PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner

• Professional Background: No prior experience in project management is required; however, familiarity with basic project management principles will enhance the learning experience. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners must have a strong command of English, as all course content, discussions, and assessments are delivered in English. 

• Interest in Project Management: This course is ideal for professionals aiming to enhance their project management skills, particularly those who wish to blend traditional project management with Agile principles. 

• Master PRINCE2 Methodology: Understand the principles and processes of PRINCE2, including its tailored application in Agile environments, ensuring structured yet flexible project management. 

• Integrate Agile Principles: Gain the ability to adapt Agile methods alongside the PRINCE2 framework, providing a responsive and iterative approach to managing projects, delivering flexibility and value. 

• Improve Project Leadership: Develop the skills to lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative environment where Agile practices can thrive within the PRINCE2 structure. 

• Enhance Stakeholder Communication: Learn effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency and collaboration in both traditional and Agile project settings. 

The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner course is tailored for professionals who want to enhance their project management skills by blending PRINCE2 with Agile techniques. Below are the individuals who can benefit from this course:

• Project Managers
• Programme Managers
• Project Team Members
• Scrum Masters
• Agile Coaches
• Product Owners
• Business Analysts
• PMO Staff
• Change Managers

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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