PRINCE2 ® Agile Foundation (project management) - Online Classroom (exam included)

PRINCE2® Agile Foundation - Online Classroom (exam included)

PRINCE2 is a standard method for effective project management used worldwide and can be tailored to suit any project you manage. PRINCE2 Agile combines flexibility and responsiveness of agile with the clearly defined framework of PRINCE2 and guides practically applying both PRINCE2 and agile, reduce conflict and implement it effectively, so you benefit from the best of both worlds.

These globally recognized qualifications will give you the fundamental skills needed to be a successful project manager, improve your ability to tailor the PRINCE2 method to agile projects, and, most importantly, improve your employment prospects. They also give you flexibility as you’re not tied to a single industry as the framework can be applied in any organization in any scale project.

About the Course

PRINCE2 Agile combines the flexibility and responsiveness of agile with the clearly- defined framework of PRINCE2®. Created for those organizations and individuals who use PRINCE2 but recognize the benefits of applying agile methods, it guides how to apply both PRINCE2 and agile practically, thus, reducing conflict so that you can benefit from the best of both worlds.

PRINCE2 Agile's primary purpose

• To support organizations and individuals who are using PRINCE2 and wish to extend their knowledge and understanding of Agile
• To apply Agile concepts within their existing project management environment
• PRINCE2 Agile will give agile users an understanding of PRINCE2 governance and how agile concepts fit into the well-established best practice framework of the world’s most widely recognized project management framework.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• Beginner - Intermediate level for professionals
• 3-days Online Classroom 8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
• 21 hours study time recommendation
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussions, practical workshops, case studies and practice exams.
• Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations) for each lesson
• PeopleCert Official Training Material (OTM) in digital format
• Foundation  exam voucher included (valid for 1 year each) and scheduled anytime.
• PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam simulation
• PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certificate of completion

Learning Objectives

By the end of the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course, you should:

• Understand the key concepts of PRINCE2 and agile methodologies.
• Explain the purpose and context of combining PRINCE2 and agile.
• Recognize how PRINCE2 governance can coexist with agile approaches.
• Learn how to tailor PRINCE2 for use in agile projects, considering factors like flexibility and collaboration.
• Understand popular agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Learn about the roles and responsibilities in a PRINCE2 Agile project environment.
• Understand how to work as part of a team within an agile project framework.
• Recognize how to deliver projects effectively using PRINCE2 Agile.

Who is it aimed at

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation 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.

• Project Managers
• Product Managers
• Middle / Senior Manager
• Agile team leader

What is covered?

The Course consists of the following modules

• Projects vs. business as usual
• PRINCE2® review
• Agile introduction
• Tailoring Agile and PRINCE2®
• Agile methods and PRINCE2® principles
• Agile and PRINCE2® themes
• Agile and PRINCE2® processes
• Key areas
• Exam preparation

Exam format

The format of the Foundation exam is as follows:

• 60 minutes
• Multiple-choice
• 50 questions, each worth one mark
• 28 marks or more out of 50 questions required to pass – 55% pass mark
• Closed book

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two weeks before course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered, you can book your online exam at a date and time. You are responsible for booking your exam.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam. 

Licensing and accreditation
PRINCE2 Agile is accredited by PeopleCert, based on partner agreements and meets accreditation requirements.

FAQ

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation