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What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 is a generic project management methodology that can be applied to different types of projects and projects of different sizes. It is comprehensive in its approach but flexible in application.

The methodology offers a structured approach to control the start, progress and closure of a project.

Whenever you want to deliver or change a new service, product, organisational process or system you need to know what is required, why it is necessary, by when key events need to occur, how it must occur and importantly who needs to be involved.

The PRINCE2 methodology provides a step by step guide that will assist the Project Team to gather and structure the information necessary to start up a project and provides processes and control mechanisms allowing a controlled execution and closure of the project.

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Do I/we need PRINCE2?

Let us answer this question by asking you?

  • Is your organisation going through change?
  • Would you like a controlled approach to manage business change?
  • Does your organisation have a consistent approach to manage the start up, execution and closure of a project?
  • In your organisation do people always know and understand their role and responsibilities in a project?
  • Do you have difficulty prioritising projects?
  • Do you want to use an approach that demonstrates how to involve stakeholders throughout the life of the project?
  • Are stakeholders often confused by the terminology used by parties involved in a project?
  • Would you like to use consistent terminology, processes and project templates across your projects?
  • Would you like to adopt a project management methodology that is internationally recognised and supported by hundreds of thousands of users around the world and independently managed by an international body of experts?

If you answered yes to one of these questions then I guess you will benefit from the use of PRINCE2.

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Why has PRINCE2 been so successful around the world?

Perhaps because of its comprehensiveness PRINCE2 is often viewed as 'de facto' best practice project management on an international scale.

Project Managers and organisations around the world have strived to procure or develop their own best practice approach for the management of projects.

PRINCE2 offers a project manager, a project team and your organisation a consistent set of processes, tools and a language for the management of projects.

Being a generic and flexible approach for the management of 'business' projects it can be applied in any business environment. It is not a method that can only be applied by IT staff or people with years of project management experience. Anyone, anywhere in the organisation can learn and use it as it is based on a logical approach to manage any project, be it to develop a car, change a business process or to manage the launch of a new product or service. The United Nations Development Programme are training staff to apply PRINCE2 for development projects.

It is also a very effective tool for the management of stakeholders and their interests.

Success however depends on how you and your organisation chooses to apply PRINCE2. The method can also be easily tailored to align with existing business processes, workflows, tools and language.

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What are the origins of PRINCE2?

PRINCE was first established in 1989 by the CCTA (Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency) and is based on the PROMPTII methodology. PROMPTII is a methodology developed by Simpact Systems Ltd in 1975.

Following feedback from users PRINCE was enhanced to include new processes and approaches ensuring that it was appropriate for different types of projects and projects of different sizes. This new version was launched in 1996 and became known as PRINCE2. The methodology is now used widely and recognised as a 'de facto' standard for project management.

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How can I benefit from PRINCE2?

Dependent on your role in a project, PRINCE2 can offer processes, tools and techniques to help with your management of projects.

It provides a step by step guide on how to control a project, by providing:

  • An approach to justify the start, continuation and closure of a project
  • A structure that defines people's roles and responsibilities in a project
  • A method for the identification and management of risks
  • Mechanisms to control the quality of products
  • A more effective planning approach based on 'stage by stage' planning principles
  • Processes and rules to control changes to the project and project deliverables
  • Control mechanisms that facilitate progress monitoring
  • An approach to identify when and how to conduct a project review

PRINCE2 qualifications are recognised internationally. The Foundation and Practitioner qualifications acknowledge that you can function as a member of a PRINCE2 project and apply PRINCE2 in different business environments and project situations.

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How can my organisation benefit from PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 can facilitate improved business performance by ensuring everyone knows why the project is required, what needs to be achieved, how and when events need to occur and who needs to be involved.

PRINCE2:

  • Supports best practice project governance
  • Can be applied on any type of project or project of any size
  • Provides processes for early warning of problems
  • Facilitates active participation of stakeholders
  • Standardises project reporting information
  • Offers controlled management of resources
  • Provides tools to assess the 'health' of projects
  • Is easily tailored to align with existing business processes, workflows, tools and language.
  • Is supported by the UK government and hundreds of thousands of users around the world
  • Is supported by training for all levels of management, coaching programs and consultancy services designed to support successful application.
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Is PRINCE2 suitable for my projects?

Being a generic approach for the management of 'business' projects PRINCE2 can be applied in any business environment. It is not a method that can only be applied just by IT or people with years of project management experience. Anyone, anywhere in the organisation can learn and use it as it is based on a logical approach to manage any project.

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Who uses PRINCE2?

Small and large, private and government organisations around the world use PRINCE2. Here is a short list of some key users amongst the two hundred thousand accredited users globally:

  • Australian Federal and State Departments
  • SUN Microsystems
  • CIBA Chemicals
  • United Nations
  • Siemens
  • Vodafone
  • DHL Express
  • Phillips
  • Metropolitan Police
  • HSBC
  • British Government Departments
  • NRMA
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How do I get more information about PRINCE2?

Contact us now and a member of our team will be most happy to answer any of your questions.

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How can I learn PRINCE2?

HiLogic Project Management is certified internationally to deliver PRINCE2 training courses. Our courses encompass the experience of a team of trainers who have used and taught PRINCE2 in government and private organisations, across different cultures and applied PRINCE2 in many different situations. Our training team has delivered PRINCE2 courses across Australasia, Asia, United Kingdom and Europe.

We offer four levels of PRINCE2 training, each level designed to meet the skill needs of the different types of people that can be involved in a project.

PRINCE2 Foundation certification
PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
PRINCE2 Overview
PRINCE2 Senior Management

Our training and certification services have been independently evaluated and attain certification against United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) standards. The UKAS is an accreditation body recognised by the UK government and international bodies to assess organisations that provide certification and testing services, against internationally agreed standards.

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What PRINCE2 qualifications are available?

There are two levels of qualifications offered. The PRINCE2 Foundation certification and the PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification. HiLogic Project Management is an Accredited Training Organisation licensed to deliver PRINCE2 training courses and invigilate PRINCE2 examinations.

For information on courses please refer to the listing under Course Types.

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Which PRINCE2 course is suitable for me?

Who should attend a PRINCE2 Foundation course?
Project Managers in need of a method to help manage projects of different types and sizes.
Team members, Project and Programme Support staff wanting to learn how to effectively contribute to a PRINCE2 Project
Who should attend a PRINCE2 Practitioner course?
Project Managers in need of a method to help manage projects of different types and sizes.
Project and Programme Support staff wanting to learn how to effectively apply PRINCE2 to projects.
Who should attend a PRINCE2 Overview Course?
Anyone wanting to understand how they can effectively contribute to a project being managed within a PRINCE2 environment.
Who should attend a PRINCE2 Senior Management Workshop?
Senior Management responsible for projects and wanting to know how they can effectively contribute to the success of a project.

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How do I enrol in a PRINCE2 course?

You can enrol in one of our courses by calling one of our offices, by email or apply online by completing the online course enrolment form.

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