PRINCE2 FOUNDATION SELF STUDY

• Overview
• Target Audience
• Pre-requisite Learning
• Course Content
• Duration & Delivery
• Benefits
• Contact Details

OVERVIEW

Structured project management means managing the project in a logical, organised way, following defined steps. A structured project management method is the written description of this logical, organised approach, and PRINCE2 (PRojects IN a Controlled Environment) is a structured project management method.

The PRINCE2 Computer Based Training (CBT) self study course provides students and organisations alike with the opportunity to complete the Foundation Course in their own environment, at their own pace and at a substantially reduced cost.

The CBT blend of content-rich, interactive visuals and audio explanation delivers information in an easy yet thorough method. It has been proven that self study reduces learning time substantially, whilst improving retention.
A case study, based on a hypothetical project to create a South African game lodge, is followed through in parallel with the learning material to demonstrate how the PRINCE2 method may be applied and tailored in real life.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This self study / distance learning course will benefit all those involved in PRINCE2 projects, including:

• Project Managers
• General Managers
• Programme Managers
• Team Managers & Support Staff
• Staff who have a defined role
• Project Management Consultants

PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING

Course delegates should have some experience in a project environment. Delegates who successfully complete the Foundation exam are encouraged to pursue PRINCE2 Practitioner accreditation.

COURSE CONTENT

This distance learning course has been accredited by the APM Group in the United Kingdom and follows the syllabus set down, including:

Introduction and tailoring of the method

• The PRINCE2 Components:
  • Business Case, Organisation; Plans; Control; Risk; Quality; Configuration Management; Change Control
• Getting Started:
  • Starting up a Project and Initiating a Project
  • Planning and Product-based Planning
• Getting the Work Done, including:
  • Directing a Project
  • Controlling a Stage
  • Managing Product Delivery
  • Managing Stage Boundaries
• Project Closure, including:
  • Closing a Project
• Case Studies and sample answers
• Passing the examination
• Pool of 600 questions
  • Study mode – 6 sets of 75 Questions
  • Examination mode – 6 sets of 75 Questions
  • Processes, Components or Techniques mode

COURSE DURATION & DELIVERY

Delegates receive the Compact Disc containing the course and we recommend the purchase of the Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 manual.

Access to the course CD material is provided through an automated access key request to PM Academy.
Students are typically required to invest 30 - 40 hours to complete the course tutorials.

The training sections are regularly interspersed with the following to ensure that all the material is properly covered and understood:

• Short quizzes on the material just covered
• Additional reading tasks in the PRINCE2 manual
• Exercises with model answers
• Summary of main points covered

The following course features are available on demand:

• Topic index – Look up any keyword and jump directly to a specific topic
• PRINCE2 templates – Sample templates are provided for the 36 PRINCE2 Management Products
• Document course notes in the Electronic notepad
• Complete PRINCE2 Glossary of terms
• Electronic Issue Log to log issues and questions directly with PM Academy via email

A substantial multiple choice question pool in either study or examination mode will round off your preparation for the Foundation exam.

Study Mode practice tests refer students to the correct answer in the manual after each incorrect selection.

Examination mode tests do not provide any hints, and a timer is provided. These tests allow the student to test himself under similar conditions to the actual PRINCE2 Foundation examination.

Once the self study course has been completed, students are welcome to register for the Foundation Exam invigilated by PM Academy. The multiple choice, closed book exam is one hour in duration and delegates must obtain 38 out of 75 questions.

The distance learning course has been designed to operate on all versions of MS Windows XP and MS Windows Vista.

Alternatively, organisations or students may require a blend of self study and classroom interventions. This blend of training permits distance learning at your own pace, whilst classroom workshops aim to reinforce concepts and clarify areas of uncertainty. PM Academy is well positioned to assist and structure a format suitable to your unique requirements.

BENEFITS

• Conducting the course in your own environment
• Setting your own pace and schedule
• Revisit topics requiring additional study
• Substantially reduced cost compared to classroom training
• Aids in preparation for Practitioner examination
• On completion of the course, delegates will be well prepared to write the PRINCE2 Foundation examination
• Delegates will be able to initiate, plan and deliver projects using the PRINCE2 best practice project management methodology
• This will lead to well defined projects, clear roles and responsibilities, agreed project controls and improved decision making, and contribute to successful project delivery.

PRINCE2 Self Study CD

CONTACT DETAILS : Head Office – Gauteng | Western Cape | International