Course Summary
AgilePM Foundation introduces the DSDM Agile Project Management framework, a pragmatic and repeatable methodology. This course explains how to prepare for and run an agile project, highlighting documentation, techniques, roles and responsibilities recommended within the framework.
About AgilePM®
Since its launch in 2010, AgilePM® has rapidly become the world’s leading Agile project management framework and certification, with over 200,000 exams taken globally.
The AgilePM® qualification is based on the AgilePM® Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium, and provides a proven, structured approach to Agile Project Management.
The handbook delivers a practical, repeatable methodology that balances the governance, control, and discipline required for effective project management with the speed, flexibility, and empowerment of Agile delivery.
Who Should Attend the AgilePM® Foundation Course?
The AgilePM® Foundation certification is ideal for professionals who want to build a strong understanding of Agile Project Management principles and practices. This course is suitable for:
- Programme Managers overseeing multiple projects and strategic initiatives
- PMO Managers responsible for governance, standards, and project assurance
- Risk Managers involved in identifying and managing project risks
- Project Managers seeking to adopt agile approaches in project delivery
- Procurement Professionals working within agile and contract-driven environments
- Senior Business Leaders and Executives with responsibility for programs, portfolios, and organizational change
Key Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, you will gain a solid understanding of the essential elements of Agile programme management, including:
- Agile Programme Lifecycle – Understand the structure, phases, and characteristics of an Agile programme lifecycle
- Agile Programme Planning – Learn how to plan effectively to support and sustain Agile programmes
- Programme Management and Control – Develop skills to manage, monitor, and control Agile programmes in dynamic environments
- Effective Communication – Master communication strategies that ensure clarity, collaboration, and alignment across Agile programmes
- Agile Team Organization – Learn how Agile teams are structured and how individuals contribute to programme success
- Stakeholder Management Strategies – Understand how to engage, manage, and influence stakeholders throughout an Agile programme
Course Structure
AgilePM Foundation courses typically follow this agenda:
- What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach
- Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
- Preparing for Success
- The DSDM Process
- The People – DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
- The DSDM Products
- Key Practices – Prioritisation and Timeboxing
- Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
- Other practices: Facilitated Workshops, Modelling, and Iterative Development.
Exam Format:
- Multiple choice format
- 50 questions per paper
- 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
- 40 minutes duration
- Closed book.
Agile Project Management training and certification help individuals to:
- Apply the underpinning philosophy and principles of AgilePM in a project situation
- Appropriately configure the lifecycle of an Agile project to a given scenario
- Identify and apply popular Agile techniques in a project situation, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development and timeboxing
- Understand and assign roles and responsibilities within an Agile project
- Understand the mechanisms for governance and control of an Agile project
- Understand how to test, estimate and measure progress in an Agile project
- Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing requirements.
Exam Format
- Multiple-choice examination
- 50 questions per exam paper
- Passing score: 25 out of 50 marks (50%)
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Closed book exam
Benefits of Agile Project Management Training and Certification
AgilePM® training and certification enable professionals to:
- Apply the core philosophy and principles of AgilePM® in real-world project environments
- Tailor the Agile project lifecycle to suit different business scenarios
- Identify and apply widely used Agile techniques, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development, and timeboxing
- Define and assign roles and responsibilities within Agile projects
- Understand governance, control, and assurance mechanisms in Agile project management
- Learn how to test, estimate, and measure progress effectively in Agile projects
- Apply Agile methods to manage and control project requirements
