Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the seven **PRINCE2® Principles** to guide project decision-making.
• Master the seven **PRINCE2® Themes** (e.g., Business Case, Risk, Quality) and their application throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement the seven **PRINCE2® Processes** (e.g., Starting up a Project, Controlling a Stage) to structure project execution.
• Define the key **Roles and Responsibilities** within a PRINCE2® project team, including the Project Board.
• Develop a clear **Business Case** and manage the continued business justification throughout the project.
• Effectively tailor the PRINCE2® methodology to suit the complexity and environment of a specific project.
• Utilize PRINCE2® products (e.g., End Stage Report, Product Description) for controlled project transitions.
• Prepare for and successfully pass the PRINCE2® Foundation and/or Practitioner exams.

• Project Managers seeking an internationally recognized, structured methodology
• Project Board Members and Executive Sponsors
• Senior Project Support and Quality Assurance Staff
• Professionals managing projects in government or regulated industries (often PRINCE2® environments)
• PMO Staff responsible for standardizing project methodologies

• Group Case Studies: Applying PRINCE2® Themes and Processes to a project scenario (Product-Based Planning)
• Individual Exercises: Drafting a Business Case and defining the Project Board structure
• Quizzes and Exam-Style Questions tailored for PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner levels
• Role-Playing: Managing a Stage Boundary and reporting to the Project Board
• Discussions: Tailoring PRINCE2® for Agile vs. Traditional project environments

Unit 1: The PRINCE2® Framework and Principles

• Defining the key components of the PRINCE2® framework (Principles, Themes, Processes).
• Deep dive into the seven **PRINCE2® Principles** (e.g., Continued Business Justification, Manage by Stages).
• Understanding the project environment and the difference between management stages and technical stages.
• The importance of **Tailoring PRINCE2®** to the project context.

Unit 2: The Themes: Business Case, Organization, and Quality

Justification and Structure
• Mastering the **Business Case Theme**: developing, maintaining, and verifying the justification.
• The **Organization Theme**: defining the key roles (Project Board, Project Manager, Team Manager) and responsibilities.
• The **Quality Theme**: defining quality expectations, criteria, and assurance techniques.
• PRINCE2® approach to Change Management (not organizational change, but project change control).

Unit 3: The Themes: Plans, Risk, Change, and Progress

Control and Foresight
• The **Plans Theme**: creating the Project Plan, Stage Plans, and defining products.
• The **Risk Theme**: identifying, assessing, and responding to project risks (Risk Register).
• The **Change Theme**: procedures for issue and change control.
• The **Progress Theme**: monitoring and reporting on project performance against baselines and tolerances.

Unit 4: The Processes: Directing and Initiating a Project

Start-Up and Planning
• The **Starting Up a Project (SU)** process: creating the Project Brief and Appointment of the Project Management Team.
• The **Directing a Project (DP)** process: the Project Board's control over project initiation and closure.
• The **Initiating a Project (IP)** process: creating the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) and baselines.
• Defining the Project Approach and the project-specific Tailoring strategy.

Unit 5: The Processes: Managing and Controlling Stages

Execution and Closure
• The **Controlling a Stage (CS)** process: day-to-day management and reporting.
• The **Managing Product Delivery (MP)** process: interface between the PM and the Team Manager.
• The **Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)** process: reporting to the Board and planning the next stage.
• The **Closing a Project (CP)** process: formal project closure, lessons learned, and benefits review plan.