Training: PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner

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PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Training

PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Training: An Agile Approach to Project Management

The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner training enables you to integrate the rigorous principles of PRINCE2® with the flexibility of Agile methods. Through this course, you will learn how to effectively adapt PRINCE2® processes and themes to dynamic environments, while optimizing your project’s performance in key areas such as time, budget, and quality. This course provides a comprehensive view of project management, equipping you with the tools to combine both Agile and traditional approaches while meeting your deliverable requirements.

Participant profiles

Any project managers or project team members who wants to understand how to embed agile ways of working with PRINCE2®
IT managers
People or organisations currently using an Agile framework and who wants to know how to add PRINCE2® on top of it

Objectives

Understand basic concepts of common agile ways of working
Apply and evaluate the focus areas to a project in an agile context
Apply or tailor the PRINCE2® principles, themes, processes and management products to a project in an agile context
Get prepared for the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam

Prerequisites

To have one of the following certification: PRINCE2® Foundation or PRINCE2® Agile or Project Management Professional® (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management™ (CAPM) or IPMA Levels A,B,C and D® (Certified Projects Director)

Course content

Module 1: Overview of Agile

Discover the main aspects of the agile ways of working (including the Agile Manifesto)

Module 2: Overview PRINCE2® and Agile blending

Understand the purpose and the context for combining PRINCE2® and agile ways of working
Why and how flex the 6 aspects of performance of a project (time, cost, scope, quality, risks, benefits)

Module 3: Stating Up a project and Initiating a project

Determine what needs to be adapted at PRINCE2® level, how and to which extend
Focus on outcomes rather than on outputs
Define epics and releases

Module 4: Organisation, roles and responsibilities

Embed PRINCE2® and Agile roles to ensure a good communication, delegation, decision-making, and delivery

Module 5: Using Agile

Evaluate to which extent project’s context is ready to apply agile ways of working

Module 6: Scrum

Introduction to the Scrum agile framework

Module 7: Plan, Progress and Quality

Develop and evaluate (grooming) the Product Backlog
How to monitor progress and to communicate current status
Manage quality (user stories, definition of “done”)

Module 8: Controlling a stage, Managing stage boundaries, Directing a project and Closing a project

Determine how to deal with PRINCE2® execution and control processes
Frequent releases, review, retrospective

Module 9: Kanban method and Lean Start-up

Introduction to the Kanban Method and to the Lean Start-up agile framework
Preparation for the examination

Documentation

Official PRINCE2 Agile® courseware included

Lab / Exercises

Based on a case study:

Exercice 1: For you, what is agile?
Exercice 2: Define why the customer wants to invest in a project
Exercice 3: Assess the level of complexity of a project
Exercice 4: Collect some high-level requirements
Exercice 5: Prioritize requirements
Exercice 6: Define who would be the most appropriate people to fit some key roles
Exercice 7: Determine the level of readiness to use an agile way of working
Exercice 8: Develop a realases plan
Exercice 9: Develop a Product Backlog
Exercice 10: Groom a Product Backlog
Exercice 11: Define quality criteria for a product
Exercice 12: Carry out a retrospective

Exam

This course prepares candidates to pass the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam (included in the price)

This examination is a 50 scenario-based multiple-choice questions
Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Passing score is 60%
This exam is open book (official publication only)

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Temptraining funding

ITTA is a partner of Temptraining, the continuing education fund for temporary workers. This training fund can subsidize continuing education for anyone who works for an employer subject to the Collective Work Agreement (CCT) Rental of services.

Additional information

PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner training: master agility in your projects

The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner training allows you to combine the strengths of both PRINCE2® and Agile methodologies to manage your projects flexibly and efficiently. This certification is designed for professionals looking to adapt to rapid changes while maintaining a solid structure for their projects.

What is a PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner?

A PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner is a professional capable of applying PRINCE2® principles while using Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification enables you to know when and how to adapt these methods to improve time, cost, quality, and risk management in your projects. This program combines rigor with flexibility, ensuring projects remain organized while being responsive to change.

Why choose the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification?

Is the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification really useful? Absolutely. It is highly regarded in various industries for its ability to offer an adaptable yet robust framework. You will learn how to adjust traditional PRINCE2® processes to Agile environments, a highly sought-after skill by employers. As a PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner, you will be able to optimize flexibility without compromising structure, a critical asset in complex environments.

Differences between PRINCE2 and PRINCE2 Agile

While PRINCE2® focuses on rigorous project management, PRINCE2 Agile® adds a layer of flexibility. The Agile version allows you to respond to frequent changes during the project, integrating Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner training helps you understand this distinction and master the balance between structure and agility.

Preparing for the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam

The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam is known for its rigor. It assesses your ability to adapt PRINCE2® principles to Agile contexts. Although the content is dense, thorough preparation and a strong understanding of the concepts will help you succeed. The training modules cover everything from the basics of agility to the concrete application of PRINCE2® methods in an Agile environment.

Training modules: practical tools to manage your projects

Module 1: Agility overview
This module explores the fundamental concepts of agility, including the principles of the Agile Manifesto. You will learn how these values improve the responsiveness of project teams.
Module 2: PRINCE2® and Agile
Focus is placed on how PRINCE2® can be combined with Agile. You will learn how to adjust the six key performance aspects (time, cost, scope, quality, risk, and benefits) to maximize flexibility.
Module 3: Starting an Agile project
You will see how to adapt PRINCE2® from the initial phase of the project, focusing on expected business outcomes rather than deliverables. This module helps better define epics and deliveries in an Agile framework.
Module 4: Roles and responsibilities
In a project combining PRINCE2® and Agile, roles must be well defined. This module explores how to combine responsibilities for better communication and delegation.
Module 5: Using Agile in different contexts
This module helps evaluate to what extent agility can be applied depending on the project and specific constraints.
Module 6: Introduction to Scrum
A popular Agile framework, Scrum is presented as an essential tool for managing Agile project teams. You will learn how to integrate it into PRINCE2®.
Module 7: Planning and monitoring in an Agile framework
You will learn how to develop a product backlog, track progress, and manage quality through user stories and the definition of “done”.
Module 8: Controlling and closing an Agile project
This module addresses management and control techniques for an Agile project, as well as closure based on frequent deliveries and product reviews.
Module 9: Kanban and Lean Start-up
The integration of Kanban and Lean Start-up methodologies is essential for optimizing flow management and maximizing added value.

Is the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam difficult?

The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam may seem complex due to the combination of both methodologies. However, with good preparation, particularly through the clear and practical structure of the training, you will approach the exam with confidence. It is important to understand how these methods interact to effectively manage projects.

The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner training is ideal for project managers seeking to combine structure and agility. It allows you to better understand and apply PRINCE2® principles while integrating Agile practices, increasing your effectiveness in constantly evolving environments. This certification is a real asset to your career and a valuable tool for optimizing project management.