Overview:

PRINCE2 Agile® is the perfect blend of the world-renowned PRINCE2® methodology and agile practices. Designed to provide project professionals with the flexibility to manage projects effectively while adhering to established governance, this methodology is ideal for those seeking to adapt to today’s dynamic and fast-paced business environments. By combining the strategic structure of PRINCE2® with the adaptability of agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, PRINCE2 Agile® offers a comprehensive framework to manage projects that are not only on time and on budget but are also highly flexible to meet customer needs and stakeholder demands.

In this PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation & Practitioner course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a Registered PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner, equipping you with the tools to tailor and apply PRINCE2 Agile® in real-world projects. Delivered via live online training with unlimited tutor support, this course is conducted over four weeks (Monday to Thursday evenings, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM). The final week is dedicated to exam preparation.

Who Should Attend PRINCE2 Agile® Training:

• Project Managers
• Agile Practitioners
• Project Coordinators
• Programme Managers
• Business Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Change Managers
• Team Leaders
• Risk Managers
• All Professionals in Project Management looking to expand their expertise in agile practices within structured project management environments

Entry Requirements:

No prior qualifications or experience are necessary to attend the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation course. However, some experience in project management or exposure to agile methods is beneficial. If you are already a PRINCE2® Practitioner, you may be able to skip the Foundation level and proceed directly to the Practitioner course.

Course Content:

This course will guide you through the essential elements of PRINCE2 Agile®, equipping you with the necessary skills to apply the method to projects in both an agile and structured way. The course content includes:

PRINCE2 Agile® Practices

• Business Case: Aligning agile delivery with business value and benefits.
• Organising: Defining roles and responsibilities within the agile context.
• Plans: Applying agile techniques in the planning process.
• Quality: Setting quality standards and meeting them in agile projects.
• Risk: Managing risks and uncertainties in agile environments.
• Issues: Addressing unforeseen issues with agile adaptability.
• Progress: Monitoring and controlling project progress while allowing for flexibility.

PRINCE2 Agile® Processes

• Starting up a project
• Initiating a project
• Controlling a stage
• Managing product delivery
• Managing a stage boundary
• Directing a project
• Closing a project

PRINCE2 Agile® Principles

• Continued business justification
• Learning from experience
• Defining roles and responsibilities
• Managing by stages
• Managing by exception
• Focusing on products
• Tailoring to suit the project

Integrating Agile and PRINCE2

• Understanding the synergy between agile approaches and the structured PRINCE2® method.
• Adapting PRINCE2® controls to fit agile project delivery environments.

People and the Agile Environment

• Fostering collaboration and communication within agile teams and stakeholders.

PRINCE2 Agile® Project Context

• Understanding when and how to apply agile techniques within various project contexts.

Assessment:

• Foundation Exam: The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation exam is a 60-minute, 50-question online proctored exam. A pass mark of 55% is required.
• Practitioner Exam: The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam is a 150-minute, 70-question online proctored exam. A pass mark of 55% is required. During the Practitioner exam, you are allowed to consult the official PRINCE2 Agile® manual.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of both exams, you will earn the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation & Practitioner certification, demonstrating your proficiency in managing projects that combine agile methods with the structure and control of PRINCE2®.