What is PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner?
In today's dynamic project environments, combining structure and agility is essential for success. Oakwood's PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner course is designed to provide learners with the skills to adapt and apply PRINCE2 principles in agile project settings effectively.
This course equips professionals to deliver projects that meet organisational objectives while embracing agile's flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. It builds on existing PRINCE2 knowledge, offering insights into blending structured project management with iterative, incremental delivery.
This 2-day course combines interactive sessions, practical examples, and real-world scenarios to ensure learners can confidently integrate PRINCE2 and agile practices. Delegates will master tailoring PRINCE2 to suit agile environments, understand agile techniques, and optimise team collaboration for successful project outcomes.
Course Objectives
To understand the key concepts of PRINCE2 Agile® methodology.
To learn how to tailor PRINCE2 principles for agile environments.
To master agile concepts like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Startup.
To enhance team collaboration and stakeholder communication in agile projects.
To develop skills to manage changing project requirements effectively.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification, demonstrating their ability to manage projects that require a blend of governance and agility. This certification enhances employability and project management expertise across industries.
Course Outline
PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner
Module 1: 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
Scrum Team
Scrum Events
Scrum Artefacts
6 General Practices of the Kanban Methods
Kanban – Further Guidance
Kanban Hints
Lean Start-Ups
Module 2: 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)
What to Fix and What to Flex
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 3: 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 May You Find?
What to Do?
How Might it Look?
Managing a Stage Boundary
What May You Find?
What to Do?
How Might it Look?
Retrospectives
Closing a Project
What May You Find?
What to Do?
How Might it Look?
Module 4: Tailoring the PRINCE2® Themes
Agile and the PRINCE2® Themes
Business Case
General View of Agile
Guidance
Defining Value
Requirements and User Stories
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 5: Principles and Behaviours
Principles – Guidance
Behaviours
Agilometer
Rich Communication
Workshops
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
Learning Options
Discover a range of flexible learning options designed to meet your needs. Select the format that best supports your personal growth and goals.
Online Instructor-Led Training
- Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.
Online Self-Paced Training
- Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the focus of PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner training?
The course focuses on blending PRINCE2's governance framework with agile's flexibility, enabling professionals to manage dynamic projects effectively while maintaining control and alignment with organisational goals.
Q. Do I need prior certification to join this course?
Yes, learners must hold a PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation, or an equivalent certification. This ensures they have the foundational knowledge required for Practitioner-level training.
Q. How does this certification benefit my career?
The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification enhances your ability to manage complex, adaptive projects. It opens career opportunities in industries prioritising agile approaches and demonstrates your expertise in hybrid project management.
Q. Is the course applicable to all industries?
Absolutely. PRINCE2 Agile® combines structured and flexible methodologies, making it suitable for project management across diverse sectors, including IT, construction, finance, and healthcare.
Q. Does the course include practical examples?
Yes, the training includes real-world scenarios and case studies. These exercises help learners understand how to apply PRINCE2 principles in agile settings, ensuring practical, job-ready skills.