Synopses & Reviews
Everything you need to be fully prepared to take the PRINCE2 examAs an internationally recognized certification which focuses on the Foundation and Practitioner levels along with being recommended by the Project Management Institute, the PRINCE2 accreditation gives a bolster to any resume. However, there exists a dearth of any sort of comprehensive tutorial on preparing to take this exam-until now. This invaluable study guide focuses on all the details you need in order to certify and then goes one step further to emphasize the practical applications of the topics discussed. Each chapter provides clear explanations for using PRINCE2 to handle everyday project challenges.
- Features full coverage of all exam objectives
- Presents real-world scenarios, such as how to start a project effectively so that everyone understands his or her role and what needs to be done
- Includes challenging review questions to sharpen your knowledge
- Incorporates sample questions throughout the text, as well as electronic flashcards
PRINCE2 Study Guide covers all the necessary topics you need to know in order to confidently take the exam.
About the Author
David Hinde is a PRINCE2 trainer and has prepared thousands of candidates for the accreditation examination. He has managed large-scale PRINCE2 projects within organizations such as the BBC, Deloitte and Touche, and the UK Government. He writes regularly about management topics in his blog (www.orgtopia.com/management-blog) and in various journals. He also speaks at events run by organizations such as the Project Management Institute and the Best Practice User Group.
Table of Contents
Introduction xvii
Assessment Test xlvii
Chapter 1 Overview of PRINCE2 1
Chapter 2 Starting a Project Successfully with PRINCE2 39
Chapter 3 Organization Theme 75
Chapter 4 Business Case Theme 103
Chapter 5 Plans Theme 127
Chapter 6 Quality Theme 159
Chapter 7 Risk Theme 197
Chapter 8 Change Theme 225
Chapter 9 Progress Theme 253
Chapter 10 Managing the Middle of a Project Successfully with PRINCE2 289
Chapter 11 Managing the End of a Project Successfully with PRINCE2 329
Chapter 12 Tailoring PRINCE2 to the Project Environment 347
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 363
Appendix B Management Products in PRINCE2 395
Appendix C Passing the Accreditation Exams 403
Appendix D Sample Foundation Examinations 425
Appendix E About the Additional Study Tools 455
Index 459