Course Overview 

This course covers the functions and features of the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification. Students will learn about the pre-project stage, initiation stage, subsequent delivery stage and the final delivery stage.

Chapter 01 – Course Introduction 45m
Lesson: Course Introduction
Welcome to the Course!
My ITSM Mentoring Community
Why Are You Here?
Using Bloom’s Taxonomy
What do you Expect?
Housekeeping in the Classroom & Online
Conventions Used
Quizzes & Exercises
PRINCE2 Qualification Scheme
PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam
Getting Started
Lesson: Frameworks, Standards & Methods in Context
Learning Objectives
What is a Framework
The PMBOK as a Framework
PMBOK in Context
What is a Standard?
ISO21500
What is a Methodology?
PRINCE2 as a Methodology
PMBOK Says – PRINCE2 Does
Portfolios, Programs & Projects
Enterprise – Portfolio, Program & Project
Lesson: PRINCE2 the Practice
Learning Objectives
The Context of PRINCE2 in Practice
Principles Embedded in Themes
Themes Applied to Processes
Processes Applied & Tailored to the Environment
Environment
Embedding
Tailoring
Customer/Supplier
Customer/Supplier Environment
Management Products in a Commercial Relationship
Lesson: Applying & Tailoring the PRINCE2 Methodology
Project Management as a Discipline
The PRINCE2 Adaptation
PRINCE2 Process Model
Lesson: Chapter Summary
Course Introduction Summary
Chapter Quiz

Chapter 02 – Pre-project Stage 1h 15m
Pre-project Stage
Learning Objectives
Lesson: Pre-project
Introduction to Pre-project
Applying Themes
Lesson: Starting up a Project
Starting up a Project – Pre-project
SU Process
Starting up a Project Process (SU)
SU Activities
Appoint Executive & Project Manager
Appoint Executive & Project Manager – Actions
Purpose of the Daily Log
Composition – Daily Log (A7.2)
Capture Previous Lessons
Capture Previous Lessons – Actions
Purpose of the Lesson Log
Composition – Lesson Log (A.14.2)
Four Levels of Project Management Structure
The Project Management Team
Project Board
Design & Appoint Project Management Team
Design & Appoint Project Management Team – Actions
Prepare Business Case Outline
Prepare Business Case Outline – Actions
Business Case Relationships
Purpose of the Business Case
Composition – Business Case
Quality Audit Trail – Project Products Description
Purpose of the Project Product Description
Composition – Project Product Description (A.21.2)
Select Project Approach & Assemble Project Brief
Select Project Approach & Assemble Project Brief – Actions
Purpose of the Project Brief
Composition – Project Brief (A19.2)
Plan the Initiation Stage
Plan the Initiation Stage – Actions
Tailoring Starting up a Project
Lesson: Directing a Project
Directing a Project – Pre-project
DP Process
Pre-project – Directing a Project (DP)
DP Activities – Pre-project
Authorize Initiation
Authorize Initiation – Actions
Lesson: Themes in Pre-project
Overview – Themes in Pre-project
Business Case
Organization
Responsibilities Relevant to the Organization Theme
Plans
Progress
Lesson: Chapter Summary
Summary of Pre-project Processes
Summary of Starting up a Project Process (SU)
Summary of Directing a Project (DP)
Application of Themes in Pre-project
Chapter Quiz

Chapter 03 – Initiation Stage 1h 27m
Initiation Stage
Learning Objectives
Lesson: Initiation
Introduction to the Initiation Stage
Applying Themes
Lesson: Initiating a Project
Initiating a Project
IP Process
Initiating a Project Process (IP)
IP Activities
Prepare the Risk Management Strategy
Purpose of the Risk Management Strategy
Prepare Risk Management Strategy – Actions
Composition – Risk Management Strategy (A.24.2)
Purpose of the Risk Register
Composition – Risk Register (A.25.2)
Prepare the Configuration Management Strategy
Purpose of the Configuration Management Strategy
Prepare Configuration Management Strategy – Actions
Composition – Configuration Management Strategy (A.6.2)
Purpose of the Configuration Item Record
Composition – Configuration Item Record (A.5.2)
Purpose of the Issue Register
Composition – Issue Register (A.12.2)
Prepare the Quality Management Strategy
Purpose of the Quality Management Strategy
Prepare Quality Management Strategy – Actions
Composition – Quality Management Strategy (A22.2)
Purpose of the Quality Register
Composition – Quality Register (A.23.2)
Prepare the Communication Management Strategy
Purpose of Communication Management Strategy
Prepare Communication Management Strategy – Actions
Composition – Communication Management Strategy (A.4.2)
Set up the Project Controls
Set up Project Controls – Actions
Create the Project Plan
Purpose of a Plan
Create a Project Plan – Actions
Composition – Plan (A.16.2)
Create Product Description
Purpose of the Product Description
Composition – Product Description (A17.2)
Refine Business Case
Refine the Business Case – Actions
Purpose of the Benefits Review Plan
Composition – Benefits Review Plan
Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation
Purpose of Project Initiation Documentation
Composition – Project Initiation Documentation (A.20.2)
Lesson: Managing a Stage Boundary
Initiation – Managing a Stage Boundary
SB Process
SB Activities – Initiation
Managing a Stage Boundary Process (SB)
Plan the Next Stage
Update the Project Plan
Update the Business Case
Report Stage End
Purpose of Lesson Report
Composition – Lesson Report (A.15.2)
Lesson: Directing a Project
Initiation – Directing a Project
DP Activities – Initiation
Directing a Project (DP)
Authorize the Project
Authorize the Stage or Exception Plan
Lesson: Themes in Initiation
Overview – Themes in Initiation
Business Case
Organization
Quality
Plans
PRINCE2 Plan Levels in Initiation
Risk
Responsibilities Relevant to the Risk Theme
Change
Progress
Lesson: Chapter Summary
Summary of the Initiation Processes
Summary of Initiating a Project (IP)
Summary of Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
Summary of Directing a Project (DP)
Application of Themes in Initiation
Chapter Quiz

