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Developed by QRP in-house experts, our fully accredited PRINCE2 Foundation e-learning has been taken from the official PRINCE2 2017 syllabus and made into an interactive and exclusive online training solution in order to prepare you for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, and even more.  Don’t miss out our special offer, get 10% off your PRINCE2 Elearning Foundation. Managing Director of QRP Jacobus Groot explains,"The world is going digital and so is QRP. As one of the first ATOs we made a transition to fully online examinations in all cases and it did not stop here. The launch of this new e-learning Package is the start of a new era for QRP as we now offer complete e-learning solutions without any paper involved. QRP strives to be a leader in flexible learning solutions for all. Developing professionals to facilitate change: less paper, less travel , more interaction, more sustainability. With this development we are pleased to get the digitalisation support a more sustainable planet too. I can't wait to launch the various local language versions as soon as the new translated manuals are out! This way we can bring learning to even more countries in the World."

What’s in it?

The e-learning is broken into 20 bite sized lessons which include videos, quizzes and a collection of interactive readings that provide more in-depth detail on the PRINCE2 method. In order to create knowledge retention we have included the Q-Trainer functionality - it is a tool that repeats questions in such a way that the knowledge will be stored in your long-term memory. All those items combined with the 2 PRINCE2 Foundation exams simulator and the online tutor support ensure that you gain the required level of knowledge to obtain the PRINCE2 Foundation Certification.

Test your knowledge all along your training

With an ever growing database of test questions and 2 complete PRINCE2 Foundation mock exams, you are assured all aspect will be covered and all subjects continuously tested against your knowledge to ensure the best possible preparation towards sitting the official PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

Interactivity

Our experienced PRINCE2 experts explain the method through a wide range of video, interactive readings and practice exam questions, which will help you to not only know PRINCE2 and obtain the PRINCE2 Foundation certification, but also apply it for your projects. The course has been designed to ensure that it provides an interactive and engaging explanation of the PRINCE2 method.

Anytime, anywhere… any device

You can access the PRINCE2 online course from all types of devices (laptops, smartphones or tablets), wherever you want and whenever you want, and without having to take time off work. So you can learn at a pace that suits you, at home, at work or on the go!

Online Exam included

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam will take place online thanks to the remote ProctorU technology which gives you the freedom to take your exams at a time and location convenient for you, using a webcam and a reliable high-speed connection.

Enjoy a 10% discount in March

For a limited time only, buy the new PRINCE2 Foundation Elearning and receive a 10% discount on your package. Hurry up! This offer is valid until the 15th of March 2018 only. Buy now! Learn more about the PRINCE2 Foundation Elearning course Buy now your PRINCE2 Foundation Elearning Package Got questions? Contact us and we’ll help you choose the perfect training solution to suit your needs

Start the new year with the right knowledge! If you missed out on the five articles below, we give you another chance to download and learn! These are the top 5 most visited and downloaded articles of 2017, enjoy your reading! 1. PRINCE2 for small scale projects: This article is an excellent review of the challenges people face when using PRINCE2 for smaller projects, together with very useful and practical recommendations on how to scale down the method without losing the essence of its principles. It explains explains the rationale for a ‘light-touch’ approach to the management of small projects based on PRINCE2. Since the launch of PRINCE2 in 1996 organizations have worked to embed the method and this introduction describes some of the outcomes. DOWNLOAD 2. PRINCE2 2017 Chapter 4 Tailoring and adopting PRINCE2: The fourth chapter of the official PRINCE2 2017 manual has the goal to show how to use the inherent flexibility of PRINCE2 to tailor it for any project and build an organizational PRINCE2-based project management method. This chapter includes situations that the project manager may encounter. The chapter also contains specific lists of tips that refer to how to ensure that the tailoring of the methods actually adds value, and illustrates 5 common situation where to tailor PRINCE2. DOWNLOAD 3. Five Ways PRINCE2 can be Agile: AGILE practices started in the 1990 : working groups of experts edited the “AGILE Manifesto” followed quickly by the launch of the “AGILE alliance”. At present, there are about 13 agile approaches used in project management. We asked our expert trainer and consultant Antoine Breton IF and HOW PRINCE2 can be tailored and applied to the so called “Agile Projects”. In this article, he shows 5 PRINCE2  elements that can actually give Agility to your projects. DOWNLOAD 4. What’s the future for Project Management? This article from QRP International has the goal to explain what’s the general status within Project Management world, and how the changes in this environment have helped raise the need for an updated version to PRINCE2. By analyzing the latest report in Project Management, the “The Future Project Management Professional” from Axelos, the article examines the 4 main aspects of change for the profession of Project Manager, and highlights how these changes have a great impact on a well-known and internationally recognized certification like PRINCE2. DOWNLOAD 5. PMO Definitions Challenges Solutions: This is a KEY document for anyone embarking in a PMO challenge. As project management has become accepted as a mainstream management discipline, many organisations have established a PMO (Portfolio, Programme or Project Management Office) function to increase the maturity of their project management approach. This paper describes the community of stakeholders that benefit from the existence of a PMO, the services that are most important to them, the key challenges that PMOs are facing and the ideas that are helping to meet these challenges. DOWNLOAD PRINCE2 2017 Process Map Not an article, but still in the TOP 10 of most downloaded item from our Knowledge Center is definitely the updated PRINCE2 Process Map to 2017 version: a graphical ‘at a glance‘ representation of all the PRINCE2 processes and how they fit together and it shows all the processes involved in running a PRINCE2 project from start to finish. This version of the Process Map is the renewed and updated one according to the new 2017 version of the PRINCE2 method. A key document for all project managers that want to run a project following the recommended steps. DOWNLOAD REMAIN UP-TO-DATE Register to our newsletter to receive new content directly in our inbox!

