Prince2 Agile Practitioner for Project Management - online delivery

Program Overview

This online Prince2 Agile Practitioner course combines the flexibility of agile methodologies with the structured framework of Prince2. It equips project management professionals with the skills to apply Prince2 principles to agile projects, enhancing their employability and career opportunities.

Program Outline

Prince2 Agile Practitioner for Project Management - Online Delivery

Degree Overview:

This online Prince2 Agile Practitioner course combines the flexibility and agility of agile methodologies with the clear framework of Prince2. The course is designed for professionals working in project management or involved in project design, delivery and review, including:

• Program Managers
• Project Managers
• Project Administrators
• Project Coordinators
• Project Management Support Service Managers
• CIOs
• Heads of Change

Outline:

Content:

• The Early Chapters: Introduces the Agile environment and its principles, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• The Hexagon & MoSCoW: Discusses the Agile project environment and prioritization methods.
• Principles: Explores the key principles of Prince2 Agile.
• PRINCE2 Process: Covers the PRINCE2 process and how it applies to Agile project management.
• 5 Targets: Explains the 5 targets of project success: Time, Cost, Quality, Scope, and Benefits.
• Agile Behaviours: Explores the different behaviours associated with agile project management.
• PRINCE2 Themes: Discusses the key PRINCE2 themes that are relevant to Agile projects.
• Organization and Agile Leadership: Explores the role of organization and leadership in Agile projects.
• Quality and Requirements: Discusses how to manage quality and requirements in an Agile environment.
• Agile Planning: Covers the different planning techniques used in Agile projects.
• Risks, Issues and Progress: Explains how to manage risks, issues, and progress in an Agile project.
• Sprint Review and Retrospective: Discusses the purpose of the Sprint Review and Retrospective in Agile projects.
• Cynefin: Discusses the Cynefin Framework for decision-making.
• Kanban: Explains the Kanban methodology for project management.
• Lean Start-up: Explores the principles of Lean Start-up for Agile projects.
• Rich Communication: Highlights the importance of communication in Agile projects.
• Frequent Releases: Discusses the benefits of releasing software frequently in an Agile environment.

Structure:

The course is delivered fully online and requires access to a computer with an internet connection. It uses voice-over, animation, and learning-reinforcement techniques to replicate the classroom experience in a convenient and user-friendly format. Learners can access online demonstrations of the e-learning materials and receive tutor support through email or phone.

Assessment:

The Prince2 Agile Practitioner exam consists of:

• Objective testing: 50 questions, each worth one mark, with a passing requirement of 30 out of 50 (60%).
• Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes), no additional reading time.
• Open Book: Reference to the official Prince2 Agile guide is permitted.
The course provides access to a simulated exam with feedback to help learners identify areas for improvement. An "Exam Readiness" indicator will guide learners on when they are ready to take the actual exam.

Teaching:

The program is delivered entirely online. Learners can access the course materials and support from experienced tutors via email or phone. The course fee does not include the Prince2 manual, which can be purchased separately.

Careers:

This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to successfully manage projects using Agile methodologies and the Prince2 framework. This qualification enhances employability and opens up career opportunities in various project management roles across different industries.

Other:

• Participants can enroll in one of the online cohorts, which start on the first working day of each month.
• Learners have one year from the start date to access the materials and complete the exam.
• The course fee includes the first attempt at the exam.
• Retakes are subject to an additional fee from ILX, which is the responsibility of the participant.