The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course is ideal if you want to understand how Agile practices can be applied within a structured project framework. It introduces the essentials of Agile and shows how these approaches work with PRINCE2 Project Management, ensuring projects remain controlled, well governed, and adaptable to change.
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PRINCE2® Agile Foundation (Version 2)
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Develop sought-after skills with the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course
This PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course gives you a clear picture of how Agile techniques operate within the PRINCE2 Project Management framework. By completing it, you’ll strengthen your awareness of Agile practices, improve teamwork, and manage projects with greater adaptability.
Learning objectives
- Explain what Agile is and why it matters in project delivery
- Explore the Agile mindset and its defining traits
- Understand PRINCE2 Agile principles, practices, and artefacts
- Distinguish between 'doing Agile’ and ‘being Agile’
- Describe the Agile Onion and its purpose
- Recognise how Agile enhances project outcomes
- Apply Agile tools such as user stories and burn charts
- Understand Agile’s role in supporting organisational change
- Define responsibilities within a PRINCE2 Agile project team
What you’ll learn
The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course provides a clear insight into how Agile ways of working can be combined with project management frameworks. You’ll gain practical knowledge of Agile values, tools, and behaviours, while seeing how they align with PRINCE2 Project Management principles to deliver adaptable and well-managed projects.
Adopt an Agile mindset
Discover what it means to adopt an Agile outlook and culture. This includes exploring values and behaviours such as openness, teamwork, and adaptability. You’ll also examine the Agile Onion model, learning why mindset is the foundation for successful Agile practice.
Embed an Agile culture
Uncover the difference between 'being agile’ and 'doing agile’. You’ll look at how leadership, team behaviours, and organisational culture influence outcomes, and why blending mindset with practice leads to stronger, longer-term results.
Agile techniques
Get to know the practical tools that shape Agile delivery, from user stories and burn charts to daily stand-ups and backlog management. You’ll also explore estimation approaches like T-shirt sizing, and concepts such as the minimum viable product (MVP), all of which support iterative progress.
Applying PRINCE2 Project Management principles in Agile projects
See how the seven PRINCE2 Project Management principles form a solid governance structure for Agile projects. You’ll discover how they maintain alignment with business goals, manage risks, and set clear expectations, while still allowing flexibility and rapid delivery in changing environments.
What’s included
- Accredited PRINCE2 Agile Foundation training
- Official PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam
- PRINCE2 Agile manual
- Process map
- Ongoing tutor support
- Optional extras available at checkout, including Take2 exam insurance
Key facts
Certification
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation (Version 2)
Ideal for
Designed for project managers, Agile practitioners, scrum masters, Agile coaches, programme leaders, business analysts, change managers, and anyone seeking to apply Agile ways of working within a structured project environment.
Prerequisites
No previous training or experience is required before taking the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam.
Exam information
The assessment is a 60-minute multiple-choice test, taken online under remote supervision. It is closed book, with a 60% pass mark.
Optional extras
Learners can purchase a printed copy of the official PRINCE2 Agile manual, a hard copy of the PRINCE2 Agile process map, and Take2 exam insurance at checkout.
Pre-course
Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom or live virtual classroom study options
FAQs
This PRINCE2 Agile Foundation programme introduces you to Agile concepts and demonstrates how they can be applied within the PRINCE2 Project Management framework. It’s designed to give you the confidence to manage projects that need both structure and flexibility.
How does this course differ from earlier versions?
The most recent update refines the language and structure of the content to make it easier to follow. It also places greater emphasis on Agile thinking, frameworks, and behaviours, while aligning more closely with the latest PRINCE2 Project Management (Version 7) guidance.
How long will it take to complete the course?
This depends on your chosen study method. Classroom and live virtual sessions typically take three days. If you select eLearning, you’ll have up to 12 months’ access, allowing you to study at your own speed.
Is the certification exam part of the course package?
Yes. Your course includes the official PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam. The assessment is taken online, consists of multiple-choice questions, is closed book, and must be passed in order to achieve certification.
What study options are available?
You can choose between eLearning, live virtual classroom, or in-person classroom sessions. All options are fully accredited and lead to the same PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification.
Do I need prior Agile or PRINCE2 knowledge before enrolling?
No. This is an entry-level qualification, so no previous experience is required. It’s suitable both for newcomers to Agile and for professionals who want to validate or formalise their Agile understanding within a PRINCE2 context.
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