PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training Overview
 

Gain a strong foundation in agile project management with our PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training Certification. This course is designed for professionals looking to understand and apply Agile methodologies within the PRINCE2® governance framework. It provides essential knowledge on how to blend structured project management with Agile flexibility for efficient project execution.

PRINCE2 Agile® is a globally recognised framework that allows organisations to combine the structure of PRINCE2® with the adaptability of Agile practices. This training introduces key Agile concepts such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps, ensuring that you can manage projects with greater responsiveness and collaboration.

By earning PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Certification, you will be equipped with the knowledge to work effectively in Agile environments, enabling faster delivery, improved stakeholder engagement, and better risk management

Prerequisites for PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation course. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking to integrate Agile methodologies into structured project management.

Who Should Attend PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training?

• Project Managers
• Agile Practitioners
• Scrum Masters
• Product Owners
• Business Analysts
• IT Professionals
• Change Managers

Course Duration

This 2-day training course provides a comprehensive introduction to PRINCE2 Agile® methodologies, preparing you with the essential knowledge needed to pass the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation certification exam.

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training Course Outline

This PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Training Course will explore the following areas:

Module 1: Project Management Basics

• Projects and Business as Usual (BAU)

• Difference Between Project Work and BAU Work

• What is Project Management?

• Why do Projects Fail?

• What Needs to be Controlled?

• Project People

• Methodology/Lifecycle

• Projects Need

• Delivery Methods

• Waterfall/V/BDUF

• Agile

• An Overview of Agile

• Agile Manifesto

• "Waterfall" or "Iterative & Incremental"?

• Agile Basics

• Agile Frameworks

• PRINCE2/Agile

• Agile Methods and Where They Fit

Module 2: Understanding PRINCE2®

• What is PRINCE2®?

• PRINCE2® Framework

• Management Stages

• PRINCE2® Principles

• PRINCE2® Themes

• PRINCE2® Processes

• Directing a Project (DP)

• Starting Up a Project (SU)

• Initiating a Project (IP)

• Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)

• Controlling a Stage (CS)

• Managing Product Delivery (MP)

• Closing a Project (CP)

• PRINCE2® Management Products

• PRINCE2 Process and Key Products

• PRINCE2 Organisational Structure

• Three PRINCE2® Project Interests

• Four Management Levels

• PRINCE2 Organisation

• Project Board

• Project Board: Executive Role

• Project Board: Senior User(s)

• Project Board: Senior Supplier(s)

• Project Manager

• Team Manager

• Project Assurance

• Project Support

• Change Authority

Module 3: Common Agile Methodologies

• Agile Overview

• Common Agile Terms

• Scrum

• 5 Scrum Events

• Scrum Artefacts

• Kanban Board

• Lifecycle of Lean Start-up

• Evening Assignment

Module 4: Blending PRINCE2® and Agile

• PRINCE2® Journey with Agile

• PRINCE2® Agile View

• Agile Behaviours, Concepts, and Techniques

• Prioritising

• MoSCoW

• Tracking Progress with Burn Charts

• PRINCE2 Agile®: Blending PRINCE2® and Agile

• What does PRINCE2® Agile Comprise of?

• Eight Guidance Points

Module 5: What to Fix and What to Flex

• Performance Targets and Tolerance

• Hexagon

• Tolerance Guidance

• Five Targets

• Be on Time and Hit Deadlines

• Protect the Level of Quality

• Embrace Change

• Keep Teams Stable

• Accept That the Customer Doesn't Need Everything

Module 6: Agile Behaviours and the PRINCE2® Principles

• Applying PRINCE2® Principles

• PRINCE2® Agile Behaviours

Module 7: Agile and the PRINCE2® Themes

• Tailoring the Business Case Theme

• Tailoring the Organisation Theme

• Three PRINCE2® Project Interests

• Tailoring the Organisation Theme: Roles

• Tailoring the Quality Theme

• Tailoring the Plans Theme

• Agile Estimating

• Tailoring the Risk Theme

• Tailoring the Change Theme

• Tailoring the Progress Theme

Module 8: Agile and the PRINCE2® Processes

• Agile and the PRINCE2® Processes

• Relating Agile Processes to PRINCE2® Processes

• Tailoring Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project

• Starting Up a Project and Initiating a Project Processes

• Tailoring Controlling a Stage and Managing Product Delivery Processes

• Controlling a Stage and Managing Product Delivery Processes

• Tailoring Managing a Stage Boundary Process

• Tailoring Closing a Project Process

• Tailoring Directing a Project

Module 9: Focus Areas

• Agilometer

• Requirements

• Rich Communication

• Frequent Releases