PRINCE2 Accelerated Learning Workshop

This workshop abolishes ‘Powerpoint Poisoning’. It provides far more effective learning and a totally beneficial practical experience by using activities, discussions, games and puzzles, and avoiding slides.

This workshop is based on the principles of accelerated learning, which are that human beings learn more effectively when:

• both their mind and body are involved in the learning experience
• they actively create knowledge, rather than passively store information
• there is collaboration between the learners
• learning events are activity-centred
• there is a good mix of moving and doing (somatic learning), talking and hearing (auditory learning), observing and picturing (visual learning) and problem solving and reflecting (intellectual learning).

This workshop will create active learners, by excluding the use of Powerpoint slides. This has many advantages:

• Discussion amongst the learners and trainer will be an essential element, rather than ‘death by Powerpoint’
• The trainer must be highly skilled and knowledgeable as they cannot rely on slides to provide the facts, thereby preserving the quality of the PRINCE2 training experience
• Examples and anecdotes will have to be used constantly rather than as ‘add-ons’ to the slides
• Flipchart explanations and diagrams are far more effective than glancing at a diagram on a slide
• Key diagrams will be drawn from the PRINCE2 manual, rather than unnecessary duplication.

Practical activities will take up 70% of the learning time, with the other 30% being trainer-led.

The APMG sample examination question papers will be used as exam preparation.

Most significantly, learners will complete a set of management products, based on a case study. This means that they will leave the workshop with a set of templates for the management products, which will be invaluable to them in their real-life PRINCE2 projects. Their knowledge will be highly practical and immediately useful in their working environment.

View the current schedule for accelerated PRINCE2 training courses.