Agile Training - United Kingdom

Who is this Scaled Agile Framework Training Course intended for?

This course is designed for:

• Executive level professionals
• Development and Infrastructure Managers
• PMs and Product Line Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Solution Architects

Prerequisites

No prior certifications are required.

Certified Scaled Agile Framework Leading SAFe® 5.1 Training Overview

Leading SAFe® uses the most current Lean-Agile methodology - SAFe 5.1. It amalgamates a Lean mindset and SAFe® to form a highly effective methodology that is adaptable to any organisation, regardless of complexity, structural set-up, or size. This comprehensive and fully certified 2-day course equips you with the skills to comfortably lead the utilisation of the Scaled Agile Framework into your enterprise, to enhance efficiency, productivity, and communication methods.

For organisational progression and success, rapid adaptation to the continually evolving technical and economic environment is required. Failure to keep up can result in lost business or even total failure. However, with a Leading SAFe® certification, you are certain to comfortably be able to manoeuvre your way around any issues that may arise during the development or delivery of software.

• Focusing on customer centricity and design thinking enables the organization to understand the problem and design the right solution
• New Measures and Grow guidance help the organization determine its current state of business agility and identify tactical steps to improve economic outcomes and reach its desired future state
• New Continuous Learning Culture competency provides a set of values and practices that encourage everyone in the enterprise to continually learn—and innovate together
• New Organizational Agility competency helps teams optimize their business processes, evolve strategy with clear and decisive new commitments, and quickly adapt to capitalize on new opportunities
• By expanding to include business teams, SAFe 5.1 enables all teams in the organization to participate in creating, delivering, and supporting innovative business solutions
• A new SAFe Principle—Organize Around Value—helps enterprises align their development efforts around the full, end-to-end value flow

What's included in this Scaled Agile Course?

The following is included in this course:

• SAFe 5.1 Agilist Examination
• One year SAFe® Community Platform membership
• Experienced SAFe® Instructor
• Certificate
• Refreshments

Certified Scaled Agile Framework Leading SAFe® 5.1 Exam information

The exam for the Leading SAFe® course is called SAFe 5.1 Agilist Exam. It’s a web-based exam that is provided by Scaled Agile. The fee for the exam in included in this course even though you do not do it with us. Successful completion of the exam will give you a one-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice. The exam can be taken up to 30 days after completing the course. The exam consists of:

• ​Exam format: Multiple Choice.
• Total exam questions: 45 questions.
• Passing score: 35 out 45 (77%).
• Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), Closed book, no outside assistance and timed.
• Exam retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

SAFe 5.1 Agilist Exam Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 5 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management.
• Experience in Scrum.

Candidates must have attended an accredited Leading SAFe® course prior to taking the exam.

Who is this Scaled Agile Training Course intended for?

This course is designed for:

• Product Owners, Product Line Managers, Product Managers, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
• Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads
• Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects

Prerequisites

No prior certifications are required, but delegates will thrive if they possess experience or knowledge of:

• Leading SAFe® certification
• Experience working in a SAFe® environment; or
• Experience with Lean-Agile or other similar environments

Certified SAFe® Product Manager/Product Owner Training Overview

This fully accredited 2-day Certified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) Product Manager/Owner 5.1 course uses the most current Lean-Agile methodology and is designed to allow you to deliver customer satisfaction and value through competent coordination and execution of PIs (Program Increments).

Central to this accredited course is the development of the appreciation of the roles of a Product Owner, Product Manager, Solution Manager, and Epic Owner. Additionally, this course aims to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework®, including the specific activities and tools utilised to deliver value to the business.

For organisational success, rapid adaptation to the continually evolving technical and economic environment is required. Failure to do so will always result in the demise of companies which cannot keep up. However, with a SAFe® PO/PM certification, you are certain to be able comfortably to manoeuvre your way around any issues that may arise during the development or delivery of software.

A Product Owner has the indispensable task of representing the customer to the Agile team. A Product Manager is responsible for the program backlog, identifying the customer’s requirements, and developing Vision and Roadmap. A thorough appreciation and grasp of these roles are imperative to the success of any SAFe®-aligned project.

