AgilePM® - Foundation
AgilePM® Foundation is the introduction level of AgilePM® Practitioner. It introduces the DSDM Agile Project Management framework, a pragmatic and repeatable methodology. This course explains how to prepare for and run an agile project, highlighting documentation, techniques, roles and responsibilities recommended within the framework.
AgilePM® Overview:
Combine flexibility with proven process for successful agile project delivery. Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. More organizations and project professionals than ever are embracing agile tools and frameworks as they aim to increase the success of – and return on investment from –projects and other change initiatives. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the world's leading framework and certification for Agile project management, with over 170,000 exams sat worldwide.
Version Update: AgilePM® has been updated to Version 3. In the agile spirit of continual improvement AgilePMv3 has been improved and is packed with fresh new ideas. The new certification is aligned with advancements in agile methodologies, project management, business practices, and technology to embrace a shift to a more human-centered approach.
Key Changes from AgilePMv2 to AgilePMv3:
✓ Shift in emphasis from delivering product to delivering value
❖ Go beyond delivering products and create tangible business value at every step of your project.
✓ Shift from project management to project leadership
❖ Transition from project manager to agile leader and amplify your impact.
✓ Embrace SCRUM as the product delivery engine
❖ Seamlessly incorporate scrum practices into your project workflows for enhanced
team agility.
✓ Enhanced guidance for multi-team projects
❖ Gain advanced strategies for effectively managing multiple project teams.
✓ Enhanced guidance for risk management
❖ Equipping professionals with the tools to improve how they anticipate, assess, and mitigate project risks in an agile environment.
✓ Enhanced learning and assessment experience
❖ Engage with new, hands-on, interactive learning simulation designed to deepen your understanding and retention
Advance your career in project management with the AgilePM® Official Foundation course: Course, Official exam, Official eBook and Online Training Material, all in one bundle!
AgilePM® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved.
Audience Profile
AgilePM® is for you if you are:
- Project Managers
- Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers
- Team Leaders
- Business Analysts
- Agile Team Members
- Project Board and Project Steering Representatives
- Project Management Office Personnel
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation course, however the following would be advantageous:
- Previous or current experience of working within a project environment
- Previous project management training and development
Course Benefits
The primary goal is to help you achieve success in the AgilePM® Foundation qualification. To pass the exam, you’ll need to:
- Understand the underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
- Understand the lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
- Understand the products produced during an Agile project and their purpose
- Recall the techniques used and their benefits and limitations
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project
Course Outline
Module 1 | What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach
Module 2 | Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
Module 3 | Preparing for Success
Module 4 | The DSDM Process
Module 5 | The People – DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
Module 6 | The DSDM Products
Module 7 | Key Practices - Prioritisation and Timeboxing
Module 8 | Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
Module 9 | Other practices: Facilitated Workshops, Modelling, and Iterative Development
Additional Information
The AgilePM® Foundation Package includes:
- Official exam
- Official eBook
- Online training material
- Our stress-free Project Laneways Exam Resit Guarantee
- Morning tea, coffee and lunch
The AgilePM® Foundation (Version 3) Examination is:
- 40 Minutes Duration
- 50 Multiple Choice Questions
- 60% Minimum required score to pass
- Closed book
- No Prerequisites
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the AgilePM® Practitioner course immediately after the AgilePM® Foundation course. This is because the Practitioner exam requires strong current knowledge of the AgilePM® eBook. This knowledge is gained in the Foundation course and therefore is still fresh for assisting with passing the Practitioner exam.
Audience Profile
AgilePM® is for you if you are:
- Project Managers
- Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers
- Team Leaders
- Business Analysts
- Agile Team Members
- Project Board and Project Steering Representatives
- Project Management Office Personnel
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation course, however the following would be advantageous:
- Previous or current experience of working within a project environment
- Previous project management training and development
Course Benefits
The primary goal is to help you achieve success in the AgilePM® Foundation qualification. To pass the exam, you’ll need to:
- Understand the underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
- Understand the lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
- Understand the products produced during an Agile project and their purpose
- Recall the techniques used and their benefits and limitations
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project
Course Outline
Module 1 | What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach
Module 2 | Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
Module 3 | Preparing for Success
Module 4 | The DSDM Process
Module 5 | The People – DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
Module 6 | The DSDM Products
Module 7 | Key Practices - Prioritisation and Timeboxing
Module 8 | Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
Module 9 | Other practices: Facilitated Workshops, Modelling, and Iterative Development
Additional Information
The AgilePM® Foundation Package includes:
- Official exam
- Official eBook
- Online training material
- Our stress-free Project Laneways Exam Resit Guarantee
- Morning tea, coffee and lunch
The AgilePM® Foundation (Version 3) Examination is:
- 40 Minutes Duration
- 50 Multiple Choice Questions
- 60% Minimum required score to pass
- Closed book
- No Prerequisites
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the AgilePM® Practitioner course immediately after the AgilePM® Foundation course. This is because the Practitioner exam requires strong current knowledge of the AgilePM® eBook. This knowledge is gained in the Foundation course and therefore is still fresh for assisting with passing the Practitioner exam.
AgilePM® - Foundation
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About the course
In recent years, Agile Project Management has been rapidly taken up across many industries as the preferred approach to managing initiatives. Our AgilePM® exam courses address the needs of those who want to be Agile and get the results an Agile approach can bring. AgilePM® helps managers strike the balance between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management, and the fast-pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM Atern, the approach provides the ability to deliver Agile Projects in organisations requiring visibility and discipline around the tasks associated with managing projects. At the same time, it allows the fast pace, flexibility and empowerment offered within the Agile environment.
Foundation - 3 days - This course introduces and explains the philosophy and principles underlying the DSDM approach to Agile Project Management. It covers the Agile project methodology along with all you need to know around the set-up and management process, including planning and control.
Practitioner - 1 day - Practitioner students gain a deeper knowledge of how to implement and manage projects. They will gain the Practitioner qualification which shows this depth of understanding of the practical applications of AgilePM®.
The fees for both the Foundation and Practitioner courses include all relevant materials, exams, refreshments and our FREE exam resit guarantee.
We offer public and in-house courses and now ONLIVE as well so you can attend from the comfort of your own place.
Want to know more? Call us on 09 974 2977 (Auckland) or 04 974 4099 (Wellington)
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