AgilePM® Practitioner

AgilePM^®  Practitioner
The go to course for Agile Project Management

ALC offers an outstanding Agile training program covering the full scope of AgilePM, the world's leading Agile project management framework & certification.

Developed by the Agile Business Consortium (formerly the DSDM Consortium) in association with APMG, this certification is aimed at anyone in a project environment who is looking for a leaner, structured approach that enables faster response to change and that is conducive to rapid implementation of high-priority initiatives.

Course Summary

AgilePM training and certification is underpinned by the AgilePM Reference Book which details the AgilePM framework. Developed by the Agile Business Consortium, the framework offers a practical and repeatable methodology that achieves an ideal balance between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management,  and the fast-pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.

Agile methods have revolutionised projects by emphasising flexibility, collaboration, and customer centricity. Agile practices advocate for iterative progress, frequent reassessments, and the ability to pivot swiftly in response to changing circumstances. In today’s environment, it is crucial for project professionals to understand the benefits of an agile approach to project planning and delivering.

AgilePM Practitioner certification is for those who have passed the Foundation exam, it’s objective is to transition learners from understanding the framework to applying it effectively. It is designed for professionals in project focused environments who want to be agile.

In partnership with KNOLSKAPE, a global leader in experiential learning,? AgilePM v3 introduces a 90 minute online interactive group simulation at Practitioner Level .  The AgilePM Simulation Experience is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering a hands-on approach to mastering agile methodologies.

• 90 minute online interactive group simulation using the course scenario
• Experiential Learning
• Peer Learning
• Collaborative Learning
• Real-world context

Key Changes from AgilePMv2 to AgilePMv3:

Download APMG's agilepm_v2_to_v3_-_what_has_changed pdf for a summary of changes.

Learning outcomes

Using the latest syllabus v3, the course will explain:

• How to apply a variety of agile practices to a project, for example, workshops, the MoSCoW technique to define project priorities, iterative development and modeling.
• How to test, estimate and evaluate profit delivery in an Agile project.
• Facilitation and support mechanisms within an Agile project.
• The agile approach to manage and prioritise requirements.

Who should attend

• Practicing & aspiring project professionals (e.g. Project Managers)
• Project support (e.g. team members, developers, etc.)
• Individuals and organsations wishing to adopt an Agile approach to project management
• AgilePM is applicable to a range of sectors and industries including:
  • technology
  • finance
  • government
  • healthcare
  • construction

Course contents

• Roles and Responsibilities -  the Project Managers view
• Agile Project Management – through the lifecycle
• The Effective Use of the Products
• Deliver on time – Combining MoSCoW Prioritisation and Timeboxing
• People, Teams and Interactions
• Requirements and User Stories
• Estimating – How and When
• Project Planning through the Lifecycle
• Quality – Never Compromise Quality
• Risk management
• Tailoring the approach.

Course fees

Fees per person

The Practitioner exam is conducted after the course via APMG's Proctor U web proctored exam system and comprises:

• Objective-testing - 4 Questions (20 Points per question)
• 40/80 marks required to pass - 50%
• 2.5 hours duration
• Open book examination (restricted to the AgilePM Reference manual only)

AgilePM Practitioner certification is valid for 5 years. To maintain the certification, candidates will need to complete and pass the relevant Re-Registration exam.

https://apmg-international.com/info/exam-proctoring

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites to sit the Foundation exam. To be eligible to take the Practitioner exam you must have one of the following:

• AgilePM Foundation v3 Certificate

Successful AgilePM candidates can claim Business Agility Professional Level 1 – Explorer status and a digital badge from the Agile Business Consortium for added recognition of your Agile credentials. If you're a successful AgilePM candidate, claim your additional recognition and digital badge here.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by APMG.