What's included in this Scaled Agile Training Course?

The following is included in this course:

• SAFe® 5.1 Product Owner/Product Manager Examination
• One year SAFe® Community Platform membership
• Experienced Instructor
• Certificate
• Refreshments

Certified SAFe® Product Manager/Product Owner Examination

The exam for SAFe® 5.1 Product Manager/Product Owner is called the SAFe® 5.1 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam. The first examination attempt should be taken within 30 days from the course completion date. It’s a web-based exam that is provided by Scaled Agile. The fee for the exam is included in this course and the exam must be taken through an external body. Successful completion of the exam will give you a one-year membership to the Scaled Agile with access to members-only resources. 

• Exam format: Multiple choice, multiple response
• Exam delivery: web-based (single browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed.
• Exam duration: 90 minutes
• Total exam questions: 45
• Passing score: 33 out of 45 (73%)
• Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager is to attend the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam.

SAFe® 5.1 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:

• Attend a Leading SAFe® course.
• Experience working in a SAFe environment.
• Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications

Who should attend Agile Project Management Course?

This CPAPM course is perfect for individuals who wish to become a Certified Professional in Agile Project Management but have little to no understanding of Agile principles and practices. This course can also be attended by traditional Project Managers who wish to transition to an Agile environment, or Agile team leaders who want to take on this more advanced role.

Certified Agile Project Management Professional Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites and so anybody can attend this course.

Certified Professional in Agile Project Management (CPAPM) Course Overview

Our comprehensive Certified Professional in Agile Project Management (CPAPM) training course is designed to provide delegates with all the skills required to become successful Agile Project Managers in just two days.

Agile practices are adopted by Project Management professionals worldwide, thus this certification is globally recognised as an indicator of proficiencies within Agile. The benefits derived from CPAPM are valuable and directly transferable to the workplace, making our certification attractive to employers and desired by individuals.

A broad range of content is delivered during the two days of training, providing delegates with an abundance of material from which to acquire their new understanding. Our trainers are experts in the realm, and are acclaimed globally for their entrenched knowledge of Agile concepts. The ability of our trainers to transmit their expertise is unparalleled, and hence results in the evolution of delegates who are competent and confident in applying Agile notions.

Agile is an approach to Project Management that focuses on flexibility and fast improvement. It is a proven approach that can be applied to any business or project, therefore has universal potential. This CPAPM certification will effectively prepare each candidate to fulfil the responsibilities of an Agile Project Manager by providing them with practical experience of up-to-date Agile Project Management practices and techniques.

In addition to studying specific Agile methods, a variety of Agile concepts will also be thoroughly explained, including customer cooperation, managing vendors, and mitigating risk. As well as this, individuals will explore deliverables, Agile team roles and responsibilities, and MoSCoW prioritisation.

If you are looking for a complete and comprehensive guide to Agile Project Management, and wish to gain a globally acknowledged certification in the subject, then this training course is perfect for you.

What's Included in this Agile Project Management Course?

The following is included in this course:

• CPAPM Examination
• The Knowledge Academy CPAPM Manual
• Experienced CPAPM Instructor
• CPAPM Certificate
• Refreshments

Certified Professional in Agile Project Management (CPAPM) Exam Information

In order to become a Certified Professional in Agile Project Management, the delegate must pass an exam, which takes place on the final day of the course. This exam is made up of:

• Multiple choice questions
• Duration of 60 minutes
• 65% pass mark
• Closed book

Who should attend this Agile Training Course?

This course is suitable for anybody who wishes to gain an understanding and certification of the basics of Agile methodologies. Applicants of the course can be new to the industry all the way to highly experienced project managers.

Prerequisites

AgilePM® Foundation has no prerequisites.

Pre-course material is sent out to all delegates prior to the course. This will need to be completed before arriving at the course. 

Agile Project Management Foundation Course Overview

This 3-day course is an introduction to the Agile methodology and provides the training and examination for the AgilePM® Foundation certification (APMG accredited). Our qualified trainers will guide you through the programme so that you shall acquire the skills to work competently and proficiently, as part of a team, on an Agile project.

