PRINCE2 Programme Management Practitioner

• Holders of the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation certificate (or an equivalent qualification such as MSP) who want to deepen their knowledge and learn to apply the programme management framework in practice.
• Programme managers and senior project managers responsible for leading complex transformation programmes comprising multiple interrelated projects.
• Business change managers and senior leaders who actively contribute to the delivery of strategic programmes and require advanced knowledge of governance and benefits management.
• Consultants and advisors in project and programme management who want to demonstrate their expertise through an internationally recognised certification.
• Managers seeking the PRINCE2 Programme Manager designation as part of their career development in strategic change management.

• Applying Principles in Practice: Learn how to apply and tailor the principles of PRINCE2 Programme Management to specific programme scenarios in a real organisational context.
• Advanced Programme Governance: Understand how to design and implement effective governance structures, establish sound decision-making mechanisms, and ensure accountability at all levels of the programme.
• Strategic Benefits Management: Learn how to create robust benefits realisation plans, monitor progress towards expected outcomes, and take corrective action when deviations occur.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Understand how to design and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy for a complex programme environment with diverse interest groups.
• Programme-Level Risk and Issue Management: Learn to identify, assess, and manage risks and issues at programme level, and coordinate their escalation to the appropriate governance bodies.
• Programme Planning, Control, and Reporting: Master techniques for programme planning, progress monitoring, dependency management between projects, and reporting to the Programme Board and other stakeholders.

• Applying Governance Themes: In-depth exploration of all governance themes (organisation, vision, benefits, planning, risks, quality) with a focus on their practical application and interdependencies.
• Leading the Transformational Flow: How to manage the programme through each phase Identifying, Defining, Establishing, Delivering, and Closing and how to respond to changes and challenges throughout.
• Tailoring the Framework: How to adapt PRINCE2 Programme Management to the specific context of the organisation, the type of programme, and the environment in which it operates.
• Dependency Management and Project Integration: Techniques for coordinating interdependent projects, managing shared resources, and ensuring consistent progress towards programme objectives.
• Leadership and Change Management: How to effectively lead a programme team, build a culture open to change, and manage resistance to transformation within the organisation.
• Case Studies and Scenarios: Practising the application of the framework on real-world programme situations as preparation for the open-book Practitioner exam.

• Course duration: 2 days.
• Prerequisites: A valid PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation certificate or equivalent (MSP Foundation).
• Exam: Open-book (official PRINCE2 Programme Management manual only), online via PeopleCert, 150 minutes, 70 multiple-choice questions, passing score 60%.
• Language of instruction: English. Official study materials are in English.
• Certificate: PeopleCert – PRINCE2 Programme Management Practitioner, internationally recognised, renewal every 3 years.
• Accreditation: Course covered by an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) Agilist s.r.o. certified by PeopleCert.

• The combination of PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner certificates qualifies candidates for the PRINCE2 Programme Manager designation.
• The PRINCE2 Programme Manager designation is part of the broader PRINCE2 qualification scheme, which culminates in the prestigious PRINCE2 Master designation.
• For comprehensive coverage of project, programme, and portfolio management, this can be complemented with PRINCE2 Project Management and PRINCE2 Portfolio Management certifications.

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PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation [PRINCE2PGMF]

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