PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner Certificate (v2.0)

This combined course provides comprehensive training in the PRINCE2 Agile framework, covering both Foundation and Practitioner levels. It equips learners with the knowledge, principles, and practical skills required to integrate PRINCE2’s robust project governance with the flexibility of agile methodologies.

By the end of this combined course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles and components of PRINCE2 and how they integrate with agile approaches
• Describe and differentiate between core agile concepts
• Apply the agile mindset and principles to project governance and team behaviours
• Tailor PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes for agile project environments
• Adapt agile roles and responsibilities within the PRINCE2 structure
• Manage agile delivery within project tolerances, focusing on quality, risk, change, and stakeholder engagement
• Scale agile methods and integrate them with organisational goals and delivery models
• Use scenario-based techniques to resolve real-world challenges in hybrid projects

There are no formal prerequisites for the Foundation level. To undertake the Practitioner exam, candidates must hold PRINCE2 Agile Foundation (version 2) or earlier.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Scrum Masters
• Agile Coaches
• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Product Owners
• Product Managers
• Change Managers
• Project Managers
• Project Coordinators

Introduction to PRINCE2 Agile

• Overview of PRINCE2 Agile framework and certification structure
• Key differences and synergy between PRINCE2 and agile

Understanding agile approaches

• Agile values and principles
• Overview of Scrum
• Agile behaviours and the agile mindset

PRINCE2 principles and themes

• Understanding the seven principles and their application in agile contexts
• Adapting themes: business case, organisation, quality, plans, risk, change, progress

PRINCE2 processes and tailoring

• Applying the PRINCE2 process model in agile projects
• Tailoring activities, artefacts, and controls
• Managing product delivery in agile contexts

Agile roles and responsibilities

• Integrating agile roles into PRINCE2 project roles
• Collaborating across delivery teams and governance stakeholders

Governance and delivery controls

• Balancing control and flexibility through tolerances and boundaries
• Agile performance metrics, transparency, and feedback loops
• Applying workshops: sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups

Quality and risk management

• Ensuring quality through iterative development
• Managing uncertainty, dependencies, and delivery cadence

Advanced agile integration

• Scenario-based application of PRINCE2 Agile practices
• Continuous delivery, product management, and adaptive governance
• The role of AI and automation in hybrid project environments
• Scaling agile across programmes and portfolios

Exams and Assessments

• PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam: 1-hour, closed book, 50 multiple-choice questions, 55% pass mark
• PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam: 2.5 hours, open book, 50 objective test questions based on real-world scenarios, 60% pass mark
• Knowledge checks and scenario-based exercises are used throughout the course to reinforce understanding