AgilePM® Foundation Course & Examination

In the agile spirit of continual improvement the AgilePM framework has recently been updated to version 3. The new certification is aligned with advancements in agile methodologies, project management, business practices, and technology to embrace a shift to a more human-centered approach.  

AgilePM training and certification is based on the AgilePM Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium. Our 3-day AgilePM Foundation course prepares you for the exam leading to the AgilePM Foundation Certification. 

Course Overview

AgilePM Foundation introduces the DSDM Agile Project Management framework, a pragmatic and repeatable methodology. This course explains how to prepare for and run an agile project, highlighting documentation, techniques, roles and responsibilities recommended within the framework. Learn how to flex and deliver projects rapidly to meet your customer needs.

AgilePM3 turns project management into agile project leadership, empowering you to master all elements of agile project management. Version 3 incorporates significant updates to the content and structure of the framework to better meet the needs of modern project teams, including new learning modules and a greater emphasis on leadership and value delivery: 

• Focus on delivering value over merely delivering project outputs, ensuring meaningful business outcomes. 
• Empowering project managers to become leaders in their projects, shifting from traditional management to inspiring leadership. 
• Integration of Scrum to enhance project delivery effectiveness, using it as the core engine for product delivery. 
• Better strategies and support for managing projects with multiple teams, providing enhanced guidance for coordination and collaboration. 

Benefits for organisations; 

• Rapid response to change: Agile methodologies prioritise the input of individuals and teams, empowering them to respond swiftly to changes in the market, customer needs, or technology.  
• Proven practice: Offers a structured and scalable corporate Agile framework based on proven practice; underlying framework established and regularly refined for over 20 years.  
• Ideal balance: between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management, and the fast-pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.  
• Addresses full project lifecycle: Unlike other Agile frameworks, AgilePM is project-based, addressing the full project lifecycle, from initiation and foundations through to project closure.  
• Effective governance: Built-in quality, governance and risk management controls to ensure ongoing viability of the project at various stages throughout the lifecycle.  
• Reduce risk of project failure: By embracing a team-oriented, iterative approach, organisations can identify and resolve potential issues early, significantly reducing the likelihood of project failures.  
• Enhanced collaboration: Agile fosters collaboration among team members and stakeholders, ensuring that the final product truly reflects customer expectations and needs.  
• Faster delivery of value: Agile practices enable teams to consistently deliver functional increments of products, allowing organisations to provide value to customers sooner and enhance satisfaction. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will understand: 

• The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile. 
• The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations. 
• The products produced during an Agile project and their purpose. 
• The techniques used and their benefits and limitations. 
• The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project. 

Who should attend

• Practising project managers. 
• Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers. 
• Individuals pursuing the AgilePM Practitioner Certificate. 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Exam & Certification

Course Material & Inclusions

This course comes with access to our e-materials. Material for this course will be provided as downloadable soft-copy files that can be viewed on a variety of devices. Attendees may print a hard copy of the files in whatever format best meets their needs. 

A complimentary copy of the book, Agile Project Management Handbook v3.0, will be provided as an eBook on the first morning of the course. 

AgilePM Foundation online exam voucher, this is issued from APMG International (global examination body) on the first morning of the course. The schedule is available 24/7 so you can book and register for your exam at a time that suits. A webcam and internet connection is required. 

Upon passing your certification course, a digital badge will be available for you to share with your network.