Re: [Hampshire] [OT] PRINCE2 qualifications

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Author: Chris Aitken
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To: adam.trickett, Hampshire LUG Discussion List
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] [OT] PRINCE2 qualifications
> > Has anyone on the list taken, or have other experience of, PRINCE2[1]
> > courses and examinations? I'm interested in project management courses and
> > the qualification is particularly relevant to public sector. I'm not sure
> > whether getting funding for a course is likely, so recommendations for
> > study guides and how feasible it is to self-study for such a qualification
> > would also be welcome.
>
> I spent all last week learning PMI project management methodologies at work.
> Several people in the Tech Services had PRINCE2, I can ask them about it.
> According to Wikipedia it's common in the UK and in particular in the public
> sector - which is all I know.


At my last place of work someone had gained a PRINCE2 qual. They did a
week crash course (think it was about £1800 inc. accomodation). They
spent the week going through the books etc, and did the exams on the
Friday, with results a week later.