Course description
AgilePM® Foundation
This course offers preparation for the Foundation-level examination to gain the APMG-International™ / Agile Project Management® Foundation Certification. Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and The DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest-established Agile method, launched in 1995, and is the only Agile method to focus on the management of Agile projects. The method has evolved over the years and the DSDM Agile Project Framework is the latest version of which AgilePM is a subset. DSDM has always operated predominantly in the corporate environment and has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully work with and complement existing corporate processes.
APMG-International is a global Examination Institute accredited by The APM Group Ltd. It is one of the Examination Institutes accredited by AXELOS. APMG-International has regional offices located in Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their portfolio of qualifications includes the Best Practice qualifications of ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP®, M_o_R®, and P3O®. AgilePM is one of their specialist management qualifications, which also include Change Management and Service Catalogue.
This course covers all the Foundation elements of the AgilePM Handbook v2 with:
- Clear explanations of the method and practical examples provided by your course tutor
- Sample exam paper for the Foundation-level exam to enrich your knowledge and understanding
- A case study to allow you to practice the application of the method to an agile project
- The Traditional Classroom option includes the Foundation exam to provide you with the right opportunity to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification
- The Virtual Classroom option includes a Foundation exam voucher to allow you to choose the date and time of your online exam to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification
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What You Will Learn
You will learn how to:
- Identify and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques described in Section 1 (Agile Project Foundations) of the APMG-International’s Agile Project Management Handbook v2 to agile projects
- Tailor and customize AgilePM to suit the needs of different projects
- Use AgilePM in conjunction with other project management methods such as PRINCE2®
- Prepare yourself for the Foundation exam in AgilePM
Training Course Content
Getting Started
- Introductions
- Course structure
- Course goals and objectives
Choosing DSDM as your Agile Approach
- The Agile Manifesto
- Why choose DSDM as your Agile Approach?
Philosophy and Fundamentals
- The DSDM Philosophy
- Understanding Project Variables
Principles
- Introduction to the Principles
- The Principles
Preparing for Success
- Instrumental Success Factors (ISFs)
- Embracing and Engaging
The DSDM Process
- The Overview
- The DSDM Phases
Roles and Responsibilities
- The DSDM Team Model
- The Roles
DSDM Products
- Introduction
- The Products
Planning and Control
- Planning Concepts
- Testing Concepts
DSDM Practice – MoSCoW Prioritisation
- Introduction
- MoSCoW Rules
DSDM Practice – Timeboxing
- Introduction
- Timebox Options
Other DSDM Practices
- Facilitated Workshops
- Iterative development
Summary and Next Steps
- Exam guidance
- Course closeout
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