Agile Project Management Foundation Training Course
Course
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Sheffield
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Class hours
21h
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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.
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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
Reviews
Subjects
- Management
- Project
- Agile Project Management's Philosophy
- The Eight Principles
- Managing an Agile project
- Integration with PRINCE2®
Course programme
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
- 1 Hour Duration
- 60 questions
- 30+ marks (50% or above) to pass
- Multiple Choice Format
- Closed Book
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)
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