PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

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PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Exam Format

PRINCE2-A-FND

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation certification provides a comprehensive introduction to the combination of the structured PRINCE2 project management methodology with agile delivery techniques. This certification is designed to bridge the gap between traditional governance and modern, iterative delivery. It ensures that project professionals understand how to maintain the necessary control, oversight, and management structures of PRINCE2 while leveraging the speed, flexibility, and responsiveness of agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban. The course focuses on how to tailor the project management approach based on the specific needs of the project environment, ensuring that the right level of agility is applied without compromising project integrity or business objectives. It covers the essential vocabulary, concepts, and the practical application of hybrid project management models.

40 questions
60 min
60% to pass
5 domains

Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

SpecificationValue
Questions40
Time limit60 minutes (90s per question)
Passing score60% — 60%
Domains5
LevelFoundation
Question bank here60 questions
Published format40 questions, 60 minutes (multiple choice, closed book)
SourceOfficial exam specification, published by the vendor

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

DomainWeightTopicsPractice Qs
Processes20%
  • Integrating agile delivery into the PRINCE2 process framework
  • Managing stages with agile increments
  • Reporting and monitoring progress in hybrid environments
12
Tailoring20%
  • Adapting PRINCE2 to suit agile environments
  • Scaling agile approaches
  • Adjusting management products and controls
12
Principles15%
  • Prerequisites for successful project management
  • Applying PRINCE2 principles in an agile context
  • Maintaining control while enabling flexibility
9
Agile Concepts25%
  • Agile mindset and values
  • Scrum, Kanban, and Lean fundamentals
  • Iterative development and continuous improvement
  • +1 more
15
Project Environment20%
  • Understanding the difference between predictive and adaptive environments
  • Managing stakeholder expectations in hybrid setups
  • Navigating organizational change
12

The heaviest domain is Processes at 20%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

Note from the vendor record: PRINCE2 Agile Version 2 is current; Version 1 voucher sales closed 2026-06-30 and V1 exams end 2026-12-31. Renewal every 3 years (20 CPD points). Take2 re-sit is a separate paid option; rescheduling fees apply within 48h/4h of the exam; geo-dependent prices shown incl. VAT. Official exam page

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