PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Course

PRINCE2 AGILE® FOUNDATION - INCLUDING EXAM

Course Code P2AF

Duration 3 days

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Gain in-demand agile and project management skills to shine in an ever-competitive market. This module covers the method’s core concepts and all the knowledge you need to take agility to the next level.

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation (version 2) presents an overview of PRINCE2 Project Management, an overview of agile concepts and techniques, and the knowledge needed to apply the two together. The course provides knowledge and guidance of how to contribute effectively to structured yet adaptive settings, whether in projects or non-project-based contexts.

PRINCE2 Agile® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is aimed at candidates who are new to PRINCE2® and are working in or around an agile project environment. The course covers an overview of PRINCE2®, an introduction to agile, and how to apply the two together.

PRINCE2 Agile® has been developed for anyone who delivers projects, large or small, in an agile context. It is a valuable training and certification scheme for anyone working within an agile project environment, whether they be a project manager, project support or part of the wider project team.

PRINCE2 Agile® equips practitioners and organizations with the ability to deliver agile projects by tailoring the PRINCE2® project management method with a broad toolset of agile delivery techniques and frameworks. In this way, practitioners will leverage the benefits of agile ways of working such as iterative and incremental delivery while maintaining a structure of project governance.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Agile leadership basics: Deepen your understanding of the role leadership plays in agile success and discover strategies for leveraging stakeholder endorsement as a team member or project contributor.
• Risk and Change Control: Learn to identify, assess and mitigate risks in fast-paced environments to enhance stability and agility in project delivery.
• Progress Tracking: Explore agile-appropriate metrics to track progress, monitor team performance, and ensure transparency across delivery stages.
• Agile Roles & Duties: Identify the key agile roles and responsibilities to improve cross-team collaboration and boost project success.
• Scalable Agility: Analyze how to scale agile practices throughout the organization, while ensuring governance, clarity and consistency.
• Value-Driven Thinking: Uncover how to effectively pinpoint and prioritize value-added activities, while aligning business strategy with project outcomes and customer needs.

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COURSE PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this certification.

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TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

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Exam Information :

40 multiple choice questions

60 minutes

Minimum pass mark: 60%

Closed book.

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FOLLOW ON COURSES

The following courses are recommended for further study:

• PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner (P2A)

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COURSE CONTENT

1- INTRODUCTION TO PRINCE2 AGILE

• Stronger emphasis on the benefits of using PRINCE2 Project Management alongside agile ways of working.
• Improved explanation of how agile fits into PRINCE2 Project Management structures.

2- AGILE WAYS OF WORKING

• Emphasizing the distinction between ‘being agile’ and ‘doing agile’, ensuring organizations recognize that agile is not just about processes but also about mindset and culture.
  • Being agile – Thinking in an agile way and having the autonomy to apply this mindset within appropriate levels of self-management. This includes fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement, ensuring individuals and teams embrace agile principles beyond just following a method or framework, enhancing decision-making speed, responsiveness to market changes, and overall productivity.
  • Doing agile – The practical application of agile frameworks, following agile processes, applying agile techniques, and adopting agile terminology. This covers structured approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, as well as agile-specific activities like sprints, stand-ups, and backlog refinement.
• Expanded advice on choosing the right agile approach based on project needs.

3- PRINCIPLES, THEMES, AND PROCESSES

• Streamlined to match PRINCE2 Project Management updates.
• New guidance on tailoring PRINCE2 Project Management practices to agile projects.
• Simplified terminology for better understanding of the guide.

4- AGILE DELIVERY AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE

• New section on measuring agile project success within a PRINCE2 framework.
• Updated guidance on performance assessment and sustainability.

5- GOVERNANCE AND AGILE LEADERSHIP

• Stronger focus on agile leadership and mindset.
• Emphasis on the importance of both being agile and doing agile.
• Enhanced guidance on managing agile teams within structured governance models

6. CASE STUDIES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

• Use of relatable scenarios to demonstrate implementing PRINCE2 Agile in various industries.
• Insights from organizations who had been involved in the beta testing of the PRINCE2 Agile (version 2)

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FURTHER INFORMATION

MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN, THE AGILE WAY:

The latest version of PRINCE2 Agile aligns with evolving delivery needs, bringing together the structured governance of PRINCE2 Project Management (version 7) with the flexibility and responsiveness of agile methodologies.

This refreshed approach isn’t just about managing agile projects, it’s about enabling agile ways of working across an organization, in any industry.

PRINCE2 AGILE (VERSION 2). WHAT’S NEW?

Expanded agile integration: Deeper focus on agile frameworks and their practical application.

Stronger emphasis on people and the agile mindset: Highlights ‘being agile’ in terms of collaboration, empowerment, and team dynamics.

Introduction of agile leadership: New guidance on agile leadership roles, responsibilities, and mindset, ensuring leaders can effectively support agile teams while maintaining governance.

Agile project performance: Guidance on managing agile teams with structured governance, balancing flexibility, empowerment, and alignment with PRINCE2 Project Management performance targets.

WHAT’S IMPROVED?

Tailoring for agility: Expanded tailoring guidance helps apply PRINCE2 Agile across industries and structures, while remaining compatible with existing agile and project management methods.

Clearer language and structure: Designed to be easier to understand and apply, making it more accessible to professionals from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Better alignment with PRINCE2 Project Management: Integrates key updates from PRINCE2 Project Management (version 7) while keeping agile adaptability.

Updated agile guidance: Includes the latest agile trends like scaling agile, with real-world examples, case studies, and clear tailoring guidance to boost practical usability.

PRINCE2 Agile® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.

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Note - This course is delivered via our training partner Skillsoft Global Knowledge.