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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
PRINCE2(R) 2009 Launched in London & Helsinki
Reported by Miles Shepherd in the UK
The periodic review of PRINCE2®, the world's most widely used project management method, has been completed and changes have been incorporated in a new manual which has been launched simultaneously at a reception in London and at the International Project Management Association's World Congress in Helsinki.
Nigel
Smith, Chief Executive, of the UK Government's Office of Government
Commerce (OGC), pictured at right, said at the London launch:
PRINCE2® is extensively used in over 150 countries around the world and its take up grows daily. It is widely considered as the leading tool in project management, with over 20,000 organisations already benefiting from its pioneering and trusted approach. Complex projects today often involve several organisations working together in partnership or through contractual arrangements to achieve the objectives, and provides PRINCE2® a common language between organisations and with external suppliers.
"This updated guidance will help those running projects of any size and in any environment to effectively deliver what is required by appropriately managing the costs, timescales, quality, scope, risks and benefits. Its development by the Office of Government Commerce has followed widespread consultation and draws upon real-life experiences in both public and private sector organisations. The number of people taking PRINCE2® qualifications increases by around 20% year on year and it remains a key contributor to the successful delivery of projects. It is a vital tool for any organisation wishing to secure efficient and effective operational outcomes,"
PRINCE2®
is sponsored by OGC who publish a variety of guidance manuals. The APM
Group (APMG) manages the registration of training providers and
certification. Richard Pharro (pictured right), CEO, The APM Group,
said:
"This is a very exciting time for the PRINCE2 Accredited Community. The new version of PRINCE2® makes it more accessible for all users and particularly for senior managers. Many of the criticisms that were made of the method have been addressed. It is more appealing than ever to adopt it as a Best Practice Standard. Organisations operating globally will find the method is compatible with other Project Management standards and so we expect increased demand for PRINCE2 Practitioner certificates."
APMG's accredited training organisations are now ready to deliver courses in the new version of the method. Examinations will be available in seven languages from 6th July 2009. The APM Group confirmed that certificates for PRINCE2® Practitioners who qualified prior to the introduction of the updated version are still valid. Candidates will need to re-register against the new version when their certificate expires - up to five years after it is issued.
The
PRINCE2 - 2009 launch in Europe was announced at the 23rd IPMA World
Congress in Helsinki on Wednesday, 17 June, by Alan Harpham, APM Group
Chairman, on behalf of the Best Management Practice group in UK.
(Photo: PMForum Managing Editor David Pells & Alan Harpham of APM Group at the IPMA World Congress in Helsinki.)
PRINCE2® was first launched in 1996. There are now 170 organisations who are accredited to deliver training in the method and examinations have been taken in over 150 countries around the world. The method forms part of the OGC Best Practice Portfolio. More details are available at www.best-management-practice.tv
The periodic review of PRINCE2®, the world's most widely used project management method, has been completed and changes have been incorporated in a new manual which has been launched simultaneously at a reception in London and at the International Project Management Association's World Congress in Helsinki.
PRINCE2® is extensively used in over 150 countries around the world and its take up grows daily. It is widely considered as the leading tool in project management, with over 20,000 organisations already benefiting from its pioneering and trusted approach. Complex projects today often involve several organisations working together in partnership or through contractual arrangements to achieve the objectives, and provides PRINCE2® a common language between organisations and with external suppliers.
"This updated guidance will help those running projects of any size and in any environment to effectively deliver what is required by appropriately managing the costs, timescales, quality, scope, risks and benefits. Its development by the Office of Government Commerce has followed widespread consultation and draws upon real-life experiences in both public and private sector organisations. The number of people taking PRINCE2® qualifications increases by around 20% year on year and it remains a key contributor to the successful delivery of projects. It is a vital tool for any organisation wishing to secure efficient and effective operational outcomes,"
"This is a very exciting time for the PRINCE2 Accredited Community. The new version of PRINCE2® makes it more accessible for all users and particularly for senior managers. Many of the criticisms that were made of the method have been addressed. It is more appealing than ever to adopt it as a Best Practice Standard. Organisations operating globally will find the method is compatible with other Project Management standards and so we expect increased demand for PRINCE2 Practitioner certificates."
APMG's accredited training organisations are now ready to deliver courses in the new version of the method. Examinations will be available in seven languages from 6th July 2009. The APM Group confirmed that certificates for PRINCE2® Practitioners who qualified prior to the introduction of the updated version are still valid. Candidates will need to re-register against the new version when their certificate expires - up to five years after it is issued.
(Photo: PMForum Managing Editor David Pells & Alan Harpham of APM Group at the IPMA World Congress in Helsinki.)
PRINCE2® was first launched in 1996. There are now 170 organisations who are accredited to deliver training in the method and examinations have been taken in over 150 countries around the world. The method forms part of the OGC Best Practice Portfolio. More details are available at www.best-management-practice.tv