APMG AgilePM® Foundation Course – Overview
The APMG AgilePM® Foundation course is designed for professionals who want to gain a solid understanding of Agile Project Management principles and practices. It provides a practical, structured approach to managing projects in fast-paced and change-driven environments while balancing governance and flexibility.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to start their Agile journey, including project managers, programme managers, business leaders, and team members involved in project delivery. By the end of the course, participants will understand the fundamental Agile concepts, terminology, and techniques, preparing them for the AgilePM® Foundation certification exam.
Key Learning Outcomes
Understand the AgilePM® philosophy and principles
Learn the structure and lifecycle of an Agile project
Apply Agile techniques such as MoSCoW prioritization, timeboxing, and iterative development
Define roles and responsibilities within an Agile team
Understand project governance, control, and risk management in an Agile environment
Gain skills in estimating, measuring progress, and managing requirements
Who Should Attend
The AgilePM® Foundation course is suitable for:
Programme Managers overseeing multiple projects
PMO Managers responsible for governance and standards
Project Managers aiming to adopt Agile practices
Risk Managers involved in project risk mitigation
Procurement professionals operating in agile environments
Senior business leaders accountable for programmes and strategic initiatives
Exam Format
Multiple-choice exam with 50 questions
Passing score: 25/50 (50%)
Duration: 40 minutes
Closed book exam
What are the key things you will learn?
- The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile.
- The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations.
- The products produced during an Agile project and their purpose.
- The techniques used and their benefits and limitations.
- The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
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 – Prioritization 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.
Learning Outcomes Assessment Model
Each learning outcome in the High-Level Performance Definition requires the candidate to demonstrate specific knowledge and skills. For each learning outcome, several learning outcome measures are identified which are evaluated in the examination, by the Examination Design, to confirm that the learning outcome has been achieved. These learning outcome measures are shown as syllabus topics and define the scope of the standard required to achieve the qualification.
A classification widely used when designing assessments for certification and education is the Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. This classifies learning objectives into six ascending learning levels, each defining a higher degree of competencies and skills. (Bloom et al, 1956, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives).
APMG has incorporated this into a Learning Outcomes Assessment Model that is then used to develop each qualification’s Assessment Model. The model provides a simple and systematic means for assessing and classifying the learning outcome measures.
This structured approach helps to ensure:
• The appropriate level is identified for a qualification
• A clear delineation in learning level content between different qualifications
• Wording is standardized and syllabi are presented consistently across APMG’s qualification portfolio
• Exam questions and papers are consistent in their design.
