What is PRINCE2 Agile?

PRINCE2® is a globally recognized project management methodology that provides a structured and process-oriented framework for planning, managing, and controlling projects. With clearly defined roles, principles, and themes, it ensures that every project has a solid foundation in the form of a business case, transparent risk management, and accountability.

PRINCE2 Agile® extends this framework with the flexibility and speed of agile approaches. It combines the proven control and governance of PRINCE2 with practical techniques from methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup, and DevOps. Organizations thus get the best of both worlds: robust project management for management and stakeholders, and an agile culture for teams that deliver results in short iterations with an emphasis on customer feedback.

The main difference from classic PRINCE2 is that PRINCE2 Agile builds on the flexibility of requirements and products, while time, cost, and quality remain fixed. Teams work with backlogs, prototypes, and MVPs, while management can be confident that the project remains aligned with the organization's strategic goals.

Why is it important?

Because modern projects require more than just a plan—they need the ability to respond quickly to changes in the market, customer preferences, and technology. PRINCE2 Agile gives managers and teams a common language and tools that enable them to combine discipline and control with innovation and adaptability. The result is higher project success rates, more satisfied customers, and faster return on investment.

Course levels

PRINCE2 Agile Intro

  • A short introductory course that provides a basic overview of the PRINCE2 Agile methodology—principles, processes, terminology. The aim is to familiarize participants with the concepts, but it does not include preparation for certification or certification itself.

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

  • A basic level that introduces the combination of PRINCE2 methodology and agile approaches (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.). Graduates will understand the principles, topics, and ways to adapt PRINCE2 for agile environments.

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner

  • A more advanced level that verifies the ability to apply PRINCE2 Agile in real projects. It includes solving scenarios, adapting methods, agile techniques, and decisions in specific situations.

Combined course (Foundation + Practitioner)

  • The course combines both levels—participants first complete the Foundation course, then the Practitioner course, and take both exams.

Certification

#1. PeopleCert Registration

The first step is to create a PeopleCert account

If you do not have a PeopleCert account, you will need to create one. Then log in to your account. In the Register for your exam section, enter the voucher code you received by email and click Submit. If additional information is required for a specific exam, you will be prompted to complete the relevant fields. Your exam details will then be displayed.

You will be sent an email confirming your exam registration and exam details. These are also available in your PeopleCert account.

#2. Online exam

To take the exam, click on the link in the email from PeopleCert that you received after booking your exam date. Log in to the exam using your PeopleCert login.

At least 24 hours before the exam, check your device’s compatibility with the testing platform. You should also check that you have a valid photo ID and that you can rotate your webcam 360°. Detailed steps for this check can be found in the Complete Online Exam Guide, which you can download below.

You can start checking in 30 minutes before the exam starts. During this process, you will need to agree to a confidentiality agreement, carefully read and acknowledge the exam instructions, and upload your ID. You will then be ready to connect with a proctor using the "Start now" button.

When your proctor joins the session, you will receive the following instructions:

  • Check audio and video performance

  • Show your ID on the camera if necessary

  • Show your room and desk

  • Share your screen with the proctor

  • Confirm your personal information. If any information is incorrect, please inform your online proctor.

  • Your online proctor will let you know when you are ready to start the exam!

#3. Results

This is what the successful completion email looks like.

Exam results can usually be expected within a week of taking the exam.

The certificate is now downloaded by the participant himself. For reasons of personal data protection, we no longer have access to your certificates. You can simply download the certificate by clicking on the red button that will redirect you to your private profile to log in. Here you can download the certificate.

Don't forget the password you provided during registration.

Additional services

As part of purchasing a voucher for the certification exam, you can also purchase the following optional services:

  • Take2 - Exam insurance and the option of a free retake

  • PeopleCert Plus Membership - Exclusive membership with access to digital resources, updates, Take2, and other benefits.

  • PeopleCert Exam Voucher Extension - Extension of the voucher's validity by 6 months.

Take2

Taking an exam means investing time, money, and energy. Wouldn't you like to take the exam knowing that if you don't get the result you expected, you can retake it at a fraction of the cost? In case of an unsuccessful result, the Take2 option is available exclusively through Online Proctoring.

If you purchase Take2 and fail your first exam, you can retake the exam at no additional cost. Once your official results are released, you will be notified by email to register for the retake exam. The exam will be conducted via Online Proctoring, which gives you the flexibility to take the exam at a time that is convenient for you. You have up to 6 months to prepare for and take the retake exam from the date of your first exam.

PeopleCert certification exam insurance can be purchased for the following exams:

  • ITIL®

  • MoP®

  • M_o_R®

  • MSP®

  • P3O®

  • PRINCE2®

  • PRINCE2 Agile®

**Take2 can be purchased no later than 1 day before the course starts. 

PeopleCert Plus Membership

PeopleCert Plus is an exclusive annual membership that gives you access to all the essential tools for successful certification and maintaining your expertise. Whether you’re preparing for ITIL®, PRINCE2®, or other world-renowned PeopleCert certifications, Plus membership gives you a head start.

What you get with membership:

  • Access to the official library - get unlimited access to over 150+ official publications - guides, practical guides, templates, studies and more.

  • Mock exams & exam insurance (Take2) - prepare without stress. If you don't pass the exam the first time, you have a free second attempt.

  • Digital badges and expert profile - Share your achievements with digital certificates and get access to the professional CPD portal (Continuing Professional Development).

  • Maintain the validity of certifications - collect CPD points every year and extend the validity of certifications without having to retake exams.

  • Exclusive webinars & masterclasses - get access to professional lectures and webinars with experts in practice.

  • Practical templates and guides - ITIL® Practice Guides, process templates, roles, checklists, implementation examples and more

Why PeopleCert Plus?

  • Higher exam success by preparing with official resources

  • Save money on retakes

  • Get long-term access to up-to-date know-how

  • Ideal for individuals and corporate teams

Membership is not mandatory, but highly recommended – especially if you want access to mock tests, second attempts, or official study materials. The benefits apply to any exam you take during your membership. After payment is received, we will send you an access code and instructions to activate your membership in your PeopleCert account.

*PeopleCert Plus Membership benefits apply to online exam vouchers only.

Voucher validity extension

Vouchers for PeopleCert online certification exams are issued with a limited validity. A fee is charged by the PeopleCert Authorization Authority to request a voucher extension.

The validity of an online exam voucher can be extended by 6 months.

In order to be extended, the voucher must still be valid and before the expiration date. If the voucher is no longer valid, an extension cannot be purchased and a new voucher must be purchased.

Voucher extensions can be purchased for the following exams:

  • AgileSHIFT®

  • ITIL®

  • MoP®

  • M_o_R®

  • MSP®

  • P3O®

  • PRINCE2®

  • PRINCE2 Agile®

*Voucher must be purchased from TAYLLORCOX. Vouchers from other vendors cannot be extended.