Module Overview

PRINCE2

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environment) is a structured method for the effective and efficient management of projects. PRINCE2 is widely adopted around the world, used by people and organisations in wide-ranging industries and sectors.
PRINCE2 helps to successfully deliver projects of any size or complexity. Built from a wealth of experience and knowledge, PRINCE2 provides the essentials for managing any project. PRINCE2 provides a common language across a project and the necessary controls and breakpoints to work successfully within a contractual framework.
 

Module Code

PRJM9008

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Background & Objectives

  • Benefits
  • Scope
  • Structure

Project Organization

  • Organizational structure
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • The project board
  • The project manager
  • Team management
  • Project assurance
  • Project support
  • Supplier relationships

Planning

  • Purpose and importance
  • Components & types of plan
  • Planning techniques
  • Product based planning
  • The steps in planning

Project Control

  • Work package authorization
  • Stage assessments
  • Establishing project & stage tolerance
  • Checkpoints & highlight reports
  • Handling exception situations
  • Project issues
  • Project reporting

Risk Management

  • Types of business and project risk
  • Risk analysis and management
  • The risk log

Quality

  • Ensuring quality
  • Quality planning
  • Product descriptions
  • Quality control and quality review

Change Control & Configuration Management

  • Change control steps
  • Authority levels
  • Analyzing the impact Configuration management

Processes

  • Starting up and initiating a project
  • Directing a project
  • Managing stage boundaries
  • Controlling a stage
  • Managing product delivery
  • Closing a project
  • Planning

 

This module will apply a hybrid approach of teacher-centred and student-centred learning approaches which will assign a significant responsibility to the student in the learning process.

The module will also incorporate a range of learning teaching methods including webinars, web based learning platforms, online assessment and class discussions.

Teaching Contact Hours may also be delivered online via Webinar or Virtual Learning Environment.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100