Agile Foundation & Practitioner Exams

Greater Brighton Metropolitan College

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Prove basic competence in Agile project management techniques by sitting and passing the Foundation level exam. Intended specifically for new project managers and members of Agile project teams, the Foundation test helps students demonstrate a good working knowledge of Agile principles. Master the fundamental elements of Agile project management with this introductory course. Containing everything required to learn how the Agile project management framework to real-world projects, students will be fully prepared to sit and pass the included certification exam. The Foundation exam is best suited to: New project managers who work in organisations that use Agile and who need to improve their own knowledge.. Agile project team members who want to better understand their role.. Project managers who need to cross-train from another management methodology.. Consultants who need documented proof of their Agile experience.. Individuals who are cross-training for a role in project management and need a qualification to open new employment options.. The exam is specifically intended to assess an individual’s ability to act as an informed member of a project management team in an Agile managed environment. The Foundation level qualification is also a mandatory first step for project managers who want to earn the highly-prized AgilePM® Registered Practitioner status. Using the DSDM Atern framework as a basis, the Agile Project Manager course is best suited to: Project Managers overseeing software development activities.. PRINCE2 certified professionals who need to understand how those techniques are applied to software development projects.. Employees involved in software development projects who need to better understand the application of Agile techniques.. Line managers and software developers who have recently been promoted to oversee software development

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City College Brighton And Hove City College East Campus Wilson Avenue, BN2 5PB

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City Business Skills City College Brighton And Hove Pelham Street, BN1 4FA

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City College Brighton And Hove Stanmer Park Campus Stanmer Park, BN1 9QA

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City College Brighton And Hove Preston Road Campus Preston Road, BN1 6AF

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City College Brighton And Hove Pelham Street, BN1 4FA

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  • Team Training
  • Project Management
  • Project
  • IT Project Management
  • Project Manager

Course programme

The Agile Foundation exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions, which must be answered within one hour. Candidates must get at least 30 questions correct for a score of 50% or higher, if they are to pass the exam and earn their Foundation qualification.

Although delivered online, the exam is overseen by a remote invigilator or proctor who ensures that exam conditions are maintained. Students will have their knowledge of Agile project management techniques tested to ensure that they understand the foundational principles of the Agile framework and how they are applied to real-world projects.

Designed to ensure that learners have all the necessary skills and tools required to successfully manage a project using the Agile framework, the Agile Project Management course comprises of three modules and an exam.

The syllabus covers every aspect of the Agile Project Management process with modules covering:

  • The fundamentals and philosophy that underpin the Agile methodology and how that then governs a project.
  • How to prepare for a new project that will be managed using Agile.
  • Understanding the Agile project lifecycle and the intended products.
  • The different types of project team structures and how to choose the right for a specific development.
  • Defining and assigning the various project roles and responsibilities.
  • Understanding the importance of project team communication and building frameworks to support it.
  • The use of MoSCoW and Timeboxing techniques to keep projects running to plan.
  • Configuring a lifecycle and the metrics required to measure progress.
  • Accurate estimation and measurement techniques used for planning before the project begins, and assessing the quality of each deliverable.
  • Building quality and maintainability into project plans and deliverables.
  • Planning for, and controlling, risk at every point of the project.

    • At the end of the three modules, participants will sit the Agile Project Manager Foundation exam. They will then earn the Foundation level certificate, clearly demonstrating their ability to plan and execute projects using the Agile Project Management framework.

    The Agile Foundation examination is available in the following languages:

    • English
    • Dutch
    • Polish

      • The Agile Practitioner examination is available in the following language:

      • English

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