Agile Project Management Overview
AgilePM provides the ability to deliver Agile projects in organisations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around Project Management, whilst at the same time enabling the fast pace of change and empowerment that is integral to Agile.
AgilePM addresses the needs of management, project managers, team leaders, business analysts and the PMO working in an Agile environment, based on the DSDM® (Dynamic System Development Method) Agile Project Framework.
The Foundation course lays a solid foundation for managing projects using the DSDM Agile Project Framework and prepares candidates for the AgilePM Foundation certification.
The Practitioner course builds on the AgilePM Foundation course, providing additional depth of understanding, and prepares candidates for the AgilePM Practitioner certification exam.
- Practising project managers
- Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers
- Individuals pursuing AgilePM Certification
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.
As part of PM-Partners’ new integrated learning solution, this course offers students the option to attend our bespoke classroom in person or virtually by dialling in from a remote location. Trainers are skilled at both delivery methods and use the latest in virtual technology to simultaneously provide participants with the same interactive, multi-faceted and challenging learning experience. Whichever delivery mode learners choose, comprehension and recall techniques will be used to provide them with a solid understanding of AgilePM.
For group bookings, courses can be customised to suit your requirements and conducted onsite at your premises, at our training centre, or virtually.
Virtual training: You can learn more about our virtual delivery here.
Weekend courses: These are conducted over one full weekend and one following Saturday.
Materials: A comprehensive participant workbook is provided for the Foundation course.
A participant workbook and the AgilePM Handbook (published by the Agile Business Consortium) are provided to Practitioner participants.
FOUNDATION
The Foundation course includes the AgilePM Foundation exam which consists of:
- 50 multiple choice questions
- 50% pass mark (25/50)
- 40 minutes duration
- Closed book
The Foundation exam addresses knowledge of the terminology associated with the method and a high-level understanding of the concepts.
Weekday (in-class/virtual) courses
Exam taken on afternoon of day 3 of Foundation course.
Weekend (virtual) courses
Online proctored exam taken after the course. On completion of the Foundation virtual training, you will receive an invitation to book your Foundation exam. You have 6 months to sit the exam online. Please check availability when making your booking.
PRACTITIONER
The Practitioner course includes the AgilePM Practitioner exam which consists of:
- Complex multiple choice based on a project scenario
- 4 questions (20 points per question)
- 40/80 marks required to pass (50%)
- 150 minutes (2.5 hours duration)
- Open-book (AgilePM Handbook only)
Weekday (in-class/virtual) courses
The exam is taken on the afternoon of the course, and papers are sent away for scoring.
Weekend (virtual) courses
Online proctored exam taken after the course. On completion of the Practitioner virtual training, you will receive an invitation to book your Practitioner exam.
The AgilePM Practitioner qualification is valid for 5 years. Practitioners should re-register within 3-5 years of their original certification to demonstrate their commitment to professional development.
APMG International administers the AgilePM examination scheme.
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® are eligible to earn PDUs for their participation in these courses as follows:
Foundation
- All courses (3 days): 21 PDUs (16 Ways of Working, 2 Business Acumen, 3 Power Skills)
Practitioner
- All courses (1 day): 7 PDUs (5 Ways of Working, 1 Business Acumen, 1 Power Skills)
Participants holding any of the Project Management accreditations (CPPP/CPPM/CPPD) are eligible to earn CPD as follows:
Foundation: 20 CPDs
Practitioner: 14 CPDs
CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP
Candidates who pass the AgilePM Foundation or Practitioner exam are eligible to claim 3 months of Agile Business Consortium Membership for free. This entitles you to:
- Online templates and tools
- Online ebooks including our pocketbooks and AgilePM v2
- Free tickets to Member Training Days across the country
- 20% discount on webshop, exams and events tickets
The Consortium will email you directly with an invitation to activate your membership.
FOUNDATION
Participants must have:
- A minimum of one year’s Project Management experience OR
- Attended a PM-Partners Project Management Fundamentals course (or equivalent).
To ensure your outcomes are achieved both courses require some pre-course preparation. Expected pre-course prep time: 1-2 hours.
PRACTITIONER
To be eligible to sit the Practitioner examination, participants must have obtained a pass in the AgilePM Foundation exam (25 / 50).
Pre-course work
Participants joining an AgilePM Practitioner course will be issued with pre-course work to ensure adequate preparation for the Practitioner exam.
Please be aware that pre-course work must be completed prior to the course.
Failure to complete pre-course work may mean that you are not ready to fully participate in the course and may limit your ability to gain the outcomes you are hoping to achieve.
Expected pre-course Practitioner preparation time: minimum 4 hours.
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
Sydney courses are held at 45 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Melbourne courses are held at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.
I REQUIRE AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT IS PROCESSED – CAN I STILL BOOK THIS COURSE ONLINE?
Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
Yes. The Foundation and Practitioner exams are undertaken on the final day of each course. Upon passing the exams you will be certified.
IS THE EXAM FEE INCLUDED?
Yes. The exam fee is included in the course cost. Please note: You must have completed and passed the Foundation exam as a prerequisite to sitting the Practitioner exam.
CAN I BUY THESE COURSES AS A PACKAGE?
Yes. AgilePM Foundation and AgilePM Practitioner can be purchased together as a package at a discounted rate.
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Foundation
Duration: 3 days
Exam:
- Weekday (in-class /virtual) - exam taken on the afternoon of day 3 of the Foundation course
- Weekend (virtual) - online proctored exam taken after the course
Practitioner
Duration: 1 day
Exam:
- Weekday (in-class/virtual) - exam taken on the afternoon of the course
- Weekend (virtual) - online proctored exam taken after the course
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