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Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Training Course Outline

This is a four-day course focused on the AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner training. The course covers the following topics:

Choosing the right approach
The basics of Agile Project Management
Roles and Responsibilities and delegation
Preparing for an Agile project
The factors that lead to success
Agile lifecycles
Processes and Products
Communication in an Agile project
Iterative development
Prioritisation and Time boxing
Maintaining control in an Agile project
Anticipating and Managing risk
Requirements and Estimating
Agile Planning
Building in quality
Consolidate your previous Agile knowledge
Successfully implement an Agile methodology into all aspects of your projects
Communication in an Agile project

Please note that there will also be homework set each evening for the candidates to complete.

Who should attend this Agile Project Management Training?

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

Agile Project Management Training Prerequisites

The Agile Foundation course has no prerequisites. However, in order to take the Practitioner section of the course you must have passed the Agile Foundation exam.

The 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 & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Training Course Overview

This 4-day course combines the Agile Project Management Foundation and Practitioner courses into one course. The Foundation portion of the certification is an introduction to the Agile methodology and provides the training for the AgilePM® Foundation certification (APMG accredited).

Once the Agile PM Foundation certification has been achieved, delegates will progress onto the Agile PM Practitioner portion of the course, which takes place on the final day. Our qualified trainers will guide you through the Agile Certification and help you acquire the skills to competently and proficiently work as part of a team on an Agile project.

Agile training centers on continual iterative feedback, at regular intervals, to allow for frequent refinement of a project. This means it departs 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
Implement an Agile methodology into your daily thought-process
Deliver quicker, cost-effective and low-risk change with AgilePM® certified team members
Greater focus on customer satisfaction, fulfilled and satisfied clients translates to improved prospects of returning business
Enhanced communication focus, between teams and also clients, resulting in a better working environment
Concentrated attention on working software and project productivity rather than extensive documentation

What's Included in this Agile Project Management Training Course?

The following is included in this Agile course:

Agile Project Management Foundation Examination
Agile Project Management Practitioner Examination
Pre-course material
Experienced Instructor
Certificate
Refreshments

Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Exam Information

The structure of both the Agile Project Management Foundation & Agile Project Management Practitioner exams are as follows;

Agile Project Management Foundation Exam:

Type: 50 multiple choice questions
Duration: 40 Minutes
Supervised: Yes
Open Book: No
Pass Mark: 25/50 (50%)
Your certificate is received within two weeks of APMG receiving your exam paper

Agile Project Management Practitioner Exam:

Type: Objective examination. 4 Questions (20 Marks per question)
Duration: 150 Minutes
Supervised: Yes
Open Book: Yes - Only the Offical Agile Project Management Manual is allowed
Pass Mark: 40/80 (50%)
Your certificate is received two weeks after the AgilePM® results are released

Why choose us

Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

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Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

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This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

Highly experienced trainers

All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

Small class sizes

We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

Great value for money

Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

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This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

Tailored learning experience

Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

Team building opportunity

This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

Monitor employees progress

Keep track of your employees’ progression and performance in your own workspace.

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What our customers are saying

James was an excellent trainer. He was personable, easy to understand and creatively repetitive to embed the topic.

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Our instructor was really good, and communicated well and made it an enjoyable Zoom clase.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

Are your Agile courses accredited?

Yes, all of our Agile courses are accredited by APMG International, who created AgilePM® alongside the Agile Business Consortium. We are an APMG ATO (Accredited Training Organisation).

Who should take the AgilePM® Foundation Training course?

The AgilePM® Foundation training course does not have any prerequisites and is suitable for anybody in, or who has an interest in, project management, from project management students all the way to Executives and Senior Managers. This course can benefit anybody looking to implement an Agile methodology into their projects.

Who should take the AgilePM® Practitioner Training course?

This certification is designed for those who already hold an AgilePM® Foundation certification or the acceptable substitutes. If you fulfil the prerequisites and would like to build on your existing Agile foundations and take a proactive role in implementing an Agile methodology into your project, then this is the course for you.

How long does it take to study for an AgilePM® qualification?

It is recommended to spend 3-5 hours on pre-course work material prior to the course. The Agile Project Management Foundation and Practitioner course last 4 days. There will also be homework assigned during the course.

What if I fail my Agile Foundation or Practitioner course?

Our accredited Agile Foundation and Practitioner course and training is in place to thoroughly prepare you for the examination. However if you fail the Agile Foundation examination, you are able to re-book the exam. We advise leaving adequate time before the retake, to ensure that you are fully prepared to retake the exam. AMPG have authorised public exam sessions on their website, where you are able to re-take exams at your own leisure. Please contact one of our advisors if you require any further information.

I have my AgilePM® Practitioner qualification, what should I study next?

There are a number of routes available to you once you have gained the AgilePM® Practitioner certification. If you wish to learn about a more traditional project management approach which can be used to work alongside AgilePM®, you could gain a PRINCE2® certification. If you are familiar with PRINCE2® already and would like to understand how it can work with Agile, you could look at the PRINCE2 Agile® certification. Alternatively, if you would like to explore Agile more, the Scrum certification provides a framework for using Agile practices in a less traditional, less rigid way.

What is the cost/training fees for Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) certification in the United States?

The price for Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) certification in the United States starts from $1495

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Why choose us

Best price in the industry

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Trusted & Approved

We’re an APMG Accredited Training Organisation (ATO)

Many delivery methods

Flexible delivery methods are available depending on your learning style.

High quality resources

Resources are included for a comprehensive learning experience.

"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"

Joshua Davies, Thames Water