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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. Elizabeth, what’s the story behind the PRINCE2 methodology? PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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What PRINCE2® certification should you get?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Are you looking at what PRINCE2 ® (PRojects IN a Controlled Environment) certificate you should get? I’ve taken the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams in the past so let me share my experiences and research. I’ve taken the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams in the past so let me share my experiences and research.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is PRINCE2®? PRINCE2® is a project management method. PRINCE2® stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). Who is PRINCE2® for? PRINCE2® works in a huge number of industries and domains. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile ® allows for agile frameworks.

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Who does what in Project Initiation in PRINCE2®

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Initiating a project is where it all starts in PRINCE2®. The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the 2023 Managing Successful Projects official manual, also known as PRINCE2 7. Prepare the business case This step is where PRINCE2 7 deviates from other methods and approaches.

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Should I take CAPM or PRINCE2?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She asked whether she should take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or the PRINCE2 Foundation. Is it possible to take CAPM and then PRINCE2 Practitioner or are the standards different, she asked? And are the Project Management Professional (PMP® ) and PRINCE2 seen as equivalent by employers in the UK?

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How to manage project assurance (with PRINCE2 guide)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In PRINCE2 environments , it is specifically called out that project board members are accountable for assuring their particular areas. In PRINCE2, the project board is made up of a senior business rep ( project executive or sponsor ), a senior user and a supplier, whether that is an internal or external supplier.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

What It Is: PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments, and is a structured certified methodology. It was initially created by the UK government for IT projects. PRINCE2 is not like other traditional methods like waterfall, in that it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, but follows seven principles, themes and procedures.