1. What is the difference between PRINCE2® certification and PMBOK project management?
2. Why do we need PRINCE2® certification when our people already have PMBOK project management training?
3. What if we want to use both the PMBOK project management and PRINCE2® certification?
4. Won't it be difficult to determine how to blend the elements of the PMBOK Guide and PRINCE2® project management methodology together?
5. Where can I read more about how PRINCE2® and the PMBOK Guide relate to each other?
6. How does PRINCE2® project management training fit in with Maturity Models like CMM or the Project Management Maturity Model? Does it fit in with international standards like ISO 9000?

1. What is the difference between PRINCE2® certification and PMBOK project management?

A: The two are very complementary. The PMBOK Guide (the Project Management Body of Knowledge), indicates that a project management methodology must be paired with the PMBOK Guide-this is where PRINCE2 comes in. PRINCE2 is a practical project management methodology that is well respected in the marketplace; the perfect companion to PRINCE2 project management training.

Contact Boston University to speak with one of our experts about bringing PRINCE2 project management training to your company.

top

2. Why do we need PRINCE2® certification when our people already have PMBOK project management training?

A: PRINCE2 project management training complements PMBOK project management training and PMP accreditation by focusing on a practical, more specific process-based approach to the actual running of a project. PRINCE2 project management extracts the key elements that help maintain control in the overall project and in its day-to-day operation.

top

3. What if we want to use both the PMBOK project management and PRINCE2® certification?

A: Perfect! You can use PRINCE2 to structure your methodology, and the PMBOK project management for depth, tools and techniques.

You can also add value to PMBOK by applying key elements from PRINCE2 that are not in the PMBOK such as: Organization ("Project Board"), Product-Based Planning, Product Descriptions, Quality Review, Configuration Management, Issue Management, and Work Package Authorization.

Call 800-288-7246 or contact us online to learn more about PRINCE2 certification and PMBOK project management now!

top

4. Won't it be difficult to determine how to blend the elements of the PMBOK Guide and PRINCE2® project management methodology together?

A: Boston University can help with this. Some of our training and consulting staff have already begun developing materials that can help you identify the corresponding elements in each, and how you can merge the two of them together.

top

5. Where can I read more about how PRINCE2® and the PMBOK Guide relate to each other?

A: You can click on this link to download a copy of an article about PRINCE2 certification distributed by the APM Group on this topic.

Talk to a Boston University expert to find out how PRINCE2 project management training can help you increase your business's efficiency.

top

6. How does PRINCE2® project management training fit in with Maturity Models like CMM or the Project Management Maturity Model? Does it fit in with international standards like ISO 9000?

A: PRINCE2 is consistent with all the quality- and maturity-based models because it is based on international quality management standards. It focuses on the project management dimension of those models. This means that if you choose to use PRINCE2 and adhere to its principles, which will enable your organization to fulfill the project management aspects of those accreditations.

top