PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Certificate in Agile Project Management

The course focuses on applying Agile concepts and techniques within a PRINCE2 Project Management framework. You will learn how to tailor controls, support Agile adoption, assess performance and choose suitable responses for different project scenarios.

You will study both the Agile mindset and the governance that keeps work aligned with agreed objectives. This helps you understand how Agile values connect with leadership, decision-making and delivery.

You will also build practical skills for effectively leading teams, measuring progress and adapting delivery across different project sizes and environments. The aim is to help you apply structured agility without losing visibility, accountability or control.

PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner syllabus

Module 1: Practitioner exam overview

This module introduces the Practitioner exam and helps you prepare for its scenario-based format.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the structure of the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam
• Recognise how scenario-based questions are presented
• Understand how marks are awarded
• Learn how to use the project scenario during the exam
• Build strategies for managing your time during the assessment
• Prepare for open-book conditions using the official guidance

Module 2: Agile transformation and mindset

This module explores how Agile thinking supports change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Leadership behaviours that support Agile mindsets foster trust, openness and a willingness to learn.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how the Agile mindset supports project delivery
• Recognise the difference between being Agile and doing Agile
• Understand how Agile maturity affects organisational performance and Agile project performance
• Explore how psychological safety helps people contribute, raise concerns and learn
• Recognise how sustainability can influence Agile project decisions
• Understand how Agile transformation can be supported within an organisation
• Consider ways to encourage feedback and promote transparency

Module 3: Applying Agile concepts and techniques

This module focuses on using Agile concepts, methods and tools within structured project environments. Professionals who apply Agile techniques gain a clearer understanding of how iterative work supports responsiveness and learning.

Learning outcomes:

• Apply Agile concepts within a PRINCE2 Project Management framework
• Understand how Agile methods support iterative delivery
• Recognise how Agile tools can improve communication and visibility
• Learn how to use Agile tools effectively in practical situations
• Leverage Agile tools to support coordination, decisions and progress tracking
• Use iterative and collaborative practices to respond to change
• Evaluate how Agile techniques support delivery and project outcomes

Module 4: Tailoring PRINCE2 Agile practices

This module explains how to adapt PRINCE2 Agile practices to different project settings. Teams that value flexibility maintain accountability by tailoring controls rather than removing them.

Learning outcomes:

• Tailor PRINCE2 Agile practices to suit project needs
• Apply Agile methods within an appropriate governance structure
• Apply business case guidance in an Agile project environment
• Understand how organising supports clear team roles and responsibilities
• Apply planning guidance in Agile delivery contexts
• Recognise how quality guidance supports product-focused delivery
• Use Agile artefacts and practical techniques to support project control
• Understand how enabling flexible delivery approaches can preserve oversight and direction

Module 5: Leading Agile teams effectively

This module focuses on leadership, communication and team performance. It considers how leaders can empower teams while keeping roles, priorities and expectations clear.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how to lead teams and support Agile teams within a project structure
• Recognise the importance of communication in co-located, hybrid and remote settings
• Understand how Agile roles support delivery
• Apply leadership behaviours that support project success
• Recognise how self-managed teams operate
• Use collaborative practices to connect governance and delivery teams
• Understand how to enhance collaboration across different functions

Module 6: Agile project performance

This module explains how to assess and improve performance using structured targets. It helps you connect progress with business value, delivery priorities and organisational objectives.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the seven targets of project performance
• Apply performance targets within an Agile context
• Recognise how Agile delivery remains value-driven
• Use performance information to support decisions
• Understand how progress can be measured in Agile environments
• Evaluate project outcomes against business and delivery goals
• Identify practical actions that can improve outcomes
• Use evidence to demonstrate measurable value

Module 7: Scaling and adapting Agile delivery

This module explores scaling Agile across different project sizes, team structures and delivery environments. It also considers how teams can break delivery into smaller increments while keeping suitable controls.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how Agile can be scaled in project environments
• Recognise how project size and complexity affect tailoring
• Apply guidance to different team structures
• Understand how delivery can work across multiple Agile teams
• Evaluate delivery strategies using project scenarios
• Adapt flexible delivery approaches while maintaining governance and control
• Apply guidance to complex projects without losing clarity or direction

Module 8: Real-world scenario application

This module brings the course together through practical application and case-based learning. Breaking work into manageable stages can make scenarios easier to assess. Learners who progress through these stages acquire greater confidence in analysing information and selecting suitable responses.

Learning outcomes:

• Apply PRINCE2 Agile guidance to realistic project scenarios
• Analyse project information and recommend suitable actions
• Evaluate how Agile techniques support delivery
• Tailor PRINCE2 Agile to suit the project context and team needs
• Use the official guidance effectively in open-book exam conditions
• Build confidence for the Practitioner exam
• Translate Agile values into decisions, behaviours and delivery choices

The course is delivered over three days through live virtual classroom training. You will study from your computer or laptop while benefiting from trainer-led teaching, interactive discussion, practical exercises and guided exam preparation.

The live format gives you opportunities to ask questions, test your understanding and explore how the guidance applies in professional practice. It also helps you connect the course concepts with the Agile project situations you may face at work.

The official digital manual is included, helping you review key concepts during and after the training. The official exam is also included, so you can focus on preparing for certification.

The exam assesses whether you can apply and tailor PRINCE2 Agile guidance in practical project scenarios. It tests application rather than simple recall.

The current exam details are:

• Exam format: Scenario-based multiple-choice questions
• Number of questions: 50
• Pass mark: 30 out of 50, or 60%
• Duration: 150 minutes, or 2 hours 30 minutes
• Open/closed book: Open book
• Permitted material: Official PRINCE2 Agile guidance, subject to current exam rules
• Exam delivery: Online exam through remote proctoring

If you take the exam in a language that is not your native or primary working language, you may be eligible for additional time.

IMPORTANT: You must make sure your device is compatible with the online exam. Check and follow the official guidelines before booking or sitting your assessment.

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