COURSE OBJECTIVES
Foundation
This course will enable participants to:
- Adopt an Agile approach and philosophy
- Work in line with DSDM philosophy and principles
- Work effectively with DSDM roles, process and products
- Describe how DSDM Agile projects are managed
- Prepare for and sit the Foundation examination
Practitioner
The Practitioner course prepares participants to undertake and pass the AgilePM Practitioner Examination. The course follows Section 2 of the AgilePM Handbook V2 – “Digging Deeper”, and includes a review, consolidation of concepts and exam questions for the Practitioner level certification.
Note: The Practitioner course is an examination preparation course and focuses on the application of AgilePM to prepare candidates for the Practitioner examination.
KEY TOPICS
The courses explore the following content with the Foundation level focusing on the theory, whilst Practitioner considers the application of the method:
Agile approach and philosophy
The Agile mindset. Being Agile vs Doing Agile. Delivering solutions using an Agile approach. Which Agile approach should you use.
The DSDM Agile Project Framework
The DSDM approach, principles and processes, and how they are applied throughout the project. Application and tailoring of relevant AgilePM aspects in context to enhance project success.
Working with DSDM Roles and products
Roles and responsibilities. Working effectively as an Agile team. Collaborating and communicating for success. The project manager’s role across the DSDM lifecycle.
Managing Agile projects using DSDM
DSDM planning concepts including outcome-based planning and iterative development. Defining requirements through user stories, prioritisation and estimation. Tracking and control concepts and techniques e.g. management by exception, timeboxing and stand-ups. Managing quality and risk.