PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) - United Kingdom

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course Outline

This PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course will explore the following areas:

Module 1: Understand Key Concepts Relating to Projects and PRINCE2®

• Recall the PRINCE2® Principles
• Continued Business Justification
• Learn from Experience
• Defined Roles and Responsibilities
• Manage by Stages
• Manage by Exception
• Focus on Products
• Tailor to Suit the Project Environment
• Explain the Purpose of the PRINCE2® Themes
• Business Case
• Organisation
• Quality
• Plans
• Risk
• Change
• Progress
• Explain the Purpose of the PRINCE2® Processes
• Starting Up a Project
• Initiating a Project
• Directing a Project
• Controlling a Stage
• Managing Product Delivery
• Managing a Stage Boundary
• Closing a Project

Module 2: PRINCE2 Agile® Behaviours

• Explain the PRINCE2 Agile® Behaviours
• Transparency
• Collaboration
• Rich Communication
• Self-Organisation
• Exploration

Module 3: PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for Themes and Processes

• Explain the PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for Each Theme
• Business Case
• Organisation
• Quality
• Plans
• Risk
• Change
• Progress
• PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for Each Process
• Starting Up a Project
• Initiating a Project
• Directing a Project
• Controlling a Stage
• Managing Product Delivery
• PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance for Tailoring the Following PRINCE2® Management Products
• Business Case
• Checkpoint Report
• Highlight Report
• Project Brief
• Project Initiation Documentation
• Project Product Description
• Work Package
• What to Fix and What to Flex, Including Setting Tolerances and the Five Targets
• Fix and Flex Tolerances
• Be on Time and Hitting Deadlines
• Protect the Level of Quality
• Embrace Change
• Keep Teams Stable
• Accept That the Customer Doesn’t Need Everything

Module 4: Understand the Agile Ways of Working, Key Terms and Techniques

• Recall the Definition of the Following Agile Terms
• Backlog (Sprint, Release & Product)
• Benefit (Value)
• Epic
• Information Radiator
• Spike
• Stand-Up Meeting
• Timebox (Sprint, Release)
• Velocity
• Waterfall Methodology
• Explain Key Agile Concepts and Techniques
• Scrum
• Lean Startup (Incl. MVP)
• Retrospectives
• User Stories (Incl. Definition of ‘Ready’ and ‘Done’)
• Workshops
• Burn Charts
• Agile Estimation (Points and T-Shirt Sizing)
• Working Agreements

Module 5: Understand the Focus Areas in an Agile Context

• Explain the PRINCE2 Agile® Focus Areas
• Agilometer
• Requirements
• Rich Communication
• Frequent Releases

Who Should Attend this PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course?

The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Certification Course is intended for those who desire to utilise both Agile and PRINCE2®, which offers many opportunities to be adaptive and responsive. This course can be particularly beneficial for the following professionals:

• PRINCE2® Certified Professionals
• Project Managers
• Agile Practitioners
• Programme and Portfolio Managers
• Project Office Professionals (PMO)
• Business Analysts
• Operational Managers
• IT Professionals

Prerequisites of the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Certification Course. However, foundational knowledge of Scrum and Kanban can be beneficial for the delegates.

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course Overview

This is the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course, designed for professionals seeking to combine agile flexibility with the structured governance of PRINCE2®. In modern project environments, PRINCE2 Agile® supports organisations in managing uncertainty effectively while maintaining control, adaptability, and efficient project delivery.

Implementing PRINCE2 Agile® principles is valuable for Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and professionals involved in project delivery. This training helps delegates develop the skills required to manage projects efficiently, adapt to changing requirements, and support successful project outcomes within scope, time, and budget.

This 2-Day PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course by The Knowledge Academy will provide delegates with a basic understanding of both the theory and practical applications of PRINCE2 Agile®. Through hands-on workshops, delegates will understand how to modify the PRINCE2® method on-site to fit into the Agile environment and optimise Project Management procedures and outcome capability.

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course Objectives

• To introduce the key concepts of PRINCE2 Agile®
• To explore the integration of PRINCE2® with Agile methodologies
• To demonstrate how to tailor PRINCE2® in agile contexts
• To enhance understanding of Agile concepts and techniques within the PRINCE2® framework
• To improve project delivery and performance with Agile methods
• To prepare delegates for the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) examination

Upon completing the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course and the subsequent examination, delegates will achieve the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Certification. This certification validates their understanding and ability to apply Agile practices within the PRINCE2® framework and significantly enhances their employability and career prospects in Project Management.

What’s Included in the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Training Course?

• PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Examination
• World-Class Training from Experienced Instructors
• Digital Delegate Pack
• Official eBook

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Exam Information

The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Exam is a multiple-choice exam that tests your knowledge of the PRINCE2 Agile® methodology. It is the first level of certification in the PRINCE2 Agile® suite, and it is designed to be accessible to anyone with a basic understanding of Project Management. The structure of the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Exam has been given below. 

• Question Type: Objective Testing  
• Total Questions: 50  
• Total Marks: 50 Marks  
• Pass Marks: 55% 
• Duration: 1 Hour 
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book