Praxis Framework™ Practitioner

Praxis Framework™ Practitioner Outline

Module 1: Introduction to P3 Management 

• Life Cycle Management 

• P3 Life Cycle Phases and Governance Mechanisms 

• Project and Programme Processes 

• Identification Processes 

• Sponsorship Process 

• Characteristics of a Sponsor 

• Leadership 

• Hersey and Blanchard 

• Adair's Action-Centred Leader 

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 

• P3 Management Terms 

• Hertzberg 

• Prepare Brief 

• Stakeholder Management 

• Stakeholder Map 

• Goals of Influencing 

• Cialdini's Six Principles of Influence 

• Cohen and Bradford Influence Model 

• Ethics 

• Montana and Charnov’s Seven Forms of Power 
   

Module 2: Business Case Management 

• Business Case 

• Justification 

• Prepare Definition Plan 

• Definition Process 

• Standard Project Structure 

• Programme Structure 

• Teamwork and Tuckman 

• Katzenbach and Smith’s Level of Teamwork 

• Conflict Management 

• Thamhain and Wilemon - Sources of Conflict 

• Conflict Management Models Maccoby and Scudder 

• Conflict Management Models Thomas-Kilmann
   

Module 3: Planning 

• Management Plans 

• Plan Delivery 

• Delivery Plans 

• Typical Sections of a Delivery Plan 

• Scope Management and Procedure 

• Product Definition Techniques 

• Requirements Management 

• Purpose of Value Management 

• Solutions Development 

• Benefits Management 

• Change Control 

• Configuration Management 
   

Module 4: Schedule Management 

• Time Scheduling 

• Factors Affecting Choice of Technique 

• Gantt Chart 

• Network Diagram – Precedence Diagram 

• Critical Path Analysis 
   

Module 5: Resource Scheduling 

• Resource Limited Scheduling 
   

Module 6: Options for Manipulating Activities 

• Finance Management 

• Investment Appraisal 

• Scoring Methods 

• Payback Method 

• Discounted Cash Flow 

• Funding 

• Budgeting and Cost Control 
   

Module 7: Risk Management 

• Probability-Impact Assessment 

• Risk Responses 

• Change Management 
   

Module 8: Resource Management 

• Procurement 

• Contract Management 

• Goals of Negotiation 

• Shell's Five Styles of Negotiation 

• Mobilisation 

• Delivery Process 

• Information Management 

• Control 

• RAG Reports 

• Earned Value Management 

• Where do Trends Lead? 
   

Module 9: Communication 

• Goals of Communication 

• David Berlo’s Components of Communication 

• Boundaries Process 

• Assurance 

• Development Process 

• Context of the Development Process 

• Delegation 

• Closure Process 

• Benefits Realisation Process 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from theoretical understanding to practical application of the Praxis Framework™. Each stage strengthens your ability to manage, govern, and deliver complex projects and programmes successfully. 
 

• Learn how to apply Praxis principles and processes to real scenarios 

• Learn to tailor the Praxis Framework™ to suit organisational needs 

• Learn how to manage risks, resources, and stakeholder engagement effectively 

• Learn to evaluate project and programme performance using Praxis techniques 

• Learn how to align governance and delivery with strategic objectives 

• Learn to prepare for and pass the Praxis Framework™ Practitioner exam confidently 

Praxis Framework™ Practitioner Exam Information

The Praxis Framework™ Practitioner Exam assesses a learner’s ability to apply the Praxis Framework™ principles and concepts to real-world project and programme management scenarios. This certification evaluates practical competence in implementing project and programme management practices within the framework effectively. 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Marks: 80 Marks  

• Pass Marks: 50%, or 40/80 Marks  

• Duration: 150 Minutes   

• Type: Open book