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APMG Agile Project Management Foundation (AgilePM) - Version 3

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Course Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The APMG AgilePM Foundation course provides a comprehensive introduction to both the Scrum framework and Agile Project Management (AgilePM). Participants will gain the essential knowledge needed to work effectively within Scrum teams while also understanding how to manage projects using AgilePM. This course is ideal for those looking to apply Agile principles across both product development and project management environments.

The course covers the roles, principles, events, and artefacts of Scrum, along with AgilePM’s broader project lifecycle and management techniques, offering a complete toolkit for Agile professionals.

Course Objectives

    • Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will:
      Understand the key principles and roles of the Scrum framework
      Be able to work effectively as part of a Scrum team, applying Scrum events and artefacts
      Learn to apply AgilePM principles to manage entire projects, from initiation to delivery
      Develop skills in backlog management, sprint planning, and prioritisation using MoSCoW
      Manage project risks, governance, and stakeholder communication in Agile environments

Prerequisites

    • There are no formal prerequisites for this combined course. However, participants with prior exposure to project management concepts or basic Agile principles may benefit more from the content.

Course Certification

Participants will take the following exam at the end of the course:
AgilePM Foundation Exam: This exam tests participants on their knowledge of the AgilePM framework, lifecycle phases, and principles, focusing on recall and understanding of core project management concepts. Format is as follows:
50 multiple choice questions
Pass mark is 30/50 (60%)
40 minute time limit

Target Audience for this Course

    • This course is suitable for:
      Scrum team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters seeking foundational Scrum knowledge
      Project managers looking to adopt AgilePM methodologies
      Business leaders and stakeholders responsible for supporting Agile transformation initiatives
      Individuals looking to gain dual competency in both Scrum product development and Agile project management

Course Content

  • Introduction to Agile and Scrum

    Overview of Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto
    Scrum framework: Values, pillars (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation), and empirical process control

  • Scrum roles and responsibilities

    Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers
    Self-management and cross-functionality in Scrum teams
    Accountabilities in Scrum and Agile teams

  • Scrum events and artefacts

    The five Scrum events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
    Scrum artefacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
    Defining 'Done' in Scrum and Agile projects

  • AgilePM fundamentals

    The AgilePM lifecycle: Phases from Pre-Project to Post-Deployment
    Key concepts: Increments, products, and prioritisation using MoSCoW
    AgilePM’s eight principles and their practical application

  • Planning, prioritisation, and control

    User stories and backlog management in Scrum and AgilePM
    Using MoSCoW to prioritise features and guarantee delivery
    Planning in AgilePM: Balancing time, cost, quality, and scope in projects
    Visualising progress through burn-down charts, velocity tracking, and sprint reports

  • Risk management and governance

    Managing risks in AgilePM projects
    Agile governance: Ensuring flexibility while maintaining control
    Tailoring project approaches to mitigate risks using AgilePM and Scrum

  • Collaboration and communication

    Effective stakeholder engagement across Scrum and AgilePM environments
    Building collaborative, cross-functional teams and ensuring transparent communication
    Managing multi-team dependencies in larger Agile projects

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    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

 

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