PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner
The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner course is the ultimate training module for professionals seeking to harmonize the structured approach of PRINCE2® with the adaptive nature of agile methods, enhancing project delivery across any sector.
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Certificate
PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner
Level
Advanced
The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner course stands at the forefront of project management innovation, offering the perfect blend of agile’s adaptability with the structured oversight of the globally acclaimed PRINCE2® framework. This blend is designed to suit any project across various industries, marking it as the quintessential solution for contemporary project management challenges.
Tailored for those already versed in PRINCE2®, this advanced module aims to augment your project management toolkit by integrating agile methodologies into your PRINCE2® practices.
Through this course, you’ll learn how to infuse agile’s responsiveness and efficiency into PRINCE2® projects, ensuring a balanced approach that leverages the best of both worlds.
The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner is an invaluable asset for PRINCE2® veterans seeking to customize project controls for agile environments and for agile aficionados aiming to familiarize themselves with PRINCE2®’s governance standards.
What You Will Learn
Upon course completion, participants will be proficient in:
- Grasping agile work methods and their synergy with PRINCE2®.
- Understanding the integration of PRINCE2® with agile practices.
- Applying agile focus areas within PRINCE2® frameworks.
- Adapting project variables in agile contexts.
- Customizing PRINCE2® principles, themes, processes, and products for agile projects.
- Engaging in both theoretical and practical learning experiences.
- Preparing for the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam.
Course Approach
This interactive course blends lectures with group exercises, encouraging full engagement for maximal learning. Participants will tackle mock exams and receive feedback, all while being guided toward exam success. Evening revision and exam prep are advised for optimal outcomes.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Agile professionals and project managers keen on integrating PRINCE2® and agile methods.
- Key project roles such as product owners, Scrum Masters, and developers.
- Business professionals interested in agile, iterative project delivery and collaborative work methodologies.
Duration
2-days
Course Delivery
Classroom or Virtual Classroom
What’s included
- Official Core Guidance eBook
- Official courseware from AXELOS
- Exam voucher
- Free refresher course**
Prerequisites
For this course, you are required to have successfully attained any of the certificates below. You will need to provide us with a copy of your certificate upon registration in order to be admitted into this course.
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
About the Examination
- The exam is an open-book exam with 50 objective questions.
- 30 marks or more required to pass out of 50 questions: 60% pass mark.
- The exam lasts 150 minutes.
- The exam can be taken online.
Exam Body
AXELOS (PeopleCert)
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Concepts Covered
An Overview of Agile
- Agile key concepts for projects
- PRINCE2 Agile in project context
- Difference between projects and BAU
- PRINCE2 Agile approaches explained
Introduction to PRINCE2 Agile
- Blending PRINCE2 with Agile rationale
- PRINCE2 structure and elements
- Eight guidance points of PRINCE2 Agile
- PRINCE2 journey using Agile
- Fix and flex concept explained
The 5 Targets
- Five targets and project advantages
- Holistic approach to flexing projects
- MoSCoW prioritization for requirements
Starting Up & Initiating a Project
- Define PRINCE2 processes
- Relate Agile to PRINCE2 processes
- Cynefin framework for complexity
- Five relationships in Cynefin framework
Agile and PRINCE2 Themes
- Business case importance and development
- Prioritizing requirements and user stories
Change (including Feedback Loop)
- Change theme in PRINCE2 Agile
- Guidance on change management
- Feedback loop stages and forms
Organization (including Servant Leadership)
- Common Agile roles in organization
- Map PRINCE2 team manager roles to Agile
Principles and Behaviours
- PRINCE2 Agile principles guidance
- Five PRINCE2 Agile behaviours
- Agilometer as Agile assessment tool
Managing Product Delivery (including Scrum)
- Agile ways of working
- Scrum theory explained
- Scrum team structure
Plans and Progress
- Plans and progress purpose
- Agile guidance on plans and progress
Quality (including Definition of 'Done')
- PRINCE2 quality audit trail
- Agile terms in quality theme
- Distinguish product quality vs scope
Controlling Stage & Managing Stage Boundary
- Stage control in Agile context
- Retrospective purpose and benefits
Directing a Project
- Identify Agile environments and roles
- Agile contract construction
Closing a Project
- Tailor project closure to Agile
Rich Communication (including Workshops)
- Importance of effective communication
- Purpose of workshops
Kanban and the Kanban Method
- Kanban explained
- Six Kanban practices and benefits
Lean Startup
- Lean startup techniques overview
- Failing fast in Agile context
Further Guidance
- Transitioning to Agile project management
- Practical advice for project managers using Agile
