Course Overview

Agile approaches are being embraced and adopted by a huge range of organisations large and small across the world. Many agile approaches however are not designed to be used within projects. AgilePM® is a powerful framework that places a project management framework around the world’s most widely adopted agile approach, Scrum. The course is highly practical with lots of opportunities to try things out through a range of activities and discussions to aid your learning.

How Will The Course Benefit You?

If you are going to managing projects using Agile, then attending this workshop will make a big difference to your knowledge and confidence. If you have managed projects using ‘traditional’ project management approaches, this workshop will help you gain a greater understanding of some of the subtleties necessary to successfully manage in an Agile way.

Career Path Opportunities

The course will benefit:

  • Project managers / aspiring project managers
  • PMO staff
  • Business Analysts
  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Owners
  • Project Sponsors
  • Change leaders
  • Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers
  • Individuals pursuing the AgilePM Practitioner Certificate
  • Operational Line Managers / Staff participating in a Project

Course Content

Practical Project Management Using AgilePM®

  • Planning projects using Agile
  • Managing risk in an Agile environment
  • Metrics
  • How to handle project change in an Agile setting

Focus on Agile Project Management Concepts

  • Active management of requirements
  • Focus on testing
  • Quality management and quality control
  • Real-world scalability
  • Exam preparation.

Pre-requisites

You must have passed the AgilePM® Foundation certificate before sitting the Practitioner exam.

Duration

2 days

Pre-Course Preparation

This course is delivered either as a live online event and/or a face-to-face classroom workshop. Whichever you choose, we ensure all our delivery is highly interactive, memorable and effective.

The Exam

  • 2.5 hours
  • Open book (Only the AgilePM® handbook is allowed)
  • Scenario-based
  • 80 questions
  • Pass mark – 50%

Pre-Course Preparation

We will provide you with guidance on some preparation activities before attending which will take a couple of hours.

RELATED COURSES:
Fundamentals

The workshop provides an opportunity to consider a variety of different approaches, tools and techniques to help you feel more confident when applying Agile to your projects and day-to-day work.

Duration: 1 DAY

Skill Level: 1

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

AgilePM – Foundation Course

The course will immerse you in an Agile mindset and provide you with a sound understanding of the fundamental tools, techniques, principles and behaviours necessary for real-world adoption. The course will also prepare you appropriately for the internationally recognised foundation qualification.

Duration: 3 Days

Skill Level: 1