AgilePM® Agile Project Management Foundation - Online Classroom (exam included)

AgilePM® Agile Project Management Foundation - Online Classroom (exam included)

Enhance Your Agile Project Management Skills with AgilePM Foundation Certification!

The AgilePM Foundation certification is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to agile project management. This certification is suitable for both beginners and those looking to formalize their existing skills in agile methodologies. Candidates will learn essential concepts and practices of agile project management, establishing a strong foundation for effective teamwork and project contributions.

Whether you are new to agile or an experienced professional aiming to enhance your expertise, AgilePM Foundation equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in agile environments​.

Key Features

• Course language in English
• Beginner level suitable for Professional
• 3 days online classroom (8 hours per day) with an authorized AgilePM® trainer. 
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.
• 21 hours recommended to complete the course
• Official manual in PDF - Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Handbook v2
• APMG AgilePM® Foundation certificate of completion
• Official AgilePM® Foundation exam voucher included (online exam)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Agile Project Management Foundation course is to discover and explore these components, principles and processes. The Foundation level is also required to be able to go on to the successive qualification levels.

Course Content

Fundamentals of Agile Project Management

• What is Agile? The main approaches within Agile. Introduction to the basic concepts of AgilePM and its history, along with its eight underlying principles.
• Benefits of Agile project management
• When to use Agile project management
• Risks and benefits of Agile
• Preparing successful Agile projects
• The basic principles of Agile project management
• 'Instrumental Success Factors' (ISF), Agile process and products. This session reviews three key aspects of Agile (DSDM), starting with how ISFs help to bring about a successful outcome. It goes on to look at the process model that supports the methodology and the products produced throughout the project.

The Agile Project Management Process

• The framework for the Agile project
• Setting up the Agile project lifecycle

Products and deliverables

• Focus on governance, business value and solutions
• Agile project teams
• Agile, roles and responsibilities; presents the recommended roles and responsibilities.
• Agile, empowerment of the project team
• Agile, group structures

Techniques in Agile Project Management

• Workshops
• MoSCoW Prioritisation (This session looks at techniques such as the MoSCoW principle and the concept of Timboxing in an agile project)
• Iterative Development
• Daily stand-up meetings and other methods. A detailed look at the concept of daily stand-ups and how AgilePM uses different techniques to improve project communication.

Project management and control

• Planning and Control. This session examines how Agile reacts to change rather than following a plan and explores planning, testing and tracking and control concepts. The sessions continues by outlining the Agile approach to planning and quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Agile, needs inventory
• Agile, planning
• Agile, risk management
• Test, quality and project maintenance
• Agile, estimation and measurement
• Agile, configuration management

Target Audience

• This training is perfect for individuals who are just starting their agile journey and want to grasp the core principles of agile project management.
• It’s suited for those interested in adopting agile methodologies to improve project results and efficiency
• This course benefits professionals who wish to understand how they can effectively contribute to agile projects, enhancing their collaborative skills within agile teams.

• Project Team Members
• Team Managers
• (Senior) Project Managers
• PM Office Managers
• Project Directors
• Senior Management
• Programme Managers

Prerequisites

• There are no formal prerequisites for taking the AgilePM® Foundation course, though it will certainly be helpful to have some prior knowledge of project management in general.
• No educational background needed

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Contents of AgilePM Foundation:

• Introduction to Agile
• Scrum Essentials
• Project planning and control
• Team dynamics
• Agile Project lifecycle

EXAM INFORMATION

AgilePM® Foundation exam

Once you have completed the AgilePM® Foundation online training course you can test your knowledge on the AgilePM® Foundation mock exam simulator and the sample exam papers. Once you are achieving over 60% you can put yourself in for the real AgilePM® Foundation exams. The AgilePM® Foundation exam can be taken online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at a time and date of your choice.

AgilePM Foundation exam

Once you have completed the AgilePM® Foundation online training course you can put yourself in for the real AgilePM® Foundation exams via APMG proctored online exam. The AgilePM® Foundation exam can be taken online at a time and date of your choice. Learn more about APMG exam proctoring here

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

Why choose our AgilePM Foundation training?

AgilePM Foundation training is useful for several reasons:

• Quality Training from Experts: The course is developed following the Agile Business Consortium guidelines and it is accredited by the examination institute APMG-International, ensuring high-quality content and instruction that is grounded in industry best practices.
• Practical Application: It includes real-world scenarios and examples, making the learning experience relevant and directly applicable to everyday work situations in agile environments.
• Globally Recognized Certification: Upon completion, participants earn a certification that is respected internationally, showcasing their knowledge and skills in agile project management to potential employers.
• Flexible Learning Options: The training offers various formats to accommodate different schedules and learning preferences, including both self-paced and live online courses.

Statements

The AgilePM® (Agile Business Analyst) Foundation and Practitioner course offered by AVC is accredited by APMG International, based on the Partner's Agreement and fulfills the accreditation requirements.

FAQ

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation