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	[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2] (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a process-based method of project management. It is used both within the UK by the government and private sector, and in the rest of the world. It provides non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management applicable to any sort of project.		[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2] (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a process-based method of project management. It is used both within the UK by the government and private sector, and in the rest of the world. It provides non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management applicable to any sort of project.

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	The key features of the PRINCE2 approach include:		The key features of the PRINCE2 approach include:
−	*A focus on business justification.	+
−	*A product-based planning approach.	+	* A focus on business justification.
−	*A focus on dividing the project into controlled and manageable stages.	+	* A product-based planning approach.
−	*Flexibility for all project levels.	+	* A focus on dividing the project into controlled and manageable stages.
−	*Well-structured organisation for the project management team.	+	* Flexibility for all project levels.
−	*Regular reviews.	+	* Well-structured organisation for the project management team.
−	*Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification.	+	* Regular reviews.
−	*Flexible decision points.	+	* Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification.
−	*Control of deviations from the plan.	+	* Flexible decision points.
−	*Involvement of management and stakeholders at the right time and place.	+	* Control of deviations from the plan.
−	*Good communication channels.	+	* Involvement of management and stakeholders at the right time and place.
−	*A means of capturing and sharing lessons learned.	+	* Good communication channels.
−	*A route to increasing the project management skills and competences of staff at all levels.	+	* A means of capturing and sharing lessons learned.
		+	* A route to increasing the project management skills and competences of staff at all levels.

	The seven principles of PRINCE2 are:		The seven principles of PRINCE2 are:
−	*Business justification.	+
−	*Learn from experience.	+	* Business justification.
−	*Roles and responsibilities.	+	* Learn from experience.
−	*Manage by stages.	+	* Roles and responsibilities.
−	*Manage by exception.	+	* Manage by stages.
−	*Focus on products.	+	* Manage by exception.
−	*Tailor to suit the environment.	+	* Focus on products.
		+	* Tailor to suit the environment.

	The PRINCE2 Processes adopts following stages:		The PRINCE2 Processes adopts following stages:
−	*Starting up a project.	+
−	*Directing a project.	+	* Starting up a project.
−	*Initiating a project.	+	* Directing a project.
−	*Controlling a stage.	+	* Initiating a project.
−	*Managing product delivery.	+	* Controlling a stage.
−	*Managing stage boundaries.	+	* Managing product delivery.
−	*Closing a project.	+	* Managing stage boundaries.
		+	* Closing a project.

	There are three levels of PRINCE2 training:		There are three levels of PRINCE2 training:
−	*PRINCE2 Foundation – This level covers the basic methodology and terminology.	+
−	*PRINCE2 Practitioner – This level is aimed at those managing projects within the PRINCE2 environment.	+	* PRINCE2 Foundation – This level covers the basic methodology and terminology.
−	*PRINCE2 Professional – This level tests the ability of individuals to manage non-complex PRINCE2 projects across all aspects of the project life-cycle.	+	* PRINCE2 Practitioner – This level is aimed at those managing projects within the PRINCE2 environment.
		+	* PRINCE2 Professional – This level tests the ability of individuals to manage non-complex PRINCE2 projects across all aspects of the project life-cycle.

	PRINCE2 training can be provided by many different training providers or alternatively, candidates can opt for self-teaching. A list of accredited training providers can be found on the [https://www.axelos.com/qualifications/prince2-qualifications official PRINCE2 website]. On successful passing of exams, individuals are registered on the [http://www.apmg-international.com/SCRQuery.aspx?exam=p2 APMG website].		PRINCE2 training can be provided by many different training providers or alternatively, candidates can opt for self-teaching. A list of accredited training providers can be found on the [https://www.axelos.com/qualifications/prince2-qualifications official PRINCE2 website]. On successful passing of exams, individuals are registered on the [http://www.apmg-international.com/SCRQuery.aspx?exam=p2 APMG website].
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Change control procedure.	+
−	*Comparison of work stages.	+	* Change control procedure.
−	*Efficiency and Reform Group.	+	* Comparison of work stages.
−	*Gateways.	+	* Efficiency and Reform Group.
−	*OGC.	+	* Gateways.
−	*Project manager.	+	* OGC.
		+	* Project manager.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.apmg-international.com/SCRQuery.aspx?exam=p2 APMG website].
−	*[https://www.axelos.com/qualifications/prince2-qualifications Official PRINCE2 website].
−	*[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2].

−	[[~~Category~~:~~Standards_~~/~~_measurements~~]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]	+	* [http://www.apmg-international.com/SCRQuery.aspx?exam=p2 APMG website].
		+	* [https://www.axelos.com/qualifications/prince2-qualifications Official PRINCE2 website].
		+	* [https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2].
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	[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2] (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a process-based method of project management. It is used both within the UK by the government and private sector, and in the rest of the world. It provides non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management applicable to any sort of project.		[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2] (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a process-based method of project management. It is used both within the UK by the government and private sector, and in the rest of the world. It provides non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management applicable to any sort of project.

