M_o_R® Practitioner Training
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Course Objective
This intensive course is designed to cover the PRINCE2™ Foundation and Practitioner syllabi, and to prepare delegates for the PRINCE2™ exams.
Delegate Profile
Senior managers recently appointed to project roles, or those wishing to gain formal qualifications after previous project management experience. The course would be of benefit to those with project support office or project assurance roles, team managers and Project Board members who wish to be hands-on.
Topics Covered
The course includes the following modules:
- Overview of Method
- Business Case
- Organisation
- Controls - Introduction and Controlled Start
- Initiating a Project
- Quality and Quality Reviews
- Product-based Planning and Product Descriptions
- Plans and Planning
- Controlled Progress and Stages
- Configuration Management and Filing
- Change Control
- Management of Risk
- Managing Product Delivery
- Handling Exceptions and Managing Stage Boundaries
- Controlled Close
- Product-based Planning - Product Breakdown Structures and Product Flow Diagram
- Case Study and Exam Preparation
Trainer Profile
All AFA PRINCE2™ trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising project managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over five days, including the optional PRINCE2™ Foundation and Practitioner examinations.
All AFA courses are delivered using the latest PRINCE2™ examinations and syllabus. The Foundation exam will be taken on the Wednesday afternoon and the Practitioner exam after an early lunch on the Friday. Delegates should be aware that considerable evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those that wish to pass the exams.
Course Arrangements and Cost
Open course places cost from £1395+VAT per delegate. Overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates.
Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Course refreshments
Joining instructions including pre-course exercises and PRINCE2™ manual are sent out approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Course timetables can be tailored to meet client requirements. Please contact us for further information.
Book your PRINCE2 Practitioner here
Course Objective
To cover the content of the PRINCE2™ Practitioner syllabus and to prepare delegates to take the Practitioner exam on the last afternoon of the course.
Delegate Profile
Project managers wishing to build on their achievement in the PRINCE2™ Foundation exam, following further experience or a period of study. The course would be of benefit to those with project support office or project assurance roles, team managers, Project Board members who wish to be hands-on, and team members aspiring to a more senior role. A PRINCE2™ Foundation pass is a prerequisite for attending this event.
Topics Covered
The following modules are included:
- Mini Test and Recap
- Change Control
- Management of Risk
- Controlling a Stage & Managing Product Delivery
- Controlled Close
- Starting Up a Project
- Initiating a Project
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Product Based Planning
- PBP Diagrams
- Scaling and Healthchecks
- Applying PRINCE2™ in Different Scenarios
Trainer Profile
All AFA PRINCE2™ trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising project managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors.
The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over three days, including the optional PRINCE2™ Practitioner examination. All AFA courses are delivered using the latest PRINCE2™ examinations and syllabus. Delegates should be aware that considerable evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those that wish to pass the exam.
Course Arrangements and Cost
Open course places cost from £895+VAT per delegate. Overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates.
Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
Joining instructions including pre-course exercises and PRINCE2™ manual are sent out approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date. It is assumed that delegates will have a current copy of the PRINCE2™ manual; if that is not the case, one can be provided at cover price.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.
Book your PRINCE2 Conversion here
Course Objective
To cover the content of the PRINCE2™ Practitioner syllabus and to prepare delegates to take the Re-registration exam on the last afternoon of the course.
Delegate Profile
Project managers who have been using PRINCE2™ in their current role and now wish to re-sit the Practitioner qualification. A previous PRINCE2™ Practitioner pass is a prerequisite for attending this event.
Topics Covered
The following modules are included:
- Mini Test and Recap
- Change Control
- Managment of Risk
- Controlling a Stage & Managing Product Delivery
- Controlled Close
- Starting Up a Project
- Initiating a Project
- Managing Stage Boundaries
- Product Based Planning
- PBP Diagrams
- Scaling and Healthchecks
- Applying PRINCE2™ in Differnt Scenarios
Trainer Profile
All AFA PRINCE2™ trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising project managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors.
The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over three days, including the optional PRINCE2™ Re-registration examination.
All AFA courses are delivered using the latest PRINCE2™ examinations and syllabus. Delegates should be aware that considerable evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those that wish to pass the exam.
Course Arrangements and Cost
Open course places start at £895+VAT per delegate. Overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates.
Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
Joining instructions including pre-course exercises and PRINCE2™ manual are sent out approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegtae numbers. Please contact us for further information.
Book your PRINCE2 Re-registration here
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to give delegates a broad understanding of the 'Managing Successful Programmes' (MSP™) philosophy. This course is delivered using the latest 2007 MSP™ manual and syllabus.
Delegate Profile
The course is recommended for managers who have recently been given a programme role, for programme support staff, for specialists contributing to a programme, and for senior executives directing a programme.
Topics Covered
The course will cover the following topics:
- Introduction and Programme Management Principles
- Governance Themes
- Organisation
- Vision
- Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Benefits Realisation Management
- Blueprint Design and Delivery
- Programme Planning and Control
- The Business Case
- Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Quality Management
- Transformational Flow
- Identifying a Programme
- Defining a Programme
- Managing the Tranches
- Delivering Capability
- Realising the Benefits
- Closing a Programme
- Programme Office
In addition delegates will work through case study based exercises, and will be prepared for the MSP™ Foundation exam.
