APMG Agile Project Management Foundation and Practitioner - AgilePM®

This course covers key Scrum Essentials and AgilePM modules, progressing from Foundation to Practitioner level content.

Introduction to Agile and Scrum

• Overview of Agile principles and Scrum
• Introduction to the Scrum framework
• How AgilePM’s principles complement Scrum

Scrum roles, responsibilities, and team dynamics

• Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers
• Self-management and cross-functionality in Scrum teams
• Agile leadership styles: Empowering teams and situational leadership in AgilePM and Scrum
• Collaboration and communication in Agile projects

Scrum events and artefacts

• Overview of Scrum events: Sprint, Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective
• Scrum artefacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
• Using Scrum for transparency and improvement
• Definition of Done and its role in Scrum and AgilePM

AgilePM fundamentals

• The AgilePM lifecycle: Pre-Project, Feasibility, Foundations, Development, Deployment, and Post-Project phases
• Managing time, cost, quality, scope, and risk in AgilePM
• MoSCoW prioritisation and delivering the Minimum Usable Subset
• Defining work at each project phase and managing requirements through backlogs

Planning, prioritisation, and control in AgilePM

• AgilePM planning concepts: Planning at the project, tranche, and sprint levels
• Track progress using burn-down charts, velocity, and daily stand-ups
• Use MoSCoW prioritisation to align with business agility and goals
• Tailor Scrum for multi-team projects and manage cross-team dependencies

Risk management and governance

• Managing risks in Agile projects with AgilePM and Scrum
• Using the Project Approach Questionnaire for risk assessment
• Ensuring financial governance by managing costs and scope within time limits

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Build and manage cross-functional, collaborative teams.
• Use effective communication strategies for Scrum and AgilePM
• Business stakeholder communication: Ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals
• Handling multi-team coordination and cross-team communication in larger Agile environments

Applying AgilePM and Scrum to real-world scenarios

• Tailoring Agile approaches and Scrum for specific projects
• Manage scope changes, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Lead Agile projects, adapting plans based on real-time feedback
• Integrate Scrum with AgilePM for effective project and product management

This five-day accredited course is delivered via virtual classroom with live interaction led by experienced trainers. With over 10 years of experience in project management, our trainers share valuable real-world insights, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application in Agile project delivery.

The course runs full-time over five consecutive days, with both Foundation and Practitioner exams typically taken on the final day.

Participants will complete two exams at the end of the course:

Agile Project Management Foundation examination

• 50 multiple choice questions (closed book)
• Pass mark is 30/50 (60%)
• 40 minutes duration
• URL will be provided by the trainer, no additional software is required

Agile Project Management Practitioner exam preparation

This preparation focuses on developing the practical skills needed to apply AgilePM principles in real project situations. Through scenario-led learning, participants practise analysing project challenges and selecting appropriate AgilePM techniques across a range of contexts.

• Scenario-based exam
• 30/50 points are required to pass the exam (50%)
• 2.5 hours duration
• Open book (only the official AgilePM manual is allowed)

Upon successful completion of both exams, you'll receive the AgilePM® Foundation & Practitioner Version 3 certification, accredited by APMG International. This globally recognised qualification demonstrates your competence in managing Agile projects using the DSDM framework.

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