Project Management related courses
A modern project manager needs to know more than just projects. It may be a matter of specialization, or a matter of levels in the management pyramid. Either way, the responsibility is different. keep yourself current and above the pack.
Check out the list of courses by selecting the tabs on the box below.
- PRINCE2
PRINCE2 is the defacto project management method. It is a well defined approach that can be applied to all types of projects. PRINCE2 certification is either a requirement, or an asset in more and more large employer organizations and in some governments projects.
A project management method is a way for employers to ensure consistency and continuity in their project teams, and their sub-contractors. The certification exams provide an internationally recognized validation of your knowledge and ability to work as a valuable project team member.Download the full brochure in pdf or read on-screen by clicking each of the tabbed headings below
- Overview of the course
Overview
The PRINCE2 certification course can be taken at Foundation or Practitioner level. You may choose to do the two levels at one go, or do it in separate tie periods. (read more on how to choose...)
The course teaches you
At Foundation Level :
The integrated elements of PRINCE2 - principles, processes, themes and tailoring. The standard documentation. (for more...see “Course Content”).
The benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to project management.At Practitioner level :
How to apply the PRINCE2 method to a real-life type scenario. The practitioner level exam has questions that are based on a scenario, and much of the course is focused on helping you understand how to do this, under the very unique kinds of questions you will be facing.In addition to helping you prepare for the exams, the course is intended to help delegates to operate effectively with colleagues and managers within a structured project management environment.
- Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome for both Foundation and Practitioner levels
Understand the PRINCE2 method at the Foundation Level and, where chosen, the Practitioner level.
Understand how to apply the integrated elements of PRINCE2 (principles, processes, themes and tailoring within a work environment).
Understand the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to project management.
Help delegates to operate effectively with colleagues and managers within a structured project management environment.
To pass the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam, where chosen, the PRINCE2 Practitioner Level Exam. - Approach
Approach
The event will be delivered by an approved PRINCE2 Trainer with practical experience of using the PRINCE2 method over a wide range of projects. The style of delivery will be instructor-led with the trainer taking attendees through each elements of the Method and illustrating each key point with examples. Questions and discussions will be encouraged throughout the event. A summary of how each Process operates and the linkages that exist between the PRINCE2 Themes & Processes will be presented using Process Integration Models.
- In-House Option
In-House Tailored Training option
The tailoring of the PRINCE2 certification programme for all our in-house training is complimentary. We highly recommend that you take this option.
We can swiftly build the tailored private programme using detail about your organisation, its culture, infrastructure, issues, project materials etc, to be used as real life working examples. - Course Content - Foundation Certification
PRINCE2® Foundation Level
Course Introduction Course Objectives Structure & Approach
PRINCE2 Principles
Continued Business Justification
Learn from Experience
Defined roles & responsibilities
Manage by Stages
Manage by Exception
Focus on Products
Tailor to suit the project environment
PRINCE2 Processes
PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management. There are 7 processes in PRINCE2 which provide the set of activities required to direct, manage and deliver a project successfully.
InfoSpec’s PRINCE2 Process Integration Model will be used to help delegates under stand & appreciate what should be done to manage each project and why it should be done and when in the project life cycle.
PRINCE2 Themes
Business Case
Organisation
Plans
Progress
Change
Quality
Risk
Case Study
PRINCE2 Project Walk Through
Exam Technique & Foundation Exam
PRINCE2 Foundation Exam
Foundation Certificate is a mandatory pre-requisite to undertake the Practitioners exam and is held on Day 4 of the program Multiple-Choice One hour duration 75 questions Closed book - Course Content - Practitioner Certification
- Who should attend?
Who Should Attend ?
Project Managers Programme Managers
Team Managers and support staff
General Managers, CEOs & Stakeholders
Staff who will have a defined role in a project
Auditors, Accountants, Project Assurance & Risk Management Staff
Project Management Consultants
Systems Analysts & Business Analysts
Anyone who involves in a project
Anyone who intend to be a PRINCE2 Trainer or Consultant.
