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

Module 1: What is Agile?

Which Agile Approach for Project Management?
Which Agile Approach?
Philosophy
Understanding what Negotiable is
The 8 Principles
Focus on the Business Need
Deliver on Time
Collaborate
Never Compromise Quality
Build Incrementally from Firm Foundations
Develop Iteratively
Communicate Continuously and Clearly
Demonstrate Control
Principles Top Tips
Factors Instrumental to Success – ISFs
Project Approach Questionnaire

Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities

Roles Responsibilities Overview
Business Sponsor
Business Visionary
Technical Coordinator
Project Manager
Business Analyst
Business Ambassador
Team Leader
SDT Roles
Business Advisor
Technical Advisor
Project level Roles
Project Manager (PM) Role and Key Relationships
PM and Business Sponsor
PM and Technical Coordinator
PM and Business Analyst
PM and Team Leader
PM and SDT
Roles and Responsibilities Top Tips

Module 3: Agile Project Management – Through the Lifecycle and Products

DSDM Process
Configuring the Process– 3 lifecycle Examples
Products
Pre-Project and the Agile PM
Feasibility and the Agile PM
Foundations and the Agile PM
Evolutionary Development and the Agile PM
Deployment and the Agile PM
Post-Project and the Agile PM

Module 4: Deliver on time – Combining MoSCoW Prioritisation and Time Boxing

MoSCoW
MoSCoW Relating to a Specific Timeframe
Integral Part of Planning Process
Making MoSCoW Work
Prioritisation – Who Decides?
Assigning Priorities Top Tips
Timeboxing – Which style?
Timeboxes – How Long?
DSDM Structured Timebox
Free-format Timebox
Daily Stand-up
Daily Stand-up and the AgilePM
Empowered Teams and Change
Wider Context
Timeboxing Top Tips

Module 5: DSDM Process and Facilitated Workshops

Configuring the Process– 3 lifecycle Examples
Pre-Project and the Agile PM
Feasibility and the Agile PM
Foundations and the Agile PM
Evolutionary Development and the Agile PM
Deployment and the Agile PM
Post-Project and the Agile PM
Modelling
Iterative Development

Module 6: People, Teams, and Interactions

People, Teams, and Interactions
Planning Effective Communication
Distributed Team Communication
Collaboration
People, Teams, Interactions Top Tips

Module 7: Requirements and User Stories

Requirements
User Stories
Example User Story Card – The Front
Confirmation - User Story Card – The Back
Well-Constructed User Stories
Requirements through the DSDM Lifecycle
Requirements Top Tips

Module 8: Estimating – How and When

Estimating – Coping with Uncertainty
Styles of Estimating – Top Down
Styles of Estimating – Bottom Up
Estimating Through the Lifecycle
Estimating Top Tips

Module 9: Planning in a DSDM Project

Planning Concepts
Testing Concepts
Tracking and Control Concepts
Planning Throughout the Lifecycle
Planning Activity Phase by Phase
Planning and Quality
Planning – Early Phases – Foundations
Planning – Evolutionary Development
Planning Top Tips

Module 10: Quality – Never Compromise Quality

Never Compromise Quality
Using DSDM Helps “Never Compromise Quality”
Quality Across the Lifecycle
DSDM as a Quality Process
Process Quality to Provide Predictability
Quality Top Tips

Module 11: Risk Management

Managing Risk
Risk Top Tips

Module 12: Tailoring the Approach

Project Approach Questionnaire (PAQ)
Tailoring DSDM Using PAQ
Tailoring Top Tips

Prerequisites

The Agile Foundation course has no formal prerequisites. However, to take the Agile Practitioner section of the course, you must have passed the Agile Foundation exam. The Pre-course material will be sent out to all delegates prior to the course. This will need to be completed before arriving at the training.

Audience

This Agile Project Management Foundation and Practitioner course is suitable for anybody who wants to gain in-depth knowledge on Agile Project Management Methodologies as well as to become a certified Agile Project Manager. Applicants of the course can be new to the industry or all the way to highly experienced project managers.

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 work as part of a team competently and proficiently on an Agile project.

Agile training centres 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 minimal 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 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
AgilePM Homework - Set by your AgilePM training Instructor, at the end of each day.

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.

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.

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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Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) FAQs

FAQ's

Are your Agile courses accredited?

Yes, all 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 can 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 several 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.

Is there any homework required for AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner?

Our AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner training course requires you to complete work at home. This will be set by your AgilePM training instructor at the end of each day.

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 $1995

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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"

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