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PRINCE2® at Cardiff Met

​​What is PRINCE2®?

​PRINCE2® (Projects In Controlled Environments) is a widely used internationally recognised process-based method for effective project management. PRINCE2® is the de facto project management standard for public projects in the UK. As a best practice project management tool, PRINCE2® can be tailored to the needs of any organisation and for any type and size of project.


Why PRINCE2®?

  • It is easy to use

  • Adaptable to business and project needs

  • Delivers increased agility and efficiency whilst reducing costs

  • It is a best practice, so you select a proven solution

  • Maximize your project success

  • 85% of PRINCE2® Practitioners describe it as valuable to their current role

  • Position yourself in the job market – 85% of PRINCE2® certificate-holders said PRINCE2® helps with career progression


PRINCE2® benefits for the organisation:

  • Manages resources, business risk and deliverables effectively

  • Applicable to all types of projects

  • Saves time and resources through a shared approach to reporting

  • Improves productivity by increasing staff awareness of roles and responsibilities

  • Project alignment with business goals

  • Facilitates management and stakeholder involvement at relevant and appropriate times during the project

  • Facilitates the assurance and assessment of project work, troubleshooting, and audits

  • Effectively scope your projects, so everyone knows what the project will deliver, to whom, by when and for how much

  • Strike the balance between effective governance while enabling the project manager manage the project to manage

  • Robust reporting for all stakeholders to ensure that everyone knows what they need to know

  • Be able to identify and manage both the risks and opportunities to your project


PRINCE2® benefits for the professional:

  • Demonstrates expertise and know-how

  • Improves employability

  • Ensures project success and delivery

  • Improves communication and control

  • Understand the role of you and your team, including triggers, inputs and expected outputs

  • Maximize your project success

  • Position yourself in the job market

  • 85% of PRINCE2® Practitioners describe it as valuable to their current role

  • 85% of PRINCE2® certificate-holders said PRINCE2® helps with career progression


PRINCE2 certifications:

  • PRINCE2® Foundation: for individuals wanting to demonstrate they have sufficient understanding of the PRINCE2® project management method.

  • PRINCE2® Practitioner: suitable for individuals wanting to demonstrate they have achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply and tailor the PRINCE2® method in a scenario situation.


Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required

Course aimed at:
It is aimed at anybody in a Project Management role seeking to demonstrate competence through a recognised formal qualification, or Managers who want to develop a controlled approach to managing projects.

Additional Information:
PRINCE2® certification is an invaluable asset to anyone's career as it increases employment prospects and helps individuals do their jobs more effectively, becoming an advantage to their employers.​

Course fees include:

  • Pre-course reading material

  • Official PRINCE2 manual

  • Course materials and work books

  • Exam entry for foundation and practitioner (exams held online)

  • PeopleCert certification

For enquiries please email: csm-enterprise@cardiffmet.ac.uk​


PRINCE2® - Foundation and Practitioner 6th edition

Duration: 4 days (will be delivered via MS TEAMS)

Dates:

2024:

  • Monday 10th June - Thursday 13th June

  • Monday 16th September - Thursday 19th September

  • Monday 18th November - Thursday 21st November​

Additional Information

​The pre-recorded online version of the course can be started at any time and the duration can be decided by you, allowing you to work at your own pace.

To enrol onto a PRINCE2® course, please go to our Online Store or contact csm-enterprise@cardiffmet.ac.uk for more information regarding enrolment and payment methods.

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