PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation & Practitioner

About this course

Introduction

PRINCE2 Agile is an evolved project management solution.

It combines the structured methodology of PRINCE2 with the flexibility and responsiveness of Agile, providing an eclectic approach that offers the best of both worlds.

Companies that adopt the PRINCE2 Agile approach enjoy greater levels of discipline, reliability, and quality in essential projects and programs.

At the same time, they are also better able to adapt and evolve their approaches as project requirements change.

More about the course

This PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course offers a valuable stepping stone to a rewarding and fulfilling career in program management. PRINCE2 Agile practitioners are equipped with highly-valued and transferable project management skills which can be utilized in industries all over the world.

PRINCE2 Agile is one of the world’s most up-to-date Agile project management methodologies and has become widely adopted. It allows learners to focus on delivery and management with established Agile approaches. It also provides tools to manage changing environments and allows businesses to scale to precise requirements.

This online training package encompasses an introductory Foundation course along with an advanced PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course. Practical examples and case studies are provided along with revision modules to help learners prepare for the PRINCE2 Agile exams.

Benefits for Individuals

The PRINCE2 Agile course teaches practical and experience-based skills in blending the comprehensive project management approach of PRINCE2 with the flexible approach of Agile. Learners discover how to successfully adopt the two methodologies:

PRINCE2 enables individuals to keep projects structured and in line with their original goals and business justifications
Agile helps organizations respond to the changing requirements of project environments and customer demands

By becoming certified in PRINCE2 Agile, individuals will have an advantage over the competition as they pursue careers in project and program management. Professionals who can benefit from this course include:

Project Managers
Program Managers
Project Administrators
Project Coordinators
Project Support Staff
Program Officers
Change Managers
CTOS
CIOs
Any role that contributes to project teams

Benefits for Organizations

Are you part of an organization that has invested in implementing the PRINCE2 methodology and now wants to reap the benefits of Agile? Or have you adopted the Agile methodology, but are struggling to keep senior managers and stakeholders happy due to a lack of structure and control?

Adopting PRINCE2 Agile for your business is the right way forward. PRINCE2 Agile can help your organization blend the governance and control of PRINCE2 with the flexibility of Agile to deliver high-quality and reliable project results.

PRINCE2 Agile helps organizations to:

Tailor PRINCE2 to an Agile environment
Promote effective decision-making capabilities
Adopt techniques which enable incremental delivery
Achieve faster ROIs
Hit deadlines with more consistency
Increase team collaboration
Deliver projects incrementally
Effectively manage risk
Adopt additional tools and techniques for dealing with change

Course Outline

Course Overview

This module provides an introduction to the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course. It features a navigation video and course breakdown. The benefits of PRINCE2 Agile, and this course specifically, are also covered.

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Modules

Module 1 : What is PRINCE2 Agile?

This module provides a summary of PRINCE2 Agile. It describes the user for which the course is designed, and when the methodology would usually be applied.

An explanation of projects and business as usual (BAU) activities is also given.

Module 2 : An Overview of PRINCE2

This module provides an overview of the structure, principles, themes, roles, responsibilities, and processes within PRINCE2.

The relevant PRINCE2 products for Agile are also explored.

Module 3 : An Overview of Agile

This module examines the development of Agile and provides a comparison with Waterfall.

The common methods and techniques of Agile are also described.

Module 4 : Blending PRINCE2 and Agile

This module explains the rationale for combining PRINCE2 and Agile and describes how the two approaches are blended.

Module 5 : Case Study: Latouche’s New Venture

This case study explores a company incorporating Agile into its project.

Module 6 : Fixing and Flexing Aspects of a Project

This module explores project constraints and tolerances and describes the fix and flex model of Agile.

Module 7 : Tailoring the PRINCE2 Themes to Agile

This module provides guidance for learners on adapting established PRINCE2 themes to suit Agile.

