Praxis Framework™ Foundation

Praxis Framework™ Foundation Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Praxis 

• Value of ‘Free’ 

• Discontinuous Mind 

• Praxis Context 

• Goals of P3 Management 

• Central Elements of Both Project and Programme Management 

• Typical Characteristics of Programme Management 

• Core Elements of Portfolio Management 

• Commonly Identified Areas of Complexity for Projects and Programmes 

• Time to Drop Quality 

• Expansion of the Triple Constraint within the Praxis Method 
   

Module 2: Life Cycle Management 

• Goals of Life Cycle Management 

• P3 Life Cycle Phases and Governance Mechanisms 

• Typical Serial Project Life Cycle 

• Parallel Project Life Cycle 

• Parallel Project Iteration 

• Typical Programme Life Cycle 

• Typical Portfolio Life Cycle
   

Module 3: Agile Project 

• Characteristics of an Agile Project and its Relationship with the Triple Constraint 

• Scrum Development Process Used in Agile Projects 

• Praxis and DSDM Agile 

• Goals of Sponsorship 

• Characteristics of a Sponsor 
   

Module 4: Knowledge and Maturity Management 

• Goals of Knowledge Management 

• Establishing Knowledge Management 

• Goals of Capability and Maturity Management 

• CMMI Capability and Maturity Levels 

• Praxis and Other P3 Guidance 

• Praxis Delivery Functions 
   

Module 5: Integrative and Organisation Management 

• Integrative Management Functions 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Organisation Management 

• Organisation Management – Levels 

• Standard Project Structure 

• Programme Structure 

• Organisation Management Plan 
   

Module 6: Stakeholder Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Stakeholder Management 

• Stakeholder Map 

• Stakeholder Management Plan 

• Stakeholder Register 

• Principles and Goals of Business Case Management 

• Business Case 

• Justification 
   

Module 7: Planning 

• Principles and Goals of Planning 

• Management Plans 

• Delivery Plans 

• Inherent Uncertainty 

• Typical Sections of a Delivery Plan 

• Principles and Goals of Control 

• Categories of Control Techniques 

• RAG Reports 

• Control Management Plan 
   

Module 8: Assurance 

• Principles and Goals of Assurance 

• Assurance 

• Assurance Management Plan 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures for Information Management 

• Information Management Plan 
   

Module 9: Scope Management Plan 

• Principles and Goals of Scope Management 

• Scope Management Procedure 

• Terminology of Scope 

• Product Documents 

• Product Definition Techniques 

• Scope Management Plan
   

Module 10: Requirements Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Requirements Management 

• Characteristics of a Well Specified Requirement 

• Purpose of Value Management 

• Requirements Management in Project and Programmes 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Solutions Development
   

Module 11: Benefits, Configuration, Schedule Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Benefits Management 

• Benefits Management Plan 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Change Control 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Configuration Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Schedule Management 

• Time Scheduling
   

Module 12: Techniques and Charts 

• Factors Affecting the Choice of Technique 

• Time Scheduling Techniques 

• Gantt Chart 

• Network Diagram – Precedence Diagram 

• Critical Path Analysis 

• Forward Pass 

• Backward Pass 

• Float Calculations 

• Types of Floats 
   

Module 13: Scheduling 

• Resource Scheduling 

• Resource Limited Scheduling 

• Options for Manipulating Activities 

• Options for Manipulating Resources 

• Estimating Techniques 

• Schedule Management Plan 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Finance Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Investment Appraisal 

• Factors to be Included 
   

Module 14: Investment, Budget, and Funds 

• Investment Appraisal Techniques 

• Scoring Methods 

• Payback Method 

• Discounted Cash Flow 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Funding 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Budgeting and Cost Control 

• Base Cost 

• Major Components of a P3 Budget 

• Types of Costs to be Tracked 

• Finance Management Plan 
   

Module 15: Risk Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Risk Management 

• Risk Context 

• Risk Assessment Techniques 

• Probability-Impact Assessment 

• Risk Responses 

• Risk Management Plan 

• Risk Register 
   

Module 16: Change, Contract, and Resource Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Change Management 

• Change Management Models 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Resource Management 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Procurement 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Contract Management 

• Universal Principles Governing Contracts 

• Typical Contract Information and ‘Conditions’ 

• Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Mobilisation 

• Resource Management Plan 
   

Module 17: Project and Programme Processes 

• Identification Process 

• Appoint Identification Team 

• Review Previous Lessons 

• Prepare Brief 

• Prepare a Definition Plan 
   

Module 18: Sponsorship Process 

• Review Request for Authorisation 

• Provide Management Support 

• Confirm Closure 

• Definition Process 

• Appoint Definition Team 

• Pre-authorisation Work 
   

Module 19: Plan Delivery 

• Consolidate Definition Documentation 

• Delivery Process 

• Authorise Work 

• Progress Report 

• Event Report 

• Update and Communicate 

• Accept Completed Work 
   

Module 20: Boundaries and Closure Process 

• Close and Review the Previous Tranche/Stage 

• Assemble Documentation 

• Development Process 

• Accept Work Package 

• Context of the Development Process 

• Closure Process 

• Prepare for Closure 

• Benefits Realisation Process 

• Prepare for Transition 

• Conclude Transition 
   

Module 21: Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Management 

• Goals of Communication 

• David Berlo’s Components of Communication 

• Goals of Conflict Management 

• Thamhain and Wilemon - Sources of Conflict 

• Tuckman 

• Conflict Management Models Maccoby and Scudder 

• Conflict Management Models Thomas-Kilmann 

• Goals and Procedure of Delegation 

• SMART Objectives 

• MoSCoW Prioritisation 
   

Module 22: Leadership 

• Goals of Leadership 

• Hersey and Blanchard 

• Adair’s Action-Centred Leader 

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 

• In P3 Management Terms 

• Hertzberg
   

Module 23: Influencing 

• Goals of Influencing 

• Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence 

• Cohen and Bradford Influence Model 

• Ethics 

• Montana and Charnov’s Seven Forms of Power 
   

Module 24: Negotiation 

• Goals of Negotiation 

• Typical Procedure of Negotiation 

• Shell’s Five Styles of Negotiation 

• Goals of Teamwork 

• Belbin Team Roles 

• Katzenbach and Smith’s Level of Teamwork 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding the core concepts of the Praxis Framework™ to applying its principles in real-world project and programme environments. Each stage builds your foundation for effective management and governance.
 

• Learn the key principles, structure, and terminology of the Praxis Framework™ 

• Learn how the framework integrates project, programme, and portfolio management 

• Learn to identify roles, responsibilities, and governance structures 

• Learn to apply fundamental processes across the project lifecycle 

• Learn how to manage resources, risks, and stakeholders efficiently 

• Learn to prepare for and succeed in the Praxis Framework™ Foundation exam 

Praxis Framework™ Foundation Exam Information

The Praxis Framework™ Foundation Exam assesses a learner’s understanding of the key principles and concepts of the Praxis Framework™, which is used for managing projects, programmes, and portfolios. This certification evaluates knowledge of essential project and programme management practices within the framework. 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 75  

• Total Marks: 75 Marks  

• Pass Marks: 50%, or 38/75 Marks  

• Duration: 60 Minutes  

• Type: Closed Book