PRAXIS Framework TM Combined Course
(course code PRXC5)

Overview

The Combined course bundles our Foundation and Practitioner courses. Each participant is first provided with a solid Foundation in PRAXIS Framework concepts, and is then advanced to a Practitioner understanding of how to apply the PRAXIS Framework in realistic project scenarios, and adapt the PRAXIS Framework to different project and programme environments.

Course Objectives

By the end of the 3 day Foundation Course delegates should understand the key elements of the Praxis Framework:

The project, programme and portfolio environment;
Project and programme management functions;
Roles, processes and documentation used to manage project and programme lifecycle phases;
Provide careful and detailed preparation for the Foundation Exam.

The 2 day Practitioner Seminar refines the delegate's understanding on how to apply and tailor the Praxis Framework's project and programme management layers in a scenario based environment.

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at current and aspiring project and programme managers. It is also relevant to other people involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios, including Sponsors, Project and Programme Board members, Business Change Managers, Team Managers, Project and Programme assurance, administrative support and operational line managers.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Combined course.

Course Content

The Foundation Course covers:

The context of portfolio, programme and project (P3) management;
The core elements of the Praxis Framework - knowledge, method, competency, capability;
Integrative functions - planning, control, assurance, business case, information, organisation and stakeholders;
Delivery functions - scope, schedule, risk, finance, resources and change;
P3 management processes;
Interpersonal skills.

The Practitioner Seminar is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of the Praxis Framework under different environments and scenarios. Revision sessions of all elements of the Praxis Framework are included throughout the training.

The course includes hands on activities, discussions, role plays and quizzes in every session to ensure you have absorbed Praxis Framework concepts.

Delegates are also provided with detailed guidance on how to prepare for the certification exams, with lots of practice.

The course will have time for discussions and group exercises giving you the chance to discuss your own projects and programmes, and how you could apply Praxis in your organisation.

The course refers to content available at praxisframework.org. This content may also be accessed during the Practitioner exam. Delegates should register online, and should bring to the course their own devices to access this content.

Certification Exams

The Foundation Exam is a 1 hour closed book exam. There are 75 multiple choice questions. The candidate must correctly answer 38 (50%) or more of the questions to pass the exam. This is a closed book exam.

The Practitioner Exam is a 2½ hour, scenario based multiple choice exam. Delegates may access the praxisframework.org website during the course using their own devices. The candidate must provide responses to questions presented in the following styles:

Classical multiple choice
Yes/No
Multiple response
Matching
Sequencing
Assertion/Reason

There are 80 question items worth 1 mark each, so the maximum score for the exam is 80 marks. The candidate must score 40 (50%) or more marks to pass the exam.

The exams are conducted by the examiner, APMG, and is subject to their terms and conditions.

Delivery Options and Fees

Why we are the best value

Our Praxis Framework courses cover the breadth and depth of project management. They are presented in a clear, predictable manner with key concepts reinforced and broken down into manageable sections, making them enjoyable courses.

We recognise that studying and sitting exams can be a stressful time on top of the day-to-day commitments of our lives. Therefore the structure and flow of the course provides predictability and confidence that the learner will be able to plan and manage their own learning experience and to grasp key concepts quickly. This results in being confident in your ability to pass the certification exams and to be able to apply what has been learnt to work practice.

And we are able to offer one-on-one tutor support to those taking our Self Study and eLearning courses, so you won't feel isolated, and can clear up any aspects of the course content or use of project management in an agile environment that may be causing concern.

Our courses were developed by Geoff Rankins, our Lead Trainer and Instructional Designer. He has worked in project management for more than 40 years, and has been a Practitioner of Praxis since 2017 when it was first offered by APMG. Inspiring Projects partnered with APMG to launch the Praxis Framework in Australia. His systematic approach to courseware and eLearning development is recognised by many Accredited Training Organisations and fellow trainers globally. Our Self Study and eLearning courses are based on our classroom courses; the eLearning format allows us to add content to most sessions that increases the value and clarity of what is being covered.

PRAXIS Framework TM Combined Course(course code PRXC5)