PRINCE2 Agile certification FAQs

Q: Can you take PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner without Foundation?

Yes, you can take the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam without having the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certificate . To be eligible to sit the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner exam you must have successfully completed any of the following PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner prerequisite qualifications: PRINCE2 Agile Foundation PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 Practitioner IPMA® Levels A, B, C or D PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)®. IPMA® is a registered trademark of IPMA in Switzerland and other countries. 'PMI', 'PMP' and 'CAPM' are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.

Q: Do you need PRINCE2 Agile to be a project manager of agile projects?

No, you you do not need PRINCE2 Agile to be a project manager on agile projects. However, PRINCE2 Agile certification helps you to learn the PRINCE2 Agile framework . Learning PRINCE2 Agile will help you to become a better agile project manager because it is based upon the latest best practices in project management and agile development. There are no prerequisites for taking a PRINCE2 Agile course and whilst working in the project profession is advantageous, it is not a requirement. That's because it helps a project manager understand the decisions that need to be taken on a project, when, and by whom. PRINCE2 Agile can also be applied to projects of any size which operate in an agile context. Therefore agile project managers would have a better overall understanding of agile project management if they hold a PRINCE2 Agile certification .

Q: Does PRINCE2 Agile certification count towards CPD?

Yes, PRINCE2 Agile certification does count towards CPD (Continuing Professional Development). To find out if your PRINCE2 Agile training course has CPD units, contact your PRINCE2 training provider or CPD awarding body.

Q: Does PRINCE2 Agile certification expire?

The PRINCE2 certifications do not expire. However, as of January 2023, a renewal date will be established three years from the date of the exam. If certificates were issued prior to 30 June 2020, a renewal date of 1 July 2023 will be applied. Certificate renewal is a voluntary process. To renew the PRINCE2 Agile certification, candidates must select one of the three renewal options available. Those who opt not to renew within three years from the award date (or before 1st July 2023 for certifications obtained on or before June 2020) will remain on the Successful Candidates Register. However, their records will reflect that their certification does not align with the current certification requirements.

Q: How do I get PRINCE2 Agile certification?

Acquiring PRINCE2 Agile certification necessitates passing one of the two PRINCE2 Agile exams . Most individuals achieve their PRINCE2 Agile certification either by enrolling in a classroom PRINCE2 Agile course or through self-study via a PRINCE2 Agile online course . An alternative method involves purchasing the PRINCE2 Agile certification exam directly from PeopleCert, the PRINCE2 examination institute, or from a PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organisation (ATO), followed by self-study, potentially using freely available resources online, and the PRINCE2 Agile manual .

Q: How do I renew my PRINCE2 Agile certification?

You can renew your PRINCE2 Agile certification in one of three ways: Retake the same PRINCE2 exam The certificate can be renewed by attempting the initial exam again before its renewal date, which is generally 3 years from the date of the original exam. Take further courses and certifications Another method to renew the certificate is by taking another course and exam from the same product suite before the renewal date. PRINCE2 Agile is part of the Project, Programme & Portfolio Management Product Suite, which includes: PRINCE2 , PRINCE2 Agile , MoR®, MSP , MoV®, MoP®, and P3O . Collect and log PeopleCert CPD points This option is available from March 2023 onwards.

Q: How long does it take to complete PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner?

How long it takes to get a PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner certification depends upon the study method. The classroom PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course takes students 2 days to complete, while the classroom PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner course takes 4 days. If studying online, the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner online course typically takes about 21 hours to complete, while the Foundation & Practitioner course takes about 33 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How long does it take to get a PRINCE2 Agile certification?

How long it takes to get a PRINCE2 Agile certification depends upon which certification and the study method. The classroom PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course takes students 2 days to complete, while the classroom PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner course takes 4 days. If studying online, the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner online course typically takes about 21 hours to complete, while the Foundation & Practitioner course takes about 33 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How long does it take to get a PRINCE2 Agile qualification?

How long it takes to get a PRINCE2 Agile qualification depends upon which qualification, the individual, and the method of study. The classroom PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course take students 2 days to complete, while the classroom PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner course takes 4 days. For online study, the Foundation course typically takes about 12 hours to complete, while the Practitioner course takes about 21 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

Q: How long does it take to study PRINCE2 Agile?

How long it takes to study PRINCE2 Agile depends upon the study method, the person, and the PRINCE2 Agile certification you aim for. The classroom PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course takes students 2 days to complete, during which they learn the basics of PRINCE2 Agile . For online study, the Foundation course typically takes about 12 hours to complete. The classroom PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course , which teaches candidates how to apply PRINCE2 Agile in non-complext projects, takes an additional 2 days, while online study for the Practitioner course typically takes around 21 hours. These timelines may vary depending on the individual and the specific course they are taking.

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