AUDIENCE:   Anyone who wishes to gain a clear and concise understanding of the background, structure and applicability of PRINCE2. This overview is particularly suitable for decision makers within an organisation who are considering implementing PRINCE2. PREREQUISITES:   There are no prerequisites other than a basic awareness of project work in the delegate’s own business environment. DURATION:   1 day. OBJECTIVES:   Projects bring together resources, skills, technology and ideas to deliver business benefits or to achieve business objectives. Good project management helps to ensure that these benefits and objectives are delivered to an appropriate level of quality and within the constraints of time and cost. It is also an essential element in managing the risks inherent in change and innovation. PRINCE2 is a comprehensive, structured project management method used extensively by the UK government. It is also widely recognised and used by the private sector, both in the UK and internationally. The method can be applied to all kinds of project including information systems projects. This intensive overview describes the main elements of the method, including components, processes and techniques. It also places PRINCE2 in an organisational context and discusses the issues surrounding the implementation of PRINCE2. The course will enable delegates to: - Describe the background and scope and objectives of PRINCE2 - Describe the principles of the PRINCE2 components, processes and techniques - Discuss the applicability and potential costs and benefits of introducing PRINCE COURSE CONTENT:   Projects and project management Success and failure in projects Background & scope of PRINCE2 The PRINCE2 process model Developing a Business Case Project organisation, roles and responsibilities Plans & product based planning PRINCE2 controls The management of risk Quality in a project environment Change control and configuration management Tailoring PRINCE2 for different environments Costs and benefits of introducing PRINCE2 PRINCE2(tm) is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce.  This course is delivered on behalf of Verhoef by either Benchmark Training or Pearce Mayfield, both Accredited Training Organisations to the APM Group.