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Before you book a course you need to be sure that your money is well spent.  Have a look at some of the comments from our students then check our Course Schedule to find the date best for you.

 
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Advantage Learning promptly provided all the necessary guidance and advice in connection with my proposed PRINCE2 course. I was reassured by the guarantee that booked courses would definitely run.  The instructor took account of our individual backgrounds and varying levels of experience with PRINCE2 and patiently stepped us through the principles and practicalities of their application, drawing on real-life scenarios encountered in the course of actual projects.  Exam preparation was critical to success and I was delighted to secure my Practitioner Certificate.  I have already utilised the training in my quest for the next stage of my career and I am confident that it will enhance my future prospects immensely.  I would recommend Advantage Learning to anyone contemplating a formal PRINCE2 qualification.

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 Paul Rodgers, Funded by Job Centre Plus
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The course was professionally presented and our trainer made time for every student.  He had years of practical PRINCE2 experience which he used effectively to put theory into practice, which kept us on track to pass the exams, Thanks!

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 Tom Millar, Finance Manager, Argyll & Bute Council
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Alvin was very knowledgeable on PRINCE2 and project management in general.   He could relate the training to real life examples.  He took time to cover difficult areas and answered all questions with ease and authority.  The location and facilities provided were excellent.  The training materials provided were of good content and quality.  I would certainly recommend Advantage Learning.

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 Willie Milligan, Education Services, Glasgow City Council
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Thanks to you Jo for all your help and support.  Hope Advantage recognise what an asset you are to them.  Alvin is a very knowledgeable and effective instructor.  First class!  I have no hesitation in recommending Advantage Learning.

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 June Kavak, Firelink Project Support Officer, Strathclyde Fire & Rescue
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Thanks to all at Advantage Learning for an excellent PRINCE2 course. The subject was delivered very clearly by Alvin who brought the content together skillfully and provided me with an excellent understanding of PRINCE2.  Thanks again from a happy Practitioner!

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 Alan McDonald, IT Project Manager, Contractor, Glasgow
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We have undertaken many training courses, both internal and public training courses, and on every occasion the quality of training has been excellent.

The trainers are very knowledgeable and by drawing on their own experiences make the courses interesting and enjoyable.  The staff at Advantage Learning are always very friendly and helpful, their standard of service is very high and they will always go out of their way to be of assistance and to accommodate all your requests.

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 Lorna Dick, IT Department, AEGON UK, Edinburgh
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I chose the PRINCE2 course because I wanted to add a more recognisable, certifiable Project Management skill to my CV to couple with my IT project experience and one where it was internationally recognised. PRINCE2 seem the most logical methodology to choose as it has vast recognition as being an excellent methodology to follow for projects.

I chose Advantage Learning primarily because of the frequency and location of the training and also at a cost where I felt it was affordable. I was very impressed by the quality and experience of the lecturer and the setup and pace of the course. It is a hard one to do but very very worthwhile when you get the results your hard work merits! A thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding course. Well done. Would recommend you to any colleagues I associate with who would be looking to add this skill to their experience.

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 Colin Campbell, Contractor, Aberdeen
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I attended Advantage Learning's PRINCE2 course in Glasgow and I was impressed. Unlike many courses run by or for employers, this was pretty intensive, with lots of pre-course reading and homework every night. Well worth it though - we all passed both exams and I'm now applying for jobs I wouldn't have looked at before.

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 Chris Gould, Funded by Job Centre Plus
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Paul took the MS Project course and he was great.  He showed me how to save time and communicate easier using Microsoft Project plans based on PRINCE2.  Paul never made anyone feel like they were asking silly questions and made the subject much more interesting.

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 Claire Armstrong, Senior Business Analyst, AEGON UK, Edinburgh
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I attended Advantage Learning's PRINCE2 Practitioner course in Edinburgh having applied through and been funded by Job Centre Plus.  Having taking Voluntary Severance from my previous employment I am looking for my next position.  Many of the Project Management roles being advertised require PRINCE2 and I wanted to ensure that I wasn't being disadvantaged by not having this qualification.  It was paramount that the course went ahead as scheduled and it was great to hear that Advantage Learning never cancels its courses.  There were enough attendees to make the course interactive and Colin was a first class instructor utilising power-point and flip charts to best effect.  I was delighted to pass both exams first time and now feel better equipped to apply for jobs requiring PRINCE2 registered Project Managers.  

