About PRINCE2 Foundation - Module 8
- the purpose of the plans practice
- the purpose of the project plan, stage plan, team plan, and exception plan
- PRINCE2 technique for planning
- the factors to consider when structuring the project into management stages
- the management products which support planning
Module Content
In lesson one you will learn the plans practice learning outcomes and the topics we will cover in this module, are along with the plan definition and purpose, and how a plan is developed.
In lesson two you will understand the benefits of product-based planning, the PRINCE2 product focus and how this supports the planning practice.
In lesson three you will investigate the planning horizon, the cone of uncertainty and how plans enable control.
In lesson four you will examine the types of plans and different plan levels. You will understand the project plan and the management product and its contents for the project plan template.
In lesson five you will examine the trade-offs between the number of stages, the length of stages, and the creation of a stage plan.
In lesson six you will examine the team plan, the exception plan, and the relationship between PRINCE2 stages and work packages.
In lesson seven you will understand the use of tolerances in planning and how plans can address sustainability
In lesson eight you will look at how the Plans Practise relates to the 7 PRINCE2 principles, their alignment benefits and the results obtained.
In lesson nine you will look at the first part of three lessons examining the details of the PRINCE2 product-based planning technique. This will include writing the project product description and its structure.
In lesson ten you will look at the second part of the product-based planning technique, and this will include the creation of the product breakdown structure with examples and guidelines.
In lesson eleven you will look at the third and final part of the PRINCE2 product-based planning technique and create the product flow diagram.
In lesson twelve You will undertake Part 1 of the PRINCE2 technique for planning and this will include organising work packages, creating the work package description, and preparing estimates.
In lesson thirteen you will learn how to prepare estimates, prepare a schedule, and prepare the budget.
In lesson fourteen you will understand how to analyse risks and complete the plan document.
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