What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled Environments) is an originally English method created by combining practical experience (so-called best practices). The OGC (the Office of Government Commerce), owns the method and the application and use of PRINCE2 is monitored by the APM Group. APMG describes PRINCE2 as follows;

PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management providing an easily tailored and scalable method for the management of all types of projects. The method is the de-facto standard for project management in the UK and is practiced worldwide.

The continued international development of PRINCE2 examinations, training and course material is contributing significantly to the recognition of PRINCE2 as a truly international standard. More and more people are having the opportunity to benefit from the training courses and qualifications that are available worldwide.

The Origin of PRINCE

In 1989, Prince appeared on the market and in 1996 there are many improvements and enhancements implemented leading to PRINCE2. Prince was initially intended to improve the running of projects within the ICT sector. The changes in 1996, resulting in PRINCE2 created a much broader application, and in addition to the ICT sector the different sectors using PRINCE2 are increasing.

PRINCE2 advantages

PRINCE2 stands for ‘Projects in a Controlled Environment’. This already gives the most important aspect. PRINCE2 is a structured method for a standard approach of projects by which these projects are run in a controlled environment. This approach will give you the opportunities to control the different processes more and more and maybe even more important to manage all the risks.

Thanks to this approach the project manager is able to control the project from start till....

PRINCE2 Principles & Method

The PRINCE2 method is public domain, so not connected to a certain organization in consultancy, training or support. PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management. The entire method,......

PRINCE2 qualification

There are 2 levels:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation level, this means detailed knowledge and understanding of the methodology and terminology.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner level, it provides the skills to knowledge in a practical way to apply in a project situation.

Why PRINCE2: 2009

Evolution and not a revolution. That is how the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) describes the transition from PRINCE2: 2005 to the new 2009 version. Since its existence, the PRINCE method is every few years reviewed by the OGC to determine whether the method still meets the requirements and needs of the user. The main objective of the OGC was to create a better application of the method and more of...