COURSE DESCRIPTION:The APMG International AgilePM certification aims
to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment
who want to be Agile. Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM
Atern, the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile
Projects in organisations requiring standards, rigor and visibility
around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast
pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
The Foundation-level qualification is aiming to measure whether the
candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Agile
Project Management guidance to be able to recognise and distinguish
between the key elements of the approach. The Foundation qualification
is also a prerequisite for the Practitioner qualification.
BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE:
The foundation Agile PM certification lives up to its name by
providing the users of the method with the core principles needed to
facilitate a successful project, while allowing a degree of scope and
agility that not many other methodologies provide.
BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
? Develop a more advanced, applied level of knowledge to gain an
understanding of agile and the ability to apply relevant project
management methods, leading to successful agile projects.
? Clarify different management styles needed for successful agile
projects compared to traditional projects and be able to tailor these
to the situation.
? Actively promote trust and forge co-operation between the business
and developers and gives the business ongoing visibility into what is
happening.
? Combine knowledge of more traditional management methodologies with
agile to better adapt to a changing business environment.
? Improve time-to-market and project success rates while
simultaneously accelerating results by encouraging stakeholder
involvement, feedback and effective controls
Benefits for Organisations:
? Deliver change faster, at a lower cost and with lower risk by
continually validating project milestones against business objectives.
? Complements and works with existing corporate processes such as
PRINCE2®, quality and audit processes which improves rigor and
visibility around project management, leading to a proven track record
of successful delivery in a corporate environment.
? Simply adopt a tried and tested approach rather than developing and
integrating a company-specific agile management process.
? Achieve better communication and control over projects and adapt
project plans without disrupting the project budget, timescale and
scope.
? Develop professionalism in employees and include agile certification
in employee professional development schemes
COURSE TOPICS:
DAY 1
1. What is Agile? Why use DSDM
2. Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
3. Preparing for Success
4. DSDM Process
5. DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
6. DSDM Products
7. Key Practices – Prioritization and Timeboxing
DAY 2
1. Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
2. Other Practices
3. Roles and Responsibilities – Project Manager’s View
4. Agile Project Management through the Lifecycle
5. Effective Use of Products
6. Deliver on Time – Combine MoSCoW & Timeboxing
DAY 3
1. People, Teams and Interactions
2. Requirements and User Stories
3. Estimating – How and When
4. Project Planning throughout the Lifecycle
5. Exam
COURSE FEATURES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their
understanding of:
? The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
? The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative
configurations
? The products produced during an Agile project and the
purpose of these
? The techniques used and their benefits and limitations
? The roles and responsibilities within an AGILE PROJECT.
CERTIFICATION:
EXAMINATION:
? Multiple choice format
? 50 questions per paper
? 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
? 40 minutes duration
? Closed book
WHO CAN ATTEND?
AUDIENCE:
With a clear, concise and detailed perspective on project
productivity, the AgilePM certification is useful to all candidates
and competency levels ranging from highly experienced project managers
to those new to the industry.
This qualification is aimed at:
? Practising project managers
? Agile team members who wish to become Agile Project Managers
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