PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) Content:

1-Introduction to PRINCE2 Agile

• • Stronger emphasis on the benefits of using PRINCE2 Project Management alongside agile ways of working.
• • Improved explanation of how agile fits into PRINCE2 Project Management structures.

2- Agile ways of working

• • Emphasizing the distinction between ‘being agile’ and ‘doing agile’, ensuring organizations recognize that agile is not just about processes but also about mindset and culture.
• • Being agile – Thinking in an agile way and having the autonomy to apply this mindset within appropriate levels of self-management. This includes fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement, ensuring individuals and teams embrace agile principles beyond just following a method or framework, enhancing decision-making speed, responsiveness to market changes, and overall productivity.
• • Doing agile – The practical application of agile frameworks, following agile processes, applying agile techniques, and adopting agile terminology. This covers structured approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, as well as agile-specific activities like sprints, stand-ups, and backlog refinement.
• • Expanded advice on choosing the right agile approach based on project needs.

3- Principles, Themes, and Processes

• • Streamlined to match PRINCE2 Project Management updates.
• • New guidance on tailoring PRINCE2 Project Management practices to agile projects.
• • Simplified terminology for better understanding of the guide.

4- Agile delivery and project performance

• • New section on measuring agile project success within a PRINCE2 framework.
• • Updated guidance on performance assessment and sustainability.

5- Governance and Agile leadership

• • Stronger focus on agile leadership and mindset.
• • Emphasis on the importance of both being agile and doing agile.
• • Enhanced guidance on managing agile teams within structured governance models

6- Case studies and practical applications

• • Use of relatable scenarios to demonstrate implementing PRINCE2 Agile in various industries.
• • Insights from organizations who had been involved in the beta testing of the PRINCE2 Agile (version 2)

 

PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner (Version 2):Contents:

1- Introduction to PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner

2- Agile mindset, project management, and organizational change management

• • Explain the benefits of adopting an agile mindset, differentiating between ‘being agile’ and ‘doing agile’
• • Apply key characteristics of the agile mindset
• • Understand and apply PRINCE2 Agile principles in project performance areas
• • Describe the importance of organizational change management and key considerations for building and leading successful agile teams.

3- The PRINCE2 Agile practices and their application

• • Understand how PRINCE2 Project Management practices are tailored for an agile context
• • Apply agile artifacts and techniques in project planning and execution
• • Analyse the effectiveness of approaches to applying PRINCE2 Agile practices and roles, ensuring they are fit for purpose
• • Demonstrate the ability to integrate agile roles into PRINCE2 Project Management structures

4- The PRINCE2 Agile processes and their application

• • Apply the processes demonstrating an understanding of process activities, associated workshops and artifacts in an agile context
• • Analyse whether the processes are effectively tailored and fit for purpose in an agile context, taking into consideration: activities, associated workshops, and artifacts.

5- The application of PRINCE2 Agile in the wider context

• • Apply PRINCE2 Agile within agile product management
• • Apply PRINCE2 Agile guidance when transitioning from agile projects to operations
• • Apply PRINCE2 Agile guidance during continuous agile development and operations
• • Understand how AI can support PRINCE2 Agile elements.