PRINCE2 2017 Foundation

Overview

The PRINCE2 Foundation Level introduces the PRINCE2 method. The Foundation certification aims to confirm that you know and understand the PRINCE2 method well enough to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project management team working within an environment supporting PRINCE2. The Foundation certification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner certification.

Target Group

The target audience for this course is Project Managers and aspiring Project Managers, and other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including:

• Project board members (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners)
• Team managers (e.g. Product Delivery Managers)
• Project assurance (e.g. Business Change Analysts)
• Project support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel)
• Operational line managers/staff

Course Objectives

After completing this course, candidates will understand the structure and key terminology of the method. Specifically, the candidate should understand:

• The characteristics and context of a project and the benefits of adopting PRINCE2
• The purpose of the PRINCE2 roles, management products and themes
• The principles that underpins PRINCE2
• The purpose, objectives and context of the PRINCE2 processes.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to PRINCE2
• The 7 PRINCE2 themes
• The 7 PRINCE2 principles
• The 7 PRINCE2 processes