PRINCE2 Study Guide

Approach the Prince2® Exams with Confidence PRINCE2 is one of the most widely adopted project management methods in the world. PRINCE2 accreditation is a valuable step in your professional career, one that shows your competency and increases your marketability. Prepare for both the Foundation and Practitioner levels of the PRINCE2 exam with this clear, practical study guide. Thoroughly covering all 15 exam areas, including all the PRINCE2 themes and processes, it also includes a host of study tools, case studies, and much more. Study, practice, and review with: Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you′re getting the instruction you need for the exams Practical hands–on exercises to reinforce critical skills Over 300 mock Foundation questions and over 100 mock Practitioner questions to prepare you for exam day Exam Spotlights and Exam Essentials sections that provide tips and guidance to help you tackle the exams Access to electronic exam prep software , electronic flashcards, and additional review questions Sybex Exam Prep Tools Go to www.sybex.com/go/prince2studyguideand download a full set of electronic test prep tools to help you thoroughly prepare for the exam. These include: Custom test engine with practice Foundation exam and assessment test Example Practitioner exam in PDF Electronic flashcards Glossary of Terms in PDF Download practice exams and chapter review questions Test your readiness with electronic flashcards Includes Hands–on Exercises and Access to Online Exam Prep Software Featuring: Custom Test Engine with Sample Foundation Exam and Assessment Test Sample Practitioner Exam in PDF Electronic Flashcards Glossary of Terms in PDF

Introduction xvii Assessment Test xlvii Chapter 1 Overview of PRINCE2 1 Chapter 2 Starting a Project Successfully with PRINCE2 39 Chapter 3 Organization Theme 75 Chapter 4 Business Case Theme 103 Chapter 5 Plans Theme 127 Chapter 6 Quality Theme 159 Chapter 7 Risk Theme 197 Chapter 8 Change Theme 225 Chapter 9 Progress Theme 253 Chapter 10 Managing the Middle of a Project Successfully with PRINCE2 289 Chapter 11 Managing the End of a Project Successfully with PRINCE2 329 Chapter 12 Tailoring PRINCE2 to the Project Environment 347 Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 363 Appendix B Management Products in PRINCE2 395 Appendix C Passing the Accreditation Exams 403 Appendix D Sample Foundation Examinations 425 Appendix E About the Additional Study Tools 455 Index 459

David Hinde is a PRINCE2 trainer and has prepared thousands of candidates for the accreditation examination. He has managed large–scale PRINCE2 projects within organizations such as the BBC, Deloitte and Touche, and the UK Government. He writes regularly about management topics in his blog (www.orgtopia.com/management–blog) and in various journals. He also speaks at events run by organizations such as the Project Management Institute and the Best Practice User Group.