Agile training centres on continual iterative feedback, at regular intervals, to allow for frequent refinement of a project. Thus, meaning that it deflects from the traditional project management methodologies of following a rigid plan and instead permits customer collaboration and is welcome to change.

• Begin with an introduction to Agile methodologies
• Equip yourself with the core principles needed for a successful Agile project
• Understand the 12 Principles of Agile training and implement them into your projects
• Greater focus on customer satisfaction, fulfilled and satisfied clients translate to improved prospects of returning business
• Enhanced communication focus, between teams and clients, resulting in a better working environment
• Concentrated attention on working software and project productivity rather than extensive documentation

AgilePM® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved.​

What's included in this Agile Training Course?

The following is included in this Agile Project Management Foundation course fee:

• AgilePM® Foundation Examination
• Pre-course material
• Experienced Instructor
• Certificate
• Refreshments

Official APMG Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation Exam

Learn how to flex and deliver projects rapidly to meet your customer needs.

AgilePM® Foundation exam format:

• Question Type: 50 multiple choice questions.
• Duration: 40 Minutes.
• Supervised: Yes.
• Material Allowed: None, this is a 'closed book' exam.
• Pass Mark: 25/50 (50%).

Your certificate is received within two weeks of APMG receiving your exam paper.

Who should attend this Agile Training Course?

This course is suited to those who have a prior understanding of Agile Project Management. 

Prerequisites

To take the AgilePM® Practitioner exam, you must have passed the Agile Foundation exam. The DSDM Altern Foundation or Advanced Practitioner certificates are also acceptable substitutes. PM® Foundation has no prerequisites.

Pre-course material is sent out to all delegates prior to the course. This will need to be completed before arriving at the course.

Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course Overview

This course serves as a comprehensive one-day workshop for the AgilePM® Practitioner certification. This APMG accredited course is for those wishing to build on their prior Agile knowledge and successfully implement these principles into their projects and daily routine in project management.

Agile training centres on continual iterative feedback, at regular intervals, to allow for frequent refinement of a project. Thus, meaning that it deflects from the traditional project management methodologies of following a rigid plan and instead permits customer collaboration and is welcome to change.

• Implement an Agile methodology into your daily thought-process
• Have a thorough grasp of the 12 Principles of Agile training and the ability to apply them
• Greater focus on customer satisfaction, fulfilled and satisfied client translates to improved prospects of returning business
• Enhanced communication focus, between teams and client, resulting in a better working environment
• Concentrated attention on working software and project productivity rather than extensive documentation
• Deliver quicker, cost-effective, and minimal risk change with AgilePM® certified team members

AgilePM® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved.​

What's included in this Agile Training Course?

The following is included in this Agile Project Management Practitioner course fee:

• The AgilePM® Practitioner Examination
• Pre-course material
• Experienced Instructor
• Certificate
• Refreshments

Official APMG Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Practitioner Examination Information

Become an agile project leader with in-depth knowledge of agile principles.

Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Practitioner exam format: 

• Question Type: Objective Testing
• Total Questions: 4 questions, 20 marks per question
• Pass Mark: 40/80 marks required to pass the exam - 50%
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Open Book: Yes, only the official AgilePM Manual is allowed

Your certificate is received two weeks after the AgilePM® results are released.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training course. However, fulfilling any of the following criteria can be beneficial for the delegates:

• Experience in a SAFe® Environment
• Certified Scaled Agile Framework Leading SAFe® 5.1 Training
• SAFe® Product Manager / Product Owner Training

Audience

This Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training course is ideal for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about the Lean Portfolio Management practices. However, this training will be more beneficial for:

• CEOs
• Business Owners
• Programme and Project Managers
• Solution Managers
• Agile Coaches

Lean Portfolio Management SAFe®​ Course Overview

Lean Portfolio Management applies lean thinking to the management of business, programme, and product portfolios to offer a quick and flexible flow of high-value labour. It helps organisations to gain visibility, figure out what works, and optimise strategies according to connecting strategy with implementation. Lean Portfolio Management maintains aligning agile development with business strategy, focusing on delivering value to customers by creating products and solutions for improving business agility. Businesses and professionals also use lean Portfolio Management for strategy and investment funding, Agile portfolio operations, and Lean governance. This training course will help the learners to gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical tools and techniques to implement the lean portfolio management functions into their organisation. Having sufficient knowledge of using Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® will help learners to brighten their careers by providing new career opportunities globally.

