AgilePM® Certification | Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Training in Cape Town

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

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

Module 11: AgilePM v3 Syllabus Area (LP) Lifecycle and Products Theme

• Leadership Styles and Skills (Goleman)
  • Leadership Styles That Get Results
  • Emotional Competencies for Leaders

Module 12: AgilePM Fundamentals (AF)

• Understand the Philosophy of AgilePM, Components, and Their Relationships
• Balance Real World Needs: Time, Cost, Quality, and Features
• Understand AgilePM's 8 Principles

Module 13: Individuals and Interactions, Collaboration and Communication (IC)

• Adopt an Appropriate Style of Agile Leadership
• Apply the 9 Principles of Agile Leadership
• Shape an Agile Team Structure
• Identify Agile Project Leadership and Team Roles
• Evaluate Whether Agile Leadership Principles Are Applied Effectively
• Assess Roles, Responsibilities, and Collaborations
• Determine the Effectiveness of Collaboration and Communication
• Assess the Transparency of Process and Progress

Module 14: Risk Management and the Project Approach (RK)

• Explain the AgilePM Approach to Risk Management
• Tailor the Project Approach to Mitigate Risk
• Differentiate Between VUCA-derived and Approach-derived Risk
• Identify Relationships in the Project Approach Questionnaire
• Use the Project Approach Questionnaire to Identify Approach Based Risk

Module 15: Defining and Estimating the Work of the Project (DE)

• Apply Key Concepts and Hierarchy: Requirements, Goals, Backlogs
• Define the Work of the Project by Lifecycle Phase
• Estimate the Work Using Appropriate Approaches
• Apply MoSCoW Rules for Prioritisation
• Evaluate the Application of Key Concepts and Hierarchy
• Assess the Prioritisation of Work
• Evaluate the Application of Estimating Practice

Module 16: Planning and Controlling the Work of the Project, Governance, Compliance, and AgilePM Products (PG)

• Apply AgilePM Planning Concepts to Each Project Phase
• Track Progress and Respond to Change
• Tailor Scrum for Multi-team Planning and Dependency Management
• Demonstrate Control Over Development Using AgilePM and Scrum
• Assure Regulatory Compliance in Agile Projects
• Explain Financial Governance Differences in Agile vs. Traditional Projects
• Assess the Application of AgilePM Planning Concepts
• Evaluate the Application of Tracking and Control Concepts
• Analyse Effectiveness of AgilePM Planning Events and Scrum Customisation
• Assess the Appropriateness of Controls Using AgilePM and Scrum
• Analyse Integration of Regulatory Compliance with AgilePM and Its Impact
• Evaluate the Application of Work-Products for Regulatory Compliance and Financial Governance

Who Should Attend this Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course?

This AgilePM® v3 Foundation & Practitioner Training Course equips delegates with an understanding of managing projects in an Agile environment. The AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course covers the basics and principles of the methodology, while the Practitioner Course delves deeper into the practical application of these principles in real-world scenarios. Here is a list of professionals who will benefit from attending this course:

• Agile Project Managers
• Scrum Masters
• Product Owners
• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Change Managers
• Programme Managers
• Risk Managers

Prerequisites of the Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course

There are no formal prerequisites for pursuing the AgilePM® v3 Foundation Course. However, to take the Agile Practitioner section of the course, you need to pass the Agile Foundation exam.

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

Agile Project Management (AgilePM® v3) is a modern approach that values flexibility and adaptability. This Foundation & Practitioner Course equips delegates to excel in project delivery through change readiness and customer collaboration, where traditional methods often fall short.

The course is relevant across industries, including IT, software, and marketing. It helps Project Managers, Team Leaders, and professionals deliver quicker, cost-effective, low-risk changes, while improving client satisfaction and team communication.

This 5-Day online course by The Knowledge Academy offers a complete introduction to Agile principles. Delegates gain practical skills to apply Agile thinking, seamlessly embedding methodologies into daily workflows for effective project execution.

Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course Objectives

To provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of Agile methodologies

• To equip delegates with the core principles needed for successful Agile Project Management
• To help delegates comprehend and implement the 12 Principles of Agile into their projects
• To instill the ability to implement Agile methodology in daily project management
• To enable delegates to deliver quicker, cost-effective, and minimal risk changes as a certified AgilePM® v3 team member.
• To emphasise a greater focus on customer satisfaction, fostering returning business prospects

Upon completion of this course, learners will master AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner to excel in project roles, deliver successful projects, and enhance career prospects. With a focus on customer satisfaction and team efficiency, they will contribute meaningfully to Agile-driven environments.

What’s included in this Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course?

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

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

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

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 30/50 Marks 
• Duration: 40 Minutes  
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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

Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Practitioner Exam Information

The Agile Project Management Practitioner Exam assesses one's understanding of Agile Project Management methodologies. Essentially, this is a key certification for showcasing advanced agile knowledge, especially for those progressing from the Project Management Foundation exam and aiming for a higher trajectory in Agile Project Management. 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  
• Total Questions: 4 
• Total Marks: 80 Marks   
• Pass Mark: 50%, or 40/80 Marks 
• Duration: 150 Minutes  
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

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