PRINCE2® is a good foundation for “doing projects right”, it provides an internationally proven approach to implementing projects and built on a family of “Best Practices”, addressing all levels of organizational needs.
WHAT is PRINCE2®?
PRINCE2® (Projects IN a Controlled Environment) is a structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of projects and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, Project Managers, project teams, academics, trainers and consultants.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PRINCE2®?
o Practical and pragmatic method in managing projects
o Offers the depth “how to” practices in project management
o Provides templates of project management documentation
o Provides detailed description on how to develop project documentations
o Provides projects tailoring approach and guidelines
o Emphasizes Business Case and in achieving the Benefits
o Focuses on Product delivery
o “Management by Exception” saves precious time of Executives
o “Managing by Stages” makes planning more efficient and reduces risks
o Trainings and Exams for PRINCE2® qualifications are completed in 3 days (Foundation) and 2 days (Practitioner)
PRINCE2® QUALIFICATIONS
Foundation Certification is an excellent introductory step for those interested in a career in Project Management; both new and experienced project staff
- Ideal choice for those dealing with small to medium projects – NOT only Project Managers
- No prerequisite are needed, but should be in a field related to project management
- Suitable for Junior Project Managers, Project Administrators, PMO Coordinators, Experienced Project Managers, Project Directors, Executives
WHAT IS THE SIMILARITY AND DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRINCE2® and PMBOK®?
At a high level, PMBOK® Guide is a Body of Knowledge and PRINCE2® is a method for successful management of Projects.
PMBOK® Guide is a highly descriptive comprehension of the PM Processes, Tools and Techniques and defines the collection of knowledge, generally recognized as Best practices for managing Projects, which a Project Manager should know.
PRINCE2® takes a prescriptive approach for Project Management, completed with Templates, Roles and Responsibilities and is a process-driven method, which describes what the Project Manager and other major Stakeholders should know and should do in Projects.