The Knowledge Academy’s 2-day Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to use Lean Portfolio Management to manage the challenges of defining, communicating, aligning strategy, and focusing on delivering incremental value. During this training, delegates will learn about forecasting an epic’s duration, managing portfolio flow, applying Agile portfolio operations, etc. They will also learn about value stream coordination, Lean budgets, a collaborative approach to Agile contracts, sources of stories, and many more concepts.

Other than the above topics, delegates will also learn the following concepts:

• Applied enterprise workflow with the SAFe® portfolio Kanban
• Communities of practice
• Project cost accounting with SAFe®
• Managing risks with Lean start up approach
• Lean portfolio management events
• Lean-Agile mindset

Our highly expert trainer with abundant knowledge has curated this training course to upgrade the delegates’ calibre to integrate strategy and execution, organising solution development around the flow of value through one or more value streams. At the end of this training course, delegates will be able to use practical tools and techniques to implement the Lean Portfolio Management functions in their organisations. They will also be able to capture the current and future state of the portfolio and identify important business initiatives to achieve the portfolio vision.

• Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
• Manual
• Experienced Instructor

Who is this Scaled Agile Training Course designed for?

Those who wish to sit the examination, it is recommended that they:

• Agile Release Train team members
• Anybody who applies Lean and Agile on a large scale

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites, however, delegates will thrive if they are well acquainted with Scrum, Kanban, and/or XP. 

Certified SAFe® Practitioner for Teams Training Overview

This fully accredited 2-day Scaled Agile Framework Practitioner Certification 5.1 (SAFe®) course uses the most current Lean-Agile methodology, SAFe® (5.1) and is aimed at teams that are a part of an Agile Release Train (ART) and focuses on increasing effectivity when working with other teams and the integration of Scrum, XP, and Kanban in an Agile focused environment. Furthermore, candidates can expect to develop and enhance a skill set that encompasses planning and executing PIs, planning, and executing iterations, breaking requirements into stories, and problem-solving whilst continually identifying areas for improvement.

For organisational success, rapid adaptation to the continually evolving technical and economic environment is required. Failure to do so will always result in the demise of companies that are not able to keep up. However, with a SAFe® Practitioner certification, you are certain to comfortably manoeuvre your way around any issues that may arise during the development or delivery of software.

Agile Release Trains are a core element to any SAFe® environment. An ART is a multiple-disciplinary, long-life team that works with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, within a PI (Program Increment) timeframe. They are often self-organising and are composed of 50-125 people. This official SAFe® course will provide you with the skills to beneficially contribute to an ART and collaborate with other teams. You will also gain a further understanding of using Scrum, Kanban, and XP in your role.

What's included in this Scaled Agile Training Course?

The following is included in this course:

• SAFe® 5.1 Practitioner Examination
• One year SAFe® Community Platform membership
• Experienced SAFe® Instructor
• Certificate
• Refreshments

Certified SAFe® 5 Practitioner Examination

A Certified SAFe® Practitioner (SP) is a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) team member responsible for using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) in a SAFe environment. Key areas of responsibility include planning Program Increments and Iterations, breaking requirements into stories, developing incrementally with built-in quality, demonstrating value at a team and program level, and problem-solving impediments to drive relentless improvement.

• Exam format: Multiple choice, multiple select
• Exam delivery: web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed.
• Exam duration: 90 Minutes
• Total exam questions: 45
• Passing score: 35 out of 45 (77%)
• Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe professional is to attend the SAFe® for Teams course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam.

SAFe® Practitioner exam prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:

• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
• Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
• Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

Who should attend this Agile Training Course?

