PRINCE2(R) 2009 Online Launch

HIGH WYCOMBE, England - The launch of PRINCE2 will be shown live at www.best-management- practice.tv at 16.300 BST on June 16th. Nigel Smith, Chief Executive, Office of Government Commerce (OGC), will introduce the new version of the project management method which is widely used by organisations in the UK and around the world.

The APM Group and TSO, who are working with OGC to deliver the updated PRINCE2 method and examinations to the project management community, will also give comments.

Richard Pharro, CEO, The APM Group said, “Everyone working on the launch of PRINCE2 is anticipating an excellent response from the marketplace about the new version. We hope as many people as possible will watch Nigel Smith online as he launches the updated method.”

About The APM Group

The APM Group (APMG) is a global business providing accreditation and certification services. Through its international network of Accredited Consultancy and Training Organisations APMG helps end users develop their professional skills and organisations improve their processes through the adoption of worldwide best practice.

APMG is the only organisation offering professional qualifications in Programme and Project management with third party independent accreditation through the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). APMG works closely with the UK Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and TSO (The Stationery Office Ltd), their official publisher in running global accreditation schemes in PRINCE2, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), M_o_R(R) (Management Of Risk) and ITIL(R) (IT Infrastructure Library).

Other partners include The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and the UK’s Chartered Management Institute.

For further details about APMG’s qualification and accreditation schemes visit: www.apmgroup.co.uk, call: +44(0)1494-452450 or email: servicedesk@apmgroup.co.uk.

Source: The APM Group

Further information: Kate Winter, PR Manager, T +44(0)20-8549-5110, Kate.winter at apmgroup.co.uk