Agile Project Management Foundation and Practitioner

What topics are covered by the course?

This APM Group accredited course focuses on the management and delivery of projects, using the combination of rigour and flexibility that Agile offers, throughout the project lifecycle. It will: Explain how to lay the foundations for successful Agile projects Explain how an Agile project is managed Clarify the different management styles needed for successful Agile projects (compared to "traditional" projects) Demonstrate how Agile sits alongside PRINCE2® and other methods

Who should attend?

If you are involved with or responsible for projects, then this course will offer you valuable skills and insights into this collaborative and flexible approach.

What will I be able to do on completion?

Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM Atern, this certification provides standards, process and visibility, whilst encouraging the early delivery of benefits by empowering the team. If you are involved with or responsible for projects, then this course will offer you valuable skills and insights into this collaborative and flexible approach.

How will I be assessed?

There are 2 levels to this qualification; Foundation and Practitioner. The first 3 days cover the syllabus and exam for the Foundation level. The exam consists of a 1 hour, closed-book, multiple-choice paper, with 60 questions. The pass mark is 50%. Candidates who undertake the Practitioner level will build on the knowledge gained through the Foundation level, working towards an exam on the afternoon of the 4th day. By this time candidates will have had an opportunity to tackle sample exam questions and revisit any areas of the syllabus where they had queries. The 2 hour Practitioner exam is in the 'Objective Testing' multiple choice format, split into 4 main areas, each offering 15 marks. This exam is open-book, but restricted to the Agile Project Management Handbook only, and the pass mark is 50%.