Module 8 : Tailoring the PRINCE2 Processes to Agile

This module provides guidance for learners on adapting established PRINCE2 processes to suit Agile.

Module 9 : Agile Focus Areas

This module gives learners information on specific focus areas in PRINCE2 Agile.

Module 10 : Case Study: Tailoring Agile to a Project

This case study explores the Agilometer and how it was applied by one company for a specific project. It also studies how the company configured PRINCE2 Agile for the project in question.

Practice Exam Simulators

This module provides an exam simulator and two practice exams to help students prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification examination.

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner Modules

Module 1 : A Review of PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

This module comprises a series of quiz questions to test the learner’s knowledge acquired during the Foundation section.

Module 2 : PRINCE2 Agile - Additional Concepts

This module features a video series that explores PRINCE2 Agile concepts not covered at Foundation level.

Module 3 : The McNeil Group

This module introduces a case study featured in the PRINCE2 Agile exam.

It features a video explaining the approach of the company in question, along with details of the project.

Module 4 : PRINCE2 Agile Tolerances and Targets

This module introduces three case studies, giving learners the opportunity to apply PRINCE2 Agile tolerances and targets.

They are then encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness of their approach.

Module 5 : PRINCE2 Agile Focus Areas

This module introduces four case studies, giving learners the opportunity to apply the four focus areas: Contracts, Requirements, Communication, Frequent Releases, and the Agilometer.

They are then encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness of their approach.

Module 6 : PRINCE2 Agile Principles, Themes and Processes

This module introduces three case studies that teach learners how to tailor PRINCE2 principles, themes, processes, and management products.

They are then encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness of their approach.

Module 7 : PRINCE2 Agile Principles, Themes and Processes

This module introduces a further three case studies to help learners gain more experience in tailoring PRINCE2 to a specific area of a project.

Practice Exam Simulators

This module provides an exam simulator, along with two practice exams, to help learners prepare for the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner certification examination.

Assessment

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

Exam format:

50 multiple-choice questions
Closed-book
One hour
Pass mark is 55% or 28/50
Online exam provided by PeopleCert

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner

To book and take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination, the candidate must produce proof they have passed one of the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation (or higher) – this applies to certificates received after 1^st Jan 2009
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director)
IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager)
IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager)
IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)

Exam Format:

Objective testing
50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in 5 exam sections
Pass mark is 30/50 or 60%
150 minutes (2.5 hours) including additional reading time
Open book (Only the official PRINCE2 Agile manual)
Online exam provided by PeopleCert

What do you get?

12 months’ access from the date of purchase to complete your training
25+ hours of online training content
Free exam vouchers
Access through multiple devices
Offline player for studying on the move
Tutor support

FAQs

What is PRINCE2 Agile?

Developed in response to high demand, PRINCE2 Agile is a blended project management approach that combines the structured methodology of PRINCE2 with the flexibility and responsiveness of Agile.

Who owns PRINCE2 Agile?

PRINCE2 Agile is owned by AXELOS Ltd. It has a certification scheme that includes Foundation and Practitioner levels.

Is the PRINCE2 Agile course accredited?

Yes, the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course has been accredited by AXELOS Ltd.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Foundation level: there are no prerequisites for taking the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification course and exam.

Practitioner level: to book and take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination, candidates must produce proof they have passed one of the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation (or higher) – this applies to certificates received after 1^st Jan 2009
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

What is the duration of this course?

The seat time of the course is 25+ hours. This includes all the learning modules, revision modules, module-level assessments, and mock exams.

How long can users access this course?

Learners receive 12 months of access from the purchase date of the course.

How long is the exam voucher valid for?

The exam vouchers are valid for 12 months.

How can the exam be taken?

The course includes exam vouchers for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner certification examinations. The exams can be taken virtually online using a service provided by PeopleCert.

Please ensure your device meets the system requirements before booking your exams. You can do this via this online test. Please visit the PeopleCert website for more information and guidance.