The course is intended for anybody involved in or looking to be involved in a programme management role. This includes programme managers and staff, project management office (PMO) managers, and staff involved in change at the strategic level.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites, but some experience of working on projects using Agile would be a bonus.

Agile Programme Management (AgilePgM®) Overview

Agile Programme Management (AgilePgM®) provides comprehensive best practice guidance on how to manage organisational change using Agile practices.

Project management has evolved over the last few years, and appetite for Agile has grown greater as businesses have realised its advantages over the traditional way of running things. There is no reason, however, why Agile techniques couldn’t also be used for programme management. Thus, APMG’s Agile Programme Management certification was born. 

Developed in partnership with Agile Business Consortium, creators of the original DSDM/Agile Project Framework, the Agile PgM Foundation certification provides best practice guidance on how to manage groups of projects in an Agile way.

This 3-day course provides a full grounding in the method and includes an exam to certify knowledge and enable you to receive your certification.

We recommend Agile Programme Management Handbook manual (ISBN No: 978-0992872717) prior to the course to accompany your learning. But it is not included in course fees. 

AgilePgM® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved.

What's included in this Agile Training Course?

This training course includes 

• The Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM®) Examination
• Experienced Trainer
• Certificate
• Refreshments

Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM®) Exam Information

The Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM®) exam uses the following format. Successfully completing the exam awards you the certification.

• Question Type: Multiple choice.
• Duration: 40 minutes.
• Total Questions: 50 questions with four sections in total.
• Pass mark: 25/50 or 50%.
• Material Allowed: None, this is a 'closed book' exam.

Prerequisites 

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this AgileSHIFT® training course.

Who Should Attend this AgileSHIFT® training course?

This AgileSHIFT® training course is suitable for those who are interested to be part of a culture of organisational-wide agility and understand to work in to work in more agile ways immediately.

AgileSHIFT® Certification Overview

Agility is an organisation's ability to adapt or react to a rapidly changing, ambiguous, turbulent environment. Agility is most important for every organisation as it makes large scale businesses' transform more effectively and efficiently. AgileSHIFT® is a framework developed by AXELOS. This framework is the most effective for small and large-scale organisations because adopting this helps them prepare themselves for any change in the marketplace. Acquiring knowledge of AgileSHIFT® can help individuals develop advanced skills to provide the guidance which their organisation needs to thrive in an increasingly competitive and disruptive marketplace.

During this fully accredited 2-day AgileSHIFT® training course, which uses the most current agile and lean ways of workings for the organisation's transformational changes, delegates will gain comprehensive knowledge of basic and advanced concepts of AgileSHIFT®. They will learn about the difference between traditional relationship and relationship as AgileSHIFT®, increasing pace of change, the increasing role of technology, VUCA, tech-shift, enterprise agility, how an organisation can understand its delta, and more. This course will be taught by our expert trainers, who hold years of experience in teaching.

After attending this training course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the nature and effect of a threat gap
• Become familiar with the relationship of run organisation and change organisation
• Learn about traditional relationship and relationship as AgileSHIFT®
• Understand the relationship between AgileSHIFT® and multimodal working
• Learn about benefits and barriers to enterprise agility
• Understand the steps of the path to value

After learning all these topics, delegates will be able to successfully implement this AgileSHIFT® framework in their organisations to adopt the habit of rapid changes, which will help them to survive in the competitive market.

The Knowledge Academy's AgileSHIFT® training demonstrates the delegates with all the required skills to help their organisations increase agility and make large scale businesses' transformation.

Delegates can also choose from our other popular Agile Training courses such as Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®), Certified Scaled Agile Framework Leading SAFe® 5.1 Training and Exam, Certified Professional in Agile Project Management (CPAPM), Agile Programme Management (AgilePgM®), Agile Project Management Foundation (AgilePM®), Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®), Certified SAFe® Product Manager / Product Owner Training and Exam, and Certified SAFe® For teams.

What's included in this AgileSHIFT® training course?

• Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises.
• Experienced Instructor.
• AgileSHIFT® exam.

AgileSHIFT® Examination Information

The AgileSHIFT certificate is gained by attending a training course delivered by an AXELOS accredited training provider and passing the exam.