−	PRINCE was originally based on PROMPT, a project management method created by Simpact Systems ~~Ltd~~ in 1975, and adopted ~~as the standard to be used~~ for all Government information system projects. PRINCE was established in 1989 by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) which went to become the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), later absorbed into the Cabinet Office. In 1996, PRINCE was republished as PRINCE2 as a result of a joint ~~contribution from~~ a consortium of 150 European organisations. It remains in the public domain and copyright is retained by the Crown.	+	PRINCE was originally based on PROMPT, a project management method created by Simpact Systems in 1975, and adopted for use on all Government information system projects. PRINCE was established in 1989 by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) which went to become the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), later absorbed into the Cabinet Office. In 1996, PRINCE was republished as PRINCE2 as a result of the joint contributions of a consortium of 150 European organisations. It remains in the public domain and copyright is retained by the Crown.

	The key features of the PRINCE2 approach include:		The key features of the PRINCE2 approach include:
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	*Well-structured organisation for the project management team.		*Well-structured organisation for the project management team.
	*Regular reviews.		*Regular reviews.
−	*Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification	+	*Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification.
−	*Flexible decision points	+	*Flexible decision points.
−	*~~Management control~~ of deviations from the plan	+	*Control of deviations from the plan.
−	*~~The involvement~~ of management and stakeholders at the right time and place ~~during the project~~	+	*Involvement of management and stakeholders at the right time and place.
	*Good communication channels.		*Good communication channels.
	*A means of capturing and sharing lessons learned.		*A means of capturing and sharing lessons learned.
−	*A route to increasing the project management skills and competences of ~~the organisation's~~ staff at all levels.	+	*A route to increasing the project management skills and competences of staff at all levels.

	The seven principles of PRINCE2 are:		The seven principles of PRINCE2 are:
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	*Managing stage boundaries.		*Managing stage boundaries.
	*Closing a project.		*Closing a project.
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−	~~PRINCE2 projects require defined project management roles:~~
−	*Project Manager: The person responsible for organising and controlling a project.
−	*Customer, user and supplier.
−	*Project board: This will be made up of the customer, a representative from the user side and a representative from the supplier side.

	There are three levels of PRINCE2 training:		There are three levels of PRINCE2 training:
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	*[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2].		*[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2].

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[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2] (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a process-based method of project management. It is used both within the UK by the government and private sector, and in the rest of the world. It provides non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management applicable to any sort of project.

PRINCE was originally based on PROMPT, a project management method created by Simpact Systems Ltd in 1975, and adopted as the standard to be used for all Government information system projects. PRINCE was established in 1989 by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) which went to become the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), later absorbed into the Cabinet Office. In 1996, PRINCE was republished as PRINCE2 as a result of a joint contribution from a consortium of 150 European organisations. It remains in the public domain and copyright is retained by the Crown.

The key features of the PRINCE2 approach include:
*A focus on business justification.
*A product-based planning approach.
*A focus on dividing the project into controlled and manageable stages.
*Flexibility for all project levels.
*Well-structured organisation for the project management team.
*Regular reviews.
*Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification
*Flexible decision points
*Management control of deviations from the plan
*The involvement of management and stakeholders at the right time and place during the project
*Good communication channels.
*A means of capturing and sharing lessons learned.
*A route to increasing the project management skills and competences of the organisation's staff at all levels.

The seven principles of PRINCE2 are:
*Business justification.
*Learn from experience.
*Roles and responsibilities.
*Manage by stages.
*Manage by exception.
*Focus on products.
*Tailor to suit the environment.

The PRINCE2 Processes adopts following stages:
*Starting up a project.
*Directing a project.
*Initiating a project.
*Controlling a stage.
*Managing product delivery.
*Managing stage boundaries.
*Closing a project.

PRINCE2 projects require defined project management roles:
*Project Manager: The person responsible for organising and controlling a project.
*Customer, user and supplier.
*Project board: This will be made up of the customer, a representative from the user side and a representative from the supplier side.

There are three levels of PRINCE2 training:
*PRINCE2 Foundation – This level covers the basic methodology and terminology.
*PRINCE2 Practitioner – This level is aimed at those managing projects within the PRINCE2 environment.
*PRINCE2 Professional – This level tests the ability of individuals to manage non-complex PRINCE2 projects across all aspects of the project life-cycle.

PRINCE2 training can be provided by many different training providers or alternatively, candidates can opt for self-teaching. A list of accredited training providers can be found on the [https://www.axelos.com/qualifications/prince2-qualifications official PRINCE2 website]. On successful passing of exams, individuals are registered on the [http://www.apmg-international.com/SCRQuery.aspx?exam=p2 APMG website].

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Change control procedure.
*Comparison of work stages.
*Efficiency and Reform Group.
*Gateways.
*OGC.
*Project manager.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.apmg-international.com/SCRQuery.aspx?exam=p2 APMG website].
*[https://www.axelos.com/qualifications/prince2-qualifications Official PRINCE2 website].
*[https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/prince2.aspx PRINCE2].

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