subject: Flexible Tool For Managing Projects [print this page] Many project managers would agree that flexibility and adaptability are two things that are required while managing projects. While there may be many methods to achieve great success in project management, PRINCE2 is recognized as the standard practice for years in project management. It is a world-class product to manage projects. It is designed to provide a structured way of managing wide variety of projects and activities within a project.
PRINCE2 methodology was first approved by companies in 1989. It was used for managing IT projects in its early days. This method gained popularity because of its flexibility and adaptability and this helps minimize the errors in a project. Now it is used by other sectors and industries across the world. This course is available in New Delhi and Mumbai.
This method adheres to:
a common and consistent approach
it is controlled and organized from start to finish
the project is regularly reviewed and the progress is checked
Regular checking assures business justification of the project
The senior management has control over the project and can divert the path, if required
Proper communication is maintained between all stakeholders including project manager, team members, management, and external people
This certification will help you grasp the common systems, procedures and language. Mistakes will be minimized when this method is applied in the project. It ultimately helps save money and effort and gets good return on investment for the client as well as the vendor.
The PRINCE2 Course comprises of the Foundation and Practitioner levels both have their own target audience. In the foundation level, all terminologies and basics of project management are taught. In the practitioner level, the application of this method is taught. The courses duration is from 4 to 5 days maximum and within these two days the learning is tremendous. At the end of the course there will be a test on multiple choice objective questions.
This course is good for people are in the leadership role in an organization, especially those who have not had any previous knowledge of project management.