PRINCE2 Agile. Benefits

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1 PRINCE2 Agile Algonquin College Corporate Training now offers PRINCE2 Agile through Advantage Learning, part of Okazy Conseils. Okazy Conseils is a Training Organization accredited by APMG International on behalf of AXELOS Limited with courses being held at Algonquin College Corporate Training Centre located at 340 Albert Street, Suite 1110, Ottawa. PRINCE2 Agile is an extension to the PRINCE2 Methodology. Designed for the PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Agile helps you to blend together the PRINCE2 method and agile approaches. Prince2 Agile describes how to configure and tune PRINCE2 so that PRINCE2 can be used in the most effective way when combining it with agile behavior, concepts, frameworks and techniques. Courses PRINCE2 Agile Length 3 days Benefits Improved position in the job market and career progression within project and programme management by achieving the new PRINCE2 Agile qualification. Recognized globally with an international qualification which demonstrates your ability to apply best practice approaches to managing any and every kind of project no matter the size or scale. A broad understanding of all of the key agile concepts and how these blend seamlessly into the PRINCE2 methodology. Flexibility to work with both ever-evolving solutions and those that are clearly defined in detail. Completing your PRINCE2 Agile qualification will earn you 15 continuing professional development (CPD) points towards a professional membership, maintaining your PRINCE2 qualification other than through re-sitting the exam. PRINCE2 Agile is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

2 Course Info Why should I take PRINCE2 Agile? Prince2 Agile represents an evolution of PRINCE2, being the first extension module to the PRINCE2 method. This certification helps you to tailor PRINCE2 for your organization in an agile way. Since the 2001 Agile Manifesto, agile approaches are becoming more popular for many reasons: - Incremental delivery of products - Time box and iterative approach to delivering - A collection of techniques such as daily stand-up meetings, sprints and users stories - Collaboration working Prince2 Agile describes how to configure and tune PRINCE2 so that PRINCE2 can be used in the most effective way when combining it with agile behaviour, concepts, frameworks and techniques. Who should attend this class? - Project Managers and any key support project or programme manager who holds a current PRINCE2 Practitioner certification - Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) and Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) What is included? The course includes: - 3-day classroom training from an Advantage Learning Canada Prince2 Agile Trainer - Prince2 Agile Practitioner exam - Official Prince2 Agile manual: «Prince2 Agile» - Advantage Learning Canada accredited course material including sample exam questions - 27 PDUs What will I learn? PRINCE2 Agile behaviours including collaboration, rich communication, self-organization, transparency and exploration Guidance on how to apply agile behaviours, frameworks, concepts and techniques into a PRINCE2 project 2

3 Advice on using agile fundamentals and techniques such as collaborative teams, open communications and stand ups Mappings between agile roles and those in a PRINCE2 project. Where, for example, does a Scrum Master fit into a PRINCE2 project? What are the course prerequisites? You need to be PRINCE2 Practitioner certified before sitting for the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam. What are the course contents? The course covers the complete PRINCE2 Agile syllabus to Practitioner level and includes examination practice. Key Learning points PRINCE2 Agile introduction An overview of Agile The rationale for blending PRINCE2 and agile The PRINCE2 journey when using agile Agile and the PRINCE2 principles The 7 PRINCE2 themes when using PRINCE2 Agile The 7 PRINCE2 processes when using PRINCE2 Agile The Agilometer Requirements Rich communication Frequent releases Creating contracts when using agile Exams Which exam is included in this course? This course includes the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam. 2.5-hour exam Open book (PRINCE2 Agile book only) Objective Testing Exam 50 questions totaling 50 marks (1 mark per question) Pass mark is 60% (30 correct answers). When are the exams taken? The exam is taken on the morning of the 3rd day. 3

4 How does the course prepare me for the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam? The course follows the official PRINCE2 Agile exam syllabus. The accredited training materials are cross referenced to areas to the exam so that you are fully prepared. During the course you practice with the latest exam papers. Do I need ID for the PRINCE2 Agile exam? You must bring a photographic ID with you. A driver s license or passport is fine. A work ID, with photograph, is also acceptable. What happens if I don t pass the PRINCE2 Agile exam? If you don t pass the Practitioner exam you will find this out by a few weeks after taking the class. We ll send you your score and a question by question breakdown of your results. You can retake the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam at the next class. Can I just take the PRINCE2 Agile exam with you? Sorry, no. We are an Accredited Training Organization for PRINCE2 Agile so we are not permitted to offer just exams. The exam institute is APMG International who can arrange an exam only option FAQ Where is the class held? Advantage Learning Canada PRINCE2 courses are held at high quality, downtown venues. You will be close to transport links and parking will be close by. Check the Find Courses page and click the City / Province name (e.g. Edmonton, AB) for exact details of each location. What are the class hours? First and second day: 8h30AM to 4h30PM Last day (exam day): 8h30AM to 12h00PM How much preparation is required? You have about 10 hours of preparation to do before you attend the PRINCE2 Agile course. Before the class, Advantage Learning will send you the official PRINCE2 Agile manual: PRINCE2 Agile. During the pre-work you read key 4

5 chapters of the manual. It could seem a lot at first but the more reading you can do in advance of the course, the better. Even if you don t 100% understand things before you come along don t worry. If you ve done the reading, Advantage Learning trainers are experts in PRINCE2 Agile. We ll get you understanding the method in no time at all. Do I need to be PRINCE2 Practitioner to do the exam of PRINCE2 Agile? You are required to be an active 'Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner' in order to do the PRINCE2 Agile exam. This means that your registration cannot exceed more than five years prior to the date of sitting to do the PRINCE2 Agile exam. 5