PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner

Extending the PRINCE2® metodology with Agile

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Agile is a methodology that relies on iterative development such that the needs and solutions emerge from collaborations between self-dependent teams. Agile endorses a disciplined approach to project management. The Agile approach believes in best practices that help in rapid development while meeting the organisation’s goals as well.

PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner is an endeavour to bring together the advantages of both Agile as well as the PRINCE2®  methodology. The delegates will get the advantage of using both these technologies in a single go. Also, the Agile methodology can be used in any industry. Being an extension of the PRINCE2® methodology, PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner provides knowledge of agile frameworks, concepts and behaviours that are applicable to an organisation's projects. Various approaches such as the Scrum and Kanban can be used as a part of the PRINCE2® Agile methodology. PRINCE2® Agile has six characteristics that help deliver the projects on time and within the estimated budget of the organisation.

  • Now with PRINCE2® 2017 Update

  • Apply suitable Agile method to be used with PRINCE2® Agile

  • Effectively customise PRINCE2® processes to meet the needs of the project

  • Understand in-depth all the main Agile concepts and blend them with PRINCE2® methodology

  • Combine Agile and PRINCE2® methodologies to earn a double advantage

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

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Key Learning Points

Clear and concise objectives to guide delegates through the course.

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Exam Prepration Tips

It helps in preparation for the exam so that they can score well.

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Exam(s) included

Exams are provided, as part of the course. Obtaining certification is dependant on passing these exams

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Certification

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PREREQUISITES

For enrolling into the PRINCE2® Agile examination, the delegates must hold any one of the below certifications:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation
  • Certified Associate in Project Management® (CAPM)
  • Project Management Professional® (PMP)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Levels of IPMA® (A, B, C and D - Certified Projects Director)

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner course is recommended for:

  • Delegates who already have experience of Agile and now want to adopt PRINCE2®
  • PRINCE2 Practitioners
  • Agile Project Managers
  • Scrum Masters
  • Project Office Managers
  • Project Leaders
  • Team Managers
  • Agile Support
  • Agile Facilitators
  • DSDM Coaches

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • To use Agilometer for efficient decision-making
  • To customize PRINCE2® principles, processes and themes
  • Understanding of Agile framework along with PRINCE2® techniques
  • Understand basic concepts of working on agile methods
  • Understanding of the fundamental concepts of frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup and other techniques of agile
  • Recognise which agile methodology is suitable to use along with PRINCE2® Agile
  • Understand benefits of combining Agile and PRINCE2®

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Agile, even the name suggests, is for those organisations who are actively thinking of the future in terms of time and money. PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner qualification helps the delegates apply PRINCE2® concepts to their projects in real-time situations. Being two very strong methodologies for project management, their coming together signifies an even better approach being handled out to the delegates. While PRINCE2® focuses on providing better project management skills, the Agile technology helps in delivering projects on time as per the clients' requests. MSP Training offers PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner course to help delegates learn to combine PRINCE2® and Agile framework for better control and efficient management of the projects.

Examination

PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner exam has the following format:

 It is an objective type and open book exam having 50 questions in all. Each question carries 1 mark each. The delegates are required to score 60% or 30 marks to clear the certification exam. The Duration of this exam is 150 minutes with no additional time being provided for reading the questions.


