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 Slough

Slough is a large town in the area of Berkshire, England. It is the junction point for many other towns. It gives an easy access to various directions and cut short time for many hours. It makes a piece of cake for travellers to reach from one end to another end. Due to M4, M40, and M25, it has the route to the rest of the United Kingdom. We can reach to London and Thames valley via Slough. The earlier Western Mainline which historically belonged to Buckinghamshire under demographic changes comes under slough region. There is an introduction of Elizabeth line which provides a fast journey to the travellers. It will cut the duration of the journey by a quarter of the time. As per 2016 census, the population of the town is 1 lakh 61 thousand.

Since the 19th century, there has been a large migration of the Labour in the town which ultimately facilitate the trade here and thus it leads to lessening unemployment. This workforce also plays a crucial role in becoming the major trading Centre. It has also very less unemployed rate. After the London, the slough is considered to be the most favoured destination for the corporate world. South town F.C is the famous football club of this region. According to 2011 census, there was drastically change in the demography of the area. It is considered to be the most diverse as far as ethnicity is to be concerned. All the major companies’ offices such as Blackberry, McAfee, Burger King, LEGO and much more have their head offices in the city. Every year thousands of jobs have been provided by the Trading Estate business. Slough per capita income is also high.

History

Starting from the origin of the name, it comes from the soil. It was first used in the late 11th century. During the 13th century, the king lived in Chippenham palace. In the 13th century, the upper portion of Court was built. The sacred St Mary the Virgin church, has been under renovation several times in the past. There was an immediate railway started for the convenience of Queen from Slough railway station to Windsor. During the First World War, a largely unused, as well as agricultural land, was used as a depot to repair army vehicles in short period time. During Second World War, major air strikes happened to destroy the linkage between the towns. The hearth of the slough is the biggest ever development plan for the 21st century. Slough has hundreds of buildings which have some historical importance.

Geography and Climate

The ancient part of the Buckinghamshire is known as slough. It got expanded and developed by the nearby villages of the Great West road. The London Heathrow airport gives update information from time to time regarding change of prevailing weather condition. The part of Thames valley experiences high temperature. In contrast to this, the rainfall is comparatively low to 600mm annually. It gives updated information on the prevailing weather condition to local people.

Demography

During the 1930s, it became a safe haven for most of the unemployed youth of the nearby region. They came here looking for jobs and this town gave them the respective opportunity. As per 2011 census, 45% population are white.  A large part of immigrants of various countries is as follow India 11,544, Pakistan 11,244 and Poland with 8,341 and a few more to follow.

Transport

It is very near to London and also has a large network of the roads throughout the city. One can go to different 5 directions at the same time from one point. It is also well connected with the railway. A route was constructed for cyclists too.