CUPE NEW WAYS OF WORKING

• E-Learning for PRINCE2 2009 - Fun and success in one package! To be launched for Foundation and Practitioner, during the second quarter of 2010, CUPE will be offering their comprehensive E-Learning tool. This will appeal to single users or multi-user organisations. E-Learning is modular incorporating text, voice-overs, games and questions; progress is easily monitored throughout your study. Additionally, you may choose a Personal Tutor, to answer any outstanding questions or enhance your learning.
• Shared Risk Projects - Take advantage of our Joint venture approach to Project Management Consulting. As an Accredited Consulting Organisation, let CUPE be your professional Project Management partner; planning and delivering your projects on a risk shared basis. Our earnings are based entirely on delivering profitable projects or products. Whatever your business plans, why not discuss them with CUPE? Take action to implement your improvements now, reduce project risk and improve your organisation. Professional help, successful projects.
• 10 Days to Make a Difference! - 'Easy Project Management.' Take advantage of our free initial assessment. We'll assess your project organisation - using the best practise Project Maturity Model, to make project work simpler. Take the first step to become a 'next level' project organisation. No risk; No fee. Find out the next priority to make project working better in your organisation. Reduce your risks, increase your project success.
• Professional Assurance - Are you a consultant or organisation which needs professional oversight for your PRINCE2 documents but wants to avoid the time and cost of MSP or PRINCE2 accreditation? If so, why not use our Project Doctor Service? We will provide feedback and recommendations to ensure your work meets APMG Programme and Project Management standards. Perfect for tender documentation, meeting contract requirements and personal development.

NEW COURSES FROM CUPE:

• PRINCE2 2009 - Launched in 2009, now firmly established. The main changes are: PRINCE2 projects can now be delivered using 7 Principles- with management scaled to project size. The Model provides a framework of 7 Processes, each containing Activities; these are supported by 7 Themes, with embedded Techniques. There are updated Role descriptions for decision-making, management and delivery with a new emphasis on Assurance. Management Products documents are reduced to 26 with a new section introduced on Tailoring PRINCE2.
• AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Agile Project Management promotes a rapid production of prioritised product features delivered on time and cost. The traditional practice of creating solutions following detailed up-front plans and designs is replaced. Instead, Agile emphasises empowered team working, frequent and constructive cross-project feedback, responding to change to enable the best, high quality solution to evolve.
• EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT - Earned Value Management (EVM) can help determine whether a project is providing value for money. EVM concentrates on three basic parameters: How much work should have been done so far, and how much money has been spent so far and what is the value of work that has been achieved. By comparing these values, assessments can be made about a project' efficiency and where problems may lie.
• MSP - MSP offers a standard and consistent approach to programme management. A Governance framework for senior management provides the basis to direct the change process whilst ensuring the focus remains on realisation of business benefits. Through regular project prioritisation and alignment, it encourages more efficient use of resources. Early Business as Usual integration drives efficiency from the organisation's portfolio.
• M_o_R - Management of Risk is a framework, developed by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), which helps organisations take informed decisions about risk in a balanced and consistent manner. It is based upon proven best practice and a broad historical body of knowledge and embodies a methodical, yet pragmatic approach to risk analysis and management.. P30 - Portfolio, Programme & Project Office training - brings together principles, processes and techniques to facilitate effective portfolio, programme and project management through enablement, challenge and support structures. P3O bridges the gap between strategy / policy makers and the delivery arm of an organisation.
• APM - The Association for Project Management (APM) project professionals are able to demonstrate the five dimensions of professionalism; Breadth of understanding as defined by the APM Body of Knowledge; Depth of ability in line with the APM Competence Framework; Achievement through professional qualifications and a portfolio of evidence; Commitment through continuing professional development; Accountability through APM membership and the code of professional conduct.
• OUTCOMES & BENEFITS MANGEMENT - Transformational change programmes should be characterised by benefits-driven planning and managing the realisation of benefits, in order to achieve strategic outcomes from the additional capability projects deliver. Learn to define and manage these outcomes and benefits.
• PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - Clarifying the scale of the challenge when investing in change , re-appraising affordability, and taking action on programmes and projects which contribute to business strategy is why Portfolio Management is the essential discipline to balance 'changing the business while running the business.' Portfolio Management provides the necessary oversight for effective business transformation.
• PRACTICES FOR DELIVERING CHANGE - Harnessing the power of change, from external or internal factors, is now recognised as critical to organisation success. The challenge is to draw from a diverse range of methods, techniques, and experience to create a collection of organisational best practice. This shows you how to do it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Will I need an upgrade or bridging course, if I already have the PRINCE2 Practitioner 2005 qualification?
There is not an official upgrade or bridging course, and users are not obligated to upgrade unless their certificate has expired.

How Often do I need to reaccredit for my PRINCE2 exam?
Foundation does not expire. Practitioner every 5 years. If taken before the 5 years has expired the shorter version of the exam can be taken.

What are the pass marks needed for the PRINCE2 Exams? The Foundation Exam has 75 questions but 5 of the questions will be "trial questions" that will not be marked. The pass mark is 50% (35/70), questions will be based more on understanding, than knowing the method. The Foundation exam is a one hour multiple choice exam.

The Practitioner exam is a two and a half hour, complex multiple choice exam. There will be 9 topics which contain 12 questions in each that attract 1 mark per question. The pass mark is now 55%.

How big are the classroom groups?
Our courses are no larger than 12 delegates as the topics are intensive.

Can I do MSP & PRINCE2 as Distance (Home Study) Learning?
Yes we offer both of these courses as Distance Learning or Blended Learning.

Are the Trainers experienced?
Yes all of our trainers have been project or programme managers, some with specialised experience within Public or Private Sector Industries.

What are CUPE Venues like and what is included?
Most of our courses are run from 4 star hotels and lunch and refreshments are always included, free parking is also included at some of our locations (please ask prior to arriving). For some of the city locations these are usually at office sites where cold lunch buffet is supplied and refreshments. We insist on natural light where ever possible for our venues and comfortable surroundings.

How quickly do we get our results back?
APMG courses have an immediate result for the Foundation. Practitioner is usually under 2 weeks.

What additional courses will enhance my CV after I have qualified as a PRINCE2 Practitioner?
We would suggest Project leadership as a natural course progression as well as APM which is an alternative method and possible MoR depending on the level of projects you will or are managing. MSP will be the natural progression if you are looking to manage a programme.

What other options can I pursue with my PRINCE2 qualification?
You can become a registered PRINCE2 Consultant or a Trainer (if you meet criteria). Increase your attractiveness. Speak to CUPE.