- Overview of the course
- MSP Programme Management
- What is Programme Management
Programme Management is one step up from Project Management, in the organizations management level. There are three types of programmes, all comprising of multiple projects.1. Programmes that are simply a collection of related or non related project for the purpose of streamlining the collective management of resources.
2. Madatory requirements where the law requires a set of projects to be run in order to achieve some national objective
3. Change initiatives, where there is a large degree of uncertainty over the exact nature of projects to run. There is a need here to plan projects that may have to be cancelled and new projects launched, in the midst of the programme.You can download the full brochure here
- What is MSP
MSP is acronym for Managing Successful Programmes.
It is one of the project management series of UK certification exams. (the others are PRINCE2, MoP, P3O).MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) consists of a set of processes and principles that can be used in Programme Management. It was developed as a best practice guide, without being prescriptive.
MSP is very flexible and can be tailored to serve the needs of any circumstances.
This MSP training covers the MSP guidance & approach that can bring numerous far-reaching benefits to your organisations:
It ensures that:
Programmes and Projects are planned effectively so they deliver the outcomes & benefits on time and on budget
Keep a clear focus on outcomes
Respond to ongoing changes inside and outside the organisation
Define responsibilities and lines of communication
Provide a framework for engaging and involving stakeholders
Analyse and manage risks effectively
Audit and manage quality.
Info Spec offers both the Foundation and Practitioner levels of training and certification.
You can download the full brochure here
- Foundation Exam
MSP® Foundation
The MSP Foundation Certification is suitable for individuals who want to demonstrate they have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the MSP guidance to work effectively with a Programme Management team or act as an informed member of a Programme office, business change or project delivery team within a MSP supporting environment.
The MSP Foundation Certificate is also a pre-requisite for individuals wishing to achieve the MSP Practitioner Qualification.
Exam info :
Pass Mark: 50% (35 out of 70)
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Open book/notes: No
Prerequisites: None - Practitioner Exam
MSP® Practitioner
The MSP Practitioner Certification is suitable for individuals who want to demonstrate they have achieved sufficient knowledge and understanding of the MSP guide and can act as informed members of a programme management group.
To take the exam, you need to have passed the MSP Foundation exam, although it can be on the same day.Pass Mark: 50% (40 out of 80)
Exam duration: 150 minutes
Open book/notes: Yes. (official MSP® manual only)
Prerequisites: MSP® Foundation Certificate. - Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Provide Delegates with an understanding of the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to programme management.
Apply the principles of MSP to a programme within a work environment.
Operate effectively with colleagues and managers within a structured programme and project management environment.
Enable delegates to understand the MSP framework to be prepared to sit the MSP Foundation & Practitioner exams.
Success in the Foundation & Practitioner Exams provides candidates with the pre-requisites required to sit the MSP Advanced Practitioner exam (separate course). - Course approach
Approach
The event will be delivered by an approved MSP Trainer with practical experience of using the MSP method over a wide range of programmes & projects.
The style of delivery will be instructor-led with the trainer taking attendees through each Principle, Governance theme & Transformational Flow of the MSP framework and illustrating each key point with examples.
Practical Work - A specially written scenario runs throughout the course. A comprehensive set of tasks help to provide practical application of the MSP Framework & concepts learned
The instructor will have wide experience to explain the course materials in the light of current real life scenarios. - Trainers Certified
Trainers
All our MSP trainers are approved by PEOPLECERT and /or APMG UK. They have undergone the rigorous approvals process. They are practising project, programme and portfolio managers with practical experience in a wide range of projects & programmes management in the public & private sector.
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- What is Programme Management
- MoP Portfolio Management
- What is Portfolio
A “Portfolio” is a collection of assets that are intended for a common purpose. It is a term that is commonly applied to collections of examples of art work by an artist, to show their creations, a combination of shares and bonds etc in an investors collection. In hte case of project and programme management, the portfolio refers to the group of programmes and projects launched, maintained and modified, to achieve the corporations change initiatives. In this sense, it can be seen as the highest level of the “project management” profession, from the point of view of an organization management hierachy.
- What is MoP?
