Introduction

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage projects by applying the Agile Business Consortium’s Agile Project Management framework, as well as the details to implement the framework in their organization.

The Agile Project Management Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium, describes a framework for agile project management and delivery designed to help organizations and teams achieve results quickly and efficiently.

Objectives

At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Understand the basics and principles of the Agile Project Management Framework
• Identify the role of the Agile Project Manager and the other roles of the framework
• Improve time-to-market and success rate of initiatives through stakeholder and development and demonstration of project control.
• Obtain the AgilePM® Foundation and AgilePM® Practitioner certifications

Student Profile

IT directors, directors of technological departments, managers of software development or technological projects, project managers, analysts with responsibility for projects, and, in general, anyone who, for their professionals  needs , is using or planning to use agile management in their projects.

Prerequisites

Participants should have experience on projects and basic project management knowledge. Additionally, those wishing to take the Practitioner level exam must pass the Foundation level exam given at the end of day 3 of this class before continuing on.

Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of the course documentation prepared by APMG and a copy of the Agile Project Management Handbook.

Methodology

Engaging and interactive face-to-face course. Our instructors teach all course materials using the demonstrative method; the participants learn new concepts through exercises and real application practices.The course includes the AgilePM® Foundation certification exam at the end of the 3rd day, and the AgilePM Exam® Practitioner at the end of the 4th day.

Certification

At the end Day 3 of this class, students will have the option of taking the AgilePM® Foundation certification exam. Those who pass will be certified by APMG as holding the AgilePM® Foundation certification. At the end of Day 4, students will have the option of taking the AgilePM® Practitioner certification exam. Those who pass will be certified by APMG as holding the AgilePM® Practitioner certification.

Foundation Level Exam Details

• Format: Closed-book, multiple choice
• Number of Questions: 50
• Passing Score: 50%
• Duration: 40 minutes

Practitioner Level Exam Details

• Format: Open-book (AgilePM Handbook only), objective questions
• Number of Questions: 80 (4 questions with 20 points per question)
• Passing Score: 50%
• Duration: 2.5 hours

Accreditation

A certificate of attendance will be issued to students who attend the course for at least 75% of the duration.

Course Outline

1. What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate agile approach
2. Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
3. Preparing for Success
4. The DSDM Process
5. The People – DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
6. The DSDM Products
7. Key Practices – Prioritization and Timeboxing
8. Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
9. Other practices: Facilitated Workshops, Modeling, and Iterative Development
10. Practice exam test for AgilePM® Foundation Certification
11. AgilePM® Foundation Certification Exam
12. People, Teams and Interactions
13. Requirements and User Stories
14. Project Planning and Control
15. Tailoring the DSDM Approach
16. Practice exam test for AgilePM® Practitioner Certification
17. AgilePM® Practitioner Certification Exam