PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2)
Overview
Version Update: PRINCE2 Agile® has been updated to Version 2 to meet the evolving needs of today’s project environments, blending the structure of PRINCE2® Project Management with the agility modern organisations demand. Driven by rapid technological changes and growing agile adoption, the update ensures teams can stay adaptable without compromising on governance. Based on industry feedback and current research, it offers clearer guidance, greater flexibility, and a stronger focus on agile leadership and performance.
PRINCE2® Agile combines the best of both worlds: the latest agile developments and ways of working with the proven governance and control of PRINCE2® Project Management. PRINCE2® Agile provides a structured yet practical, flexible, and cost-effective method to accelerate success through agility. It is suitable for organizations of any size and any industry, in the public and private sector.
PRINCE2® Agile includes guidance on how to:
- Integrate agile core principles with governance and control
- Facilitate cultural change and empowerment
- Effectively adopt agile ways of working
- Scale up agile while maintaining flexibility and control
- Tailor as needed for optimal impact.
PRINCE2® Agile combines ‘being agile’ with ‘doing agile’ to champion leadership alignment, cultural synergy, seamless collaboration, and value-focused delivery, accelerating success with velocity
PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation is the introduction level of PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner and covers the method’s core concepts and all the knowledge you need to take agility to the next level.
Advance your career in project management with the PRINCE2 Agile® Official Foundation course, crafted by the creators of PRINCE2®: Course, Online proctored exam voucher, Official eBook and Online Training Material, all in one bundle!
PRINCE2 Agile® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
Who should attend
PRINCE2 Agile® is for you if you are:
- Programme Managers, Change Managers, Business Analysts
- Agile enthusiasts (e.g. Agilists, Agile Coaches & Delivery Leads, Scrum Masters)
- Project support staff
- Team members
- Project Managers (Project and PMO team members who want to adopt agile ways of working)
- Business Analysts
- Senior Executives
- Product Owners
- Junior Consultants
- Project Coordinators
- Non-project professionals who want to adopt agile practices (e.g. Product Managers and Owners, Operations Managers and staff, etc.)
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation course.
What you'll learn
- Understand the key concepts relating to the agile mindset, project management, and organizational change management
- Understand the PRINCE2 Agile processes, agile workshops, and their application
- Recall the PRINCE2 Agile principles, practices, and artifacts and understand their role in an agile context
- Understand the integration of PRINCE2 Agile in the wider context
Benefits for you as a Professional:
- Supports agile mindset adoption and leadership buy-in
- Gives flexibility and responsiveness combined with control and good governance
- Improves communication & enables collaboration between agile and non-agile teams
- Provides you with a broad understanding of key agile concepts and how they blend with PRINCE2 Project Management
- Globally established and recognized
- Improves job opportunities and salary prospects
- Complements existing agile approaches
- Low barrier to entry
- Flexible enough to apply across sectors
- Enhances agile project success
- Supports scaling up agile adoption
- Offers clear governance with true flexibility
- Delivers a common language between agile and non-agile teams, improving communication
- Fosters collaborative work between teams
- Increases stakeholder confidence
- Encourages incremental delivery, resulting in faster ROI
- Improves ability to pivot and address changing conditions
- Ready to use, tailored agile version of PRINCE2 Project Management
Course content
Module 1 | Agile overview
Module 2 | Introduction to PRINCE2 Agile
Module 3 | What is PRINCE2 Agile?
Module 4 | PRINCE2 Agile practices
Module 5 | PRINCE2 Agile processes
Module 6 | PRINCE2 Agile in the wider organizational context
What will you learn?
- The Agile mindset
- Blending Agile & PRINCE2 Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Agile leadership basics
- Risk and Change Control
- Progress Tracking
- Agile Roles & Duties
- Scalable Agility
- Value-Driven Thinking
Common questions
When does PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) next run?
The next date is Mon, 7 Sept 2026, and there are 4 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Auckland, live online, ACE Training Wellington. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation (Version 2) cost?
From $2,250 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation course.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code PRNC2-Agile-v2-Foundation when you enquire.