Overview of MoP
Management of Portfolios (MoP) helps organisations make decisions about implementing the right changes to business as usual those changes are delivered via projects and programmes. MoP is a co-ordinated collection of strategic processes and decisions that together enable the most effective balance of organisational change and business as usual.
MoP is part of the series of project, programme and portfolio management certifications by the OGC (Office of Government Commerce of the UK, that is managed by Axelos.
PRINCE2 project management ->
MSP programme management ->
Mop Portfolio management - Course Objectives
Course Objective of MoP
Provides practitioners with universally applicable principles and practice that will enable individuals and organisation to successfully introduce portfolio management approaches.
Provides an overview of portfolio management - what it is, the case for doing it, how it fits with other related organisational activities, how to get started and sustain progress.
Provides description of the principle and practices upon which successful approaches to portfolio management are built.
Provides examples of portfolio management that illustrate how the principles and practices can be adapted to suit local circumstances.. - Who should attend?
Who Should Attend ?
Senior Management from all discipline
CEO, CFO, CIO, COO, Financial Controller, Auditor, General Manager, ranch Manager, ead of Department, Directors of Change, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) Portfolio, Programme, usiness Change and enefits Managers and usiness Case riters and Project Appraisers.
Any IT Professionals
Managers, System Analyst, Software Engineers/Integrators, Service Management Support Staff, Project Managers, Solution and Infrastructure Architects.
Any Non-IT Professionals
Those work involve with Systems, Auditors, Quality Assurance, Risk Analyst, People responsible for due diligence and strategic decision, negotiators for IT Contracts.
- Course Approach
Approach
The event will be delivered by APMG approved MoP Trainers with practical experience of using the MoP principles over a wide range of portfolios.
The style of delivery will be instructor-led with the trainer taking attendees through each elements of the course content and illustrating each key point with examples.
Questions and discussions will be encouraged throughout the event.
- Trainer Profile
Trainer Profile
Simon Seow has had more than thirty five years of industry and mentoring experience in different countries and cultures. He was a Councilor in MNCC and was founding member of the EDP Auditors Association (now ISACA) chapter. He was an Examiner for the BCS (British Computer Society) System Analysis Examinations Board and Regional Moderator for the NCC, UK National Computing Centre.
He is an approved trainer for PRINCE2®, P30®, MSP®, MoP® , Advanced MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), ITIL®, OBASHI® & EA Enterprise Architecture.
People whom Simon has mentored can be found at all levels in organisations, from senior management to supervisory to technical and operations, in Industry, in Government and in Academia. His passion is to share his insights into the on-going changes and the critical skills that will be needed now and for the foreseeable future. His informal, approachable style helps participants to quickly grasp difficult concepts and immediately apply them.
- Exams
What exams are taken on the course?
MoP Foundation:
40-Minutes, closed book, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions
MoP Practitioner:
hours, open book (MoP manual only) consisting 4 questions per paper with 20 marks available per question - all question items will be worth 20 mark, making the total number of marks available per paper 80 . The pass mark is 50 % (40 marks).
Meaning of the qualifications at Foundation or Practitioner level
Foundation Qualification:
To confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a Portfolio Management roles.Practitioner Qualification:
Pre-requisite is candidate must PASS MoP foundation exam. To confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply and tailor the MoP guidance and to analyse portfolio data, documentation and roles in relation to a scenario situation. A successful Practitioner candidate should, with suitable support, be able to advise on the implementation of appropiate practices and techniques, and apply the method to a live portfolio, but may not be sufficiently skilled to do this appropiately for all situation. Their individual expertise, the complexity of the portfolio, and the support provided will also inuence the impact the Practitioner can achieve.
What’s special about doing this course at Info Spec?
InfoSpec offer 3-day Foundation and 5-day Practitioner course options. The courses is a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an approved trainer with practical experience of project portfolio and programme management.
The pre-course material includes pre-course reading and the MoP Manual. Delegates should spend approximately 10 hours studying this pre-course material in order to be well prepared for the course.
InfoSpec’s flexible approach to the course means that delegates can attend the Foundation course and then return at a later date to complete the Practitioner Exam.
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- What is Portfolio
- P3O (PMO++)
- PMO?
