AgilePM® Agile Project Management is a guide and qualification from the APMG International, launched in November 2010. The AgilePM® Agile Project Management training scheme aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment (such as PRINCE2® ) who want, or need, to be agile. Based on the proven fundamentals of DSDM, this new certification provides the ability to deliver Agile Projects in organisations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile management methods. It is fully scalable and provides excellent integration with PRINCE2®.
AGILEPM® PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
The Agile PM Certification scheme aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be agile.
Based on the proven fundamentals within the Agile Business Consortium’s Agile Project Framework, the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile projects in organizations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around project management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
This course covers the AgilePM certification by APMG and the DSDM Consortium that has been created to sit alongside PRINCE2® as an approach to project management. The course is equally divided between the theory of the new wave of agile project management and the practical experience of the techniques and disciplines involved. Delegates will receive a copy of the Agile Project Management handbook v2 and will sit the Agile Project Management Foundation Exam at the end of the 2-day course.
Course Objectives
To give delegates a practical understanding of Agile Project Management which is based on the internationally recognised framework of DSDM Atern. This will enable delegates to become immediately productive as a project manager in an agile project environment. To highlight the difference between simple lightweight agile approaches which typically operate at the solution delivery (or ‘work package’) level and the greater holistic view of how multiple work streams are co-ordinated with the appropriate level of governance and control. The course will also prepare delegates for the Foundation exam.
Course Content
This two-day course has been re-structured to suit the v2 handbook and covers the Agile Foundation syllabus, including the following topics:
Choosing the right Agile approach
Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
Preparing for Success
The DSDM Process
The People – DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
Key Practices – MoSCoW and Timeboxing
Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
Facilitated Workshops
Modelling and Iterative Development
People, Teams and Interactions
Agile PM Foundation Exam
Approach & Exams
Duration: 2 day non-residential
Course includes the AgilePM Foundation Exam, a copy of the Agile Project Management Handbook v2.
What examinations are taken on the course?
Foundation exam at the end of day 2
Agile PM Foundation Exam: is a 40 minute, closed book, multiple choice format exam of 50 questions. The pass mark is 50% (25/50).
