Agile Project Management Practitioner

Overview

Agile methodology is extremely popular within project management due to its iterative and incremental nature which enables project success. Since 1994, DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) has been evolving this space and building the framework of today's Agile Project Management which combines the discipline of project management with the responsiveness of an agile mindset.

This Agile Project Management Practitioner course goes beyond the Foundation course and provides learners with a thorough grounding in the DSDM Agile Project Management Framework. Learners gain the confidence and tools to apply the framework into their unique project context and share learnings with the wider community of learners.  

Who should attend this course?

The AgilePM Practitioner course is intended for anyone who aspires to have a management or leadership role in an Agile project. Roles include a Project Manager, Project Lead or member of the Project Management Office.

What principles we will learn:

• Apply the underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile project management in a project situation.
• Appropriately configure the lifecycle of an Agile project to a given scenario.
• Identify and apply popular agile techniques in a project situation, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development and timeboxing.
• Understand and assign roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
• Understand the mechanisms for governance and control of an Agile project.
• Understand how to test, estimate and measure progress in an Agile project.
• Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing requirements.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this Agile Project Management course, the learner will have the confidence and resources to run a project and communicate with business stakeholders in a project environment. The course will also prepare learners for the Agile Project Management Practitioner exam, which you will take after the course at a time and date that Is convenient for you.

Prerequisites:

Learners are expected to have studied the AgilePM Foundation course or have equivalent knowledge and experience.

Course Outline

The course sessions will take the form of a workshop, working as a whole group or breaking into small groups to explore the content through various exercises. Your trainer will lead a retrospective at the end of each session to help you put what you have learned into concrete actions and practical use.

The AgilePM Practitioner course will prepare you for the APMG AgilePM Practitioner exam. The 150 minute online exam is made up of 80 scenario-based multiple-choice questions and learners scoring over 50% correct will pass the exam. You will have opportunity to complete the exam after the course at a date and time that is convenient for you. 

Course modules

Over the Course, we will learn:

Module 1 – Techniques

• Delivering on Time – combining MoSCoW and timeboxing
• Requirements and user stories
• Running a workshop
• Modelling
• Using iterative development

Module 2 – People and roles

• Roles and responsibilities
• People, teams and interactions

Module 3 – Planning and control

• Estimating
• Planning through the lifecycle
• Risk management
• Tailoring the DSDM approach

Module 4 – Lifecycle and products

• Quality
• Effective use of the DSDM products
• Project management through the lifecycle

What's Included?

Classroom sessions  

Whether you choose online virtual learning, on-site or one of our city-centre training centres for your learning, our trainers make classroom sessions as interactive by using a range of innovative technologies. We incorporate breakout sessions, games and various other exercises, and encourage learners to share ideas and feedback.

Course materials

At Cert Unlimited, we understand the importance of engaging course materials. Our course materials which are provided alongside classroom sessions and assignments are detailed and visual so you can return to them time and time again.

One-to-one trainer support

You’ll be on first name terms with our specialist trainers and will be able to contact them at any point during your course. Our team of trainers are passionate about making theory relatable to your workplace and are happy to answer any of your questions and discuss specific workplace scenarios.

FAQs

• Do I need to purchase or read any additional course materials? We suggest you familiarise yourself with the content on www.agilebusiness.org/ or perhaps read the Agile Project Management Handbook.
• Is there homework to complete outside of the classroom? With this course, there is no homework to be completed outside of the classroom. Tasks will be completed in class with guidance from your trainer.
• What course should I study next? The Professional Scrum Product Owner is the perfect course to follow on from our AgilePM Practitioner course.
• What is the benefit to my business? The course prepares the learner to set up an Agile project which allows organisations to deliver successful projects and increase their return on investment.