Introduction

Having mastered the fundamentals with the PRINCE2 Foundation certification, the PRINCE2 Practitioner training course is your next step to becoming a truly effective project manager. This advanced program moves beyond the theoretical 'what' of the method to the practical 'how' of applying it in the real world. You will learn to navigate the complexities of real projects, tailor the PRINCE2 framework to diverse environments, and demonstrate a deep, working understanding of its principles, themes, and processes. This course is essential for anyone aiming to lead projects with confidence and competence.

This intensive 10-day training course is built around case studies and hands-on exercises, providing a dynamic learning environment where you will apply your knowledge directly to complex project scenarios. You will gain the critical thinking skills necessary to manage by exception, handle risk, and ensure your projects maintain continued business justification. By the end of this program, you will not only be fully prepared for the challenging Practitioner exam but will also have the practical skills to deliver successful projects in any context.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• PRINCE2 Foundation certified project managers
• Project managers responsible for PRINCE2-based projects
• Aspiring project leaders and program managers
• Professionals seeking to apply PRINCE2 to real-world scenarios
• Consultants and trainers looking to deepen their knowledge
• Team managers and project support staff

Objectives

• Apply and tailor PRINCE2 principles to various project environments.
• Analyze and justify a project's business case and plans in practice.
• Understand the relationships between all PRINCE2 elements.
• Demonstrate a practical application of the seven themes.
• Carry out the seven processes and tailor them for specific projects.
• Effectively manage and control project stages and products.
• Prepare for and pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Practitioner's Mindset

• Moving from theoretical knowledge to practical application.
• The importance of tailoring for project success.
• Understanding the context of a project.
• The role of the project manager as a decision-maker.
• How to balance rigidity with flexibility.

Module 2: Applying the Principles

• Demonstrating continued business justification through a case study.
• Analyzing how to "learn from experience" in a real scenario.
• Tailoring defined roles and responsibilities.
• Applying "manage by stages" and "manage by exception" in practice.
• Ensuring a consistent "focus on products" throughout the project.

Module 3: Advanced Business Case Application

• Drafting a Business Case for a complex project.
• Analyzing benefits, dis-benefits, and outcomes.
• Maintaining the Business Case throughout the project lifecycle.
• Using financial and non-financial justification.
• The Project Manager's role in the Business Case.

Module 4: Tailoring the Organization Theme

• Applying the Organization theme in various structures.
• Defining project governance and the Project Board.
• Tailoring roles and responsibilities for a simple versus complex project.
• The Project Manager's relationship with stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective communication across all levels.

Module 5: Quality in a Real-World Context

• Creating a robust Quality Management Approach.
• Drafting comprehensive Product Descriptions.
• Planning for and conducting quality reviews.
• Dealing with quality non-conformance.
• Tailoring the Quality theme for different products.

Module 6: Advanced Planning Techniques

• Mastering the product-based planning process.
• Developing Project, Stage, and Team plans.
• Setting and using tolerances effectively.
• Planning for dependencies and constraints.
• The Project Manager's role in creating and maintaining plans.

Module 7: Pragmatic Risk Management

• Applying the Risk Management procedure to a case study.
• Identifying and assessing risks and opportunities.
• Planning and implementing risk responses.
• Managing the Risk Register.
• Tailoring the Risk theme to a project's environment.

Module 8: Issue and Change Control in Practice

• Establishing a Change Control Approach.
• Managing Requests for Change and Off-specifications.
• The role of the Change Authority.
• Using the Issue Register to manage issues.
• Implementing a Configuration Management Strategy.

Module 9: Controlling Progress and Reporting

• Applying time-driven and event-driven controls.
• Drafting an effective Highlight Report.
• Managing progress and monitoring performance.
• Forecasting and managing exceptions.
• The Project Manager's role in maintaining control.

Module 10: Directing a Project (DP) Deep Dive

• The Project Board's key decisions and their impact.
• Authorizing a project and its stages.
• Giving ad hoc direction and guidance.
• Applying the DP process in a real-world scenario.
• The importance of project assurance.

Module 11: The Initiating a Project (IP) Process

• Creating a comprehensive Project Initiation Documentation (PID).
• Integrating all themes into the PID.
• Gaining approval for the project.
• How to plan for a project's management controls.
• Tailoring the IP process for different project scales.

Module 12: Controlling a Stage (CS) Scenarios

• Applying the CS process for day-to-day management.
• Delegating work and monitoring progress.
• Dealing with issues as they arise in a stage.
• The Project Manager's authority and escalation.
• Tailoring the CS process for different team sizes.

Module 13: Managing Product Delivery (MPD) Application

• The Team Manager's role and responsibilities.
• Creating Work Packages for the team.
• Receiving completed Work Packages.
• Interfacing with the Controlling a Stage process.
• How MPD fits into the overall project lifecycle.

Module 14: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) Case Study

• Preparing for a Stage Boundary review.
• Creating the End Stage Report.
• Planning for the next stage.
• Presenting to the Project Board for approval.
• The Project Manager's responsibilities at a stage end.

Module 15: Closing a Project (CP) in Detail

• Applying the CP process for orderly project closure.
• Preparing the End Project Report.
• Capturing final lessons and recommendations.
• The benefits of a controlled closure.
• Tailoring the CP process for small and large projects.

Module 16: Practitioner Exam Preparation

• Deconstructing the Practitioner exam question format.
• Strategy for approaching scenario-based questions.
• Timed mock exam scenarios.
• Review of key concepts and tricky areas.
• Final tips and best practices for passing the exam.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.