AgilePM® v3 Foundation Certification

Duration: 2 Days

Course Overview

Attend this official APMG™ AgilePM Foundation certification course and learn how to flex and deliver projects rapidly to meet your customer needs. Plus, you will prepare for and take the AgilePM Foundation exam in class.

How can I attend my course?

On-line from
your chosen location

At our dedicated
training facility

On-site at
your premises

Target Audience

The course is aimed at Project Managers and others involved in Project Management who want to understand how to apply Agile approaches within an overall project management lifecycle framework.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants 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

Course Content

Module 1: Key Concepts and AgilePM Fundamentals

• Explain Business Agility and VUCA, and why agility is needed in projects
• Describe the Agile Manifesto values and principles adapted for project contexts
• Apply the AgilePM philosophy and ethos to balance time, cost, quality, and features
• Use the 8 Principles of AgilePM to guide project success

Module 2: Scrum Overview and Integration with AgilePM

• Describe the Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and commitments
• Explain Scrum theory and the three pillars of empiricism
• Integrate Scrum with AgilePM to align delivery and governance

Module 3: Individuals and Interactions

• Apply the 9 Principles of Agile Leadership in project contexts
• Define the responsibilities of key roles across value ownership, solution delivery, and delivery enablement
• Engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members

Module 4: Collaboration and Communication

• Define collaboration and recognize characteristics of collaborative teams
• Identify and address common communication pitfalls in projects
• Make progress and processes transparent through AgilePM practices

Module 5: Project Lifecycle Framework

• Describe the purpose and activities of the Pre-Project, Feasibility, Foundations, Delivery, Deployment, and Realization phases
• Distinguish between product and solution increments within the project lifecycle

Module 6: Requirements, Estimating, and Prioritisation

• Define requirements at different levels including epics and user stories
• Write user stories using the format, 4Cs, and INVEST model
• Apply MoSCoW prioritisation rules across project levels
• Estimate work in agile environments using appropriate techniques

Module 7: Planning, Control, and Risk

• Create delivery plans and backlogs to support project planning
• Monitor and report on progress using AgilePM practices and artifacts
• Apply risk management techniques including the Project Approach Questionnaire (PAQ)

Module 8: Governance and AgilePM Project Artifacts

• Explain the governance model and compliance requirements in AgilePM
• Identify and use AgilePM project artifacts such as the Business Case, Delivery Plan, and Benefits Assessment
• Define roles and accountabilities for effective project governance

Module 9: Foundation Exam

• Describe the exam format, structure, and timing
• Apply proven study techniques for exam success

TEST CERTIFICATION

• Number/Type of Questions: 50 multiple choice
• Pass Rate: 30 out of 50 (60%)
• Exam Style: Closed Book
• Exam Delivery: Exams are invigilated in class.

You will receive a full set of course notes
and all supporting materials for your course.

Hard Copy Delivered to your premises or Downloaded to a chosen device.