Gain comprehensive expertise in agile project management with the AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner course. Combining DSDM principles with hands-on techniques, this course equips you to manage projects effectively, from understanding agile fundamentals to applying advanced practices, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and with measurable success.
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AgilePM® Foundation & Practitioner
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Master Agile project management with an AgilePM certification
The AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner course builds essential skills for managing agile projects, blending theoretical insights with practical tools. It enhances awareness of agile principles, deepens understanding of project lifecycles, and develops capabilities to lead projects confidently, ensuring timely delivery, improved collaboration, and successful outcomes.
Learning objectives
- Grasp the philosophy and principles of agile project management
- Understand the lifecycle and flexibility of agile projects
- Identify roles and responsibilities within an agile environment
- Learn to plan using MoSCoW prioritisation and timeboxing
- Apply agile techniques like iterative development and modelling
- Evaluate and produce agile project deliverables effectively
- Master facilitated workshops for better team collaboration
- Manage requirements and address challenges in agile projects
- Understand control mechanisms for agile project management
- Develop skills to estimate, test, and measure project progress
What you'll learn
On the AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner course, you’ll explore the core principles and practical tools of agile project management. Gain a deeper understanding of the agile lifecycle, learn essential techniques like MoSCoW prioritisation, and build confidence to deliver projects effectively in dynamic, real-world environments.
The philosophy and principles of agile
Learn the underpinning philosophy and guiding principles of agile project management, rooted in the DSDM framework. This includes understanding how agile promotes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative progress, ensuring projects deliver value throughout their lifecycle while maintaining focus on stakeholder priorities and business objectives.
Planning and controlling agile projects
Discover how to manage agile projects from initiation to delivery. Explore techniques such as MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development, and timeboxing to ensure tasks are prioritised and progress remains on track. Gain insights into effective planning, daily stand-ups, and other agile practices that drive project success.
Roles and responsibilities in agile
Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities within an agile project team. Learn how each role contributes to project success, fostering collaboration and accountability. This includes how to identify the right personnel for key roles and ensure seamless team dynamics throughout the project lifecycle.
Agile techniques and tools in practice
Develop hands-on expertise in agile techniques such as facilitated workshops, modelling, and requirements management. Learn to apply these tools effectively to real-world scenarios, ensuring project goals are met while maintaining agility and flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
What's included
- Accredited AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner training
- AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner exams
- Official AgilePM handbook (not included as standard with the eLearning)
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout
FAQs
The AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner course provides a comprehensive understanding of agile project management, covering DSDM principles, project lifecycles, roles, techniques like MoSCoW prioritisation, and tools for effective planning, control, and collaboration.
What are the formats of the exams?
The AgilePM Foundation exam is a 40-minute, closed book exam with 50 multiple-choice questions. The Practitioner exam involves four scenario-based questions designed to test your application of AgilePM principles. It’s an open book exam that lasts for two-and-a-half hours. Both exams have a 50% pass mark.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for project managers, team leaders, and professionals looking to adopt or refine agile project management skills to enhance project delivery and team collaboration.
How long does the training take?
The eLearning course takes around 22 hours. Classroom and virtual training span four days, while the blended option combines 8-10 hours of eLearning with two days in a classroom.
Do I need any prerequisites to join the course?
No prior qualifications are required for the Foundation course, but a basic understanding of project management is beneficial. For the Practitioner course, you’ll need to pass the Foundation exam first.
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