Overview of Project Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project


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Overview/Description
Project-based operations have become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organisational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects. This course introduces you to project management practices and standards advocated by the PRINCE2 methodology. The PRINCE2 methodology is recognised as an international standard for process-based project management. It is a widely used method for project management that has expanded beyond its origins in the UK public sector. This course covers the foundations and principles and is designed to assist learners as part of their preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. The contents of this course, including all text and graphics, have been created solely by, or on behalf of, SkillSoft PLC. SkillSoft makes no claim to any endorsement of this work by The Office of Government Commerce or any third party.

Target Audience
Management and staff who wish to acquire the skills necessary to successfully participate in a project management team using the PRINCE2 methodology

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Overview of Project Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project

  • recognise the benefits of using a project management methodology
  • identify the characteristics of a project
  • recognise the benefits of the PRINCE2 approach to project management
  • identify the key principles of PRINCE2
  • recognise the aspects of a product life span that are covered by PRINCE2
  • match key PRINCE2 terms with their descriptions
  • identify the PRINCE2 components
  • identify the PRINCE2 processes
  • recognise the normal sequence of the PRINCE2 processes
  • identify the PRINCE2 techniques
  • Course Number:
    proj_04_a01_bs_enus