Introduction to PRINCE2 Practitioner Re-Registration

• Exploring the PRINCE2 2009 process model
• Reviewing the PRINCE2 2009 themes
• Distinguishing between previous versions of the PRINCE2 manual
• Introducing the seven principles that guide obligations and good practices of PRINCE2

Navigating the PRINCE2 Process Model

Starting up and initiating a project

• Testing project viability
• Writing the project product description
• Defining and refining the business case
• Setting up project management controls and strategies
• Tailoring the method to the project
• Assembling project initiation documentation

Controlling a stage and managing product delivery

• Assigning work to be done, monitoring the work and reporting progress
• Dealing with issues and taking corrective actions
• Controlling the link between the project manager and team manager
• Accepting and executing work packages

Managing a stage boundary, closing a project and directing a project

• Preparing for an end stage assessment
• Getting ready for the final meeting of the project board
• Directing the project by exception

Clarifying the PRINCE2 Themes

Developing and maintaining the business case

• Planning project delivery and quality goals
• Verifying and confirming a robust business case
• Assembling the project initiation documentation (PID)

Appointing project organisation roles

• Defining and establishing the project's structure of accountability and responsibility
• Representing the business, user and supplier stakeholders
• Allocating the four levels of management
• Agreeing on project authorities

Planning a project with PRINCE2

• Defining the seven steps in creating a PRINCE2 plan
• Specifying the contents of a plan
• Establishing the planning levels
• Employing product-based planning
• Establishing product descriptions

Tracking project progress

• Monitoring the project stages
• Determining project performance targets
• Managing tolerance criteria
• Time
• Cost
• Scope
• Quality
• Risk
• Benefit
• Creating, monitoring and reporting mechanisms

Documenting the Management Strategies

Managing risks

• Analysing the risks
• Evaluating risk exposure
• Deciding on risk responses
• Developing a plan for ongoing risk management

Assuring product quality

• Creating and verifying products that are fit for purpose
• Following the quality audit trail
• Conducting a quality review

Controlling and authorising change

• Incorporating issues, change control and configuration management
• Applying change and configuration management procedures

Preparing for the Exam

Analysing objective test exam question types

• Classical multiple choice
• Multiple response
• Matching
• Sequencing
• Assertion/Reason

Refreshing your exam techniques

• Practising with test questions and mock papers
• Managing your time effectively to optimise the probability of exam completion

Completing the Practitioner Re-Registration Certification

• Applying proven tips for exam success
• Taking the exam
• Completing the necessary APMG paperwork