PRINCE2 (2005) and PRINCE2 (2009) differ in several key ways. The 2009 manual condensed the previous 450 page manual to 325 pages to reduce repetition. It also updated some terminology, processes, and components to better align with current business practices and integrate with other guidance from the OGC. While the 2005 qualification is still valid, the 2009 version aims to make the guidance more flexible and acknowledge newer technologies and the soft aspects of project management. Students with 2005 training can easily adapt to 2009 in practice, and may need to take a one hour refresh exam to update after five years.

1. PRINCE2 (2005) Vs PRINCE2 (2009) By Mark Percy Firebrand Training PRINCE2 Lead Instructor PRINCE2 TM is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce

2. Agenda History of PRINCE2 Why has it changed? Fundamental differences between 2005 & 2009 What the changes mean for students Timescales for changeover Any questions?

3. History of PRINCE2 PRINCE used in UK Public Sector since 1989 Became PRINCE2 in 1996 Nowadays used in Public & Private Sectors both in UK and abroad Subject to periodic updates by the OGC to keep the methodology in line with Industry Requirements

4. Why has it changed? The 2005 manual was considered too bulky Some of the terminology was confusing There was a need to acknowledge new business practices/technologies The methodology needed to integrate with other OGC Products More consideration was needed for the soft aspects of project management

5. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 Manual condensed from over 450 pages to 325 pages Amount of repetition has been reduced Sub-process numbers have been removed There are now 2 manuals: Managing Successful Projects Directing Successful Projects

6. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 Changes in Terminology 8 Processes become 7 PRINCE2 2005 Starting Up a Project Initiating a Project Directing a Project Controlling a Stage Managing Product Delivery Managing Stage Boundaries Closing a Project Planning PRINCE2 2009 Starting Up a Project Initiating a Project Directing a Project Controlling a Stage Managing Product Delivery Managing a Stage Boundary Closing a Project (Planning is now covered within other processes)

7. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 Changes in Terminology 8 Components become 7 Themes PRINCE2 2005 Business Case Organisation Plans Controls Quality Risk Config Mgmt Change Control PRINCE2 2009 Business Case Organization Plans Progress Quality Risk Change (including Config Mgmt)

8. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 Changes in Terminology Techniques now detailed within applicable Themes PRINCE2 2005 Product Based Planning Quality Reviews Change Control PRINCE2 2009 Detailed within Plans Theme Detailed within Quality Theme Detailed within Control Theme

9. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 Terminology aligns much better with the other products within the OGC suite

10. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 New Business Practices/Technologies are acknowledged Documents have been given clearer/more modern names More examples in the manual of hi-tech projects Some subject areas have been made less prescriptive and more flexible References to ISO have been removed

11. Fundamental Differences between 2005 & 2009 The softer aspects of Project Management are better catered for The “Tailoring” section gives advice on adapting to different project cultures

12. What the Changes Mean for Students The Exam format has changed as well as the manual The 2005 qualification is still valid Most advertised vacancies don’t specify the version of PRINCE2 We teach the subjects that the 2005 manual doesn’t do well “properly” on the course anyway! A 2005 student will easily get to grips with 2009 in a working environment No upgrade is needed to the 2009 methodology – 2005 students will need to sit a 1 hour “Refresh” exam in 5 years

13. Timescales for changeover First 2009 Course to Run Week Commencing 5 th October Current Plan to then run 2009 format on Alternate Courses Will allow bedding-in of new exam format Some students still requesting 2005 Returning 2005 students should attend 2005 course Pre-Course Reading for 2009 version available now

14. Firebrand Training Prince2 Courses 5 Day Foundation & Practitioner Prince2 2005 Course 5 Day Foundation & Practitioner Prince2 2009 Course

15. Any Questions?