Agile Project Management Foundation Training Course

Course

In Sheffield

£ 750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Class hours

    21h

  • Duration

    3 Days

This APMG authorised course addresses the foundation level needs for project team members who are working in project-focused environments which require the efficiencies of Agile.

Based on the long-standing DSDM Atern (Dynamic Systems Development Method), Agile Project Management provides organisations with standards, rigour and visibility while enabling the Solution Development Team to make the best use of their knowledge and skills.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
113 Arundel Street, S1 2NT

Start date

On request

About this course

- No prior experience is necessary as the pre-reading and training provide a solid foundation in the subject area
- Previous experience of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2® is useful where the delegate may be in an environment utilising both 'traditional' and Agile methods

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Subjects

  • Management
  • Project
  • Agile Project Management's Philosophy
  • The Eight Principles
  • Managing an Agile project
  • Integration with PRINCE2®

Course programme

Course Detail

A Pre-event preparation pack including pre-reading guidance will be sent to everyone attending this event. The course is built around the latest APM Group syllabus and features an interesting case study to illustrate the Agile Project Management methodology and to help with understanding of its concepts and application. Delegates will need to spend approximately five hours studying in order to be fully prepared for the course.

The course is delivered by our expert trainer and incorporates highly effective interactive classroom techniques to ensure that the concepts and skills are acquired and retained. Over the three days the foundation level topics are introduced, discussed, practised and applied to appropriate scenarios.

The Foundation Examination is sat on the third day of the course.

Lessons and Activities
  • The Fundamentals and the Philosophy
  • The Principles
  • Preparation
  • The Lifecycle and Products
  • Team structures
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Communication
  • MoSCoW and Timeboxing
  • Lifecycle Configuration
  • Estimation and Measurement
  • Quality and Maintainability
  • Planning, Control and Risk
  • Implementing Agile Project Management
  • Foundation Examination Techniques and Tips for Success
AgilePM Foundation Examination
  • 1 Hour Duration
  • 60 questions
  • 30+ marks (50% or above) to pass
  • Multiple Choice Format
  • Closed Book
Completion

At completion, students will be able to:

  • Understand the underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
  • Understand the lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
  • Understand the products produced during an Agile project and the purpose of these
  • Understand the techniques used and their benefits and limitations
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project
  • Demonstrate their competence at Foundation Level (dependent upon examination result)
Legal Notice

The APMG Swirl Agile Project Management Device is a Trade Mark of APM Group Limited

Agile Project Management® Training delivered In Association with Raj Khanna Associates Limited, who are an Accredited Training Organisation for APMG UK

Agile Project Management Foundation Training Course

£ 750 VAT inc.