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AgilePM® Foundation

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Course overview

Master the principles of agile project management with our AgilePM Foundation course. Designed for professionals across industries, this training equips you with essential skills to manage agile projects effectively, foster collaboration, and deliver tangible business benefits – all while preparing you for AgilePM certification success. 

Learn Agile fundamentals

This course introduces you to the foundations of AgilePM, focusing on flexible project delivery techniques. With our training course, you'll build the skills needed to develop your career in Agile project management. 

Learning objectives
  • Understand the philosophy and principles of AgilePM 
  • Explore the lifecycle of an agile project 
  • Learn roles and responsibilities in agile project management 
  • Discover the purpose of AgilePM project products 
  • Master MoSCoW prioritisation and timeboxing techniques 
  • Organise effective daily stand-ups and sprint reviews 
  • Plan, track, and control projects with agility 
  • Build and manage product backlogs and user stories 
  • Enhance team effectiveness through agile coaching 

What you'll learn

This AgilePM Foundation course equips you with core agile project management skills. You’ll master agile principles, roles, and techniques like MoSCoW prioritisation and timeboxing, while learning to foster collaboration, manage product backlogs, and guide teams to deliver high-value outcomes efficiently. 

The principles and lifecycle of AgilePM

This course introduces AgilePM’s underpinning philosophy and principles, offering a flexible yet structured approach to managing projects. You’ll learn about the lifecycle of an agile project, including alternative configurations to suit different environments. Understand how AgilePM enables teams to deliver incremental benefits by fixing time, cost, and quality early in a project, while maintaining adaptability. By the end, you’ll have a clear grasp of how to apply these principles to drive successful project outcomes. 

Roles, responsibilities, and teamwork

Discover the essential roles and responsibilities that make AgilePM projects successful. This includes key roles like project managers, product owners, and team members, and how they collaborate effectively. Learn how self-empowered teams deliver value through shared ownership and accountability. You’ll also gain insights into coaching agile teams to improve collaboration, performance, and overall effectiveness, ensuring your team achieves its goals with agility and precision. 

Practical agile techniques

Delve into practical tools and methods that underpin AgilePM success. You’ll explore MoSCoW prioritisation for clear decision-making, timeboxing to maintain project focus, and daily stand-ups to enhance communication. Understand how these techniques combine to streamline project workflows, reduce risks, and improve team efficiency. Through hands-on examples and exercises, you’ll build confidence in applying these techniques to real-world projects. 

Exam preparation and certification readiness

Prepare to pass the AgilePM Foundation exam with ease. The course includes a comprehensive overview of the exam format, key topics, and strategies for success. Gain access to an interactive exam simulator featuring timed practice tests and a robust question database. By completing this section, you’ll feel confident in your ability to demonstrate your knowledge and achieve certification. 

What's included
  • Accredited AgilePM Foundation training  
  • AgilePM Foundation exam  
  • Official AgilePM handbook (not included as standard with the eLearning) 
  • Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout  

FAQs

The AgilePM Foundation course gives you the basics of Agile project management. It’s perfect for learning how to balance flexibility with structure, so you can manage projects effectively and adapt to change with confidence. 

What is the AgilePM Foundation course?

The AgilePM Foundation course is a training programme designed to teach the principles, techniques, and practices of agile project management. It equips learners with the skills to manage agile projects effectively and prepares them for the AgilePM Foundation certification exam. 

Who is the AgilePM Foundation course suitable for?

This course is ideal for project managers, team members, scrum masters, and anyone new to project management. It also suits professionals looking to implement agile methodologies or enhance their career prospects with a globally recognised certification. 

Are there any prerequisites for taking the course?

There are no mandatory prerequisites for the AgilePM Foundation course. However, completing the training is required to sit the certification exam, and a basic understanding of project management concepts may be beneficial. 

How long does the AgilePM Foundation course take to complete?

The eLearning course typically takes 8–10 hours to complete. This flexible format allows learners to study at their own pace, balancing their professional commitments while gaining the skills and knowledge required for certification. The live virtual and in-person classroom options are both two days, for those who prefer to learn from an experienced trainer. 

What our customers say

"Excellent material distilled to make it easy to absorb the pieces of information." 

Samuel Osei-Wusu, AgilePM eLearning delegate

"Excellent course and very happy with the ILX support team. Thanks especially to Emma Lindop (Senior Training Advisor at ILX) for her support throughout this journey." 

Ricardo Ivan Castañeda Uscanga, ILX Learner
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