PRINCE2(r) Foundation Certification: PRINCE2® Foundation
Certification Exam:
- 7 Courses | 4h 19m 56s
- 6 Courses | 3h 59m 36s
- 1 Book | 12h 58m
- Includes Test Prep
Master the key concepts of PRINCE2(r) as you prepare for your PRINCE2(r) Foundation Certification exam.
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PRINCE2(r) Project Management Overview (2017 Update)
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PRINCE2(r) Foundation: Key Concepts
PRINCE2(r) is a widely recognized process-based methodology for project management. The foundational concepts of PRINCE2 are crucial as they provide a structured approach to project management, ensuring consistency, control, and efficiency. They help in managing risks, optimizing resource use, and delivering projects successfully, aligning with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. In this course, you will learn to distinguish between projects and project management and identify the key characteristics that define a project. Dive deep into the seven project performance aspects crucial to PRINCE2 and the five integrated elements that form its backbone. Explore common project delivery methods, including linear-sequential, iterative-incremental, and hybrid approaches. You will discover the significant benefits of employing PRINCE2 methodologies in project management, gain insights into the characteristics of various project contexts, and examine the seven core PRINCE2 principles and their purposes. Finally, investigate the key considerations for tailoring PRINCE2 to suit specific project needs. This course introduces PRINCE2(r) concepts, principles, and processes and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam (2024 update).
11 videos |
58m
Assessment
PRINCE2(r) Foundation: People in PRINCE2
PRINCE2(r) empowers project managers by deepening their understanding of the critical human elements that drive project success, from leadership and change management to effective stakeholder engagement within the PRINCE2 framework. In this course, learn about the people within the organizational and project ecosystems and compare leadership and management roles and their impact on project success. Next, explore how change management is a critical value driver in projects and the practical aspects of identifying and engaging stakeholders. Finally, examine key stakeholder categories within the PRINCE2 methodology and considerations for effectively managing stakeholder engagement. This course introduces PRINCE2(r) concepts, principles, and processes and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam (2024 update).
12 videos |
1h
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PRINCE2(r) Foundation: The Business Case Practice
Understanding the business case in project management is essential for ensuring projects are aligned with organizational objectives, delivering the intended benefits, and effectively managing resources. In this course, explore the purpose and significance of the business case practice within project management and distinguish between the concepts of outcomes, outputs, and benefits. Next, learn about the intricacies of managing the business case throughout the project life cycle and the critical elements of a robust business case. Finally, discover how to manage associated products effectively and the essential considerations for maintaining a strong business case. This course introduces PRINCE2(r) concepts, principles, and processes and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam (2024 update).
8 videos |
35m
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PRINCE2(r) Foundation: The Organizing Practice
PRINCE2(r) is a versatile project management methodology that incorporates best practices and structured frameworks to deliver successful projects. Understanding the PRINCE2(r) foundational practices and organizational roles is crucial for ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives and maintaining clear governance. In this course, explore the purpose of the PRINCE2(r) organizing practice, the principal project interests, and the organizational levels. Next, learn about the key PRINCE2(r) roles and responsibilities and the PRINCE2(r) technique for organizing. Finally, examine the key organizing practice management products, ways the organizing practice applies the principles of PRINCE2(r), and the work breakdown structure. This course introduces the organizing practice in PRINCE2(r) project management and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam (2024 update).
10 videos |
31m
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PRINCE2(r) Foundation: The Plans Practice
Effective planning is at the heart of successful project management, ensuring that all project activities are aligned with strategic objectives and delivered efficiently. The PRINCE2(r) methodology emphasizes the importance of detailed and structured planning practices to maintain control and optimize resource use throughout the project life cycle. In this course, you will explore the purpose and significance of the plans practice within PRINCE2(r), recognizing its role in guiding project activities and decision-making. You will also delve into the benefits of product-based planning, a key technique that ensures all project outputs are clearly defined and aligned with project objectives. Understanding the stages of a project and their best practices will be another focus, providing insights into how to structure and manage projects for optimal outcomes. Additionally, the course will cover the PRINCE2(r) planning technique, detailing its steps to ensure thorough and effective planning and the tools for planning. Finally, you will distinguish between the key management products associated with the plans practice, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to use them effectively in project management. This course introduces the plans practices in PRINCE2(r) project management, and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam.
