Agile Project Management Practitioner Upgrade (Agile PM®)

Agile Project Management Practitioner (Agile PM®) Course Overview

Agile Project Management Practitioner is the highest level of Agile Project Management qualification offered by APMG and provides globally-recognised evidence of expertise in managing projects using Agile methods. 

Agile Project Management Practitioner Upgrade is a follow through course of Agile® Project Management Foundation. This upgraded 1 day course is accredited by APMG International and covers the topics of the foundation level in more depth.  

This course will enable individuals to update their knowledge on Agile® methods, Agile project lifecycle, Agile project products, and improve their skills in managing Agile® projects. It also includes exams. 

Prerequisites

To attend this course, you must either have completed an Agile Project Management Foundation Course or possess a DSDM Atern Foundation certificate. 

Who should attend this course?

This Agile PM® Practitioner Course is particularly aimed towards Agile Project Managers who wish to upgrade their knowledge and become proficient Project Managers who can incorporate Agile methodologies in their project approach. Professionals like Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Scrum Masters can also benefit from attending the course. 

Course Structure

• This 1-day course will be divided into a two-part structure.
• The first part will cover the basic concepts of Agile Project Management
• The last part will cover the theories and tools needed to take the Agile Project Management Practitioner Upgrade exam

Learning Outcomes

• After completing this AgilePM® Course, delegates will be:
• Proficient in Agile principles and values
• Gain the skills to create Agile project documentations 

Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course Outline

This two-day course focuses on the topics listed below.

Module 1: AgilePM v3 Syllabus Area (LP) Lifecycle and Products Theme

• Leadership Styles and Skills (Goleman)

• Leadership Styles That Get Results

• Emotional Competencies for Leaders

Module 2: AgilePM Fundamentals (AF)

• Understand the Philosophy of AgilePM, Components, and Their Relationships

• Balance Real World Needs: Time, Cost, Quality, and Features

• Understand AgilePM's 8 Principles

Module 3: Individuals and Interactions, Collaboration and Communication (IC)

• Adopt an Appropriate Style of Agile Leadership

• Apply the 9 Principles of Agile Leadership

• Shape an Agile Team Structure

• Identify Agile Project Leadership and Team Roles

• Evaluate Whether Agile Leadership Principles Are Applied Effectively

• Assess Roles, Responsibilities, and Collaborations

• Determine the Effectiveness of Collaboration and Communication

• Assess the Transparency of Process and Progress

Module 4: Risk Management and the Project Approach (RK)

• Explain the AgilePM Approach to Risk Management

• Tailor the Project Approach to Mitigate Risk

• Differentiate Between VUCA-derived and Approach-derived Risk

• Identify Relationships in the Project Approach Questionnaire

• Use the Project Approach Questionnaire to Identify Approach Based Risk

Module 5: Defining and Estimating the Work of the Project (DE)

• Apply Key Concepts and Hierarchy: Requirements, Goals, Backlogs

• Define the Work of the Project by Lifecycle Phase

• Estimate the Work Using Appropriate Approaches

• Apply MoSCoW Rules for Prioritisation

• Evaluate the Application of Key Concepts and Hierarchy

• Assess the Prioritisation of Work

• Evaluate the Application of Estimating Practice

Module 6: Planning and Controlling the Work of the Project, Governance, Compliance, and AgilePM Products (PG)

• Apply AgilePM Planning Concepts to Each Project Phase

• Track Progress and Respond to Change

• Tailor Scrum for Multi-team Planning and Dependency Management

• Demonstrate Control Over Development Using AgilePM and Scrum

• Assure Regulatory Compliance in Agile Projects

• Explain Financial Governance Differences in Agile vs. Traditional Projects

• Assess the Application of AgilePM Planning Concepts

• Evaluate the Application of Tracking and Control Concepts

• Analyse Effectiveness of AgilePM Planning Events and Scrum Customisation

• Assess the Appropriateness of Controls Using AgilePM and Scrum

• Analyse Integration of Regulatory Compliance with AgilePM and Its Impact

• Evaluate the Application of Work-Products for Regulatory Compliance and Financial Governance