The Agile Project Management course is best suited to:

• New project managers who work in organisations that use Agile and who need to improve their own knowledge.
• Agile project team members who want to better understand their role.
• Project managers who need to cross-train from another management methodology.
• Consultants who need documented proof of their Agile experience.
• Individuals who are cross-training for a role in project management and need a qualification to open new employment options.

Principally designed for the engineering, IT and new product or service development industries, the Agile project management framework takes an iterative and incremental approach to the management and build process. The Agile Project Management course will show students the key concepts of the framework and how they are applied to real-world projects to boost success rates and increase efficiency.

The ultimate goal of this course is to help students sit and pass both Foundation and Practitioner level qualifications.

Using a series of instructor led videos and self-study manuals (sold separately), the Agile Project Management course is delivered online via the learning platform. This system allows students access to content anyplace anytime, so they can study whenever and wherever is most convenient for their needs.

A series of flash cards allow learners to test their understanding, and a number of practical scenarios in each module can be used to practice common responses, or to see how the framework can be applied to real world scenarios.Students can discuss topics with other learners using our social network, adding another learning channel by which to further improve knowledge and skills.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• The concepts, benefits and risks of Agile development.
• The philosophy, approach and principles of Agile project management.
• Understanding the DSDM Atern lifecycle and products.
• Recruiting or assembling appropriate project teams.
• How to plan and run a facilitated workshop.
• Model and prototype aspects of the solution to ensure that the correct development path is being followed.
• Elicit, analyse, prioritise and manage requirements for deliverables.
• Create a timeboxed plan that keeps the project on track.
• Understanding the importance of negotiation and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure continued progress.
• How to set up and manage an Agile project using the framework.

Once complete, students will be ready to sit and pass the Agile Foundation qualification. They will also be fully prepared to move onto the advanced topics covered in the Practitioner course:

• Overseeing products and deliverables and properly assigning responsibility to management, business and technical departments.
• Structuring and empowering project teams for maximum success and efficiency.
• Using MoSCoW prioritisation to ensure deliverables are completed in the correct order.
• Advanced estimating, measurement and configuration considerations for successful Agile management.
• Defining functional and non-functional requirements for deliverables.
• Implementing quality control to maintain standards.
• Preparing for the future by considering maintainability and scalability during planning.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

Agile Project Management course from ensures that project managers have the skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully manage a project using the Agile framework. Students will also be fully prepared to sit and pass both Foundation and Practitioner level Agile qualification exams.

Individuals completing this course will benefit from:

• Sufficient training and understanding to pass the Agile qualification exams and become a registered AgilePM® Practitioner.
• Improved performance either working as part of, or leading Agile project teams.
• Improved project outcomes for employers and customers.
• Improved employment prospects, either through internal promotion, or elsewhere within the project management industry.

The Agile Project Management course is an essential step towards AgilePM® Registered Practitioner status. This course is also a cost-effective choice for would-be project managers who want to study the Foundation and Practitioner level materials concurrently.

EXAM

After scoring at least 30 marks, candidates will get instant confirmation of their Agile Foundation qualification. Armed with the Agile Foundation certificate, project team members will:

• Be better able to participate as a member of a project team that operates according to Agile principles.
• Be better able to apply the Agile project management framework to company projects, raising standards and success rates accordingly.
• Be able to provide basic Agile methodology guidance to colleagues or third parties.
• Have the skills and experience required to work as part of an Agile project team, or secure a job elsewhere in the sector.

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