Course overview
The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course is a complete learning pathway that takes you from the fundamentals of PRINCE2 Agile through to advanced application and certification. It combines both levels of training into one programme, giving you the knowledge, practical skills, and credentials to successfully manage projects that require both governance and adaptability.
Fully accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS, this combined training option is designed for professionals who want a clear, structured route to certification without the need to book separate courses.
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Whether you’re completely new to project management or already experienced in Agile or PRINCE2, this course provides the flexibility, recognition, and career boost you need.
Course highlights
- Combined qualification: achieve both PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner certification in one streamlined course.
- Duration: 5 days of intensive learning (classroom or virtual), with self-paced e-learning also available.
- Accreditation: fully accredited by PeopleCert and AXELOS.
- Delivery formats: choose from classroom, live virtual, or e-learning, depending on your schedule.
- Certification: includes both Foundation and Practitioner exams.
- Learning approach: interactive workshops, case studies, practice papers, and tutor support.
- Expert trainers: delivered by accredited professionals with decades of hands-on project management experience.
- Global recognition: certification is accepted worldwide across industries including IT, finance, healthcare, construction, and government.
Why you should attend
The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course offers clear benefits for your career and your organisation.
1. Gain two globally recognised qualifications
Instead of booking two separate courses, you’ll complete both Foundation and Practitioner levels in one programme. Passing both exams demonstrates your knowledge and ability to apply PRINCE2 Agile in practice.
2. Maximise career opportunities
PRINCE2 and Agile are two of the most in-demand project management frameworks worldwide. Having both on your CV makes you highly attractive to employers, especially for roles in complex, fast-paced industries.
3. Develop practical, job-ready skills
Foundation ensures you understand the terminology, concepts, and principles. Practitioner builds on this by showing you how to apply them in real-world scenarios. You’ll leave not only with a certification but with skills you can use immediately.
4. Exam costs included
Your PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner cost includes both exams, so there are no unexpected extras. You’ll also have access to practice papers, sample questions, and exam technique guidance to maximise your chances of success.
5. Learn from industry experts
Our trainers are accredited project management professionals with real-world experience. They’ll share insights and case studies that make the content relevant and practical.
6. Prepare for the future
Agile and PRINCE2 are here to stay. By gaining these certifications now, you’ll future-proof your career, giving yourself the skills to adapt to evolving project environments.
Who should attend
This combined PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course is suitable for:
- Project Managers seeking to validate or expand their skills with globally recognised certifications.
- Programme and Portfolio Managers responsible for aligning Agile delivery with business strategy.
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who want to add formal governance knowledge.
- Team Leaders and Business Analysts working in Agile projects.
- Change Managers and Product Owners looking for structured yet flexible approaches.
- IT Professionals, consultants, and contractors working in Agile, hybrid, or DevOps environments.
- Newcomers to project management who want a fast-track route to both Foundation and Practitioner certification.
The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation and Practitioner course is provided by ILX Group, an ATO of PeopleCert.
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to sit the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam, making it accessible to anyone interested in project management or Agile practices. However, to progress to the next stage and take the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam, you must first have successfully achieved the Foundation certification.
Exam
The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner exams are delivered in two different formats, each designed to test your knowledge and ability at the appropriate level.
Foundation exam: This entry-level assessment focuses on knowledge and recall. It confirms that you understand the terminology, key concepts, and principles of PRINCE2 and Agile, and how these fit together within a structured project management framework. The Foundation exam ensures you have the core understanding required to move forward to Practitioner level.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions
- Number of questions: 60
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Pass mark: 55% (33 correct answers)
- Conditions: Closed book
- Delivery: Online, via remote proctor
Practitioner exam: This advanced assessment goes beyond theory and tests your ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2 Agile in real-world scenarios. The questions are scenario-based, requiring you to demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and the practical application of Agile principles within the PRINCE2 governance structure.
- Format: Objective testing, scenario-based questions
- Number of questions: 50
- Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Pass mark: 60% (30 correct answers)
- Conditions: Open book (official PRINCE2 Agile manual only)
- Delivery: Online, via remote proctor
Learning Objectives
The combined PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course provides a complete learning journey, starting with the fundamentals of Agile and PRINCE2 and progressing to advanced application in real project environments. The programme equips you with the knowledge and confidence to support Agile teams, lead projects effectively and deliver measurable business value.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the concepts of Agile and the Agile mindset, including its values, principles and behaviours
• Explain the difference between “being Agile” and “doing Agile” and show how both contribute to project success
• Identify and apply key Agile concepts, tools and techniques such as user stories, backlogs, burn charts and iterative delivery
• Explore the Agile Onion model and explain how it relates to Agile culture, behaviours and processes
• Recognise how Agile supports organisational change, collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Understand PRINCE2 Agile principles, practices, artefacts and team roles and how they align within a structured framework
• Apply Agile techniques within a PRINCE2 project to balance flexibility with governance and control
• Tailor PRINCE2 Agile practices to fit the needs of different industries, teams and delivery contexts
• Lead and support Agile teams by clarifying roles, responsibilities and leadership behaviours that promote empowerment and accountability
• Use performance metrics and Agile targets to measure progress, evaluate outcomes and adapt delivery strategies for continuous improvement
Syllabus – key points
The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner course shows you how to combine the adaptability of Agile with the governance of PRINCE2. This blended approach equips you to deliver projects that remain flexible, responsive and accountable. The syllabus moves beyond theory into practical application, ensuring you develop the confidence to apply what you learn in real-world project environments.
Agile mindset and cultural change
Explore the mindset that underpins Agile delivery. You will examine the principles, values and behaviours that define Agile ways of working, and understand how these shape collaboration and outcomes. The course introduces the Agile Onion model, providing insight into how mindset, practices and processes interact, and why cultural change is essential to embedding Agile successfully across teams and organisations.
Integrating Agile with PRINCE2
Learn how Agile delivery can be combined with the structured oversight of PRINCE2. You will see how Agile methods, such as Scrum and Kanban, fit into a PRINCE2 framework, ensuring that projects maintain business focus, accountability and effective governance while benefiting from the speed and flexibility Agile brings.
Tailoring for different environments
No two organisations are the same, and this course demonstrates how to adapt PRINCE2 Agile practices to suit different industries, project sizes and team structures. From start-ups to large enterprises, you will gain the ability to tailor your approach to meet specific needs. This includes adjusting governance levels, choosing the right Agile techniques, and ensuring delivery models are both fit-for-purpose and value-driven.
Tools and techniques in practice
Develop hands-on familiarity with the tools and practices that drive Agile delivery. You will learn how to use methods such as daily stand-ups, retrospectives and timeboxing to manage progress and foster communication. Concepts such as psychological safety, iterative development and Agile maturity are explored in context, helping you to apply them directly to your own projects and keep teams aligned with business objectives.
