The totally off-topic thread

[JessicaTam]

Yeah, me ..... Are you going for the Practitioner Exam?

I think so - entry level.

There are limited numbers so my name has just been put in the mix. No guarantees.

 

[kamchatsky]

I think so - entry level.

There are limited numbers so my name has just been put in the mix. No guarantees.

Entry level is the Foundation, then next one is Practitioner. You would need to pass the Foundation exam before you can try the Practitioner exam.

If you can, just go for the practitioner workshop and sit for the Practitioner exam as well in 1 hit (ie just after Foundation training and assuming you pass Foundation exam). Otherwise if you leave it later then you will forget all those PRINCE2 methodologies (very boring read) and you have to relearn it ... Good luck.

 

[JessicaTam]

Entry level is the Foundation, then next one is Practitioner. You would need to pass the Foundation exam before you can try the Practitioner exam.

If you can, just go for the practitioner workshop and sit for the Practitioner exam as well in 1 hit (ie just after Foundation training). Otherwise if you leave it later then you will forget all those PRINCE2 methodologies (very boring read) and you have to relearn it ... Good luck.

Thanks for the tip. I am now at a level in the organisation where I am putting project proposals together. A member of senior management has suggested I do the training. It probably won't be until next year, but I won't let her forget her offer.

 

[kamchatsky]

Thanks for the tip. I am now at a level in the organisation where I am putting project proposals together. A member of senior management has suggested I do the training. It probably won't be until next year, but I won't let her forget her offer.

If that is the case, then definitely take up the offer and go for the Foundation and Practitioner exam. You can find lots of training organisations offering both Foundation and Practitioner training and exams within 5 day training period. Given you are putting project proposals together then it would be great to have knowledge of PRINCE2 methodologies as it is quite relevant.

 

[JessicaTam]

If that is the case, then definitely take up the offer and go for the Foundation and Practitioner exam. You can find lots of training organisations offering both Foundation and Practitioner training and exams within 5 day training period. Given you are putting project proposals together then it would be great to have knowledge of PRINCE2 methodologies as it is quite relevant.

I appreciate the advice. I will definitely keep pushing my name up the list as best I can.

 

[markis10]

Psst, VA will be doing a Bathurst flyover, don't panic folks.

 

[mannej]

Psst, VA will be doing a Bathurst flyover, don't panic folks.

That's a stupid idea with the heightened terror alert and all!

 

[Mal]

Has anyone any experience with PRINCE2 project management? I have had my name put forward for a training course.

I have Foundation and Practitioner. Did a 5 day training class, with the Foundation exam occurring on day 3 and the Practitioner exam on Day 5.

Even though I don't use it (not relevant to my current role), it's still handy to have if you are doing project management.

I didn't find it too hard really. Just understand the concepts and understand how they want you to answer questions according to their methodology and the exam should be simple enough.

 

[Bindibuys]

Psst, VA will be doing a Bathurst flyover, don't panic folks.

Does anyone here know if there was passengers on that plane?
Would have been a great opportunity for VA to do a "charity run" say for kids to have a flight.

 

[docjames]

I don't believe "display" flights carry passengers.

 

[markis10]

Something different, TCAS Initiated go around mid final for 16R at SYD, nice view as we buzzed La Perouse

 

[erkpod]

Does anyone here know if there was passengers on that plane?
Would have been a great opportunity for VA to do a "charity run" say for kids to have a flight.

Or VFF WP! LOL

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Or VFF WP! LOL

I'm a VA WP.. I'd love it
Looked great...
Probably better if it was for the kids though *sigh*
We used to have the QF A380, roulettes, fa18 etc fly over our place during the F1

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Lost my AFF verified QF WP
Qantas still thinks I'm a W....r

 

[Pushka]

A solo pilot was killed in Adelaide the other day, practising his aerobatics.

I'd like to know the stats on plane crashes occurring during air shows. Given their relative infrequency I'd say the stats would be damming.

Qantas still thinks I'm a W....r

Sometimes even Qantas gets it right.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Saw this pop up on my Facebook feed. It's a cringeworthy ad for a Scottish Travel Agency. Be careful as certain things can never be unseen
http://www.buzzfeed.com/floperry/th...most-awk?sub=3474465_4001676&s=mobile#4001676

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Sometimes even Qantas gets it right.

Harsh! What I was trying to say is that I actually still am QF WP but AFF no longer believes me

 

[TomVexille]

Saw this pop up on my Facebook feed. It's a cringeworthy ad for a Scottish Travel Agency. Be careful as certain things can never be unseen
http://www.buzzfeed.com/floperry/th...most-awk?sub=3474465_4001676&s=mobile#4001676

That made absolutely no sense

 

[Clivem]

Does anyone here know if there was passengers on that plane?
Would have been a great opportunity for VA to do a "charity run" say for kids to have a flight.

Nil PAX......the flight number was VA9901 ......... worth checking out flight radar 24 for the flight path ..... both the pattern while holding off N.W.of Bathurst ... the slight divert on route from the holding area to ensure appearing right on cue .....and then actually over the Bathurst event ..........

 

[Happy Trails]

Saw this pop up on my Facebook feed. It's a cringeworthy ad for a Scottish Travel Agency. Be careful as certain things can never be unseen
http://www.buzzfeed.com/floperry/th...most-awk?sub=3474465_4001676&s=mobile#4001676

Well, I think they're hot.
But then I probably spent far too long in Scottish boarding houses when I was young and impressionable.