PROGRAM CONTENT

  • Introduction to Agile
    • Basic concepts of agile ways of working
    • History of Agile
    • Benefits of Agile
    • Understand the difference between projects and Business As Usual
    • Why Agile was developed
    • Where to use agile approaches
    • Different agile maturity levels
    • Popular Agile frameworks
    • Techniques and behaviours of agile
    • Define PRINCE2® agile
    • Define kanban
      • Kanban method
      • Six general practices
      • Use of CFD’s (Cumulative Flow Diagram)
    • Core concepts of Lean Startup
    • How to shift to agile
    • Explain Scrum theory
    • Nature of scrum team
    • Scrum events
    • Scrum sprints and artefacts
  • Motive and context for merging PRINCE2® with Agile
    • Understand advantages PRINCE2® and Agile ways
    • Who can get benefit from using PRINCE2® agile
    • Understand eight guidance points
    • PRINCE2® governance and controls
    • PRINCE2® project journey
  • Motive and use of Agilometer throughout the project
    • Six sliders on Agilometer
    • Importance of Agilometer
    • Ways to improve Agilometer sliders
    • Requirements prioritisation in Agilometer
    • Rich communication focus area
    • Benefits of frequent releases
    • Benefits of failing fast
  • Understand fix and flex six aspects of projects 
    • Use hexagon for six aspects of project performance
    • Learn what to ‘fix’ and ‘flex’ about six aspects of project performance
    • Why ‘fix and flex’ approach is right
  • Adapt PRINCE2® themes, processes, principles and management products to project in agile
    • PRINCE2® Agile behaviours
    • Transparency
    • Collaboration
    • Self-organization
    • Rich communication
    • Exploration
    • Use specialist roles
    • Organisation of project team
    • Typical delivery team makeup
    • Understand servant leadership
    • Use and importance
    • Understand working agreements
    • Define testing
    • Quality checking
    • Approaches to planning
    • Common feedback loops
  • PRINCE2® monitoring techniques
    • Bum charts
    • Information radiators
    • How to direct project stage
    • Benefits of working collaboratively
    • Managing a stage and controlling stage boundary
    • Managing product delivery (scrum and kanban)
    • How to effectively close project
    • Guidance on use of contracts
    • Tips to become PRINCE2® Agile Project Manager

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ABOUT Doncaster

Doncaster is a place where markets were organised in the past. It was not mandatory at all for the smooth conduct of the market, but it has potential to hold a fair was also termed as Market town. The geographical location is near to South Yorkshire territory of the United Kingdom. With the geographical area of nearby suburbs and settlements, it forms a Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. As per the population census of mid-2016, the population was 306,450. The only territory of the Doncaster contributes 109,810 population. As per the Treaty of Durham,  its Jurisdiction comes from the Scotland. The urban vicinity of the region contributes 158,145 people including the nearby villages.

Politics

There are three seats for the member of parliament in the Doncaster constituency. The constituency is currently under the power of Caroline Flint(Don Valley), Ed Miliband(Doncaster North), and Rosie Winterton(Doncaster Central). At a European level,  The city was a part of European Parliament Constituency. In September 2014, UklP organised yearly conclave. In the European Union Referendum 2016, Doncaster was in favour of leaving the European Union.

Geography     

With the development of the Coal Mining sector, the population of the borough expanded at a very rapid pace. In the late of 1970 and the beginning of 1980, it faced a lot of problem in the economic sector of the town. There have been lost in the job opportunities of the city. There has been a drastic shift towards the service industry of the city. The city has an excellent link with the rest of the United Kingdom owing to the communication links of it. There has been a destination where tourists come from all over the world, i.e. Frenchgate Shopping Centre.

Climate

Doncaster has a coastal climatic condition, and it lacks in the extreme temperature conditions. There has not been much difference between the maximum temperature as well as the lower temperature. RAF Finningley is the official weather station for the town.

Economy        

From the 18th century to 20th century, Doncaster was the major industrial centre among the nearby cities. It attracted visitors from all over the world, and it became extremely busy and experienced migration in the past. In nowadays, the city experiences development in commercial and residential wise.  

Tractor production      

During the 1930’s, International Harvester initiated the production of agricultural tools and implements at their manufacturing units. Farmall M was the first tractor manufactured in the unit on 13th September 1949. The initial parts for the manufacturing of tractors came from the United States of America

Transport

Doncaster is situated at the beginning of the European Route E13. Other main cities that are connected with it are London, Nottingham, and Sheffield. The unusual thing is that there is not a single European route designator in the street of the United Kingdom. The Initial Point of M1 motorway is M18 Junction 2 of Doncaster

Culture, tourism, and Nightlife

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery are only renowned museums opened in 1964. It has been the home of local history, natural history, archaeology and decorative art. A lot of visitors visit the city during the weekend.

The nightlife of the city is appreciated nearby region. This town has 43 bars and clubs. It is just 200 to 300 meters distance from each other

Sports  

The City provides a lot of opportunities in sports and games. The City is famous for many games such as horse races, rugby football, soccer game and Speedway Racing. The basketball game is also played by few clubs though followed much by the native people. The city also has twin town in different countries such as Avion, France and Herten, Germany