Agile Foundation - Milton Keynes

Software development teams have been using techniques such as Scrum, XP (eXtreme Programming), Lean and others for over a decade. Agile Project Management goes beyond these techniques to bring innovation, responsiveness, and quality to projects across the full gamut of human endeavor. This course will introduce candidates to principles, processes, and practices that can be applied in any sector.

The Agile Project Management qualification aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be Agile. Based on the proven fundamentals within DSDM Atern, the certification proves that delegates have gained the knowledge and skills required to deliver Agile Projects in organisations requiring standards, rigor and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile. The training is delivered by highly experienced project management trainers, with participation by the delegates being integral to the learning process.

The training is delivered by highly experienced project management trainers, with participation by the delegates being integral to the learning process.

Once the booking confirmation has been received, candidates will be sent pre-course study work via email which will take approximately 3-5 hours to complete. This pre-course study work is comprised of:

• Reading the Agile Pre-Course Study Guide PDF
• Reading Chapters 1 to 4 from the official Agile Project Management Handbook v2.0 PDF

• A full hard copy of the Agile Project Management Handbook v2.0 will be provided to you upon arrival on the course.
• Please note that delegates will be required to complete homework exercises each evening.
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Please note that we include Agile Project Management Foundation Weekend Dates in our Weekday Classroom Schedule. Weekend Class will Start on the Saturday and Finish on the following Saturday.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required prior to attending this course.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for candidates wishing to acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully pass the Agile Foundation exam.

Course Objectives

• Learn how to lay the foundations for successful agile projects
• Learn how an agile project is managed
• Explore the different management styles needed for successful agile projects (compared to "traditional" projects)
• Prepare for the Agile PM Foundation examination

Course Outline

This Agile Project Management Foundation course lasts for three days and includes a one-hour multiple choice examination on the afternoon of the third day

Course Content

• Choosing the right approach
• The basics of Agile Project Management
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparing for an Agile project
• The factors that lead to success
• How to manage an Agile project
• Agile lifecycles
• Processes and Products
• Communication in an Agile project
• Iterative development
• Prioritisation and Time boxing
• Maintaining control in an Agile project
• Managing risk
• Requirements and Estimating
• Agile Planning
• Building in quality

Agile Project Management Foundation Exam

• Multiple choice format
• 60 questions per paper
• 30 marks required to pass (out of 60 available) - 50%
• 60 minutes duration
• Closed-book

The course is recommended for anyone wanting to improve their skills within project management or wanting to become a project manager.

There are no prerequisites required prior to attending this course.

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