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PRINCE2® PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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PRINCE2 is the UK Office of Government Commerce's Project Management Methodology. PRINCE ('Projects in Controlled Environments'), is a project management method that deals with the organisation, management and control of projects. With a flexible and adaptable approach, it provides a framework covering all aspects of a project.
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What is on this page:
- Key Features of PRINCE2
- PRINCE2 Publications
- PRINCE2 – Processed-Based Project Management
- PRINCE2 Accreditation, Training and Distance Learning
- PRINCE2 Project Management Software and Toolkits
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP™)
- Management of Risk
Key Features of Prince2
- PRINCE2 has a focus on business justification.
- PRINCE2 provides a defined structure for a project managment team.
- PRINCE2 is a process-based approach to project managment.
- PRINCE2 segments projects into manageable and controllable stages.
- PRINCE2 can be applied to any project in any organisation.
- PRINCE2 provides a scalable project management methodology.
- PRINCE2 gives greater control over resources.
Originally developed for IT projects, the latest version, PRINCE2, is now a best-practice approach for the management of all types of projects.
A free copy of our Prince2 Fact Sheet is sent automatically to everyone who also requests a copy of our Project Governance board briefing.
PRINCE2 Publications
We are official TSO distributors of OGC publications, and offer a world-class Prince2 Bookshop.
The bookshop includes all the core PRINCE2 texts, including:
- The PRINCE2 Manual – The Official Guide to the PRINCE2 Methodology.
- Passing The PRINCE2 Exams – Essential for anyone seeking a PRINCE2 qualification.
- Project Management based on PRINCE2 – The best starting point for those new to PRINCE2.
- PRINCE2 & MS Project – A guide on how to employ Microsoft® Office® Project for managing PRINCE2 projects.
PRINCE2 – Processed-Based Project Management
Prince 2 is a process-based approach to project management. It is capable of tailoring and scaling to suit specific projects types and sizes.
In this methodology, each process – complete with its inputs and outputs – is defined, as are the specific objectives that have to be achieved and the activities that are to be carried out. There is a diagram of the Process Model below, with key aspects of each process.
This is is all described in detail in the official Prince2 Manual.
The 7 Processes Of PRINCE2:
- Starting up a project – Preparing a project brief, assigning roles, defining the approach, and planing the next stage.
- Initiating a project – Planning a project, project controls, business case, project initiation document.
- Directing a project – Authorising a project, project direction and project closure.
- Controlling a stage – Authorising work to be undertaken and its completion, assessing and reviweing progress.
- Managing stage boundaries – Planning the stages of the project, updating the project plan, business case and risk assessment, creation of an exception plan.
- Managing product delivery – Delivering a work package to agreed requirements.
- Closing a project – Executing a controlled close to the project.
Prince2 Accreditation, Training and Distance Learning
PRINCE2 is recognised globally as the Standard for project management. The APM group runs the Prince2 accreditation scheme on behalf of the UK's OGC. There are two Prince2 qualification levels: Foundation, followed by Practitioner. To become a registered practitioner (listed in the Successful Candidate Register), you have to pass both exams.
Here is a detailed description of the Prince2 qualifications and options for preparation, which include:
- A wide range of accredited Prince2 distance learning courses that come complete with all the necessary training manuals and a range of support options. Exams have to be sat at one of the open exam centres in Milton Keynes, York or Chester.
- The official Prince2 Manual and exam guide are key to success!
- The Prince2 Starter Kit and Study Pack, for those studying for the PRINCE2 qualification.
- The Colin Bentley Prince2 Practitioner Bundle.
- A wide range of classroom-based training courses for those who prefer classroom-based learning.
Practitioners have to re-register every 3–5 years, by sitting and passing a Practitioner-level re-registration examination.
Prince2 project management software and toolkits
Implementing Prince2 project management methodologies is not always as simple as it seems. Prince2 Project Management Toolkits can simplify the process significantly, and we have three of the world's best available from this site, Bugbox, i-Method and Project Progress. You can read more about these toolkits and access free demonstrations on some of them here.
OGC'S Successful Delivery Toolkit™
The UK's Office of Government Commerce provides the Successful Delivery Toolkit. This toolkit is primarily directed towards public sector organisations and their suppliers, however it is also useful to organizations and professional advisers anywhere who want to access key best-practice guidance on successful delivery.
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP™)
MSP, Managing Successful Programmes, is an OGC best-practice methodology for managing multiple programmes. MSP complements the methodologies laid out in PRINCE2. MSP assists organisations in co-ordinating and planning projects, so that they support each other and are allocated the required resources.
Management of Risk
Project risk is a key area for project managers, and management of risk is, therefore, a key discipline. Find out about the OGC best-practice Risk Management methodology M_o_R and explore the whole discipline of risk management.