Does the course include a manual?

The course does not require a manual. However, you can complement your training with the official PRINCE2 Agile manual.

What you will learn

PRINCE2® Agile Foundation Level:

Introduction to PRINCE2® Agile: Understand the fundamentals of PRINCE2® Agile, including its principles, themes, and processes.

Key Concepts: Gain insights into key concepts such as agile ways of working, agile behaviors, and agile frameworks and techniques.

Blending PRINCE2® with Agile: Learn how to blend PRINCE2® project management with agile methodologies to create a flexible and adaptive approach to project management.

PRINCE2® Agile Framework: Explore the PRINCE2® Agile framework, including roles and responsibilities, governance, and agile delivery techniques.

Tailoring PRINCE2® for Agile Projects: Understand how to tailor the PRINCE2® methodology to suit agile project environments and organizational contexts.

PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner Level (Building on Foundation):

Advanced Application of PRINCE2® Agile: Develop practical skills in applying PRINCE2® Agile principles, themes, and processes to real-world project management scenarios.

Managing Projects with PRINCE2® Agile: Learn how to manage projects effectively using the PRINCE2® Agile framework, from project initiation to project closure.

Agile Delivery Techniques: Explore agile delivery techniques such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup, and AgilePM, and understand how to integrate them into PRINCE2® projects.

Scrum in PRINCE2® Agile: Gain insights into using Scrum within the PRINCE2® Agile framework, including roles and responsibilities, events, and artifacts.

Kanban in PRINCE2® Agile: Understand how to use Kanban boards and techniques to visualize workflow, manage work in progress, and optimize project delivery.

Lean Startup in PRINCE2® Agile: Explore Lean Startup principles and practices and understand how to apply them within the PRINCE2® Agile framework to drive innovation and deliver value.

AgilePM in PRINCE2® Agile: Learn about the Agile Project Management (AgilePM) framework and how to integrate it with PRINCE2® Agile to manage projects effectively in agile environments.

By completing the PRINCE2® Agile Foundation & Practitioner course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of how to blend PRINCE2® project management with agile methodologies to deliver projects effectively in dynamic and uncertain environments.

Benefits of this course

Integrated Project Management Approach:

Participants learn how to blend PRINCE2® project management with agile methodologies, enabling them to adopt a flexible and adaptive approach to project management that is responsive to change and uncertainty.

Comprehensive Understanding of PRINCE2® Agile:

Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the PRINCE2® Agile framework, its principles, themes, and processes, enabling them to apply it effectively in their organizations.

Enhanced Project Delivery:

By combining PRINCE2® project management with agile methodologies, participants learn how to deliver projects more effectively, delivering value incrementally and responding to changing requirements and priorities.

Improved Collaboration and Communication:

The PRINCE2® Agile framework emphasizes collaboration and communication between project teams, stakeholders, and customers, fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration.

Alignment with Organizational Objectives:

The PRINCE2® Agile framework helps organizations align project management practices with strategic objectives, ensuring that projects contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and benefits realization.

Better Stakeholder Engagement:

Participants learn stakeholder engagement techniques for effectively engaging and communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, fostering collaboration and support for project initiatives.

Agile Delivery Techniques:

Participants gain insights into agile delivery techniques such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup, and AgilePM, enabling them to select and apply the most appropriate techniques for their projects.

Improved Risk Management:

By integrating agile methodologies with PRINCE2® project management, participants learn how to identify, assess, and manage project risks effectively, minimizing risks and disruptions to project delivery.

Enhanced Project Governance:

The PRINCE2® Agile framework provides robust governance structures and mechanisms to ensure project success, including roles and responsibilities, decision-making processes, and progress monitoring and reporting.

Overall, the PRINCE2® Agile Foundation & Practitioner course provides individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively blend PRINCE2® project management with agile methodologies, deliver projects more effectively, and drive organizational performance and success in dynamic and uncertain environments.

£1,069.00

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