APMG AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner

AgilePM is an agile project management approach developed by APMG and the Agile Business Consortium. It is derived from the DSDM Agile Project Framework and is designed to support APMG’s AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner certification programs.

Where agile projects can sometimes run a high risk of delay and budget overruns due to informality of project processes, AgilePM combines the agile way of working with DSDM’s Agile Project Framework. Integrating DSDM philosophy, principles, processes, roles, products and practices, to create a flexible project management approach for agile projects.

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AgilePM Foundation Training Syllabus

By the completion of this agile project management training course, participants will have knowledge and understanding of the AgilePM approach and its use for managing agile projects.

This 2 day training program will cover:

• What is agile?
• Why use AgilePM?
• Philosophy, principles and project variables
• Preparing for success
• AgilePM processes
• 
The people – Roles and responsibilities
• People, teams and interactions
• The management products
• Key practices – Prioritisation and timeboxing
• Requirements and user stories
• 
Estimating – How and when
• Quality – Never compromise quality
• Risk management
• Planning and control throughout the lifecycle
• Tailoring
• Revision & Foundation exam

AgilePM Foundation Exam Format:

The AgilePM Foundation exam is a multiple-choice exam completed at the end of the Foundation program.

• 50 questions
• 25 out of 50 marks required to pass – 50%
• 40 minutes
• Closed book

AgilePM Practitioner Training Syllabus

This 2 day program is designed to prepare participants for Practitioner certification.

Participants are prepared for Practitioner certification through the use of sample exam questions, review and discussion sessions aimed at refining understanding of AgilePM and its application to a given scenario.

AgilePM Practitioner Exam Format:

The Practitioner exam is an objective style, scenario based exam completed at the end of the Practitioner program.

• 4 questions
• 40 out of 80 marks required to pass – 50%
• 2.5 hours
• Open book – AgilePM official manual only

Course Benefits

Through learning the AgilePM approach for agile project management, organization and individuals will have:

• Greater ability to respond quickly in a fast changing business environment
• A collaborative and customer orientated approach that supports product development aligned to the real business need
• Guidance to facilitate delivery on time whilst protecting solution quality
• Processes and capability that reduces the risk of building the wrong solution
• Improved tracking and control of agile projects

Target Audience

Project managers and project team members seeking an agile approach to product delivery, with mature but flexible project management appropriate for agile projects.

Pre-Requisite Certifications

There is no pre-requisite for Foundation training and certification, though knowledge of common project management concepts will be beneficial.

For Practitioner certification, any of the following certifications are required as an AgilePM Practitioner exam pre-requisite:

• AgilePM Foundation certification
• DSDM Atern Foundation certification, or
• DSDM Advanced Practitioner/DSDM Agile Professional certification

Training Approach

All our courses are independently accredited and lead by experienced accredited trainers. Our training programs are styled to provide participants opportunity to maximise their learning. Our training delivery includes presentations, case study exercises, review, question and revision sessions.

Training Options

AgilePM training can be completed by attending an instructor-led training program or with our AgilePM e-learning package.

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Corporate In-House Training

If you have a group requiring agile project management training contact us for group or in-house corporate training.

Upcoming AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner Courses

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