PRINCE 2 PM training- help needed!!

Buster · 05-12-2006, 23:16

Now I've got some spare cash, I was thinking of either getting a flat screen TV, or doing the PRINCE 2 foundation project management training course (3 days), to kick start my career.

Both about £700.

Anyone done this course, any tips?

Been looking for training places on the net, and most do the 3 day course for about a grand, but some do it for less cash. Any recommendations about training companies?

Cheers guys and gals!

faboka vrs · 05-12-2006, 23:35

swmbo has recently passed her foundation at Xpertise in Altringham. Dont expect an easy ride. She was up till midnight every night reading the nice book you get.

***Neo_VR*** · 05-12-2006, 23:37

Telly....

HTH

faboka vrs · 05-12-2006, 23:48

We just got a LG 32 LCD. Very nice. Just waiting on my components cable for the PS2.

Mouse · 06-12-2006, 00:47

Spend the money on your family. Let work pay for this nonsense. Myself Prince accredited, but you can`t buy common sense or fix stupid.

**TaviaRS** · 06-12-2006, 06:41

I'm a PRINCE 2 practitioner.

It's dead easy. I got 1 wrong in the foundation exam and 80% in the practitioner. Maybe it's because I've been a PM for the last 15 years

I'd buy the telly or look at something else instead. Hae a look at the APM.....

KenONeill · 06-12-2006, 14:30

AFAICS PRINCE2 is just another "flavour of the month" development methodology. Unless you're planning to change jobs soon, there are many better ways of spending the money.

Fluffmeister · 06-12-2006, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

AFAICS PRINCE2 is just another "flavour of the month" development methodology. Unless you're planning to change jobs soon, there are many better ways of spending the money.

There is a better way .... buy the TV

KenONeill · 06-12-2006, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

There is a better way .... buy the TV

Remap and fast-road pads for the Furbie, city break holiday for the family...

My point was that, unless you can expect to get the money back through a better salary within 2 years, it'll almost certainly be a waste to pay for the training course with your own money cos the fashionable methodolgy will change.

Fluffmeister · 06-12-2006, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Remap and fast-road pads for the Furbie, city break holiday for the family...

My point was that, unless you can expect to get the money back through a better salary within 2 years, it'll almost certainly be a waste to pay for the training course with your own money cos the fashionable methodolgy will change.

I know what you meant Ken

Buster · 06-12-2006, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

Spend the money on your family. Let work pay for this nonsense. Myself Prince accredited, but you can`t buy common sense or fix stupid.

No family (i.e. swmbo or mini-me's) to worry about. Work pay for it? More chance of getting blood out of a stone

, and yes I have asked! There's only so long you can go for without being developed!

KenONeill · 07-12-2006, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

No family (i.e. swmbo or mini-me's) to worry about. Work pay for it? More chance of getting blood out of a stone

, and yes I have asked! There's only so long you can go for without being developed!

I know what you mean, but I still think that there are better ways of spending the money than on buzz-wordy methodologies. For example, I'm working on Certified IT Practicioner, and then CEng status, but neither of those require specifics like Prince2.

Buster · 07-12-2006, 20:58

I'm going for skills that aren't industry specific and will be recognised internationally so I can work abroad. Project management is what I want to do, but I don't want to stay in one industry (adaptability is the name of the game!), which may be why my work only seem keen on industry specific pm training, and expect me to be in my current field for the rest of my career! NOT A CHANCE!

05-12-2006, 23:16	#1
Buster Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 453 Members Car: 05 Red Furby VRS (no mods). Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PRINCE 2 PM training- help needed!! Now I've got some spare cash, I was thinking of either getting a flat screen TV, or doing the PRINCE 2 foundation project management training course (3 days), to kick start my career. Both about £700. Anyone done this course, any tips? Been looking for training places on the net, and most do the 3 day course for about a grand, but some do it for less cash. Any recommendations about training companies? Cheers guys and gals!

05-12-2006, 23:35	#2
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faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,055 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Re: PRINCE 2 PM training- help needed!! We just got a LG 32 LCD. Very nice. Just waiting on my components cable for the PS2. __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

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TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: PRINCE 2 PM training- help needed!! I'm a PRINCE 2 practitioner. It's dead easy. I got 1 wrong in the foundation exam and 80% in the practitioner. Maybe it's because I've been a PM for the last 15 years I'd buy the telly or look at something else instead. Hae a look at the APM..... __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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07-12-2006, 20:58	#13
Buster Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 453 Members Car: 05 Red Furby VRS (no mods). Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PRINCE 2 PM training- help needed!! I'm going for skills that aren't industry specific and will be recognised internationally so I can work abroad. Project management is what I want to do, but I don't want to stay in one industry (adaptability is the name of the game!), which may be why my work only seem keen on industry specific pm training, and expect me to be in my current field for the rest of my career! NOT A CHANCE!

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