APMG Agile Project Management Foundation And Practitioner Course

About Course

The Agile Project Management qualification aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be Agile.

Based on the proven DSDM Agile fundamentals the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile Projects in organizations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile. The course:

• Explains how to lay the foundations for successful agile projects

• Explains how an agile project is managed

• Clarifies the different management styles needed for successful agile projects (compared to “traditional” projects)

• Integrates Project Management with Product Development

Program Outline & Topics

• Agile Project Management Fundamentals

• The Agile Project Management Process

• Work Products and Deliverables

• Agile Project Teams

• Agile Project Management Practices

• Project Management and Control

• Agile Project Management Concerns

Eligibility

• No eligibility for Foundation exams

• For Practitioner exams the participant is required to have cleared Foundation exam

APMG Agile Project Management Foundation Examination

• Multiple choice format

• 60 questions per paper

• 5 questions to be trial and not counted in scores

• 30 marks required to pass

• 1 hour

APMG Agile Project Management Practitioner  Examination

• The practitioner examination is in the “Objective Testing” format of scenario, question and answer booklet

• 2 hours duration

• 4 questions

• 15 marks per question, 60 marks available

• 30 marks (50%) or more are required to pass

• Practitioner examination will be graded by APMG and results provided in 2-3 weeks

• Candidates must have already passed the Agile Foundation Project Management Certification

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the Concepts, Benefits and Risks of Agile Development

• Understand the Philosophy, Approach and Principles of DSDM Agile Project Management

• Understand the DSDM Project Lifecycle and Products

• Understand Agile Project Team Roles & set up Agile Project Teams

• Understand how Agile Projects are delivered to time, cost & quality

• Elicit, Analyse, Prioritise and Manage requirements

• Create a Timebox plan for a Project

• Understand the importance of Negotiation and Collaboration

• Learn how to Monitor and Control Agile Projects

Target Audience

• The target audience for the program are professionals interested in pursuing the APMG Agile Foundation + Practitioner Project Management Certification Examination conducted by APMG. These include but not limited to Agile Project Managers, Product Owners, Project Sponsors, Project Planners, Quality Staff (Testing and Quality Assurance), Agile Developers / Programmers, Designers, Project Manager, Team Leaders, PRINCE2, PMP’s, Testers and Project Controller (PMO Office).