For many years, there was a lot of confusion and negative experiences over the implementation of a PMO, or Project Management Office. The initial idea was to take much of the administrative, non-management tasks away from the project manager. This makes sense as this allow more time for the project manager to focus on his core functions. There are also economies of scale and the building of skills special to the support function. However, the result has been less than satisfactory, and some PMOs become a sort of twilight zone where little attention is paid to it by senior management who see it as not fulfilling a useful function
P3O addresses this.
- What is P3O?
P3O, or Portfolio, Programme & Project Office, is th name given to a super-PMO that is intended to serve not just the project level, but all the different levels of management, right up to the corporate management level. As such, it receives the attention of senior management, who see it as being the nerve centre for their change initiatives. It solves n old problem of senior management not being able to get timely information from projects and programmes, to enable them to make decisions based on facts.
- Course Objectives
P3O Course Objectives
This course will enable delegates to:
Identify the most effective PO model to adopt to ensure strategic objectives are delivered.
Understand the value a PO can offer an organisation and how it can be measured.
Identify the functions and services a PO would offer.
Know the roles and responsibilities needed to effectively deliver a PO service.
Practice a range of strategic analysis and portfolio modeling techniques used within a P3O.
Understand the relationship between Strategy, Portfolio, Programme and Project Management.
Learn how to implement or re-energise a P3O.
Understand the business case for a PO and how it integrates with the P3M3® Maturity Model. - Who will benefit
Target Group
The training is appropriate for anyone requiring an understanding of Portfolio Management, Programme Management, setting up a PMO or the supporting environment for successful programmes and projects.
Managers attempting to provide a structure for prioritisation and control of corporate organisational investments.
There are no pre-requisites for studying this course or qualification other than an understanding of the project and programme environment.
- Course Approach
Approach
The event will be delivered by APMG approved P3O Trainers with practical experience of using the P0 model.
The style of delivery will be instructor-led with the trainer taking attendees through each elements of the course content and illustrating each key point with examples.
Questions and discussions will be encouraged throughout the event.
Joining instructions including pre-course study pack and PO manual are sent out approximately 1-2 weeks before the course start date. Typically pre-course preparation will require -8 hours of study. - Exams
Exams (Optional)
P3O Foundation:
40-Minutes, closed book, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.
P3O Practitioner:
2 1/2 -ours, open book (PO manual only) consisting of 4 Questions with a total of 80 marks. The pass mark is 50 % (40 marks).
InfoSpec offer 3-day Foundation and 5-day Practitioner course options. The courses is a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an approved trainer with practical experience of project, programme and portfolio management & PMO environment.
InfoSpec’s flexible approach to the course means that delegates can attend the Foundation course and then return at a later date to complete the Practitioner Exam.
- Course Content
Course Content
This course is accredited against the P3O® syllabus for Foundation and Practitioner and includes the following topics.
Overview and Principles:
Definitions: portfolio, programme, project PO-sourced in Glossary Elements of high-level outline PO model Decision-support role and governance responsibilities of a PO including analysing effectiveness thereof Characteristics of a mature PO and differences between portfolio, programme and project offices.
Business Case for a P3O
Why invest in a PO Elements that support doing the right programmes and projects and those that support doing programmes and projects right and the differences PO alue Matrix KPIs including their measurement
P3O Models and tailoring
Functional areas of a PO, including skills and competences required Functions and services delivered by a PO Relationships with other corporate function offices Information Assurance including resource provision by P3O Sizing a PO, including different model types Impact of maturity on PO implementation
Tool and Techniques
Utilisation of tools and standard PO techniques Collaborative Integrated tools Enterprise tools Objectives and benefits of: Portfolio Prioritisation and Optimisation Management Dashboards Knowledge Management Information Portal Facilitation orkshop techniques Skills Development and Maintenance Knowledge Management techniques Types of facilitated workshops Swimlane models benefits and use.
Roles
Management and Generic and Functional base
Purpose of PO roles
Implementation Components of the permanent PO model lifecycles
Definition stage of the permanent PO lifecycles
Capability maturity, PO tools and techniques
Blueprint: information flows and reporting requirement - Download full brochure
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