Chapter 04 – Subsequent Delivery Stage 1h 45m
Subsequent Delivery Stage
Learning Objectives
Lesson: Subsequent Delivery
Introduction to the Subsequent Delivery Stage
Subsequent Delivery Control Loops
Applying Themes
Lesson: Controlling a Stage
Subsequent Delivery – CS
CS Process
CS Activities
Controlling a Stage
Authorize a Work Package
Authorize a Work Package – Actions
Purpose of the Work Package
Composition – Work Package (A26.2)
Review Work Package Status
Review Work Package Status – Actions
Receive Completed Work Package
Receive Completed Work Package – Actions
Review the Stage Status
Review the Stage Status – Actions
Report Highlights
Purpose of the Highlight Report
Report Highlights – Actions
Composition – Highlight Report (A.11.2)
Capture & Examine Issues & Risks
Purpose of the Issue Report
Capture & Examine Issue & Risks – Actions
Composition – Issue Report (A.13.2)
Escalate Issues & Risks
Purpose of the Exception Report
Escalate Issues & Risks – Actions
Composition – Exception Report (A.10.2)
Take Corrective Action
Take Corrective Action – Actions
Lesson: Managing Product Delivery
Subsequent Delivery – MP
MP Process
MP Activities
Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Accept a Work Package
Accept a Work Package – Actions
Execute a Work Package
Execute a Work Package – Actions
Purpose of the Checkpoint Report
Composition – Checkpoint Report (A.3.2)
Deliver a Work Package
Deliver a Work Package – Actions
Lesson: Managing a Stage Boundary
Subsequent Delivery – SB
SB Activities – Subsequent Delivery
Managing a Stage Boundary Process (SB)
Plan the Next Stage
Plan the Next Stage – Actions
Update the Project Plan
Update Project Plan – Actions
Update the Business Case
Update the Business Case – Actions
Report Stage End
Report Stage End – Actions
Composition – End Stage Report
Produce an Exception Plan
Produce an Exception Plan – Actions
Lesson: Directing a Project
Subsequent Delivery – DP
Directing a Project
DP Activities
Authorize the Stage or Exception Plan
Authorize Stage or Exception Plan – Actions
Give Ad Hoc Direction
Give Ad Hoc Direction – Actions
Lesson: Themes in Subsequent Delivery
Overview – Themes in Subsequent Delivery
Business Case
Organization
Quality
Apply the Aspects of Quality
Manage Expectations & Acceptance
Execute Quality Review Technique
Plans
PRINCE2 Plan Levels in Subsequent Delivery
Risk
Risk Management Procedure
Risk Response
Change
Project Board Decisions
Managing Configuration
Issue & Change Control Procedure
Responsibilities Relevant to the Change Theme
Progress
Management by Exception
Six Tolerance Areas
Delegated Tolerances & Reporting Progress
Responsibilities Relevant to the Progress Theme
Lesson: Chapter Summary
Summary of the Subsequent Delivery Processes
Summary of Controlling a Stage (CS)
Summary of Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Summary of Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
Summary of Directing a Project (DP)
Application of Themes in Subsequent Delivery
Chapter Quiz

Chapter 05 – Final Delivery Stage 1h 50m
Lesson: Final Delivery
Learning Objectives
The Final Delivery Processes
Applying Themes
Lesson: Managing Product Delivery
Final Delivery Stage – MP
MP Activities
Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Deliver a Work Package
Lesson: Controlling a Stage
Final Delivery Stage – CS
CS Activities
Controlling a Stage Process (CS)
Review Work Package Status
Receive Completed Work Package
Review the Stage Status
Lesson: Closing a Project
Final Delivery Stage – CP
CP Process
CP Activities
Closing a Project (CP)
Prepare Planned Closure
Prepare Planned Closure – Actions
Purpose of Product Status Account
Composition – Product Status Account (A.18.2)
Prepare Premature Closure
Prepare Premature Closure – Actions
Hand Over Products
Hand Over Products – Actions
Evaluate the Project
Evaluate the Project – Actions
Purpose of End Project Report
Composition – End Project Report (A8.2)
Recommend Project Closure
Recommend Project Closure – Actions
Lesson: Directing a Project
Final Delivery – DP
DP Activities
Directing a Project (DP)
Authorize Project Closure
Authorize Project Closure – Actions
Lesson: Themes in Final Delivery
Overview – Themes in Final Delivery
Business Case
Organization
Quality
Plans
PRINCE2 Plan Levels in Final Delivery
Risk
Change
Progress
Lesson: Chapter Summary
Summary of the Final Delivery Stage Processes
Summary of Managing Product Delivery (MP)
Summary of Controlling a Stage (CS)
Summary of Closing a Project (CP)
Summary of Directing a Project (DP)
Application of Themes in Final Delivery
Chapter Quiz

Total Duration: 6h 2m