PRINCE2® Foundation

• Professional Background: No prior project management experience is required; however, a basic understanding of project-based work will enhance the learning experience. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners must have a strong command of English, as all course content, discussions, and assessments are delivered in English. 

• Interest in Project Management: This course is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in project management and gain a recognised certification in the field. 

• Understand PRINCE2® Methodology: Gain a thorough understanding of the PRINCE2® methodology, its processes, themes, and principles, and how they are applied in managing successful projects. 

• Master Project Management Roles: Learn about the roles and responsibilities within a PRINCE2® project, including project managers, teams, and stakeholders, ensuring clear accountability. 

• Prepare for Project Initiation: Develop the skills to initiate projects using PRINCE2® processes, setting clear objectives, defining scope, and preparing detailed plans. 

• Manage Project Risks: Learn to identify, assess, and manage risks, ensuring projects stay on track and achieve desired outcomes despite challenges. 

The PRINCE2® Foundation Course is tailored for professionals who wish to enhance their project management capabilities and gain foundational knowledge in the PRINCE2® methodology. Below are the individuals who can benefit from this course:

• Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Coordinators
• Business Analysts
• Operations Managers
• IT Professionals
• HR Professionals
• Corporate Trainers 

Module 1: Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2® 

• Concepts Related to Project Management 

• Definition of the Integrated Elements of PRINCE2® 

• Definition of a Project and Project Management 

• Aspects of Project Performance 

• Definition of Delivery Approaches 

• Describe 

• Why Project Management is Used? 

• Common Challenges Designed to Address 

• Characteristics of a Project 

• Projects in Context and Project Environment 

• Features and Benefits of PRINCE2® 

Module 2: How the PRINCE2® Principles Underpin the PRINCE2® Method? 

• PRINCE2® Principles 

• Continued Business Justification 

• Learn from Experience 

• Defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships 

• Manage by Stages 

• Manage by Exception 

• Focus on Products 

• Tailor to Suit the Project 

• Aspects of a Project can Be Tailored, Who is Responsible, and How Tailoring Decisions are Documented? 

Module 3: Importance of People in Successful Projects 

• Concepts Related to the People Element 

• Organisational Ecosystem 

• Project Ecosystem 

• Change Management 

• Stakeholder 

• Culture 

• Collaboration and Co-Creation 

• Leadership 

• Management 

• Difference Between Concepts Related to the People Element 

• People Within the Project and People Affected by the Project 

• Leadership and Management 

• Key Concepts Related to the People Element 

• Change Management and Why it is Important 

• Stakeholder Engagement 

• Communication 

• Effective Teams, Including Diversity, Capability, and Competence 

• Purpose of the Management Products to Support Element of Projects 

• PID: Change Management Approach 

• PID: Communication Management Approach 

• How People Aspects Integrate with Other PRINCE2® Elements? 

Module 4: How PRINCE2® Practices are Applied Throughout the Project? 

• Purpose of PRINCE2® Management Products 

• Purpose of the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

• Relationships Between ‘Business Case’ Practice and Principles 

• Management Products Required to Support the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

• Concepts Related to the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Management of the Business Case 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Business Case’ Practice 

• Purpose of the ‘Organising’ Practice 

• Relationships Between the ‘Organising’ Practice and the Principles 

• Purpose of the Key Management Products 

• Key Concepts Related to the ‘Organising’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Organising 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Organising’ Practice 

• Purpose of the ‘Plans’ Practice 

• Relationships Between the ‘Plans’ Practice and the Principles 

• Management Products Required to Support the ‘Plans’ Practice 

• Concepts Related to the ‘Plans’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Management of Plans 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Plans’ Practice 

• Purpose of the ‘Quality’ Practice 

• Relationships Between the ‘Quality’ Practice and the Principles 

• Management Products Required to Support the ‘Quality’ Practice 

• Concepts Related to the ‘Quality’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Management of Quality 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Quality’ Practice 

• Purpose of the ‘Risk’ Practice 

• Relationships Between the ‘Risk’ Practice and the Principles 

• Management Products Required to Support the ‘Risk’ Practice 

• Concepts Related to the ‘Risk’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Management of Risk 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Risk’ Practice 

• Purpose of the ‘Issues’ Practice 

• Relationships Between the ‘Issues’ Practice and the Principles 

• Management Products Required to Support the ‘Issues’ Practice 

• Concepts Related to the ‘Issues’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Management of Issues 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Issues’ Practice 

• Purpose of the ‘Progress’ Practice 

• Relationships Between the ‘Progress’ Practice and the Principles 

• Management Products Required to Support the ‘Progress’ Practice 

• Concepts Related to the ‘Progress’ Practice 

• Guidance for Effective Management of Progress 

• PRINCE2® Technique for the ‘Progress’ Practice 

Module 5: PRINCE2® Processes and How They are Carried Out Throughout the Project 

• Purpose of the PRINCE2® Processes 

• Starting Up a Project 

• Directing a Project 

• Initiating a Project 

• Controlling a Stage 

• Managing Product Delivery 

• Managing a Stage Boundary 

• Closing a Project 

• Objectives of the PRINCE2® Processes 

• Starting Up a Project 

• Directing a Project 

• Initiating a Project 

• Controlling a Stage 

• Managing Product Delivery 

• Managing a Stage Boundary 

• Closing a Project 

• Context of the PRINCE2® Processes 

• Starting Up a Project 

• Directing a Project 

• Initiating a Project 

• Controlling a Stage 

• Managing Product Delivery 

• Managing a Stage Boundary 

• Closing a Project 

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