Agile Project Management Foundation Training
The APMG International AgilePM certification aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be Agile. Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM Atern, the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile Projects in organizations requiring standards, rigor and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
The Foundation-level qualification is aiming to measure whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Agile Project Management guidance to be able to recognise and distinguish between the key elements of the approach. The Foundation qualification is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner qualification.
Agile Project Management Foundation Learning Objectives:
Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:
● The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
● The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
● The products produced during an Agile project and the purpose of these
● The techniques used and their benefits and limitations
● The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
Agile Project Management Foundation Course Outline:
Why Agile and what is it?
● Relevance of Agile
● General Description of Agile
● Agile Manifesto
Agile PM – Basics
● Principles
● Focus on business need
● On time delivery
● Collaboration
Roles & Responsibilities
● Business Sponsor
● Business Visionary
● Business Ambassador
● Developer and Tester
Preparing for Agile PM
● Project Constraints
● Agile Workspace
● Testing
● Configuration Management
Agile PM – Process and Products
● Business/Solution/Management owned Products
● Pre- and Post-Project Phases
● Foundations, Exploration
● Engineering, Deployment
Communication
● Osmotic communication
● Facilitated Workshop
● Modelling
● Daily Stand-up
● Iterative Development
Prioritization
● MoSCoW
● Business Case
● Testing
● Configuration Management
Agile Control and Timeboxing
● Timebox plan
● Iterations
● Agile Risk Management
● Communicating
Requirements & Planning
● Prioritised Requirements List
● Role of Business Analyst
● Estimation
● Measurement
● Agile Planning
Audience:
With a clear, concise and detailed perspective on project productivity, the AgilePM certification is useful to all candidates and competency levels ranging from highly experienced project managers to those new to the industry.
This qualification is aimed at:
● Practising project managers
● Agile team members who wish to become Agile Project Managers
Examination:
● Exam Format: closed-book format. Web-Based / Paper-Based. Participants may bring pen/pencil and blank paper.
● Questions: 60 multiple choice questions
● Passing Score: 50%
● Exam Duration: 60 minutes. 15 minutes extra time for non-native English speakers
● Proctoring: Live / Webcam
