AgilePM® Practitioner Course

Learn essential skills

Course overview

Advance your agile expertise with the AgilePM Practitioner course. Designed for experienced professionals, this training equips you with the knowledge and skills to apply and tailor AgilePM principles to real-world scenarios. Gain practical skills in agile techniques, project control, and team management, while preparing for the Practitioner certification exam.

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Master Agile project management

The AgilePM Practitioner course provides advanced skills to effectively manage Agile projects. You’ll enhance your leadership abilities, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and gain expertise in Agile tools. This course helps you build confidence in applying Agile principles and supports your growth in project management.

Learning objectives

Apply DSDM principles to real-world project scenarios
Configure the agile project lifecycle for specific situations
Evaluate and create agile project products effectively
Use techniques like MoSCoW, timeboxing, and iterative development
Identify suitable agile methods for given project scenarios
Assign roles and responsibilities within agile project teams
Manage agile project controls and progress mechanisms
Understand testing, estimating, and progress measurement in agile projects
Solve requirement issues in agile project scenarios
Tailor AgilePM approaches to meet project-specific needs

What you'll learn

The AgilePM Practitioner course teaches you how to apply AgilePM principles, techniques, and tools to real-world projects. You’ll gain skills in managing teams, tailoring agile lifecycles, and resolving project challenges, while building confidence to deliver projects effectively using agile methodologies.

Applying AgilePM to real-world scenarios

This course focuses on helping you adapt AgilePM principles to diverse project requirements. You’ll learn how to tailor agile lifecycles to different situations, ensuring flexibility without compromising structure. Master techniques like MoSCoW prioritisation for managing project scope, timeboxing for maintaining focus, and iterative development for continuous improvement. By working through scenario-based exercises, you’ll gain practical experience in applying these methods to deliver projects successfully, regardless of complexity or changing demands.

Agile roles, responsibilities, and team management

Understanding roles and responsibilities is key to effective agile project management. This course teaches you how to allocate roles like project manager, business sponsor, and team leader based on project needs. You’ll explore strategies for managing self-empowered teams, improving collaboration, and resolving conflicts. Additionally, gain insights into stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and support throughout the project. These skills enable you to create cohesive teams that deliver high-value outcomes efficiently.

Tools for project control and delivery

Effective project control is at the heart of agile success. You’ll learn to use tools like facilitated workshops to encourage collaboration, MoSCoW prioritisation to set clear goals, and progress measurement techniques to track success. This section also covers risk management, ensuring your projects stay on course despite challenges. By mastering these tools, you’ll be equipped to lead projects that meet deadlines, stay within scope, and deliver outstanding results without compromising quality.

Certification readiness and practical application

Prepare thoroughly for the AgilePM Practitioner exam with targeted training and hands-on practice. You’ll receive guidance on key exam topics, along with tips for approaching scenario-based questions. Access an interactive exam simulator to test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement. This section ensures you’re not only exam-ready but also confident in applying AgilePM principles in real-world projects, advancing your career in agile project management.

What's included

Accredited AgilePM Practitioner training
AgilePM Practitioner exam
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout

Key facts

Certification

AgilePM Practitioner

Who it’s for

Experienced project managers and agile team members seeking advanced skills to apply and tailor AgilePM principles in real-world scenarios.

Prerequisites

The AgilePM Practitioner course requires an AgilePM Foundation, DSDM Foundation, or DSDM Advanced Practitioner certificate as a prerequisite to sit the certification exam.

Exam information

2.5 hours, open book, objective testing, 4 questions each worth 20 marks, 50% pass mark

Optional extras

Pass Protect, Official AgilePM handbook

Pre-course

Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom or live virtual classroom study options

FAQs

The AgilePM Practitioner course advances your skills in Agile project management, focusing on practical application, effective team leadership, and stakeholder management. It’s designed for professionals aiming to confidently manage Agile projects and drive successful business outcomes.

What is the format of the AgilePM Practitioner exam?

The AgilePM Practitioner exam is a scenario-based, open-book test lasting 2.5 hours. It consists of 4 questions, each worth 20 marks, and requires a score of 40 out of 80 to pass.

How long does the AgilePM Practitioner course take to complete?

The e-learning course typically takes around 12 hours, while live virtual and in-person classroom courses are completed over two days.

Who is the AgilePM Practitioner course for?

This course is ideal for experienced project managers and agile team members who want to develop advanced skills and apply AgilePM principles in real-world situations.

Do I need any prior qualifications to take the course?

Yes, you must hold an AgilePM Foundation, DSDM Foundation, or DSDM Advanced Practitioner certificate to enrol in the Practitioner course and sit the certification exam.

What our customers say

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