Overview
The APMG AgilePM Practitioner course builds on the AgilePM Foundation knowledge, focusing on applying and tailoring the AgilePM methodology to real-world projects. Participants will develop the skills needed to lead or manage Agile projects, adapt the AgilePM framework to varying project environments, and handle project risks and governance in an Agile context. The course includes scenario-based learning to ensure practical application of AgilePM principles in complex and dynamic project environments.
Prerequisites
Participants must have successfully completed the APMG AgilePM Foundation certification as a prerequisite for enrolling in the Practitioner course.
Please note - learners must have completed the v3 Foundation - QAAGPMF - not the v2 Foundation (PPMAGF)
Target audience
This course is ideal for:
- Project managers and leaders looking to enhance their skills in Agile project management
- Product owners and team leads responsible for delivering Agile projects
- Solution architects, business analysts, and other roles involved in quality assurance and compliance within Agile projects
- Project management officers and professionals involved in project governance or overseeing multiple Agile projects
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply and tailor AgilePM principles and processes to different project scenarios
- Lead and manage Agile project teams with a focus on collaboration, communication, and effective leadership
- Plan, track, and control Agile projects while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Manage risks and ensure quality across Agile projects
- Effectively use AgilePM in multi-team environments and ensure successful project delivery
Outline
The course covers the following key areas:
AgilePM fundamentals
- AgilePM philosophy and framework components
- Balancing time, cost, quality, and features in AgilePM projects
- Applying AgilePM’s eight principles in real-world scenarios
Individuals and interactions, collaboration, and communication
- Agile leadership styles and situational empowerment
- Shaping appropriate Agile teams and roles
- Ensuring effective collaboration and communication across teams
Risk management and project approach
- Tailoring AgilePM to mitigate risks
- Using the Project Approach Questionnaire to assess and manage project risks
- Distinguishing between VUCA-related and approach-related risks
Defining and estimating project work
- Defining work at each project lifecycle phase
- Estimating work based on project phase and the practice of 'last responsible moment'
- Applying MoSCoW prioritisation to ensure delivery of the Minimum Usable Subset
Planning and controlling the work of the project
- Agile planning concepts for different lifecycle phases
- Tracking progress and responding to change across sprints and tranches
- Tailoring Scrum for multi-team project planning and dependency management
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and financial governance in AgilePM projects
Exams
The Practitioner exam tests participants' ability to apply and analyse AgilePM principles and practices. The exam includes scenario-based questions that assess the participant's ability to:
- Understand AgilePM concepts and roles
- Apply AgilePM techniques to real-world scenarios
- Analyse the appropriateness of AgilePM methods for given project situations
- Each of the four questions contains 15 question lines, each of which attracts 1
mark, giving a total of 60 marks - The pass mark is 30 (50%)
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