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Duration – 3 Day’s

Introduction
AgilePM is the UK’s fastest growing project management methodology!

This APMG authorised course addresses the foundation level needs for project team members who are working in project-focused environments which require the efficiencies of Agile.

Based on the long-standing DSDM Atern (Dynamic Systems Development Method), Agile Project Management provides organisations with standards, rigour and visibility while enabling the Solution Development Team to make the best use of their knowledge and skills.

Audience
This course is suitable for project managers, team members and managers from any discipline. A detailed understanding of Agile Project Management is beneficial for everyone involved in Agile projects at any level.

Attendees are often preparing for the Agile Project Management Foundation Certificate and the Foundation Examination is sat during the course. Success at Foundation level is a prerequisite for sitting the Practitioner Examination.

At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Agile Project Management’s Philosophy
• The Eight Principles
• Managing an Agile project
• Difference of management style compared to ‘traditional’ projects
• Integration with PRINCE2®
• Demonstrate their status by earning the Foundation certificate (dependent upon examination results)

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students should ideally have:

• No prior experience is necessary as the pre-reading and training provide a solid foundation in the subject area
• Previous experience of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2® is useful where the delegate may be in an environment utilising both ‘traditional’ and Agile methods

Materials

• The ‘Agile Project Management Handbook’ published by DSDM® Consortium
• Comprehensive APMG Accredited Courseware
• Pre-reading Guidance
• AgilePM Foundation Examination included

Course Outline
The course is built around the latest APM Group syllabus and features an interesting case study to illustrate the Agile Project Management methodology and to help with understanding of its concepts and application.

The course is delivered by our expert trainer and incorporates highly effective interactive classroom techniques to ensure that the concepts and skills are acquired and retained.

The AgilePM Foundation Examination is completed during the three day course.

Course Detail
A Pre-event preparation pack including pre-reading guidance will be sent to everyone attending this event. The course is built around the latest APM Group syllabus and features an interesting case study to illustrate the Agile Project Management methodology and to help with understanding of its concepts and application. Delegates will need to spend approximately five hours studying in order to be fully prepared for the course.

The course is delivered by our expert trainer and incorporates highly effective interactive classroom techniques to ensure that the concepts and skills are acquired and retained. Over the three days the foundation level topics are introduced, discussed, practised and applied to appropriate scenarios.

The Foundation Examination is sat on the third day of the course.

Lessons and Activities

• The Fundamentals and the Philosophy
• The Principles
• Preparation
• The Lifecycle and Products
• Team structures
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Communication
• MoSCoW and Timeboxing
• Lifecycle Configuration
• Estimation and Measurement
• Quality and Maintainability
• Planning, Control and Risk
• Implementing Agile Project Management
• Foundation Examination Techniques and Tips for Success

AgilePM Foundation Examination

• 1 Hour Duration
• 60 questions
• 30+ marks (50% or above) to pass
• Multiple Choice Format
• Closed Book

Completion
At completion, students will be able to:

• Understand the underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
• Understand the lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
• Understand the products produced during an Agile project and the purpose of these
• Understand the techniques used and their benefits and limitations
• Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project
• Demonstrate their competence at Foundation Level (dependent upon examination result)