16 Topics
5 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
- PRINCE2 practitioners seeking to integrate agile methods
- Project managers and aspiring project managers
- Agile team members and scrum masters
- Professionals involved in project delivery and support
- IT and business professionals
- Anyone interested in the synergy of structured and agile project management
Session Objectives
- Understand the purpose and context of combining PRINCE2 and agile.
- Explain the main agile concepts and their application.
- Describe the PRINCE2 principles and how they can be tailored.
- Learn how the PRINCE2 themes can be applied in an agile environment.
- Comprehend the PRINCE2 processes and their adaptation for agile.
- Understand the five agile behaviors.
- Prepare for and pass the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification exam.
About the Course
In a rapidly changing business landscape, the ability to adapt is paramount. The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation training course is designed to bridge the gap between the structured governance of PRINCE2 and the flexibility of agile methodologies. This course provides a clear understanding of how to blend the two, giving you a powerful framework to deliver projects with robust control and the speed and responsiveness required in today's market. You'll learn how to combine the best of both worlds to ensure your projects are not only well-governed but also highly effective and adaptable.
Over this comprehensive 10-day training course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of both PRINCE2 and agile, and how they can be used together to create a cohesive project management approach. We will explore the key PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes and see how they can be applied in an agile context. By the end, you'll be able to speak the language of both traditional and agile teams, and you will be fully prepared to sit for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 5 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
The purpose of combining PRINCE2 and agile.
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Subtopic 1.2:
The differences between projects and business as usual.
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Subtopic 1.3:
The purpose of PRINCE2.
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Subtopic 1.4:
An overview of the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
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Subtopic 1.5:
The key challenges of managing a project today.
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Subtopic 2.1:
Understanding common agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.
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Subtopic 2.2:
The agile roles and their responsibilities.
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Subtopic 2.3:
The importance of iterative and incremental development.
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Subtopic 2.4:
Defining agile artifacts such as the Product Backlog.
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Subtopic 2.5:
An introduction to concepts like timeboxes and user stories.
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Subtopic 3.1:
Applying Continued Business Justification with an agile mindset.
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Subtopic 3.2:
Adapting "Learn from Experience" for a continuous improvement cycle.
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Subtopic 3.3:
Tailoring "Defined Roles and Responsibilities" for agile teams.
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Subtopic 3.4:
How "Manage by Stages" and "Manage by Exception" support agile.
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Subtopic 3.5:
The synergy between "Focus on Products" and agile product delivery.
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Subtopic 4.1:
How to tailor PRINCE2 to a project's agile environment.
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Subtopic 4.2:
The five key agile behaviors.
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Subtopic 4.3:
Transparency: working in the open.
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Subtopic 4.4:
Collaboration: working together.
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Subtopic 4.5:
Frequent and Open Communication: communication is key.
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Subtopic 5.1:
Self-organization: teams decide how they work.
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Subtopic 5.2:
Empowerment: giving teams the authority to make decisions.
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Subtopic 5.3:
The importance of a collaborative culture.
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Subtopic 5.4:
How the agile behaviors support PRINCE2 principles.
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Subtopic 5.5:
The impact of culture on project success.
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Subtopic 6.1:
How the Business Case theme is applied in an agile project.
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Subtopic 6.2:
The Organization theme and its agile roles.
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Subtopic 6.3:
The Plans theme and agile planning horizons.
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Subtopic 6.4:
The Quality theme and the importance of quality in agile.
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Subtopic 6.5:
The Risk theme and managing uncertainty.
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Subtopic 7.1:
The Change theme and its application with agile.
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Subtopic 7.2:
The Progress theme and agile measurements.
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Subtopic 7.3:
The six aspects of project performance (time, cost, etc.).
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Subtopic 7.4:
The "agilometer" as a tool for tailoring.
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Subtopic 7.5:
Setting and flexing the six project performance targets.
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Subtopic 8.1:
How the processes are used in a combined approach.
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Subtopic 8.2:
Starting Up a Project and how to do it in an agile way.
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Subtopic 8.3:
Directing a Project and the Project Board's responsibilities.
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Subtopic 8.4:
Initiating a Project and creating the Project Initiation Documentation.
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Subtopic 8.5:
How to combine PRINCE2 with a simple agile life cycle.
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Subtopic 9.1:
The Controlling a Stage process and managing delivery.
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Subtopic 9.2:
The Managing Product Delivery process and Work Packages.
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Subtopic 9.3:
Managing a Stage Boundary and planning the next stage.
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Subtopic 9.4:
The Closing a Project process and its importance.
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Subtopic 9.5:
An overview of the agile journey.
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Subtopic 10.1:
Key agile concepts and techniques.
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Subtopic 10.2:
Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Startup.
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Subtopic 10.3:
Daily standups and sprints.
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Subtopic 10.4:
User stories and story points.
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Subtopic 10.5:
The importance of continuous delivery.
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Subtopic 11.1:
A case study on how to combine the two frameworks.
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Subtopic 11.2:
The roles and responsibilities in a hybrid project.
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Subtopic 11.3:
Using agile techniques with the PRINCE2 processes.
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Subtopic 11.4:
Managing a project using both a plan-driven and an agile approach.
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Subtopic 11.5:
Handling issues and changes.
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Subtopic 12.1:
Tailoring PRINCE2 for different project characteristics.
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Subtopic 12.2:
The importance of feedback loops.
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Subtopic 12.3:
Ensuring the project remains business justified.
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Subtopic 12.4:
The role of communication in a combined environment.
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Subtopic 12.5:
The purpose of a clear scope and frequent delivery.
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Subtopic 13.1:
Practical examples of a PRINCE2-agile project.
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Subtopic 13.2:
The relationship between sprints and stages.
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Subtopic 13.3:
Managing risks and issues in a hybrid environment.
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Subtopic 13.4:
The role of the project manager and the scrum master.
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Subtopic 13.5:
Key documentation in a combined project.
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Subtopic 14.1:
Exercises on applying the themes.
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Subtopic 14.2:
Case studies on applying the processes.
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Subtopic 14.3:
Hands-on scenarios for tailoring.
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Subtopic 14.4:
Group discussions and problem-solving.
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Subtopic 14.5:
Understanding the benefits and challenges of the combined approach.
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Subtopic 15.1:
A comprehensive review of all key topics.
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Subtopic 15.2:
Reinforcing the core concepts.
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Subtopic 15.3:
Question and answer session.
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Subtopic 15.4:
Identifying areas for further study.
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Subtopic 15.5:
A summary of the PRINCE2 Agile framework.
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Subtopic 16.1:
An overview of the exam format and question types.
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Subtopic 16.2:
Tips for preparing for the closed-book exam.
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Subtopic 16.3:
Practice questions and mock exams.
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Subtopic 16.4:
Time management strategies for the exam.
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Subtopic 16.5:
Final words of encouragement and motivation.
