PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation & Practitioner (Version 2)

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Course overview

The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner course combines theoretical knowledge with techniques for practical application, giving you a complete understanding of Agile delivery within PRINCE2’s structured framework. You’ll build a knowledge of agile methods, principles and artifacts, learning how to lead projects that deliver real value.

Enhance your expertise in end-to-end Agile project delivery

This combined PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner course takes you from understanding Agile principles to applying them within structured project environments. Starting with the fundamentals, this course will build your capability to support Agile teams, lead project effectively, and deliver value.

Learning objectives

Understand the concepts of Agile and the Agile mindset
Explain the difference between ‘being Agile’ and ‘doing Agile’
Recognise key Agile concepts, tools and techniques
Explore the Agile Onion and its relevance to Agile behaviours
Learn how Agile supports organisational change and team collaboration
Understand PRINCE2 Agile principles, practices, artifacts, and team roles
Apply Agile techniques within a PRINCE2 project framework
Tailor PRINCE2 Agile practices for different industries, teams, and delivery needs
Lead Agile teams with clear roles and responsibilities
Use performance metrics to evaluate success and adapt delivery approaches

What you'll learn

On the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner course, you’ll explore how to combine the responsiveness of Agile with the structure of PRINCE2, enabling you to work effectively in organisations that demand both flexibility and accountability. As you progress through the course, you’ll move beyond theory into real-world applications.

Agile mindset and cultural change

Delve into the mindset that drives successful Agile delivery. You’ll examine the principles, values and behaviours that shape Agile working, learning how these influence project delivery, and how you can embed an Agile culture across your organisation. You’ll also explore the Agile Onion model, which helps explain how deep-rooted mindset shifts are key to truly embedding Agile across teams and organisations.

Integrating Agile with PRINCE2

Understand how to deliver Agile projects while maintaining structured oversight and control. PRINCE2 Agile allows you to align Agile delivery methods with the established governance of PRINCE2, ensuring your project remains focused on business value and accountability, without compromising the flexibility that Agile brings.

Tailoring for different environments

Every organisation is different, and this course shows you how to adapt PRINCE2 Agile practices to suit varied project types and team structures. Whether you’re working in a small start-up or a large enterprise, you’ll learn how to tailor approaches for any given project environment. The training includes practical guidance on selecting Agile methods, like Scrum or Kanban, and adjusting governance levels to ensure your delivery is fit-for-purpose.

Tools and techniques in practice

Put Agile delivery methods into context with real-world tools and techniques. This part of the course builds familiarity with key Agile concepts, such as maturity and psychological safety, and techniques, like stand-ups and retrospectives, which drive team alignment and iterative development. These tools help you track progress, facilitate communication, and keep projects on course for continuous value delivery.

What's included

Accredited PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner training
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner exams
Official PRINCE2 Agile manual
PRINCE2 Agile process map
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Take² exam insurance, available at checkout

Key facts

Certification

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner (Version 2)

Who it’s for

Project managers, Agile professionals, scrum masters, Agile coaches, programme managers, change managers, business analysts, and other professionals that want to adopt Agile ways of working

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for someone to take the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam, but you must have passed Foundation prior to taking the Practitioner exam.

Exam information

There are two different formats for the Foundation and Practitioner exams. For full details, refer to the FAQs on this page.

Optional extras

Hard copy of the official PRINCE2 Agile manual, hard copy of the PRINCE2 Agile process map, and Take² exam insurance.

Pre-course

Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom, live virtual classroom study options.

FAQs

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner (Version 2) offers a complete pathway for understanding and applying Agile within a structured project environment, combining core theory with hands-on techniques.

What are the exam formats and pass marks for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner (Version 2) course?

For Foundation, the exam is multiple choice and closed book. It is 60 minutes in duration, and there are 40 questions, each worth one mark. The pass mark is 60%, which means you need to achieve a score of 24 marks to pass.

For Practitioner the exam is multiple choice and open book. It is two and a half hours (150 minutes) in duration, and there are 50 questions, each worth one mark. The pass mark is 60%, which equates to 30 marks or more.

What are the benefits to completing both Foundation and Practitioner in this combined course?

Completing both the Foundation and Practitioner levels in this combined course gives you a comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2 Agile, from the core principles and terminology to its practical application in real-world projects.

Taking the two levels together not only streamlines your learning journey but ensures continuity in your development. You’ll progress more confidently, connect theory to practice more easily, and complete your certification faster than if you took each course separately. With both qualifications achieved, you’ll stand out as a capable project professional equipped to support and lead Agile project delivery.

Is this the latest version of the course?

Yes, PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner (Version 2) is the latest version of this course, as of May 2025. It was updated to align with the latest edition of PRINCE2 (Version 7) and includes newly developed content that reflects current Agile delivery practices and industry needs.

What our customers say

“The training from ILX Group has helped us to forge a culture of learning and collaboration at South Staffs Water. Previously we’d experienced a bit of a divide between the younger and older generations of project managers within the business. But by encouraging them all to embark on this training, they are now speaking the same language and pushing each other to develop.”

Natasha Mair, Training Coordinator, South Staffs Water

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