AgilePM® Foundation

Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM Atern, the certification provides the ability to deliver agile projects in organizations requiring standards, rigor and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by agile.

The course comprises a mixture of input sessions, group exercises and examination based practical work. All delegates are encouraged to actively participate during the practical sessions to gain the full benefit during the training. During the course, delegates will undertake mock examination and gain feedback on the progress towards eventual success. To prepare effectively for the APMG AgilePM® exam, delegates should be prepared to undertake revision and exam preparation work in the evening. 

Course objectives

Course and Learning Objectives Following the completion of the course delegates will be able to: 

  • Explain how to lay the foundations for successful agile projects 
  • Explain how an agile project is managed 
  • Clarify the different management styles needed for successful agile projects (compared to “traditional” projects)
  •  Provide integration with PRINCE2® 

Audience

Qualification aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be agile. It is useful to all candidates and competency levels ranging from highly experience project managers to those new to the industry

Prerequisites

Foundation: No prerequisite 
 
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What is Agile?

Introduction to agile ways of working and how to choose an appropriate agile approach for a project.

Philosophy, principles and project variables

Understand the underlying philosophy and principles of AgilePM and how different project variables influence delivery.

Preparing for success

Explore the factors that need to be in place to establish a strong foundation for successful agile project delivery.

The DSDM process

Learn how the DSDM process structures an agile project throughout its lifecycle.

People, roles and responsibilities

Understand the different DSDM roles and responsibilities and how people contribute to successful agile projects.

DSDM products

Learn about the products used within DSDM to support project management and delivery.

Prioritisation and timeboxing

Explore two key AgilePM practices and how prioritisation and timeboxing help teams focus on delivering value within agreed constraints.

Planning and control throughout the lifecycle

Understand how planning, monitoring and control are applied throughout an agile project lifecycle.

The exam is will take place at the end of the course on onsite classroom courses

For Virtual courses we will send out a voucher that gives you access to an online exam. This can be booked and taken home monitored by a proctor via camera.

APMG AgilePM® Foundation Exam:

  • Multiple choice format
  • 50 questions per paper
  • 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
  • 40 minutes duration
  • Closed book

Practical information

Duration: 2 days
Price: 17,900 NOK
Language: English course material and English-speaking instructor
Format: The course is offered as an open course and can also be booked as an in-company course tailored to your organisation.

FAQ

Hva lærer jeg på AgilePM® Foundation?
Du lærer de grunnleggende prinsippene, prosessene, rollene og praksisene i AgilePM, og hvordan prosjekter kan styres smidig samtidig som nødvendig struktur og kontroll opprettholdes.

Hvem passer kurset for?
Kurset passer for personer som arbeider i prosjektorienterte miljøer og ønsker å bruke en smidig prosjektmetode. Det passer både for erfarne prosjektledere og personer som er relativt nye innen prosjektarbeid.

Trenger jeg forkunnskaper?
Nei. Det er ingen forkunnskapskrav for AgilePM® Foundation.

Hvordan gjennomføres kurset?
Kurset kombinerer undervisning, gruppeøvelser og eksamensrettet praktisk arbeid. Deltakerne arbeider også med prøveeksamener og får tilbakemelding underveis.

Hvordan er AgilePM® Foundation-eksamen?
Eksamen består av 50 flervalgsspørsmål. Du har 40 minutter, trenger 50 % riktige svar for å bestå, og eksamen er lukket bok.

Er eksamen inkludert i kursprisen?
Ja. Sertifiseringseksamen er oppgitt som inkludert i kursavgiften.

Kan kurset tas virtuelt?
Ja. Ved virtuell gjennomføring får du en voucher som gir tilgang til en nettbasert eksamen som gjennomføres med fjernovervåkning.

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