At QRP International we are committed to provide the best quality of training as well as the broadest offer, to make sure we can answer to our customers' needs.

This is what we kept in mind when working to prepare the new 2018 training calendar, now available at this link to be checked out: find out all upcoming dates for your Project, Programme, Portfolio, PMO, IT and Change Management training!

OUR TRAINING OFFER

As ATO (Accredited Training Organization) QRP Internationals offers the full range of Project, Programme, Portfolio, PMO and Change Management accredited training:

• Project Management: PRINCE2, AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile, PMP, Scrum
• Programme Management: MSP
• Portfolio Management: MoP
• PMO Management: P3O
• Change Management: Change Management

A NEW CITY FOR YOUR TRAINING: ANTWERP

What's new with our 2018 training catalogue? Starting from January 2018, you can choose ANTWERP as the city for your PRINCE2 or AgilePM training, available in both English and Dutch. When on the calendar page, make sure you view the courses with the "city" filter, to access to all possible dates available in Antwerp.

NEWS ABOUT IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT - ITIL CAPABILITY TRAINING

Stay up-to-date for the new ITIL Intermediate courses which will be added to our catalogue in the coming weeks: starting from January 2018, QRP International will be able to offer all ITIL Capability training.

IT Management: ITIL

Operational Support and Analysis (OSA) - soon to come!

Planning, Protection & Optimization (PPO) - soon to come!

Service Offerings and Agreements (SOA) - soon to come!

Release, Control and Validation (RCV) - soon to come!

Managing Across the Lifecycle (MALC) - soon to come!

NEED TO TRAIN YOUR TEAM?

Looking for an easy and efficient solution to train your team of colleagues, or department? Get in touch to discover our in-house, tailored and customized solutions!

At QRP International we are very pleased to announce that NQI Orchestra is sponsoring our Yearly Project Management Conference in Brussels! NQI Orchestra is one of the most known and recognized Project Management tool in the market. The strength of this PM software it is to unite your teams on a unique project portfolio management tool and to manage all aspects of the project on a unique solution: from project demands, portfolio arbitration, planning to resource allocation, budget monitoring and project reporting. NQI orchestra is a full solution that covers the entire PPM cycle and it represents a project management tool for all projects (IT, R&D, Constructionss, Services) and for all roles within the project (Senior Management, Project Managers, Project Team, PMOs). NQI offers a full service which includes NQI training to the software and support services for the implementation. Check our their website to try our their FREE demo! NQI Orchestra offers its project portfolio management solution to large, medium or small organizations across all sectors, all over Europe. 250 customers and over 30,000 users already trust their services. We are very happy to have NQI onboard! Register for the conference and visit the NQI's stand to ask all your questions and see their DEMO firsthand! THE CONFERENCE Follow this link for all info on the event: speakers, structure, location. HOLD YOUR SEAT!

At QRP International we are very pleased to announce that AXELOS Global Best Practice is sponsoring our Yearly Project Management Conference in Brussels! This yearly and free event will take in Brussels the 23rd of November, and we are also very happy to welcome Tom Lynam, PPM specialist at Axelos, who will give a speech on PRINCE2 2017 update. AXELOS Global Best Practice: AXELOS is a joint venture company, created in 2013 by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) in the United Kingdom and Capita plc, to manage, develop and grow the Global Best Practice portfolio. AXELOS boasts an already enviable track record and an unmatched portfolio of globally recognized best practice qualifications. AXELOS is responsible for developing, enhancing and promoting a number of best practice methodologies used globally by professionals working primarily in project, programme and portfolio management, IT service management and cyber resilience.The methodologies, including ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP® and the new collection of cyber resilience best practice products, RESILIA™, are adopted by private, public and voluntary sectors in more than 150 countries to improve employees’ skills, knowledge and competence in order to make both individuals and organizations work more effectively. Tom Lynam is PPM specialist at Axelos Global Best Practice, responsible for shaping and driving the strategy for the Project & Programme Management (PPM) portfolio, including flagship products such as PRINCE2. Working closely with the product development team, key stakeholders and partners his role is to evolve and grow the success of the portfolio in the core international markets. His presentation will focus on the most important aspect of the PRINCE2 2017 update, which is the emphases on TAILORING, and how PRINCE2 becomes more and more scalable and flexible. THE CONFERENCE Follow this link for all info on the event: speakers, structure, location. HOLD YOUR SEAT!

The end of the year is coming closer and many professionals do their best to get certified before the end of the 2017, to start off the new year with the right foot!

Here below a list of all confirmed courses until December: you can find Project, Programme, Portfolio, IT Management and AgilePM courses available!

CONFIRMED COURSES IN NOVEMBER

• Portfolio Management - MoP - English: 13-14-15 November (Brussels) - Info
• Project Management - AgilePM - French: 13-14-15 November (Brussels) - Info
• Project Management - PRINCE2 2017 - English: 13-14-15-16-17 November (Brussels) - Info
• Project Management - AgilePM - English: 20-21-22-23 November (Antwerpen) - Info
• Project Management - PRINCE2 - Dutch: 30 Nov - 1 December 2017 (Gent) - Info

CONFIRMED COURSES IN DECEMBER

• Project Management - AgilePM - English: 4-5-6-7 December (Brussels) - Info
• Project Management - PRINCE2 - French: 4-5-6 December (Brussels) - Info
• Programme Management - MSP - English: 4-5-6-7-8 December (Brussels) - Info

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