AgileSHIFT® exam format:

• Duration: 45 Minutes.
• Material Allowed: None, this is a 'closed book' exam.
• Question Type: Multiple Choice.
• Total Questions: 33, each question is worth 1 mark.
• Pass mark: A score of 20 marks or above (60%).

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this training. However, having a basic knowledge of agile principles and values (project, program, and change management) gives more benefit to delegate.

Audience

This course is designed for anyone who is responsible for organisational change processes and needs to implement changes in an Agile with flexible manner. However, it is more beneficial for:

• Change Agent Professionals
• Organisational Leaders

Agile Change Agent Course Overview

Agile is an iterative approach for developing software and successfully managing projects, allowing teams to effectively provide more value to their customers. The change agent is an individual or group of persons that assumes the task of initiating and managing change in an organisation. An inside person, such as a manager or employee who is assigned to manage a change process in an organisation, is known as an internal change agent. A change agent's main work is to change the organisational structure that can enhance organisational outcomes and efficiency. Today, Agile is of utmost importance for all organisations because of its iterative nature and influence on climate and readiness. Holding the required practical knowledge and expertise in agile and change initiatives can help individuals get better job opportunities with higher pay.

This 2-day Agile Change Agent training course provides delegates with comprehensive knowledge of how to use an agile approach to manage organisational change. This interactive course is specially designed to develop practical knowledge and expertise in agile and change to support effective transformation or change initiatives. Delegates will learn about change management, the benefits of the roadmap, number of iterations, emotional assessment, SMART goals, MoSCoW, and more.

This Agile Change Agent training course is accredited by APMG International.

During this course, delegates will:

• Become familiar with the roadmap and how it works
• Learn about the business need
• Be introduced to iterations
• Understand about active listening
• Learn about various agile approaches
• Understand the benefits of a positive environment

Attaining this certification will enable delegates to master proficiency to build their resource capacity to support any organisational change or transformation initiative. They will be able to manage changes for both small and large scale transformations. Holding this effective practical skill and knowledge in agile may also help delegates get new jobs, promotions, or pay rises.

After completing this course, delegates can choose from our most popular Agile courses, such as Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®), Certified Professional In Agile Project Management (CPAPM), Agile Overview,  Agile Project Management Black Belt. These courses will help to enhance their productivity in an organisation effectively.

What's Included? 

• Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
• Manual
• Experienced Instructor
• Refreshments
• Agile Change Agent exam

Official APMG Agile Change Agent Examination Information

Build your practical ability in agile and change

Agile Change Agent exam format:

• Question Type: Multiple choice.
• Total Questions: 50 questions.
• Pass mark: (25/50) 50%.
• Duration: 40 minutes.
• Material Allowed: None, this is a 'Closed book' exam.

Who Should Attend this Agile Training Course?

Individuals who may benefit from taking this course include:

• Ambitious project managers looking to improve their working practices
• Executives interested in improving the work culture and productivity of their teams

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites required to attend this course. However, to best implement the concepts provided, it would be best learned by those in a managerial position.

Agile for Teams Course Overview

The Knowledge Academy’s Agile for Teams 1-day training course is intended to equip delegates with the understanding and skill to implement Agile methodologies in their own organisations, ideally improving their teams’ productivity and enhancing customer satisfaction. Engineered to give delegates an insight into the principles behind Agile as well as introducing multiple Agile methodologies, this course gives delegates the flexibility and resourcefulness required to make Agile teams a success at any size.

Covering topics as diverse as Kanban and Scrum techniques to learning how to evaluate a project after its implementation, this Agile for Teams course will allow you to holistically transform the way in which you and your teams work, from the inception of a project onwards, to prioritise clear communication, efficiency, and satisfaction for both customers and employees.

By undertaking this course with The Knowledge Academy, you will benefit from the expertise of our well-renowned trainers and their unrivalled experience with a variety of Agile methodologies, enabling you to discover which approach is best for your organisation. You will also gain access to our peripheral materials, such as the course manual, designed to cement and enhance your understanding of Agile concepts for sustained use.

What’s Included in this Agile Training Course?

