PRINCE2 2017 Update 19 th January Tom Lynam, Global PPM Marketing Lead
Agenda About AXELOS WHY PRINCE2 is being updated WHO was involved WHAT has changed HOW will the transition be managed WHAT S NEXT?
Poll #1 Q: What best describes your role? 1. Project Manager or work within PMO 2. Consultant 3. Trainer 4. Senior Management 5. Other
About AXELOS Founded in 2013 Joint venture between Capita plc and The Cabinet Office Well over 2 Million Practitioners qualified across 180 countries Launched RESILIA in June 2015 Launched PRINCE2 Agile also in June 2015 Launched AXELOS Professional Development in September 2015 Launched ITIL Practitioner in February 2016 Launching PRINCE2 2017 Update this year
THE PRINCE2 2017 UPDATE
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Why Update PRINCE2? Direct community feedback o Focus on practical implementation o Professional development o I don t want waterfall AXELOS research o Project Management as a business wide skill o Projects cannot be managed in isolation: Programs and portfolios needed o AGILE!! Flexibility is key Last major update to PRINCE2 was 2009
Developed in close consultation/collaboration Involving over 100 people from: Practitioners Organizations AXELOS accredited community Academics Drawing on real-life project management expertise
Managing Successful Projects (New PRINCE2 book) New examinations How PRINCE2 2017 practitioners can remain current The same but even better PRINCE2 s tried & tested approach The same, but even better
Why focus on tailoring? PRINCE2 can already be tailored to: the role of the Project Manager the project in hand the needs of the organization PRINCE2 is NOT a waterfall approach to Project Management Tailoring now a thread running throughout method & exams Why focus on tailoring?
Remaining Current Current Practitioner certificate expiry dates remain valid New process to remain current from launch of new PRINCE2 2017 exams o No re-registration exam ( but can simply retake the full exam) o New 3 year expiry date on certificate o New way to remain current with PRINCE2 through PRINCE2 membership programme
The Benefits Builds on existing investment in PRINCE2 New exams test candidates in a fairer way Both the guidance and exams aim to equip practitioners with practical skills and tools Practical, accessible, authoritative, relevant guidance for anyone managing a project The Benefits
UPDATE TRANSITION
Publication review Q3- Q4 2016 Pre-orders for book live in March 2017 Launch of new exams in mid-2017 Development of examinations in progress Q4 2016 Translation Q4 2017 Planned launch of book in May 2017 Consultation early 2016 Planning for update started in 2015 Authoring of guidance publication Timeline Drawing on real-life project management expertise
Translated Your At current From launch, versions launch certification mid January for 2017, to the key 2018 PRINCE2 end markets will of remain 2017 Feedback on update is welcome at will any scheduled be valid time; Foundation Candidates until the available for & may end Practitioner 2018 of take in its and English existing five-year beyond exams only or period in updated English it belongs to the PRINCE2 community Dutch, German, English will be Polish, versions based French, on of Danish, examinations the update Norwegian & Italian Transition to the updated PRINCE2
First major update to PRINCE2 since 2009 Over 75% of AXELOS partners agreed with proposal to update PRINCE2 Developed closely with worldwide PRINCE2 community Updated PRINCE2 guidance and new examinations Thorough but evolutionary update; seven processes, principles and themes remain In Summary
WHAT S NEXT
What s available now PRINCE2 2017 update animated video FAQ document Blog from Mike Acaster Recording of today s webinar Coming soon Events; Project Challenge & Happy Projects Blog content from authors, mentors and examiners Change document Syllabi and sample papers
Poll #2 Q: What PRINCE2 2017 update content would you most like to see? 1. Practical guidance on the changes (e.g. Practitioner exam tips) 2. Detailed information about the changes (e.g. change documentation) 3. Content to be shared to your internal stakeholders 4. Other (please specify in the Q&A box)
Thanks for listening any questions? www.axelos.com/prince2-2017 Tom Lynam Global PPM Marketing Lead Tom.Lynam@AXELOS.com