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 Brian Curle, Funded by Job Centre Plus
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I attended Advantage Learning’s PRINCE2 course in Edinburgh. The venue was excellent; we were well looked after throughout each day which meant we could focus entirely on the material. Our trainers, Colin and Steven, both clearly knew the PRINCE2 manual inside out, which helped enormously when questions were asked, and there were plenty of questions! A number of examples from their respective careers demonstrated particular points, and the use of pre-prepared slides, the PRINCE2 manual, and off-the-cuff diagrams on a flip chart reinforced each new topic. Together with plenty of practice at the exams before we actually took them, the course was extremely well organized and I’m pleased to say I passed both the Foundation and Practitioner exams at first try with a good understanding of the material and how it related to my own experiences. Since adding PRINCE2 to my CV, I’ve certainly found that more doors are opening up.

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 Neil Swanston, Funded by Job Centre Plus
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I thought I would drop you a short note to say how pleased I was with the level of service provided in the pre course communication and excellent standard of training provided by Claudine who made the week very enjoyable and informative whilst ensuring all the skill levels were accommodated.  Thanks, Andrew.

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 Andrew Hastings, Funded by Job Centre Plus
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I took the Prince2 training with Advantage Learning after being made redundant.  Despite many years as a project manager, I had no formal management qualifications and so I found it hard to stand out in a crowded jobs market.  Advantage Learning ran the PRINCE2 course with just 4 of us and all the participants agreed that the course - while intense - was enjoyable and hugely useful.  The trainer was someone who used PRINCE2 on a daily basis and knew the practical approaches to its application in the real world.   As soon as I was able to list PRINCE2 as a qualification I saw a measureable difference in the responses to my job applications; employers took the qualification seriously and understood what it meant.

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 Thomas Johnston, Funded by Job Centre Plus
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I was very apprehensive before starting the PRINCE2 course as it had been some time since I last studied and all the old starting first day of school memories came flooding back.  The Advantage Learning trainer (Kate) was fantastic though.  She immediately put everyone at ease with her down to earth and amusing way of training.  Some parts of PRINCE2 can be dry but Kate made these areas a lot easier with her style.  She also used her vast project management experience to demonstrate points in the course, which made it much easier to put into context of the real world.  She was very approachable and I never felt like I was asking a stupid question.  She even gave us her phone number in case we had any burning questions before the exams but it also gave anyone in the group a chance to speak to her away from the rest of the class.  I put my passing of both the Foundation and Practitioner course down to Kate and Advantage Learning.

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 Claire Armstrong, Senior Business Analyst, AEGON UK, Edinburgh
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I struck lucky finding Advantage Learning amongst the vast number of training providers for certified training in MSP, I passed first time.  I was so impressed with the quality and standards and the instructors knowledge and keenness for students to do well, I returned to do my recertification in PRINCE2.   Rather than just sit the exam I chose to do the PRINCE2 2009 course and sit the new exam, with Advantage Learning I felt I was putting myself in the best position to pass (proved correct).

I recommended Advantage Learning to a colleague who also went on to pass his PRINCE2 first time. I received a recommendation bonus of some M&S vouchers which went towards the family Christmas dinner from M&S.

I am happy to recommend their services based on the excellent professional service they provided.

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 William Connelly, Cyantec Ltd, Perthshire
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I took Advantage Learning’s PRINCE2 in Glasgow on 22nd February.  Like many people today I am looking for my next position - so it was crucial for me that our course went ahead as promised.  When I booked the course it was explained that Advantage Learning never cancels its courses and, true enough, the class ran with just 2 students.  It made a huge difference that I could rely on the course going ahead and I had loads of time to ask questions and make sure that I was well prepared for the PRINCE2 exams.  I was delighted to pass both exams first time and am now applying for jobs as a Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner.

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 Wendy Wilson - Funded by Job Centre Plus, Forfar
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I can confirm that there were only myself and one other on the PRINCE 2 Practitioner course run at the Novotel Glasgow in the week commencing 22nd February 2010.  Both Advantage Learning instructors were excellent with extensive knowledge of the subject.  They reinforced the theory by recalling personal applications of project management throughout their career.  Alvin is a very good instructor using a mixture of visual aids, both power-point and flip charts.  Having two students on course allowed us to have more one on one time with the instructor and I passed the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams at the first attempt.

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 Mark A Crockford, MoD, Helensburgh
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I had no hesitation to recommend this to a colleague.  For doing this I received some M&S vouchers, I also got the thanks of the person I recommended you too, as she passed her foundation and practitioner exams with the help of Advantage Learning.

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 Fraser Doris, Planning & Performance Officer, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
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 Joseph Cowan - PRINCE2 Practitioner - Edinburgh
images/info/quotes_open.gif And can I take a moment to say, I thought that the whole course - the organisation, the instructor, and your flexibility in helping me sit the exam at another time - was exceptional.  I will definitely be recommending you to others.
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 Charlotte McClintock - PRINCE2 Practitioner - Edinburgh 
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 Nagendra Prasad, Project Office Manager, Corporate IT 
images/info/quotes_open.gif Advantage Learning provided accredited PRINCE2 Practitioner training to Northern Constabulary’s AIRWAVE project team in Inverness.  Advantage Learning provided a competitive quote and delivered a professional training course. During the course the trainer was able to effectively relate the theory to real life examples which helped our understanding of the PRINCE2 method.

