PRINCE2 Agile® Course

Overview

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training Course

Mastering Modern Project Management with PRINCE2 Agile®

Project management is moving fast these days. This is why the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course is a major deal all around the world. It takes the structure of the PRINCE2 framework and combines it with a quick, adaptive nature to give you the best of both worlds. If you already have your traditional credentials, you know how much a good framework matters. Adding this certification to your resume gives you a clear plan for applying governance to real-world projects that are moving quickly. This path is about finding a balance between having a solid plan and being able to pivot when things shift—a core part of the IT skills that every business needs now.

The Best of Both Worlds

Our training is not just about reading a book to pass an exam; it is about preparing you for the reality of the office. We know everyone is very busy, so we offer a PRINCE2 Agile course online. This gives you the freedom to learn whenever you have time while accessing the latest IT information in project delivery. The advantage of this modern project management course is that it works everywhere. Whether you are in IT, construction, or the public sector, it will help you do your job better. Obtaining a professional certification is not about learning new buzzwords; it is about changing how you work to become more efficient.

Why This Certification Matters

In a competitive job market, having an Agile framework certification shows that you are not stuck in old ways. By joining our training program, you will get:

Real-World Flexibility: Learn how to stay organized while your team moves fast.
Global Credibility: Gain a qualification that is recognized by employers everywhere.
Practical Techniques: We focus on methods that actually work when things get tough.

If you are ready to move forward in your career, this PRINCE2 Agile certification offers a great mix of discipline and flexibility. It is time to move past rigid methods and adopt a more responsive way to lead. Our training provides the IT information and tools you need to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Why

This certification is a key requirement for the following jobs:

Project managers and aspiring project managers
Project Board members
Team Managers
Business Change Analysts
Project and Programme Office personnel
Operational line managers / staff

Pre-requisties

There are no pre-requisites for PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification.

Exam

Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s). Prince2® Foundation Agile Exam The certification exam can be registered and attempted within 3 months of course/module completion at Logitrain training centre on weekdays during normal business hours (excludes public holidays)

Books

Course material included

Skills Gained

Explain the differences between projects and BAU (Business as usual)
Describe the complementary strengths of PRINCE2 and the agile way of working
Explain the purpose and use of the Agilometer throughout a project
Describe how to use the ‘hexagon’ in relation to the six aspects of project performance
Describe in detail the five PRINCE2 Agile behaviours (Transparency, Collaboration, Rich Communication, Self-Organization, Exploration)
Describe how blending PRINCE2 with agile approaches controls, responds to, and minimizes the impact of change, including risk management and configuration management

This course is likely to add to the employment related skills of the participants. The skills developed are likely to be used in the course of being an employee or working in a business.

Audience

Professionals work in project controlled environments and for professionals needing to adapt Prince2® project management methodologies

Outline

Describe agile and its common approaches, how and why agile approaches have developed and where they are used
Describe the history of agile, it’s contrast to the waterfall way of working and how the Agile Manifesto fits in
Describe the different levels of agile maturity and well-known agile frameworks
Describe behaviours, concepts and techniques that characterize agile
Define the PRINCE2 Agile view of ‘agile’
Describe Kanban, the Kanban method and its six general practices, including the use of Cumulative low
Diagrams (CFDs)
Describe the core concepts of Lean Start-up
Describe the use of workshops
Describe how to transition to agile
Define Scrum theory and explain the nature of the Scrum team, Scrum events, Scrum artefacts and prints Define who can benefit from using PRINCE2 Agile and in what contexts/situations
Define the make-up of PRINCE2 Agile (frameworks, behaviours, concepts, techniques, focus areas)
Explain the eight ‘guidance points’
Explain how PRINCE2 controls and governance can enable agile to be used in many environments
Describe the six sliders used on the Agilometer, explain their significance and how to improve them
Describe in detail requirements terminology, decomposition and prioritization, including MoSCoW and Ordering
Explain how requirements prioritization is used
Explain the rich communication focus area, its importance and its key techniques
Explain how to manage frequent releases and the benefits of ‘failing fast’
Explain the use of tolerances in terms of what to ‘fix’ and what to ‘flex’ in relation to the six aspects of project performance
Describe in detail each of the five targets that underpin the use of the hexagon
Explain why the ‘fix and flex’ approach is good for the customer
Describe how empowered self-organizing teams handle change dynamically within set tolerances
Describe common feedback loops and their importance
Describe progress monitoring techniques including use of ‘work in progress’ boards, burn charts, information radiators
Describe in detail agile techniques that may apply to each PRINCE2 process including Cynefin
Describe how to flex the ‘Direct a Project’ stage and the benefits of collaborative working
Describe how to ‘manage by exception’ with emphasis on empowerment, quantity of deliverables, rich information flows and value of deliverables
Explain why PRINCE2 ‘stages’ may not be required, including the use of timeboxes and Scrum of scrums
Describe typical output mechanisms when ‘Controlling a Stage’ and ‘Managing a Stage Boundary’
Describe the use of retrospectives and how to make them effective
Describe approaches to managing product delivery including Scrum and Kanban
Explain how to define Work Packages, Product Descriptions, quality criteria and tolerances
Give guidance on behaviours, risk and the frequency of releases
Explain how to manage stage boundaries and the similarities between a stage and a release
Explain how to assess quantity, quality and benefits of stage deliverables
Explain how to effectively close a project, including evaluation of the use of agile
Describe how to tailor PRINCE2 products, including Work Packages, Highlight Reports and Checkpoint Reports
Describe in detail agile techniques that may apply to each PRINCE2 theme including requirements, defining value and user stories
Describe guidance on the use of contracts