This training course features:

• The Knowledge Academy’s Agile for Teams courseware and supplementary materials
• Certificate of Completion
• The knowledge and experience of a respected instructor
• Refreshments

Who Should Attend this Agile Training Course?

• Project Managers aiming to expand their knowledge of development methodologies
• Individual project team members who aim to become user-focused Project Managers
• Executives wishing to implement an innovative form of product development in their organisations

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to taking this Agile User Stories course, though it is recommended that delegates have previous Project Management knowledge and/or experience.

Agile User Stories Course Overview

This 1-day course is designed for experienced Project Managers and is intended to introduce User Stories and help delegates to understand their importance in creating successful, user-focused projects. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of why User Stories are crucial to improving customer satisfaction and discuss how to harness User Stories to create the best projects possible. Complementing the user-focused nature of Agile, this Agile User Stories course will discuss how to understand, deconstruct, and learn from User Stories to create powerful new development techniques.

Covering the Scrum process and focusing on the Product Backlog, this course is aimed towards existing Project Managers with experience in Agile and Scrum development. Delivered by one of The Knowledge Academy’s expert trainers, taking this thorough course will demonstrate an individual’s drive for self-improvement to employers and help them to adopt a truly user-focused development philosophy.

What's Included in this Agile User Stories Course?​

This training course features:

• A Comprehensive Agile User Stories Course Folder 
• An Agile User Stories Action Plan
• Full Access to Training Slides and Trainer Notes
• Certificate of Attendance 
• 24/7 Support Before, During & After your Course
• Refreshments Available Throughout the Day (Classroom Only)

Who is this Agile Training course for?

This course is for professionals who wish to discover more about Agile.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites - this course is open to individuals looking to develop their knowledge of the Agile methodology.

Agile Overview

Agile Overview is designed specifically to allow delegates to explore the key ideas and concepts which lie within Agile. By using this understanding, candidates can deliver a strategic vision in order to successfully convert a business and subsequently optimise its performance.

Trainees will learn about a number of agile practices, including techniques originating from Scrum and extreme programming. Earning this certification will improve your future career prospects as you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Agile and how to apply it to a business environment. Also, this qualification is indicative of a commitment to professional and personal development.

What's included in this Agile Training Course?

This Agile course includes the following:

• The Knowledge Academy Agile Overview Manual
• Completion Certificate
• Experienced Agile Instructor
• Refreshments

Who should attend this Agile Training Course?

The course is aimed at anybody requiring an understanding of agile project management, including project managers, aspiring project managers, project staff and students.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend. Some project management knowledge will be a bonus.

Agile Project Management Black Belt Course Overview

This agile project management course is designed to provide a full understanding of agile project management, including its definition, its principles and how it can be implemented. Upon completion of this 3-day course, you will be confident in applying the principles of agile to projects, using a variety of tools in order to ensure effective and timely delivery. At the end of the course you will sit our Agile Project Management Black Belt exam, which will certify your knowledge.

Agile Project Management Black Belt Exam Information

The Agile Project Management Black Belt Exam lasts 60 minutes and consists of 30 multiple choice questions with a combined total of 60 marks. The pass mark is 40/60, or 66%

What's Included in this Agile Training Course?

• The Knowledge Academy’s Agile Project Management Black Belt Courseware Folder
• The Agile Project Management Black Belt Examination
• Experienced Instructor
• Completion Certificate
• Refreshments

Who should attend this Agile Training Course?

The course is aimed at anybody requiring a basic understanding of agile project management. This could be project managers, project students or project staff. It will also benefit executives requiring a high-level understanding of agile, perhaps because they are looking to implement it into their own organisations.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend.

Agile Project Management Green Belt Course Overview

Our Agile Project Management Green Belt course provides a comprehensive introduction to agile project management for managers, executives and project staff who require a basic understanding of its principles and requirements. After completion of this 1-day course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals and advantages of agile project management, as well as some approaches to it.

What’s Included in this Agile Training Course?

• The Knowledge Academy’s Agile Project Management Green Belt Courseware Folder
• Experienced Instructor
• Completion Certificate
• Refreshments