AgilePM Foundation Qualification

This 2 day course AgilePM Foundation course, accredited by APMG International, and created in conjunction with the Agile Business Consortium, provides the world’s first independent certification in Agile Project Management.

It provides delegates with an understanding of how the Agile Project Management process can enable planning, management and control of successful and well-controlled Agile projects.

The course is delivered by highly experienced trainers approved by APMG International and is a blended course including practical workshops during classroom training.

The course provides the opportunity to gain certification at Foundation level.

Delegates will be provided with some pre-reading materials prior to the course and a comprehensive delegate pack including the AgilePM Handbook when attending the event.

Some evening study will be required to be undertaken (approx. 1-2 Hours)

Course Audience

The course is aimed at Project Managers who are operating in an agile environment running more complex and scalable projects and Team Managers operating in Agile projects.

Course Content

The course follows the AgilePM® Foundation level syllabus and includes:

• Fundamentals and the Philosophy; Principles; Preparation; Lifecycle and Products; Team structures

• Roles and Responsibilities; Communication; MoSCoW and Timeboxing; Lifecycle Configuration

• Estimation & Measurement; Quality & Maintainability; Planning, Control & Risk; Implementing AgilePM.

Course Objectives

To give delegates a practical understanding of Agile Project Management based on the internationally recognised framework of DSDM Atern.

This will enhance the delegates ability to;

• manage more effectively in an Agile project environment;

• understand the difference between simple agile approaches undertaken during product development (work package level) and the more complex considerations for greater governance and control (project level);

Examination

The AgilePM® Foundation level examination is a 40 minute, closed book examination of 50 multiple choice questions. The required pass mark is 50% (25/50).