PRINCE2® Practitioner

An effective management approach enables you to deal with project complexity as well as customer requirements

Now with PRINCE2® 2017 update
Course is developed by PRINCE2® certified experts
PRINCE2® Practitioner course is accredited by PeopleCert
Manage and deliver the projects successfully
Gain PRINCE2® Practitioner certification
Pentagon Training offers this course at an affordable price

Effective management is the key to project scalability and flexibility. All organisations need management approach that can deal project complexity and meet customer requirements. PRINCE2® is a project management method and PeopleCert accredited. This approach is in high demand as it updates PRINCE2® method and uses all parts of it. To get more results out of project implementation, gain PRINCE2® project management skills.

AXELOS updated PRINCE2® method utilising the feedback of organisations as well as PRINCE2® Practitioners. At Pentagon Training, We offer PRINCE2® Practitioner course to deal with project complexity. Gain the following skills that the successful Prince2® Practitioners have:

They rely on core PRINCE2® principles.
They are clear about the link between PRINCE2® principles and themes.

Who should take this course

This PRINCE2® Practitioner course is intended for delegates who have already achieved the PRINCE2® Foundation Certification and now want to enhance their knowledge of PRINCE2® methods.
The PRINCE2® Practitioner certification is also ideal for those delegates who just started managing projects. Take the PRINCE2® Foundation course before attending this Practitioner course.
Professionals within project management who want to become PRINCE2® Practitioner certified can take this course.
Pentagon Training’s PRINCE2® Practitioner course is also for staff like Senior Project Board Members, Team Managers, Project and Programme Office personnel, Team Managers, Supervisors, Team Members and Operational staff involved in planning, design, development, and delivery of projects.
Delegates who wish to understand the practical implementation of PRINCE2® methods thoroughly can take this course.

Prerequisites

Delegates must hold one of the following certifications in order to book onto the PRINCE2® Practitioner training course:

PRINCE2® Foundation
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
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)

By undergoing this course, you will gain:
- Demonstration of link between PRINCE2® themes and principles
- Recognition of the practical application of the PRINCE2® method
- Understanding about how to tailor PRINCE2® approach to the needs of a project

Tutor Support

Key Learning Points

Exam Prepration Tips

Certificate

Exam(s) included

Course Overview

The PRINCE2® method is flexible and scalable. Prince2® Practitioner certification course provides knowledge to tailor Prince2® principles to needs of the project. You will learn about the seven Prince2® principles, themes and processes. This course provides the knowledge of how to use all parts of the Prince2® method.

PRINCE2® Practitioner exam:

Focuses on all parts of the PRINCE2® methodology
Objective testing
There are 75 questions in exam including fewer questions related to management products
Two-and-a-half hours
The pass mark is 55%

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®

In this topic understand about basics of PRINCE2® to develop a structured approach and define how projects can be made successful.

Overview of PRINCE2®
History and scope
Benefits of PRINCE2® approach
Structured methods for project management
Elements of PRINCE2® methodology
PRINCE2® Processes
PRINCE2® Principles
PRINCE2® themes
Tailor PRINCE2® according to the requirements

Process-based approach

In this topic understand how PRINCE2® processes can be adapted to suit the demands of the organisation. Also, understand potential risks and complexity of the project. Learn to manage projects successfully, and in project, lifecycle learn to apply processes

Process-based approach
Understand potential risks and project complexity
Project lifecycle

Business case

In this topic learn about the business case and its importance. Learn to develop, validate and maintain business case also understand its benefits.

What is the business case?
Outcomes and outputs of business case
Benefits and disadvantages
Developing and verifying business case
Maintaining business case
Confirm benefits
Benefits Review Plan

Organisation

In this topic understand the structure of project management team and role of project board, project manager and other responsible for project management.

Definition
Levels of organisation
Project assurance and support
Link management in organisation
Structure of Project Management team
Project board and Project team
Roles and responsibilities of project managers
Stakeh0lder management
Communication management

PRINCE2® approach to project planning

Levels of project plans
Exception plans
Product-based approach to planning
Describe Project Product
Create the product breakdown structure
Write the product descriptions
Create the product flow diagram
Project Product Description
Product Breakdown Structure
Product Flow Diagram
Monitoring and Controlling Progress
Management and Technical Stages
Tolerance and Raising Exceptions
Report progress
Baselines for Control
Review and report progress of project

Quality management

In this topic, understand about various quality measures, quality criteria, and assurance, control and review techniques

Define Quality
Quality Audit trial
Quality criteria
Acceptance Criteria
Quality Management Strategy
Quality Assurance
Quality Controls
Quality Review

Risk management

In this topic, learn to manage and mitigate risks that occur during development of the project.

Identify risk
Risk Management
Risk Management in Project
Risk Management Procedure
Risk Budget

Project management

Purpose of starting project
Design and implement project management team
Set up project control
Manage product delivery
Control stage boundary
Plan to next stage
Closing a project
Purpose of closing project
Tailor PRINCE2® to project environment

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

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.