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Now with PRINCE2® 2017 update
Tailor PRINCE2® approaches according to project requirements
PRINCE2® is the most popular approach for managing and delivering projects successfully
Cover both PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner in this training course
Gain an in-depth understanding of basic as well as advanced concepts of PRINCE2®
Course is developed by well qualified and highly experienced PRINCE2® certified experts
PeopleCert accredits Pentagon Training’s PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course
Pentagon Training provides flexible learning options such as classroom teaching, virtual/online, and on-site
Pentagon Training is one of the best providers of PRINCE2® training courses in the industry
Understand PRINCE2® methods, themes, processes, and principles

If you are looking to excel in the field of project management or just starting your career in it, then PRINCE2® certifications can assist you. PRINCE2® was developed by the UK's Office of Government Commerce, but it is now used across the world due to its practicality, scalability, and flexibility. PRINCE2® is a widely recognised project management method and is endorsed as the industry standard. AXELOS has announced an update to PRINCE2® and the last update was in 2009. This is the major update to the PRINCE2® methods and it happened because many partners agreed that update to PRINCE2® is necessary. PRINCE2® 2017 helps to plan and control projects of any type and size, ensuring that such can be delivered successfully. PRINCE2® certifications have become a prerequisite for many project management related jobs, as they demonstrate an individual's ability to successfully manage a project from beginning to end.

The majority of people do PRINCE2® certification just to get the certificate but in actual they don’t know how to apply the concepts of PRINCE2® in real-time. The existing training courses are also more focused on clearing the exam. To adopt PRINCE2® in projects, excellent knowledge of PRINCE2® concepts is required. This PRINCE2® 2017 update lays emphasis on how to tailor PRINCE2® to projects.

To start using PRINCE2® in projects, AXELOS has come up with this update which includes:

Much more information about tailoring PRINCE2® in projects has been added.
The syllabus has been updated that include agile and tailoring now.
Exams structure has been updated.

Who should take this course

This course is intended for aspiring Project Managers who want to achieve an understanding of the PRINCE2® process, methodology, and themes.

This PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course prepares delegates for both Foundation and Practitioner exams.

We recommend that delegates have prior experience of team leading, project assistance, and project management.

Below mentioned delegates can enrol onto this course:

Product Managers
Project managers
Portfolio Managers
Engineering leads
Business Analysts
Business Project Managers
Associate/Assistant Project Managers
Team Managers/Team Leads
Project Engineers/Executives
Software Developers

This training course is also aimed at other staff members involved in design, development, and the successful delivery of projects.

Prerequisites

Proper understanding of project management is required, and some experience in it will be beneficial.

Prior experience of PRINCE2® is not necessary, however experience of working in a project management environment can be helpful.

PRINCE2® Foundation is the first level of the PRINCE2® certification.

To complete the PRINCE2® Practitioner exam, delegate must possess any of the following certification:

PRINCE2® Foundation
IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director)
IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager)
IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager)
IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Learn to tailor PRINCE2® with projects according to the requirements of the organisation
Understand in depth about the PRINCE2® principles
Learn more about the link between the principles and themes
Tailor each theme of PRINCE2®
Make use of PRINCE2® methodologies in real time
The PRINCE2® Foundation, as well as Practitioner exam, has been updated
Learn how to provide a more organised start, middle, and end to a project using PRINCE2® methodology
Understand the process-based approach of PRINCE2®
Understand the importance of communication between the project management team, Project Managers, and remaining organisation
Understand the involvement of stakeholders and management throughout the project
Learn to break down the project into manageable products and deliver it successfully
Use PRINCE2® to make effective decisions
Enhance your project management skills
Understand relationships between principles, themes, techniques, and processes of PRINCE2®
Understand roles and responsibilities of a Project Manager

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Key Learning Points

Exam(s) included

Certification

Course Overview

PRINCE2® is a process-based project management methodology. It provides practical step by step guidance, clear processes, and templates to manage projects effectively. It covers a wide range of topics such as programme management, project management, and portfolio management. PRINCE2® is truly a standard approach that can be adapted to any project irrespective of organisation type, size, and culture.

