Agile Training | Agile Project Management Foundation (AgilePM®) Training in Oxford

AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course Outline

This is a three-day course focused on the AgilePM® Foundation Training. 

Module 1: Key Concepts (KC)

• Definition of Business Agility
• Meaning Of VUCA
• Agile Manifesto and Its Enhancement for The Agile Project Context
• Scope of Product Development
• Scope of Project Management
• Why Agility Is Needed in Project Delivery
• How Agility Helps Deal With VUCA
• Values in The Manifesto
• Significance of The Final Sentence in The Manifesto
• Manifesto Principles Enhanced for The Agile Project Context
• How Project Management Differs to Product Development?
• Characteristics of An Agile Approach for A Project
• Why Agility in Project Management Is Always the Best Approach?

Module 2: Scrum Overview (SC)

• Definition of Scrum
• Scrum Values
• Scrum Team Roles and Purpose
• Name and Purpose of the 5 Scrum Events
• Scrum Artefacts and Commitments
• Scrum Theory (The Three Pillars of Empiricism)
• Scrum Events
• Scrum Artefacts and Commitments

Module 3: AgilePM Fundamentals (AF)

• AgilePM Philosophy
• Underlying Ethos of AgilePM
• How AgilePM Approaches The 4 Project Variables
• AgilePM's 8 Principles - Rules of Engagement
• AgilePM And Projects in the 'Real World'
• AgilePM's 8 Principles - Rules of Engagement
• In Combination with Scrum, What AgilePM Provides

Module 4: Individuals and Interactions (IN)

• 9 Principles of Agile Leadership
• Definition of a Stakeholder and the 3 Classes Identified:

• Project Leadership Roles
• Solution Development Roles
• External Stakeholders

• Names of The AgilePM V3 Roles:

• Leadership
• Team-Based

• Accountabilities of The Scrum Master
• What Is Agile Leadership
• How The 9 Principles of Agile Leadership Are Applied
• Interactions Between Stakeholders and What Influences These
• Project Leadership Roles and Responsibilities:

• Business Sponsor
• Business Visionary
• Solution Architect
• Project Manager
• Product Owner

• Product Owner's Relationship with the 4 Key Stakeholders:

• Business Visionary
• Solution Architect
• Project Manager
• Business and Technical Advisors

• Role of The Product Owner in An Agile Context
• How the Scrum Master Serves the Project Team
• Team-Based Delivery Roles and Responsibilities
• Key Project Manager's Relationships:

• Business Sponsor
• Business Visionary
• Solution Architect
• Product Owner
• Scrum Master
• Other Stakeholders

Module 5: Collaboration and Communication (CC)

• Collaboration

• Definition
• What It Involves?
• Characteristics of Individuals Working Collaboratively

• Communication

• Definition
• Poor Communication and Project Failure
• Communication Choices
• Jim Highsmith: "Documentation Is Not Understanding, Process Is Not Discipline, Formality Is Not Skill."

• Effective Collaboration in The Context of a Project:

• Benefits
• Building Competence
• Leading A Collaborative Team

• Effective Communication in The Context of a Project:

• Skills, Language and Technology
• Communication Planning
• Communication Choices

• Transparency of Process and Progress

Module 6: Project Lifecycle Framework (PR)

• Defining and Distinguishing Between Types of Increment
• Project Lifecycle
• Purpose, Work and Potential Work-Products for Each Lifecycle Phase:

• Pre-Project
• Feasibility
• Foundations
• Development
• Deployment
• Post-Deployment

Module 7: Requirements, Estimating and Prioritisation (ES)

• Key Concepts and Hierarchy of Requirements, Goals, Backlogs, Solutions, Products and Increments
• Definition of A Requirement and The Different Types
• User Stories
• Format (As A, I Want, So That)
• Composition (4 Cs)
• INVEST (Acronym Labels and Description)
• MoSCoW Rules

• Definition Of M, S, C And W
• Guidance In %ages Of Effort for M And C

• Requirements:

• Identifying Requirements
• Writing User Stories

• Working with Requirements Throughout the Project Lifecycle
• Estimating in An Agile Environment:

• Coping With VUCA
• Styles of Estimating
• Estimating Cycle
• Estimating Throughout the Project Lifecycle

• Application of MoSCoW:

• Contingency Built into The Scope of Features
• MoSCoW Relating to Specific Timeframes

• Using MoSCoW to:

• Ensure Effective Prioritisation
• Manage Business Expectations
• Understand the Minimum Usable Subset
• MoSCoW And the Business Case

Module 8: Planning and Control (PC)

• 3 AgilePM Planning Concepts
• 4 Agile PM Tracking and Control Concepts
• Project Planning Event

• Inputs and Their Sources (Consolidation Scrum)
• Outputs and Their Application (Backlog Refinement and Sprint Planning Event)

• How The 3 AgilePM Planning Concepts Are Applied
• Planning Throughout the Project Lifecycle:

• During Each Phase
• Between Increments
• How and When Priorities Will Work?

