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Carl Lenaerts
Carl Lenaerts has worked for one of the biggest Belgian banks. In 2009, his banking career ended there as a MidCorp and a corporate banker. Then, he joined as country operation manager of a cinema chain called Kinepolis. In 2023, after an 18-month-experience at Standaard Boekhandel, he became the CEO of Plopsa. It is one of the most leading family theme parks in Europe that also includes aqua parks, indoor parks, hotels and villas. Our favourite quote from his interview: “Being part of a team is to be able to explain something difficult in a simple way”. Read his interview: Unlocking leadership secrets – Interview with Carl Lenaerts!Guy Ballantine
Guy is a CEO, COO and board adviser who transforms businesses through operational improvement, data-driven growth strategies and M&A. He has experience across Private Equity, Public Limited Company and Limited Liability Partnership businesses in multiple sectors, including HR Tech, Education and Business & Professional Services. Besides his executive roles, Guy also enjoys combining his advisory and commercial skills by being a board advisor to help other senior leaders. Our favourite quote from his interview: “If we listen to each other we can find the answers and solutions to most challenges". Read his interview: Embracing Change for Company Growth - Interview with Guy Ballantine!Andrea Franco
Andrea Franco began his career in 1987 at Fiat Auto SPA, working both in his hometown of Turin and internationally, particularly managing start-up projects for new plants. He then worked at Case New Holland, Iveco and Fiat Group Purchasing, before returning to FiatChrysler Automobiles. After a short experience in Datalogic, he joined Marelli in 2019, where he currently holds key roles in production, quality, purchasing and management of the Green Technology Solutions division. Our favourite quote from his interview: “The project manager is the captain, he/she is that figure to whom all corporate functions must refer in order to accomplish the mission". Read his interview: Project Management in the automotive industry: Interview with Andrea Franco! The formation of QRP's new Advisory Board represents a significant milestone in our journey towards continued growth and evolution. We are confident that the collective expertise and leadership of our board members will lead to greater success.
PRINCE2®, the world’s leading project management method, has evolved to meet the needs of the future. The method has been updated to reflect the modern realities of managing successful projects in the 21st century, incorporating the latest processes, tools and technologies to stay ahead of the curve. All changes come together in the latest edition, PRINCE2 7. From April 2024, QRP International offers PRINCE2 7 training not only in English, but now also in French, Italian and German.
PRINCE2 has been the gold standard for global project management practices since 1996. It is a flexible and adaptable method that can be tailored to any project, regardless of size, purpose or industry. PRINCE2 7, the latest version, addresses the changes in the project management sector and adapts to evolving working practices and technologies.
PRINCE2® 7 enhances project management
With PRINCE2 7, project management is brought up to speed with the current business environment and it is enhanced in the following ways:
- Emphasising People: PRINCE2 7 recognizes the vital role of individuals in project success, incorporating a human element into its method.
- Sustainability in Project Performance: PRINCE2 7 introduces Sustainability as a critical aspect of project performance, aligning projects with environmental and social responsibility goals.
- Digital & Data Management: It incorporates a digital and data management framework to meet evolving project management needs.
- Enhanced Adaptability: PRINCE2 7 offers greater adaptability for customization to specific project contexts, empowering managers to align projects with strategic goals.
- Integration with Agile, Lean and ITIL: It provides guidance on not only integrating Agile and other Best Practices, but also on digital transformation projects, fostering collaboration and responsiveness.
- Designed for all professionals: including aspiring or experienced project managers, using simplified language and content which makes it more accessible to all.
PRINCE2 7 meets modern project demands, equipping managers and teams with refined tools for complexity management and excellence. Its significance is bridging the gap between structured project management and the dynamic demands of today’s business environment.
PRINCE2 7 training and certification
The new edition of the PRINCE2 method has been officially launched early September 2023. QRP International has been offering courses in English since that moment. As PeopleCert recently also launched the translations of the PRINCE2 7 method, QRP International will offer PRINCE2 7 Training also in French, Italian and German from April 2024 onwards.
QRP International has made sure all our trainers are certified in PRINCE2 7 and are ready to train you and your team too. We provide the PRINCE2 7 Foundation, Practitioner and Combi training both as classroom and virtual training in English, French, German and Italian. All planned training sessions from April onward shall use the PRINCE2 7 version. Our PRINCE2 E-Learning in English and French are based on PRINCE2 7.
