Agile PM Certification (DSDM Atern)

ExcelR offers both classroom and online training on Agile Project Management methodology – DSDM Atern delivered by certified and experienced trainers, who are considered to be one of the best in the industry. 

Overview

DSDM Atern is one of the most widely used agile methodology world over. Will agile work for our style of work? This is the most common question asked by most of the agile aspirants.

DSDM Atern, which is the latest variant of DSDM, provides a platform for companies to test the waters before doing a deep dive.

This is one of the very few agile project management methodologies which incorporate the best practices of both agile developments as well as traditional waterfall methodology.

Companies which have already established processes with the help of frameworks & models such as CMMI, ITIL, etc., and other project management methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, etc., can use DSDM Atern which ensures a smooth transition from the heavyweight waterfall model to the semi-lightweight agile development processes.

Target Audience

DSDM Atern is strongly recommended for Product Owners, Product Managers, Project Managers, Functional / Departmental Managers, Development Team Members (including Architects, Designers, Coders, Testers, and others), and Executives in organizations practicing Agile.

Course Curriculum

Module 1

• Agile concerns & issues

• Introduction to various agile methodologies

• How to select an Agile flavor for an organization?

• Basics of Agile project management

• Eight principles of Agile project management

• Roles and responsibilities

  •     Business Sponsor

  •     Business Visionary

  •     Project Manager

  •     Technical Co-ordinator

  •     Team Leader

  •     Business Analyst

  •     Solution Developer

  •     Solution Tester

  •     Technical Advisor

  •     Business Ambassador

  •     Business Advisor

  •     Workshop Facilitator

  •     DSDM Coach

  •     Specialists

• Understanding the various constraints

• Understanding factors instrumental for success

• PAQ – Project approach questionnaire

• Testing concepts in DSDM Atern

• Configuration management in DSDM Atern

Module 2

• Different agile project management styles

• Project development framework

• Different phases of DSDM Atern

•    Pre Product phase

•    Feasibility phase

•    Foundations phase

•    Exploration phase

•    Engineering phase

•    Deployment phase

•    Post-project phase

• Different products of various phases

  •    Terms of reference (Pre Product phase)

  •    Feasibility assessment & Outline plan (Feasibility phase)

  •    Prioritized Requirements List (PRL)

  •    Business, Solutions, Management foundations, Delivery plan, Delivery control pack  (Foundations phase)

  •    Timebox plan, Timebox review record, Deployment plan, Solution assurance pack, Evolving solution (Exploration and Engineering phase)

  •    The product review report, Deployed solution (Deployment phase)

  •    Benefits Assessment (Post project phase)

• Combined phases in the time box

• Configured lifecycles

• Communication management

  •    Facilitated workshops

  •    Modeling

  •    Daily Stand-ups

  •    Iterative development

• Moscow prioritization

• Business Case

• Timeboxing across various phases, Pros & Cons

Module 3

• Agile Control

• Risk Management

• Agile Requirements

• Estimating & Measurement

• Planning Agile Projects & Planning Considerations

• Agile Quality Management

• Outline Plan

• Delivery Plan

• Deployment Plan

• Timebox Plan

• Exam preparation overview