• Tracking Progress and Responding to Change:

• Outcome Based Measurement
• Transparency of Process and Progress
• Responding to Change
• Management by Exception

• Special Considerations When Integrating AgilePM And Scrum:

• Incremental Delivery and The Structure of a Sprint
• Project Planning Event

• How to Demonstrate Control Over Development Using Scrum:

• Stories, Tasks, Progress and The Daily Scrum
• Connecting Lean Thinking with User Stories, Backlogs, Sprints and Increments

Module 9: Risk Management and The Project Approach (RK)

• Generalised Definition of Risk, Its Sources, And Impacts
• Risk Management Integrated Within the AgilePM Approach
• Risk Linked to Agility Effectiveness, Managed Through the AgilePM Configuration
• Risk as A Consequence Of VUCA, Embedded in Daily AgilePM Management
• Agility in Practice Enhances Risk Management Capability
• Project Approach Questionnaire Identifies and Mitigates Approach-Based Risks

Module 10: Governance, Compliance and The AgilePM Products (GV)

• Definition Of:

• Governance
• Empiricism

• Cone of Uncertainty (Barry Boehm Diagram) – Estimate Accuracy for Each Phase
• Work Products Related to Financial Governance

• Product Associated with Each Phase and Its Purpose

• How Traditional Governance Differs to Agile Governance - And How This Keys to The Manifesto Values
• How to Assure Regulatory Compliance in An Agile Project
• Financial Governance in An Agile World

Who should attend this AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course?

This AgilePM® Foundation Training Course is an introductory course which introduces delegates to the fundamental principles and practices of the AgilePM® methodology, which focuses on Agile Project Management. The professionals who can benefit from attending this course are as follows:

• Agile Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Change Managers
• Operational Team Leaders
• Scrum Masters
• Release Managers

Prerequisites of the AgilePM® v3  Foundation Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this AgilePM® Foundation Course.

AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course Overview

The AgilePM® v3 Foundation Training introduces delegates to the Agile methodology and offers the training and examination for the APMG accredited AgilePM® v3 Foundation Certification. In  the ever-evolving business environment, the relevance of Agile methodologies cannot be overstated. Agile practices, with their emphasis on flexibility and iterative feedback, have become a cornerstone of modern project management.

Knowing Agile Project Management is essential for professionals across various industries. Project Managers, Team Leaders, and anyone involved in project execution should aim to master this subject. The ability to work competently and proficiently on Agile projects is highly valued in the job market. Agile Project Management allows professionals to break away from rigid project management methodologies and embrace customer collaboration.

The 3-Day training offered by the Knowledge Academy is a comprehensive introduction to Agile methodologies. Delegates will acquire the foundational knowledge and skills required for successful Agile project management. With guidance from qualified trainers, they will be well-prepared to work effectively as part of a team on Agile projects.

AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course Objectives

• To introduce delegates to Agile methodologies
• To equip delegates with core principles for successful Agile Project Management
• To help delegates understand and implement the 12 Principles of Agile
• To emphasise a greater focus on customer satisfaction, leading to increased prospects of returning business
• To enhance communication between teams and clients, creating a better working environment

Upon completion of this course, delegates will benefit by gaining a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and the essential principles of Agile project management. They will be well-prepared to contribute competently to Agile projects, leading to improved job prospects in a dynamic business world.

What’s included in this AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course?

• AgilePM® v3 Foundation Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• AgilePM® v3 Foundation Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation Exam Information

The Agile Project Management Foundation Exam evaluates one's grasp of agile Project Management methodologies. Ideal for Project Managers, Business analysts, Software Developers, and those involved in Agile project delivery, this exam delves into various aspects of Agile, from its principles and processes to roles, communication strategies, risk management, and quality assurance. In essence, this certification is an excellent launchpad for those keen on establishing or advancing a career in Agile Project Management. 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  
• Total Questions: 50 
• Total Marks: 50 Marks   
• Pass Mark: 50%, or 25/50 Marks 
• Duration: 40 Minutes  
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book