2 and I can honestly say that I certainly did learn Prince2. It was some week."
Allan Davies, Gartner.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (3/12/2007 to 7/12/2007)
"hard work, enjoyable and rewarding"
John Hughes, myself.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (23/1/2006 to 27/1/2006)
"Overall, Firebrand* experience helped me get to grips with PRINCE2 and it´s associated methodology in a short period of time. The tutor was excellent and very knowledgable on the subject and helped bring it to life with personal experiences. The accelerated learning was different to me but helped me get to grips quicker than expected."
Chris Metcalfe, Civil Service.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (25/9/2006 to 29/9/2006)
"A tough and demanding course, made simple, manageable and intuitive by good surroundings and an outstanding instructor, congratulations Firebrand*, I could not have succeeded without this level of support from you."
Jonathan Chapman, TSS.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/10/2006 to 13/10/2006)
"Execllent loaction and environment and a top quality instructor with great course materials."
Jatin Patel, BancTec.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/4/2007 to 4/5/2007)
"The lecturer was first class, and there was nothing related to the course that he wasn't conversant with.
The supporting material was first class, and made revising for the exams much easier."
Ian Smith, Self employed.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (10/4/2006 to 14/4/2006)
"My experience was a good one, I would definitely study there again, the whole surroundings were a nice place to stay and study. Intense course but worthwhile. "
Lynne Yates, looking at the moment.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/7/2007 to 3/8/2007)
"Being offsite helped in focusing on the training at hand. The accelerated pace and style of training with different courseware and computer aided sample exams helped in preparing for the foundation exam. Expertise and dedication/availability of the instructor was very beneficial in answering all my questions to better prepare for the practitioner exam."
Joy Tung, O2 Plc.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (19/12/2005 to 23/12/2005)
"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)
"It was overall a nice experience and I will not hesitiate to return or recommend a friend. "
Nonso Okechukwu, Bureau of Public Ent.Nigeria.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (20/10/2008 to 24/10/2008)
"Firebrand provided me with a very focused training environment. Allowing for a hopefully successful outcome of prince 2 certification - excellent."
Robert Randall, DHL Exel Supply Chain.
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Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner Course Dates
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10/11/2008 |
14/11/2008 |
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24/11/2008 |
28/11/2008 |
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1/12/2008 |
5/12/2008 |
Finished |
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15/12/2008 |
19/12/2008 |
Finished |
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5/1/2009 |
9/1/2009 |
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19/1/2009 |
23/1/2009 |
Limited availability |
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26/1/2009 |
30/1/2009 |
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13/2/2009 |
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20/2/2009 |
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9/3/2009 |
13/3/2009 |
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23/3/2009 |
27/3/2009 |
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6/4/2009 |
10/4/2009 |
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20/4/2009 |
24/4/2009 |
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4/5/2009 |
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22/5/2009 |
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1/6/2009 |
5/6/2009 |
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15/6/2009 |
19/6/2009 |
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29/6/2009 |
3/7/2009 |
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