Our open classroom and virtual training in Dutch only will continue to be based on the 6th edition of the method. PRINCE2 7 courses can be organized on request (in English).
Our PRINCE2 7 certification training courses also include complimentary Take2, which is one free exam resit should you fail on the first attempt at the examination.
For more information, feel free to contact us.
In collaboration with PeopleCert, QRP International organised a webinar to talk you through the latest update and explain why now is the best time to get PRINCE2 7 certified. Furthermore, you can also read our blog: “What’s new in PRINCE2 7?”
A New Chapter for QRP International
This logo marks a new chapter for QRP International, and we're excited to embark on this journey with a refreshed visual identity. In 2023 QRP International celebrated its 20 Years in Business. The modernised logo should represent our promise of being a trustable partner in continuous learning to our clients.Developing Professionals to Facilitate Changes
At QRP we work continuously to help professionals improve their skills and support both organisations as individuals throughout their learning journey. We want to improve your way of working. Our training courses can help unlock individual potential and achieve a higher level of structure and efficiency in the organisation, leading to an increased productivity. Join QRP International in celebrating this exciting milestone. Do you know who is behind QRP? Meet our team!
Have a look at our E-Learning offer and choose between:| E-learning Course | Language | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ITIL® Foundation | English, French, German, Italian | €518 instead of €690 |
| AgilePM® Foundation | English, French | €443 instead of €590 |
| PRINCE2® Foundation | English, French | €518 instead of €690 |
| PRINCE2® Practitioner | English, French | €518 instead of €690 |
| PRINCE2® Combi | English, French | €938 instead of €1,250 |
| PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation | English | €518 instead of €690 |
| NEW! ITIL® CDS | English | €593 instead of €790 |
| NEW! PM² Foundation | English | €443 instead of €590 |
6 good reasons to choose the E-Learning platform:
- Explanatory videos: our experts created a series of clear and interactive videos to teach you the method, help you pass your exam(s), and apply it to your projects
- Interactive readings: the interactive readings go deeper into some key concepts; so you can refer to these readings if you would like to learn more about the recommended actions when applying the method
- Mock exam questions: in each lesson you will find a number of multiple choice questions to simulate the real exam experience
- 6 months access minimum: take the time you need to study as you will have access to the online learning platform for 6 to 10 months (depending on the online course you chose), so within this time frame you can set your own schedule and divide the workload as you like
- MemoTrainer: QRP uses the MemoTrainer™ system designed to challenge learners by selective repetition and smart exercises to activate knowledge and stimulate long term memory
- Expert support line: our E-learning solution is based on an easy structure and meant to be self explanatory. Even so, every participant is unique and to make sure that you feel confident with every next step of your study approach you can contact our expert. You will receive an answer within 48 hours (working days).
In April 2023, Peoplecert launched the new practice-based ITIL 4 modules.
The ITIL 4 Practices courses are intended for professionals that want to prove and validate their skills in specific practice areas or establish a good cross-practice collaboration and effective service value streams with practical assignments built into the courses.
The modules provide shorter and more flexible training with the opportunity to bundle, mix and match modules.
The first batch of 5 individual ITIL practices and Monitor, Support & Fulfil, the combined course covering all 5 practices, consist of:
- Service Desk
- Incident Management
- Problem Management
- Service Request Management
- Monitoring and Event Management
ITIL Practices: Training & Exams
Each individual practice course consists of 1 day of training. The exam lasts 30 minutes, and contains 20 questions. The combined practice course ITIL Monitor, Support & Fulfil is a 3 days training. The final exams lasts 90 minutes and consists of 40 questions.
To achieve the Practice Manager designation, you will need to have completed 5 individual practices plus the ITIL Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support module, or you will need to have completed the 3-day bundled or combined module plus the ITIL Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support module.
Curious to find out more? QRP is hosting a webinar about the ITIL 4 Master designation on the 7th of November (11.00AM) in collaboration with PeopleCert. Subscribe now!Are you interested in the new ITIL practices courses? Visit our page ITIL Practice Manager or Contact us for more information!