Prince 2 A Practical Handbook

PRINCE2 (Projects In Controlled Environments) is the new standard project management method for government IT departments & is increasingly being used by both public & private sector companies. This book offers an overview of its methodology.

This title is a readable, practical reference with real life examples and case studies, links between related components and processes, and clear guidance on how to fine-tune the method to suit situation and size.

PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) was launched in 1996 to provide structured project management guidance for all types of projects, and is widely recognised by the UK government as well as throughout the private sector both in the UK and internationally. The revised edition of this book provides a concise and practical guide to the PRINCE2 method, in order to manage effectively a project from inception, through planning and control, to its final completion. It considers how quality requirements of the project are defined, monitored and controlled, and includes a range of sample forms and extra checklists.

"First published 1997 as Prince 2: A Practical Handbook"--Title page verso.

Struggling to apply the principles of PRINCE2 in practice? Need guidance on adapting the process for smaller projects? PRINCE2 for Practitioners provides the solution. This practical reference, matching the details and requirements of the 2009 PRINCE2 manual, contains new and updated real-life examples and case studies, links between related components and processes, and clear guidance on how to fine-tune the method to help you manage projects successfully, whatever the context and size. An affordable alternative to expensive training, this best-selling handbook by PRINCE2 expert Colin Bentley is an indispensable addition to your project management bookshelf and a companion to the PRINCE2 for Beginners book. If you have passed the PRINCE2 exams, it will help you keep your knowledge and skills up to date to maintain registered status and enable you to apply the theory of PRINCE2 to everyday project work after certification.

Thinking about using PRINCE2 to manage your projects or preparing for PRINCE2 training? Need a rounded introduction to help you get to grips with the basics? PRINCE2 For Beginners: from introduction to passing your Foundation exam is the perfect start. This readable end-to-end explanation is simple enough to introduce you to the basics, yet includes everything you need to know to get through the foundation exam. This new concise edition starts from a more accessible level than other detailed manuals or brief refreshers and will help ease you into the topic and put the method into a real-world context. This new concise edition now includes more support for the Foundation exam, including a student guide to the exam itself, sample answers and explanations. Whether you are looking for a reliable introduction or a quick reference to prepare you for PRINCE2 training and study, PRINCE2 For Beginners will give you the grounding to take your knowledge and application to the next level.