PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation And Practitioner - United States

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Course Outline

Part 1: PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation

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
• An Overview of Agile
• Agile Manifesto
• "Waterfall" or "Iterative and Incremental"?
• Agile Basics
• Agile Frameworks
• PRINCE2/Agile
• Agile Methods and Where They Fit

Module 2: Understanding PRINCE2®

• What is PRINCE2®?
• The 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 and Team Manager
• Project Assurance and 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

Part 2: PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner

Module 10: Agile and Common Agile Methodologies

• Project or BAU
• Difference Between Project Work and BAU Work
• Agile and Common Agile Methodologies
• Agile Manifesto
• Waterfall or Iterative and Incremental
• Agile Basics
• Beyond a Basic View
• Agile Frameworks
• Agile Behaviours, Concepts, and Techniques
• Scrum
• Scrum – What is It?
• Scrum Theory and Scrum Team
• Scrum Events and Scrum Artefacts
• 6 General Practices of the Kanban Methods
• Kanban – Further Guidance
• Kanban Hints
• Lean Start-Ups

Module 11: PRINCE2 Agile®

• PRINCE2 Agile®: Blending PRINCE2® and Agile Together
• What does PRINCE2 Agile® Comprise Of?
• Guidance Points
• PRINCE2® Journey with Agile
• Recap of PRINCE2®
• Hexagon (1)
• Hexagon (2)
• Tolerance guidance
• 5 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
• Appropriate Balance
• MoSCoW Prioritisation

Module 12: Tailoring PRINCE2® Processes

• Agile and the PRINCE2 Processes
• Directing a Project
  • What to do?
  • How Might it Look?
  • Agile Contracts
• Starting up a Project and Initiating a Project
  • SU and IP: What to Do?
  • Cynefin
  • Cynefin Framework
  • Cynefin Domain Focus
  • SU and IP: How Might it Look?
• Controlling a Stage
  • What to Do?
  • How Might it Look?
  • Focus Area
  • Frequent Releases: Considerations
• Managing Product Delivery
  • What You May Find?
  • What to Do?
  • How Might it Look?
• Managing a Stage Boundary
  • What You May Find?
  • What to Do?
  • How Might it Look?
  • Retrospectives
• Closing a Project
  • What You May Find?
  • What to Do?
  • How Might it Look?

Module 13: Tailoring the PRINCE2® Themes

• Agile and the PRINCE2® Themes
• Business Case
  • General View of Agile
  • Guidance
  • Defining Value
  • Requirements and User Stories
  • Requirements Prioritisation
  • MoSCoW and Ordering
  • Using Prioritisation
• Organisation
  • General View of Agile
  • Guidance
  • Adjustments
  • linking to the Delivery Team
  • Delivery Team
  • Project Structures
  • Servant Leadership
  • Incorporating a Wider Customer View
  • Working Agreements
• Change
  • General View of Agile
  • Guidance
  • Feedback Loop
• Risk
• Plans
  • General View
  • Guidance
  • Estimation
• Progress
  • General View
  • Guidance
  • Burn Charts
  • Examples
  • Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs)
  • Information Radiators
• Quality
  • General View of Agile
  • Guidance
  • How to Test?
  • Quality in Relation to Scope
  • PRINCE2® Management Products and Roles
  • Tailoring of the PRINCE2® Products
  • Work Packages

Module 14: Principles and Behaviours

• Principles – Guidance
• Behaviours
• Agilometer
• Rich Communication
• Workshops

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Who should attend this PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Course?

The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Course is designed for individuals who are involved in project management or aim to be involved in this field. The following individuals can benefit from attending this course:

• Project Managers
• Aspiring Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Team Members
• Project Consultants
• Program Managers
• PMO Staff
• Executives and Senior Management
• Business Analysts
• Operational Managers
• Professionals in the IT sector
• Any individual involved in projects

Prerequisites of the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Course

It's important to note that while the Foundation level introduces you to the PRINCE2® concepts and provides you with a basic understanding, the Practitioner level dives deeper. It tests your ability to apply the PRINCE2® methodology in real-world scenarios. Here are the prerequisites for each:

• PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Course: There are no formal prerequisites are required. However, it's beneficial, though not mandatory, for delegates to have some understanding of project management to better grasp the concepts.
• PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Course: Before taking the Practitioner exam, candidates must have passed the Foundation exam. The Foundation Certification will serve as a prerequisite.

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Course Overview

PRINCE2 Agile® combines the flexibility and responsiveness of agile with the governance of PRINCE2®. In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving project environments, this blend is increasingly relevant. Organizations that adopt this approach can benefit from structured project management alongside the adaptive nature of agile methodologies. This makes the PRINCE2® Certification crucial for managing and delivering projects efficiently.

Understanding PRINCE2 Agile® is essential for project managers, agile practitioners, and IT professionals aiming to enhance their project management skills. Mastering this methodology ensures that projects are delivered with rigour and responsiveness, maximizing success in various business environments. Professionals seeking to excel in roles that require a combination of governance and flexibility should pursue PRINCE2® Certification to stand out in competitive job markets.

The Knowledge Academy’s 4-day PRINCE2® Certification helps delegates quickly grasp the essentials of PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner. This intensive session provides the knowledge and tools needed to apply PRINCE2 Agile® in real-world scenarios effectively. By the end of the training, delegates will be prepared for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams, setting the stage for successful PRINCE2® Certification.

Course Objectives

• To understand the integration of PRINCE2® and agile methodologies
• To develop the skills necessary to manage projects that incorporate agile concepts
• To prepare delegatesNCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner exams
• To enhance project delivery by applying adaptive and flexible project management strategies
• To equip professionals with the tools to improve team performance and project outcomes

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be well-prepared to apply PRINCE2 Agile® principles effectively in their projects. They will also be equipped to take the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner exams, boosting their credentials and enhancing their ability to manage projects in dynamic and complex environments.

The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner certification course is fully accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS, a world-leading best practice provider.

What’s included in the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner Course?

• PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Examination
• PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Examination
• World-class training from experienced PRINCE2 Agile® Instructors
• PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Certificate
• PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

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

PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Exam Information

The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Exam is the second level of certification in the PRINCE2 Agile® suite and is designed to test your knowledge of how to apply the PRINCE2 Agile® methodology to real-world projects. The following information sheds light on the structure of the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Exam. 

• Question Type: Objective Testing 
• Total Questions: 50  
• Total Marks: 50 Marks  
• Pass Marks: 60%, or 30/50 Marks 
• Duration: 150 Minutes 
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book