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If you have decided to study for the PRINCE2 qualifications, or just want an idea of what is involved in taking the PRINCE2 exams, here you will find documents, past PRINCE2 exam papers, quizzes and book references to help you with your PRINCE2 training.

NEW: Creating Value in Project Management Using PRINCE2

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia announced the results of a major worldwide research project, sponsored by APM Group, OGC and TSO, on 6th August at the Best Practice Showcase in Sydney, Australia. The research analyses the impact of the project management methodology PRINCE2® on project performance. The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia announced the results of a major worldwide research project, sponsored by APM Group, OGC and TSO, on 6th August at the Best Practice Showcase in Sydney, Australia. The research analyses the impact of the project management methodology PRINCE2® on project performance.

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PRINCE2 Business Benefits

Why should my organisation use PRINCE2? This document explains the main business benefits to using PRINCE2 for project management.

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PRINCE2 Qualifications and the PRINCE2 2009 Refresh

Podcast explaining how project management qualifications translate into the practice, and the impact of the PRINCE2 refresh due in the next few months on training and courses.

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How to Plan a Project

A Guide for Project Managers

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PRINCE2 Process Model

The ultimate PRINCE2 resource - a graphical 'at a glance' representation of all the PRINCE2 processes and how they fit together.

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PRINCE2 Mini Quiz

A sample of the simulated PRINCE2 exam from our PRINCE2 2009 Foundation Training course. The quiz consists of 10 multiple choice questions which have been selected from our database of PRINCE2 Foundation exam questions.

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Common Causes of Project Failure

A document from the OGC primarily aimed at those managing or otherwise involved in the delivery of projects across Government.

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Project Management Top Tips

Why do so many projects fail to deliver or meet expectations? The following tips will help you or your Project Managers keep on track

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Differences Between PRINCE2 2005 and PRINCE2 2009

Written by the Lead Author of PRINCE2 this brochure provides an overview of both Managing and Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 and outlines the differences between PRINCE2 2005 AND PRINCE2 2009.

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PRINCE2 Glossary of Words

PRINCE2 2009 Glossaries/Acronyms © Crown Copyright Office of Government Commerce. Reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Office of Government Commerce.

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PRINCE2 Mini Quiz

A sample of the simulated PRINCE2 exam from our PRINCE2 Foundation Training course. This quiz has 30 new and harder questions and now includes some of the new style PRINCE2 questions.

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Managing Risk Mini Quiz

A sample of the simulated RISK exam from our Managing Risk in Projects course.

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Case Studies

NEW: Using ITIL and PRINCE2 Together

A case study illustrating the key benefits to projects when PRINCE2 and ITIL are used together.

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Arras People Project Management Survey 2007

Arras People, the project management recruitment specialists, used independent research company Benchpoint's unique real time polling technology to question 1,225 permanent and contract Programme and Project Professionals during January 2007. The survey provided a detailed picture of project professionals' careers, qualifications, earnings and prospects.

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BT Global Solutions

BT Global solutions share how they are achieving best value and best practice in learning PRINCE2™.

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Cheshire Constabulary

The Cheshire Constabulary have been using PRINCE2 since 1996. This Case Study describes their experiences with the methodology.

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Electric Supply Board (Ireland)

This case study describes the use of PRINCE2 at the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in Dublin. The material was collected at a time when ESB were undertaking a major business restructuring exercise.

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Reading Borough Council

This case study describes the business case for using PRINCE2 and MSP at Reading Borough Council and the benefits experienced.

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Ericsson Services Ireland

A Case study describing the use of PRINCE2 at Ericsson Services Ireland in Dublin, in particular, The Customer Management Solutions Business Unit.

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Fleet Info Management Unit

Fleet information Management are a production unit and have selected elements of PRINCE2 to meet their needs. As such, they are a good example of how PRINCE2 can link into existing production and general management processes.

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Registers of Scotland

A complete look at PRINCE2 within the organisation, from implementation to ongoing use.

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Getronics Combination

With both PRINCE2 and PMBOK® increasingly in use in the Project Management community this Case Study describes a combined approach

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PRINCE2 Templates

These useful PRINCE2 document templates issued by the OGC have been constructed as a starting point and can be customised to suit your needs.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK

PMBOK and PRINCE2, from a PMP perspective

This paper, by Jay M. Siegelaub , will provide an overview of the PRINCE2 method and examine the similarities and differences between PMBOK and PRINCE2.

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Key Differences between PMBOK and PRINCE2

A look at the compatibility and differences between the PMBOK and PRINCE2 approaches.

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PRINCE2 Manual Updates

This document contains all the recent updates to the PRINCE2 Manual (2005 revision)

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Sample Documents

As part of the Case Study from the PRINCE2 Foundation Course, we have some sample PRINCE2 documents in PDF Format. These documents form part of a copyrighted course, so if you decide to use them in any way we would ask that you acknowledge ownership to the ILX Group plc, within the text.

Sample Project Initiation Document for ACE Software Ltd.

An example of how a PID might be completed.

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Sample Project Brief for ACE Software Ltd.

An example of how a Project Brief might be completed.

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PRINCE2 Glossary of Terms

PRINCE2 Glossaries/Acronyms © Crown Copyright Office of Government Commerce. Reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Office of Government Commerce.

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PRINCE2 Maturity Model (P2MM)

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The PRINCE2 Maturity Model (P2MM) is a standard which provides a framework with which organizations can assess their current adoption of the PRINCE2 project management method. P2MM is derived from the Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Maturity Model (P3M3).

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ILX Group Best Practice

The latest version of the P2MM has been aligned with Office of Government Commerce (OGC)’s PjM3: the project sub-model of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Maturity Model (P3M3). Use it to benchmark your organisation’s current capacity to deliver PRINCE2® projects or to develop a route-map for increasing that capacity.

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Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Maturity Model (P3M3)

OGC - An Introductory Guide

A guide to the Portfolio, Programme & Project Management Mode

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OGC - The Portfolio Management Maturity Model

Portfolio management describes the management of an organization’s portfolio of business change initiatives.

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OGC - The Programme Management Model

Programme management is focused on the areas of tension between strategic direction, project delivery and operational effectiveness

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OGC - The Project Management Model

Project management guides a project through a visible set of activities, from controlled start-up, through delivery, to controlled closure, and review.

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OGC - Self Assessment Questionnaire for Portfolio Management Maturity

Portfolio Management Self-Assessment

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OGC - Self Assessment Questionnaire for Programme Management Maturity

Programme Management Self-Assessment

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OGC - Self Assessment Questionnaire for Project Management Maturity

Project Management Self-Assessment

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ILX Group Best Practice - Datasheet

Portfolio, programme and project management maturity model datasheet.

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A different professional perspective

An insightful article discussing how OGC and APM qualifications can be used as part of a continuing professional development plan. Copyright of the APM.

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PRINCE2 Business Case Template

An template for a PRINCE2 business case

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