PR2A-F: PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation

Course Information

Course Name

PR2A-F: PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation

Exam code

PR2A-F exam

Duration

3 Days

Overview

The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation certification is tailored to individuals who are new to PRINCE2 and are operating within an agile project environment. This certification course provides an in-depth understanding of how to combine PRINCE2 and agile methodologies to deliver successful projects.

The course includes an overview of PRINCE2®, a widely used project management framework, and an introduction to agile methodologies, which emphasize flexibility and responsiveness in project management. Participants will learn how to apply these two methodologies together to achieve optimal project outcomes.

Moreover, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of agile concepts and techniques such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean Start-up, and Cynefin. It explores the interface between PRINCE2® and agile methodologies, enabling participants to apply the best practices of both frameworks to their projects.

By earning this certification, professionals will acquire a broad range of knowledge and skills that will enable them to deliver successful projects within an agile environment. They will also gain a competitive edge in the job market, as this certification is highly valued by organizations that seek professionals with a comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2® and agile methodologies. Exam voucher is included with this training.

PRINCE2 Agile® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.

Audience Profile

• Agile professionals, project managers, and aspiring project managers who want to be able to combine PRINCE2® and Agile in the most effective way when using PRINCE2®, Agile behaviours, concepts, frameworks, and techniques.

• Other key delivery team staff, including product owners, Scrum Masters, and developers

• Business professionals with an interest in iterative and incremental project delivery through collaborative working

Prerequisites

No prerequisite, however, it is strongly advised to have followed the PRINCE2® Foundations

At Course Completion

Following the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare for the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation Exam

• Understand the key aspects of PRINCE2®

• Understand basic concepts behind common agile ways of working

• Demonstrate the purpose of combining PRINCE2® with agile

• Be able to fix and flex the six aspects of a project in an agile context

• Apply the PRINCE2® principles and tailor the themes, processes and management

• Apply the PRINCE2® principles and tailor the themes, processesand management products to a project in an agile context

• Incorporate the areas that can support a PRINCE2 Agile® implementation

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to PRINCE2®

• What is a Project?

• An Overview of PRINCE2®

1. 1. The PRINCE2® 7 Principles

   2. The PRINCE2® 7 Themes

   3. The PRINCE2® 7 Processes

   4. PRINCE2® Management Products

   5. PRINCE2® Roles

Module 2: An Introduction to Agile

• Introduction to Agile

1. 1. An overview of Agile

   2. PRINCE2® and the main Agile frameworks

• Agile terms and techniques

Module 3: Blending PRINCE2® and Agile

• Blending PRINCE2® and Agile

  • PRINCE2® Principles and Agile

  • PRINCE2® Themes and Agile

  • PRINCE2® Processes and Agile

• What to Fix and What to Flex

  • Performance targets ad tolerance

  • Tolerance guidance

  • The five targets

• Focus Areas

  • Agilometer

  • Requirements

  • Rich communication

  • Frequent releases

All PRINCE2 certification courses are conducted by certified trainers from Iverson.

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