Trainer Profile
All AFA MSP™ trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising programme managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustrations and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus, is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over three days. The Foundation exam is taken during the afternoon of day three. Some evening consolidation and preparation work is required in order to gain maximum benefit from the course. Residential attendance is recommended.
Course Arrangements including Cost
Open course places cost £1250+VAT per delegate. This price includes 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. Extra overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates*.
Also included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Managing Successful Programmes'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
Joining instructions, including pre-course exercises and MSP™ manual, are sent to delegates approximately 2-3 weeks before the course start date.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for in-house events, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for more information.
*Please note London courses exclude accommodation
Book your MSP™ Foundation here
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to give delegates an understanding of the 'Managing Successful Programmes' (MSP™) philosophy and how it can be applied to live programmes. This course is delivered using the latest 2007 MSP™ manual and syllabus.
Delegate Profile
The course is recommended for managers working towards a role with full-time responsibility within a programme environment.
Topics Covered
The course will cover the following topics:
- Introduction and Programme Management Principles
- Governance Themes
- Organisation
- Vision
- Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Benefits Realisation Management
- Blueprint Design and Delivery
- Programme Planning and Control
- The Business Case
- Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Quality Management
- Transformational Flow
- Identifying a Programme
- Defining a Programme
- Managing the Tranches
- Delivering Capability
- Realising the Benefits
- Closing a Programme
- Programme Office
In addition delegates will work through case study based exercises, and will be fully prepared for the MSP™ Foundation and Practitioner exams.
Trainer Profile
All AFA MSP™ trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising programme managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustrations and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus, is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over four days. The Foundation exam is taken during the afternoon of day three and the Practitioner exam is taken during the afternoon of day four. A Foundation pass of 60% or more is a pre-requisite for sitting the practitioner examination. Evening consolidation and preparation work is required in order to gain maximum benefit from the course. Residential attendance is recommended.
Course Arrangements including Cost
Open course places cost £1650+VAT per delegate. This price includes 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation*. Extra overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates.
Also included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Managing Successful Programmes'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
Joining instructions, including pre-course exercises and MSP™ manual, are sent to delegates approximately 2-3 weeks before the course start date.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house course based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.
*Please note London courses exclude accommodation.
Book your MSP™ Practitioner here
Course Objective
To give delegates a broad knowledge of the use and techniques of the M_o_R® risk management method, as laid out in the Office of Government Commerce's (OGC) guide 'Management of Risk; Guidance for Practitioners'.
Delegate Profile
This event will benefit managers and team members with specific responsibilities for corporate governance and the management of risk. It is also useful for senior executives considering the implementation of structured risk management within their organisations.
Topics Covered
The following topics will be covered:
- Introduction to Risk Management
- Project and Programme Management Concepts
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance
- M_o_R® Principles
- M_o_R® Perspectives
- Strategic Risk
- Programme Risk
- Project Risk
- Operational Risk
- M_o_R® Techniques
- M_o_R® Approach
- Roles & Responsibilities
- M_o_R® Process
- Identify
- Assess and Plan
- Implement and Communicate
- Embed and Review
Trainer Profile
All AFA M_o_R® trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of OGC. They are practising risk managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over three days, including the M_o_R® Foundation examination. Delegates should be aware that considerable evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those that wish to pass the examination.
Course Arrangements and Cost
Open course places cost from £1125+VAT per delegate. This price includes 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation*. Extra overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates.
Also included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Management of Risk; Guidance for Practitioners'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Course refreshments
Joining instructions including pre-course exercises and M_o_R® manual are sent out approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date.
We would be pleased to provide you with a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.
*Please note London courses exclude accommodation.
Book your M_o_R Foundation here
Course Objective
To give delegates an in depth knowledge of the use and techniques of the M_o_R® risk management method, as laid out in the Office of Government Commerce's (OGC) guide 'Management of Risk; Guidance for Practitioners'.
Delegate Profile
This event will benefit managers with full-time responsibilities for corporate governance or charged with enhancing an organisation's risk management culture.
Topics Covered
The following topics will be covered:
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance
- M_o_R® Principles
- M_o_R® Perspectives - Strategic, Programme, Project and Operational
- M_o_R® Techniques
- M_o_R® Approach
- Roles & Responsibilities
- M_o_R® Process
- Identify
- Assess and Plan
- Implement and Communicate
- Embed and Review
- Risk Management Maturity
- Risk Specialisms
- Seecting Risk Software Tools
- M_o_R® Documents
In addition, delegates will work through a case study illustrating the application of M_o_R® techniques, and participate in workshops covering the appropriate application of the techniques to real situations.
Trainer Profile
All AFA M_o_R® trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of OGC. They are practising risk managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. Many of them have served on Manual Review Boards and act as examiners or assessors for OGC. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over five days, including the optional Foundation and Practitioner examinations.
Delegates should be aware that considerable evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those that wish to pass the exams.
Course Arrangements and Cost
Open course places cost from £1775+VAT per delegate. This price includes 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation*. Extra accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates.
Also included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Management of Risk; Guidance for Practitioners'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
Joining instructions including pre-course exercises and M_o_R® manual are sent out approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.
*Please note London courses exclude accommodation.
Book your M_o_R Practitioner here
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