Curriculum

1. Course Overview and Exam Techniques
Learning objectives
Get an introduction to PRINCE2 Practitioner, with an outline of the structure of PRINCE2 Practitioner. Recognize the exam style and techniques.

Topics

• Introduction and Exam technique
• Overview of PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Course structure
• Exam style and technique

2. PRINCE2 Principles
Learning objectives
Refresh your memory on the PRINCE2 principles. Explain the roles responsible for a specific activity, and how we handle the documentation relating to decisions on tailoring the project.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 principles
• PRINCE2 principles – a quick recap
• Deeper dive into PRINCE2 Principles – Part 1 
• Deeper dive into PRINCE2 Principles – Part 2
• Tailor to suit the Project environment

3. PRINCE2 Themes
Learning objectives
Review the seven PRINCE2 themes and understand how to apply the themes in a project – case study.

Topics

• Review of the 7 PRINCE2 themes
• Recap of PRINCE2 themes
• Case study

4. The Business Case Theme
Learning objectives
Review the Business Case themes, recall the application of the business case theme in a PRINCE2 project, and explain different roles and their responsibilities in the business case theme.

Topics

• PRINCE2 Theme: Business Case
• Recap of the Business Case theme
• Applying the Business Case theme
• Roles and responsibilities in the Business Case theme
• Case study

5. The Organization Theme
Learning objectives
Review the Organization theme, list and explain the roles and responsibilities in the organization theme, and understand tailoring organization themes within a project.

Topics

• PRINCE2 theme: Organization
• The three primary stakeholder interests
• Levels of management
• Mandated project management team roles
• Roles and responsibilities in the organization theme
• Case study organisation theme reviewed
• Organisation responsibilities
• Tailoring the Organisation theme

6. The Quality Theme
Learning objectives
Recall the purpose of quality theme, tailor and set up an effective quality management process and apply the recommended quality review techniques to a project.

Topics

• PRINCE2 theme: Quality
• Purpose and key terms in the Quality theme
• Quality planning and quality control
• Quality management
• Quality review techniques
• Quality register
• Case study

7. The Plans Theme
Learning objectives
Review the purpose of the plans theme, tailor and set up an effective plan and apply the product-based planning techniques for effective project management.

Topics

• PRINCE2 theme: Plans
• Purpose and benefits of the Plans theme
• Requirements for the Plans theme
• Roles and responsibilities in the Plans theme
• The PRINCE2 approach to the Plans theme
• Techniques used
• Case study

8. The Risk Theme
Learning objectives
Review the purpose of risk theme, tailor and set up an effective Risk theme and describe the roles and responsibilities in the risk theme.

Topics

• PRINCE2 theme: Risk
• Purpose and key terms of the Risk theme
• Roles and responsibilities in the Risk theme
• Recommended Risk management procedure – Part 1
• Recommended Risk management procedure – Part 2
• Case study

9. The Change Theme
Learning objectives
Review the purpose of the Change Theme, apply the fundamentals of setting up effective change control in a project and discuss the recommended issue and change control procedures in accordance with the PRINCE2 framework.

Topics

• PRINCE2 theme: Change
• Purpose and key terms of the Change theme
• Approach, roles and responsibilities of the Change theme
• General tailoring considerations
• Issue and change control procedure
• Case study

10. The Progress Theme
Learning objectives
Review the purpose of the progress theme, apply the guidance provided on Progress for successful Progress Management and discuss the roles and responsibilities associated with Progress theme.

Topics

• PRINCE2 theme: Progress
• Purpose of the Progress theme
• Requirements for managing Progress
• Six tolerance aspects associated with Progress by level
• Tolerance allocation
• Event-driven and time-driven controls
• Reviewing and reporting Progress and raising exceptions
• Roles and responsibilities in the Progress theme
• Guidance for effective Progress management
• Case study

11. Process: Starting up a Project
Learning objectives
Review the purpose and objective of the ‘starting up a project’ process, apply PRINCE2’s recommendations for tailoring products and roles and apply the guidance provided on starting up a project for successful starting up a project.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Starting Up a Project
• Review of the purpose and objective of Starting up a Project
• Activities on Starting up a Project
• Outline business case and project brief
• Case study

12. Process: Directing a Project
Learning objectives
Review the purpose and objective of the ‘directing a project’ process and apply PRINCE2’s recommendations for tailoring roles in a project.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Directing a Project
• Overview of Directing a Project
• Activities on Directing a Project
• Case study

13. Process: Initiating a Project
Learning objectives
Review the purpose and objectives of the ‘initiating a project process, and tailor considerations for effective project management using PRINCE2.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Initiating a Project
• Purpose of Initiating a Project
• Activities on Initiating a Project – Part 1
• Activities on Initiating a Project – Part 2
• Guidance to tailoring in Initiating a Project
• Case study

14. Process: Controlling a Stage
Learning objectives
Review the process and object of purpose of the ‘Controlling a Stage’ process, and apply guidelines for tailoring products and roles for project success.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Controlling a Stage
• Purpose and objective of Controlling a Stage
• Activities on Controlling a Stage – Part 1
• Activities on Controlling a Stage – Part 2
• Activities on Controlling a Stage – Part 3
• Activities on Controlling a Stage – Part 4
• Tailoring considerations for Controlling a Stage
• Case study

15. Process: Managing Product Delivery
Learning objectives
Review the purpose and objective of ‘managing product delivery’ process, and discuss guidelines for tailoring products and roles in ‘managing product delivery’ process.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Managing Product Delivery
• Purpose and objective of Managing Product Delivery
• Activities on Managing Product Delivery
• Tailoring considerations for Managing Product Delivery
• Case study

16. Process: Managing a Stage Boundary
Learning objectives
Review the purpose and objective of ‘managing a stage boundary’ process and apply guidelines for tailoring products and roles in a project environment.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Managing a Stage Boundary
• Purpose of Managing a Stage Boundary
• Activities on Managing a Stage Boundary – Part 1
• Activities on Managing a Stage Boundary – Part 2
• Tailoring considerations for Managing a Stage Boundary
• Case study

17. Process: Closing a Project
Learning objectives
Review the purpose and objective of the ‘Closing a Project’ process and apply guidelines for tailoring products and roles during closing a project.

Topics

• Review of PRINCE2 process: Closing a Project
• Purpose of Closing a Project
• Activities on Closing a Project
• Tailoring considerations for Managing a Stage Boundary
• Case study

18. Exam Preparation
Learning objectives
In this module, you will learn everything you need about exam preparation and how to pass the exam in the first attempt.

Topics

• PRINCE2 Exam Preparation – Part 1
• PRINCE2 Exam Preparation – Part 2
• 2 Sample PRINCE2 Foundation Exams
• PRINCE2 Foundation Practice Exams