PRINCE2® Agile Foundation and Practitioner Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the PRINCE2® Agile Foundation and Practitioner course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• A basic understanding of project management concepts.
• Familiarity with the fundamental principles and terminology of PRINCE2® or other project management methods, although a PRINCE2® certification is not mandatory for the Foundation level.
• Some awareness of Agile concepts and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean, which will be beneficial but not essential for beginners.
• Willingness to learn and apply a hybrid approach to project management that combines the structure of PRINCE2® with the flexibility of Agile practices.
• For those aiming to take the Practitioner level, successful completion of the PRINCE2® Agile Foundation exam is required.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that participants have the foundational knowledge needed to grasp the course material effectively. However, the PRINCE2® Agile Foundation course is also structured to cater to participants who are new to these concepts, providing them with the necessary background as part of the training.

Target Audience for PRINCE2® Agile Foundation and Practitioner

The PRINCE2® Agile Foundation and Practitioner course is a comprehensive training program blending project management methodologies for agile delivery.

• Project Managers seeking to incorporate agile approaches
• Agile practitioners aiming to understand PRINCE2® governance
• Program Managers looking to improve project coordination
• Product Owners/Managers requiring a structured project framework
• Business Analysts interested in agile and traditional project management
• Change Managers looking to apply agile practices in change initiatives
• Process Managers aiming to streamline project processes with agile
• Scrum Masters seeking to enhance their understanding of PRINCE2®
• Team Leaders or Supervisors involved in projects
• IT Professionals who are part of agile project teams
• Quality Assurance Professionals interested in project management frameworks
• PMO Staff needing to understand PRINCE2® Agile for organizational adoption
• Operations Managers requiring a solid foundation in project management
• Consultants specializing in project management and agile methodologies
• Executives and Senior Managers overseeing project governance
• Individuals aiming for career advancement in project management

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this PRINCE2® Agile Foundation and Practitioner?

Brief Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2 Agile® methodologies, blending structured project management with agile delivery techniques to optimize project outcomes.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of PRINCE2 Agile®, including its purpose, suitability for project types, and benefits to various communities.
• Learn the basics of Agile methodologies and how they differ from traditional project management approaches.
• Comprehend the justification for combining PRINCE2 with Agile, identifying the benefits and potential applications across different project environments.
• Gain insight into the PRINCE2 journey incorporating Agile, from pre-project initiation to the final stage and post-project considerations.
• Master the structure, principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2 and how they can be tailored to support Agile practices.
• Explore the concept of flexing project deliverables and the five targets of PRINCE2 Agile® to manage product delivery effectively.
• Apply the PRINCE2 principles in an Agile context, ensuring projects remain true to their objectives while embracing Agile flexibility.
• Tailor the PRINCE2 themes to suit Agile environments, understanding which themes require more focus and how to adjust them accordingly.
• Analyze the risk, change, and progress themes from both PRINCE2 and Agile viewpoints, learning to manage these aspects dynamically within projects.
• Utilize the Agilometer to assess project suitability for Agile approaches and to adjust practices based on ongoing assessments.