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 

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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.

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