PRINCE2^® 2009

Aim of the course

Bristol Management Centre is a PRINCE2^® Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). The course follows the PRINCE2^® project management methodology. PRINCE2^® is the recognised UK "Best Practice" model for project management and is being increasingly used on a global basis. The course has been designed to allow for the most flexible modes of attendance as follows:-

 "Foundation Course" – 3 days of formal instruction and the Foundation examination (Mon–Wed). The Foundation Course fee includes the cost of the Foundation examination and the official Stationery Office (TSO) PRINCE2^® manual (See Fee Structure – Courses).

"Practitioner Course" – 2 days of applying PRINCE2^® in practice (Weds / Thurs) and the Practitioner examination (Fri am). Delegates must have achieved a 50% pass in the Foundation exam to be eligible to sit the Practitioner exam. The Practitioner Course fee includes the Practitioner examination fee, but NOT the cost of the official TSO PRINCE2^® manual (See Fee Structure – Courses).

 "Integrated Course" – 3 days of formal instruction, the Foundation examination (Mon–Wed), 1-day Practitioner examination practice (Thu) and the Practitioner examination (Fri am). Delegates must have achieved a 50% pass in the Foundation exam to be eligible to sit the Practitioner exam. The Integrated Course fee includes the Foundation and Practitioner examination fees and the official TSO PRINCE2^® manual (See Fee Structure – Courses).

Course Content

The course content is based upon the official TSO PRINCE2^® manual and is delivered by a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and tutorial exercises. This course requires a mandatory minimum of 20 hours of pre-course preparation, which is to be completed prior to the commencement of the course. Delegates should also come prepared to undertake approximately 2 hours of work each evening of the course. The preparation pack is supplied by Bristol Management Centre and is despatched only following receipt of the course deposit. Topics covered are as follows:-

Processes

• Starting up a Project (SU)
• Initiating a Project (IP)
• Directing a Project (DP)
• Controlling a Stage (CS)
• Managing Product Delivery (MP)
• Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
• Closing a Project (CP)

Techniques

• Product Based Planning
• Quality Reviews

Themes

• Organisation
• Plans
• Progress
• Business Case
• Risk
• Quality
• Change

Principles

• Continued Business Justification
• Learn from Experience
• Defined Roles & Responsibilities
• Manage by Stages
• Manage by Exception
• Focus on Products
• Tailor to suit Project Environment
• Manage by Exception
• Focus on Products
• Tailor to suit Project Environment

Candidates would enhance their ability to pass the Practitioner exam by completing the SBM course before taking this qualification.