10 videos |
45m
Assessment
PRINCE2(r) Foundation: The Quality Practice
Quality management is a cornerstone of successful project delivery. To ensure that the final outputs meet the required standards and fulfils stakeholder expectations, the PRINCE2(r) methodology places a strong emphasis on quality practices to maintain consistency and control throughout the project lifecycle. In this course, explore the essential concepts of the quality practice within PRINCE2(r). Learn to identify the key activities for effective quality management, ensuring that all project outputs meet the defined quality criteria. Additionally, study the quality management procedure and associated products, and learn the techniques needed to manage quality at every stage of the project. This course introduces the quality management practices in PRINCE2(r) project management, and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam.
7 videos |
19m
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PRINCE2(r) Foundation: The Risk Practice
Effective risk management is an essential project management skill and successful project managers know how to adapt to risk throughout the project management process. In this course, you'll learn how to identify, assess, and control uncertainties and, as a result, improve your project's outcome. First, you'll explore the risk practice key concepts and learn the tools of effective risk management. Then, you'll learn the risk responses, about risk culture, and decision biases like optimism bias and groupthink. Finally, you'll study the PRINCE2(r) risk management technique and discover the risk practice products and principle application. This course introduces the risk management practices in PRINCE2(r) project management, and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam (2024 update).
7 videos |
24m
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PRINCE2(r) Foundation: The Issues Practice
Issues will arise on a project, and effective project managers will understand how to manage issues when they happen. In this course, explore the purpose of the issues practice, the differences between types of project issues, and the best practices for resolving issues and controlling changes in projects. Next, learn about the role of delegated authority in issue resolution and change control on projects and the key steps in the issue management technique. Finally, examine the differences between the key management products required to support the issues practice. This course introduces the issues practice in PRINCE2(r) project management and is one of a series of courses that covers the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) 7 Foundation exam (2024 update).
8 videos |
30m
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PRINCE2(r) Project Management Overview (2017 Update)
Effective project management is the key to project success. An understanding of project basics - that is, all those elements and characteristics that projects have in common - will aid your understanding of the most efficient project management processes. PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology for enabling best-proven practices when managing projects. This course introduces PRINCE2(r) concepts, principles, themes, processes, and stages. This is one of a series of courses that cover the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) Foundation exam (2017 update).
11 videos |
39m
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PRINCE2(r) Project Planning and Risk Management (2017 Update)
Planning projects thoroughly greatly increases the chance of project success. Project risk management begins at the planning stage. Analyzing the project to try and foresee what can happen, good or bad, enables the project manager to put together a workable risk management plan. PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology for enabling best-proven practices when managing projects. This course covers the PRINCE2(r) organization, business case, plans, and risk themes. This is one of a series of courses that cover the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) Foundation exam (2017 update).
13 videos |
45m
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PRINCE2(r) Project Quality and Control (2017 Update)
If you're responsible for managing projects, ensuring project quality meets expectations and need is paramount. Quality management involves carefully planning the process of quality control for the project life cycle. PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology for enabling best-proven practices in project management. This course covers the PRINCE2(r) quality, change, and progress themes. This is one of a series of courses that cover the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) Foundation exam (2017 update).
11 videos |
38m
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PRINCE2(r) Start, Direct, and Initiate Projects (2017 Update)
Projects usually happen because a customer or company has identified a need. If the need is legitimate, and the idea for meeting the need is deemed worthwhile, then a project begins. Managing projects means planning a road map from project initiation to a successful outcome. PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology for enabling best-proven practices in project management. This course covers the PRINCE2(r) starting up a project, directing a project, and initiating a project processes. This is one of a series of courses that cover the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) Foundation exam (2017 update).
10 videos |
39m
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PRINCE2(r) Control, Manage, and Close Projects (2017 Update)
Managing projects is challenging and things often go wrong. The truth is, the path to closing a project is rarely straightforward. Closing projects successfully is the result of efficient management processes. PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology for enabling best-proven practices in project management. This course covers the PRINCE2(r) processes for controlling, managing, and closing project work. This is one of a series of courses that cover the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) Foundation exam (2017 update).
11 videos |
42m
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Adopting PRINCE2(r) for your Project Environment (2017 Update)
Managing projects means recognizing and adapting to the unique set of challenges posed by the project and project environment. PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology for enabling best-proven practices in project management. This course covers considerations for tailoring PRINCE2(r) for your unique project environment and requirements. This is one of a series of courses that cover the objectives for the PRINCE2(r) Foundation exam (2017 update).
9 videos |
34m
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PRINCE2 Study Guide: 2017 Update, Second EditionCovering 100 percent of the exam objectives, this accessible resource provides invaluable guidance that will help you master both the material and its applications.
12h 58m
By David Hinde
