Project Management – PRINCE2® Foundation

In partnership with Nonsuch, the Southland Business Chamber is bringing the popular project management PRINCE2® courses to Southland. 

PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled Environments) 7th edition is an updated version of the widely recognised project management framework. This adaptable and flexible methodology can be customised for any project across various sectors and industries, encompassing all the necessary activities to direct, manage, and deliver a project successfully. The Foundation certification offers an introduction to key project management concepts, along with a solid understanding of PRINCE2® principles, roles, practices, and terminology.

Designed for

• Project Managers in need of a method to help manage projects of diverse types and sizes
• Project and programme support staff wanting to learn how to effectively apply PRINCE2® to projects
• Managers wanting to understand their governance role within the PRINCE2® environment and its organisational implications
• Team Managers wanting to work in a PRINCE2® environment
• Individuals working on projects or as part of project offices
• Individuals wanting to start working as project managers

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the Foundation course, you will learn:

• Understand the principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2®
• Understand of the application of the principles of PRINCE2® through the themes and processes
• Understand the role and application of project governance
• Understand the controls provided by PRINCE2® that promote organisation oversight and increase project success rates
• Have a detailed understanding of each of the roles defined by PRINCE2® and their responsibilities across the project lifecycle
• Have a full understanding of PRINCE2® themes and familiarity with a full project life cycle
• Understand how to tailor PRINCE2® to suit the needs of different projects
• Understand how PRINCE2® can be effectively applied to address the needs and problems of a specific project scenario
• Be well prepared for the Foundation exam.

This session is a mixture of theory and discussion and practical group-based learning involving post-it notes, markers, flip chart paper. An easy to understand and practical case study is used throughout the course. No laptops are required, all learning resources are supplied.

Duration
Three days (21 hours). In addition we recommended at least 10 hours of pre-course work and there is 1-2 hours of homework each evening.

Trainer
Paul Sutton, Lead Trainer and Consultant Project Results
Registered Trainer in PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, Agile PM, MSP, MoP, P3O, MoR, BBC, Managing Benefits and Change Management. He is also a Professional Scrum Master and PMP (Project Management Professional)

Paul Sutton’s focus is on helping people and organisations develop effective business cases, run successful projects, programmes and portfolios, make the changes and realise the benefits at the end. To do this Paul works with a wide range of people and organisations with training, coaching, consulting and hands-on delivery. Paul combines an in-depth process knowledge with 30 years of pragmatic hands-on experience in all of these areas.

Paul has a broad picture focus combined with strong analytical thinking. He is an excellent communicator and a dynamic and engaging presenter. As a result, he is able to give practical application to a huge range of questions and scenarios.

Along with his Registered Trainer status he also holds the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI (Project Management Institute), is a Gateway Reviewer and a Professional Scrum Master. Paul divides his time between training and assisting organisations through coaching and consulting. Paul’s training and consulting clients are across the board including Government, Private, NGO, Corporate and Small to Medium Enterprises.

Paul owns and operates Project Results as an ATO (Accredited Training Organisation) focusing on building clients capability.  Paul is very active in the professional community speaking at conferences and community events.  He is also active in groups promoting best practice and professional development.
 
What's included
Once you register for the course, you will receive the “PRINCE2® 7th Edition” manual; PeopleCert Quick Reference Guide”; pre-course exercises, and the full online course. At the course, you are given a folder containing copies of all the course slides, extensive notes, exam practice, exercises, and sample exams from PeopleCert.

Foundation prerequisites
No prerequisite is required for attendance on the Foundation course, but any Project Management exposure is an advantage. Our thorough pre-course work ensures you are ready for learning.

Pass rates
For Foundation courses, pass rate currently sits at 85%.

Certification
PRINCE2 course is certified by the examination body, PeopleCert under the umbrella of the PRINCE2 owner AXELOS. This certification covers the PRINCE2 content as well as preparation for the Foundation and Practitioner exams and the trainers.

Project Results is a PRINCE2® Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). ​ This accreditation has been given by APMG and PEOPLECERT, who along with accrediting ATOs, provides and moderates exams and accredits our trainers. PRINCE2® and the AXELOS Swirl Device logo are registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited, used under the permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

Your next learning step
This qualification is permanent, with the option of going onto Practitioner, at any time in the future, through any registered provider. 
.
.
Regional Business Partner (RBP) Management Capability Fund
This course is registered with the RBP Management Capability Fund. To explore if your business is eligible for support contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor at business@greatsouth.nz or register your business here. Your Regional Growth Advisor will advise you on your eligibility for capability development funding.