Pentagon Training’s PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation and Practitioner course cover all aspects of the Foundation and Practitioner levels. According to the PRINCE2® 2017 update, this course lay more emphasis on tailoring PRINCE2® methodology with Projects.

There are two levels of qualification in this course:

PRINCE2® Foundation – This is the introductory PRINCE2® certification, and it acts as a prerequisite to the PRINCE2® Practitioner training course. In PRINCE2® Foundation 2017 learn the core principles and terminology of PRINCE2®. After achieving this certification, delegates are able to work as project management team members and make use of the PRINCE2® approach within organisation environments.

PRINCE2® Practitioner – This is the second PRINCE2® certification level. This section of the training course provides delegates with a deeper insight into PRINCE2® methodology before applying it to projects. This level helps delegates to tailor PRINCE2® 2017 concepts with projects. After achieving this certification, delegates can start working on real projects using such methodology.

Examination

Delegates will need to take a Foundation and Practitioner exam in order to acquire this combined certification.

For the PRINCE2® Foundation examination, basic project management knowledge is required, and there are no eligibility criteria. Delegates will get the PRINCE2® Foundation certification if they pass the exam. According to the PRINCE2® 2017 update, the Configuration Management topic has been removed. Questions of the exam are more focused on tailoring PRINCE2® in projects. The syllabus covers all the seven PRINCE2® themes, and negative questions are also removed. A number of list questions have also been reduced.

Exam structure of PRINCE2® Foundation Certification is:

Multiple choice formats
Number of questions per paper is 60
Reasoning questions are excluded
Duration of this exam is 60 minutes
Required pass percentage is 55% or 33/60

PRINCE2® Practitioner is the second exam delegates will need to sit. In this exam, more focus is laid on the practical application of PRINCE2® in the project environment. Reasoning and multiple assertion questions have been excluded. The format of this Practitioner exam is as follows:

Focuses on all parts of the Prince2® methodology
Objective testing
There are 68 questions in exam including fewer questions related to management products
Time Duration : Two-and-a-half hours
The pass mark is 55% that is 38/68

Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam.

The exam preparation workbook comprises of mock questions, applicable scenario based projects, and is known to further elevate pass masks. Please note that this exam preparation workbook and instructions of how to book your exam, can be found in your Joining Instructions, received upon enrolment. Completion of the workbook prior to taking the exam, is highly recommended to maximise your chances of passing.

Online Exams

*After completing 4 days of classroom training and successfully passing your PRINCE2® Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience in order to prepare you to take and pass your PRINCE2® Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of online exams include:

Proven higher pass rates
Quicker Results
Save Travel Costs
Flexibility
Convenient
Take your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

Course Content

Introduction to PRINCE2®

Overview of Project Management
Project management terminology
Introduction to PRINCE2® project management approach
History and scope
Definition of project
Need for PRINCE2 project management methodology
Relationship between principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2®
Adapt PRINCE2® into Project environment
Benefits of PRINCE2
Six aspects of Project

PRINCE2® Principles
- Continued business justification
- Learn from experience
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Manage by stages
- Manage by exception
- Focus on products
- Tailor to suit the project environment
PRINCE2® Process Model
- Starting up a project
- Initiating a project
- Directing a project
- Controlling a stage
- Maintaining a stage boundary
- Managing product delivery
- Closing a project
Seven PRINCE2® themes
- Business case themes
  - Motive of Business Case Theme
  - Output and outcome
  - Benefits of project
  - Business case for different types of projects
  - PRINCE2® approach to business case
  - Roles and responsibilities in business case theme
- Organisation theme
  - Purpose of organisation theme
  - Programme and project introduction
  - PRINCE2® approach to organisation
  - Role of project manager
  - Communication management strategy
- Quality
  - Use of quality theme
  - PRINCE2® approach to quality
  - Quality method
  - Role in review team
- Plans
  - Purpose of plan theme
  - Level of plan
  - Project plan
  - Functions and responsibilities in plan theme
- Risk
  - Use of risk theme
  - Risk terms
  - Risk management
  - PRINCE2® approach to risk management
  - Risk cause and effect
  - Risk budget
  - Roles and responsibilities in Risk theme
- Change
  - Use of change theme
  - Types of issues
  - Decision making
  - Roles and responsibilities in change theme
- Progress
  - Use of progress theme
  - Six tolerance areas by level
  - PRINCE2® approach to progress
  - Use of management stages for control
  - Report progress
  - Role and responsibilities in progress theme
- Management products
  - Accept project product
  - Achieve PID objectives
  - Method to measure benefits of delivery
  - Evaluate the project
- Improve future performance
- PRINCE2® Foundation exam
- PRINCE2® Practitioner exam

Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam.

Online Exams

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of online exams include:

Proven higher pass rates
Quicker Results
Save Travel Costs
Flexibility
Convenient
Take your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

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About Glasgow

Glasgow

Glasgow is largest city located in Scotland and third largest in the United Kingdom. Earlier, it was a part of Lanark shire which is now one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. Glasgow is located on River Clyde in country’s west central lowlands. People of Glasgow are referred as Glaswegians. Glasgow developed from a small rural settlement on River Clyde. Glasgow had become largest seaport in Britain. In the 18th century, it became a major centre of Scottish Enlightenment. From the 18th century, Glasgow has grown as one of the Great Britain’s central hub of trade including West Indies and North America. Glasgow focused on its heritage to attract tourists from various countries. Tourism is also a source of employment in Glasgow. In 1980, Hunter Ian Art Gallery was opened. In 1983, Collection of Burrel went on display in a museum in Pollock House grounds. In 1985, Scottish Exhibition and Conference centre was built. Clyde Auditorium was also added in 1997.

In the period of 1980’s and 1990’s, traditional manufacturing industries of Glasgow dropped. Service industries grew in Glasgow like retail, tourism and finance. In 1990 Glasgow School Museum of Education was opened. St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art was opened in the year 1993. In 1999, Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre and Clyde Maritime centre was opened. In early 21st century, Glasgow thrived. IMAX cinema was opened in 2000 and Clyde Arc Bridge in 2006. At present, the population of Glasgow is 588,000.

Education

Glasgow has four universities within 1.5km area of city centre. These universities are a major centre of academic and higher research. Name of the Universities are:

University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

Glasgow Caledonian University

The University of West of Scotland

Saltire centre located at Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the busiest university libraries in the UK. Three further education colleges are there in the city that includes Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Teacher training courses. In 2011 Glasgow had around 53,470 students which is higher than any other town in Scotland. Many live away from home in Dennistoun, Shawlands and West End of City. City council handles 29 secondary schools, 149 primary schools and three special schools. Special schools including Glasgow Gaelic school, Glasgow school of sport and Dance school of Scotland. Glasgow has various independent schools like Hutchesons Grammar School which was founded in 1639. Hutchesons Grammar School is one of the oldest school institutions in Britain. The oldest school in Scotland are Glasgow Academy, Kelvinside Academy, High School of Glasgow, Fernhill School and Craigholme School.

Economy

Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and third highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. The city itself provides 410,000 jobs in over 12000 companies. Between 2000 and 2005 around 153,000 jobs were created and growth rate reached 32%. The annual economic growth rate of Glasgow is 4.4% and is now second to London. Dominant industries like shipbuilding, heavy engineering gradually got replaced. Major manufacturing industries in the city are Clyde Blowers, Linn Products, William Grant and Sons, Aggreko, Weir Group, Whyle and Mackay, Albion Motors, British Polar Engines and Edrington Group. Glasgow was once a most important city in the UK for manufacturing which generated great wealth for the city. Glasgow is now the second most popular foreign tourist destination in Scotland. In the 21st century, some call centres in Glasgow grew substantially. City’s primary manufacturing industries include engineering, construction, shipbuilding, brewing and distilling, printing and publishing, chemicals, textiles and new growth sectors like software development, biotechnology and optoelectronics.