After the training we were delighted that 100% of our delegates passed the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam.  PRINCE2 is now in use by Northern Constabulary in appropriate projects and the important AIRWAVE project was successfully delivered using PRINCE2 principles.
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 Paul Fraser, Director of Finance, Northern Constabulary 
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I just thought I’d let you know that as a result of passing the PRINCE2 Practitioner exams, I have been able to secure a sizeable Systems Implementation Project Management contract for a Local Authority. In addition, applying the PRINCE2 principles has made such a difference to getting the work done. In earlier contracts it was difficult to convince users of the benefits of strong Project Management disciplines, now PRINCE2 allows everyone to work to clearly defined objectives and in a structured approach.

I would like to add that passing the examination would not have been possible without your excellent training and also your personal input. At the end of the week’s training, I felt not only confident in taking the examination, I also felt I had fully absorbed the fundamentals of PRINCE2. Which was not bad considering this was the first week long training course and examination I had taken in 20 years!
I hope your impressive success rate continues – once again my thanks for your help.

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 Frank Bramwell, Director, Network Associates 
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Jario Ltd was extremely pleased with the training we undertook to achieve PRINCE2 Practitioner status.  The qualification has allowed us to tender for a wider range of work with larger customers than previously, and is already contributing to our growth.  The PRINCE2 system itself is proving to us that it genuinely improves our control over projects in structured project work.

Advantage Learning did an excellent job training both the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner courses, using good real world examples, and showing patience to allow delegates to keep pace with the schedule.
I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Advantage Learning for PRINCE2 training.

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 Chris Brighouse, CEO, Jario Ltd 
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I wanted to thank Advantage Learning for the support given to me in this training.  I enjoyed the course and also meeting the others in the class.

I am about to embark on a new project on Lifecycle management and the training is continually popping into my thinking of how to approach this and how to guide the discussions so that we have all that I need from a PRINCE2 perspective.

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 Mike Quigley, Project Manager, Agilent Ltd 
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With the positive re-enforcement and guidance of your instructor, I am now a Registered Practitioner in PRINCE2.

With this new found knowledge, I have been able to quantify and qualify all that was required for my current project.  Documentation of the role of the Project Board, it's members, Risks, Issues, Change Request Forms, etc, paid off.  PRINCE2 not only confirmed by experiences of previous project work but enabled me to overcome, quite a few obstacles along they way.  I didn't even need to follow PRINCE2 to the full letter of the 'law'.  I just needed it to put together what was necessary as a Project Manager to reach my targets.  I will now be mentoring my sub-ordinates to reach the same goals and proficiency.  Thanks ADVANTAGE LEARNING.

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 Paul Poppa, Project Manager, Lothian University Hospitals Division 
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Advantage Learning has trained approximately 50 PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner delegates from NHS Argyll and Clyde since March, 2005. In addition, a number of senior managers have attended management overview sessions at our Headquarters.

Course pace was constant and very well explained given the level of material to get through.  The Trainer, delivered lots of information but managed to focus in on the key points within each component. He is an excellent trainer and made what could have been a dry course easy to follow and understand.  The Trainer was very easy to listen to and clearly knew the subject inside out. The excellent presentation helped gain understanding and learning and contributed to my achievement of PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner status in November.

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 Bernadine Silver, Administration Services Manager, NHS Argyll & Clyde 
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I am starting to use some of the PRINCE2 components on existing projects and am already finding it very useful to have a structure to work with and to be able to justify the use of controls and risk management.

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Alison Guest, Project Manager, National Health Service

 
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   Richard Sharman, PMO Manager, CIGNA International 
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  Helen Foster, Head of IS Finance, University of Edinburgh 
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Following a Best Value review, the Council started a drive to improve project management skills across the organisation. The initial focus was on improving the way IT projects were run and a programme of Prince 2 training was started to support this. We carried out a market review and chose Advantage to provide the training.

That was 3½ years ago. The council now has more people with the skills to manage large projects internally and is less reliant on external contractors.

We constantly monitor the quality of training and have periodically looked at offerings from other training providers. However, on the basis both of quality and cost, we continue to rely on Advantage to support our programme. They provide consistent quality, of both training and service, and the readiness and capability of Advantage to adapt sessions for particular audiences has set them apart from the other providers we have talked to. To date, Advantage have trained 200 of our staff and staff from neighbouring councils who have joined our courses.

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 Stephen Sangster, ITT Business Development Team Manager, City of York Council 
 
 
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