The APMG Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation course provides a comprehensive introduction to both the Scrum framework and Agile Project Management. Participants will gain the essential knowledge needed to work effectively within Scrum teams while also understanding how to manage projects using AgilePM. This course is ideal for those looking to apply Agile principles across both product development and project management environments.
The course covers the roles, principles, events, and artefacts of Scrum, along with AgilePM’s broader project lifecycle and management techniques, offering a complete toolkit for Agile professionals.
Course eBook and exam included with purchase.
This course is suitable for:
Scrum team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters seeking foundational Scrum knowledge.
Project managers looking to adopt AgilePM methodologies.
Business leaders and stakeholders responsible for supporting Agile transformation initiatives.
Individuals looking to gain dual competency in both Scrum product development and Agile project management.
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
Understand the key principles and roles of the Scrum framework.
Be able to work effectively as part of a Scrum team, applying Scrum events and artefacts.
Learn to apply AgilePM principles to manage entire projects, from initiation to delivery.
Develop skills in backlog management, sprint planning, and prioritisation using MoSCoW.
Manage project risks, governance, and stakeholder communication in Agile environments.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, participants with prior exposure to project management concepts or basic Agile principles may benefit more from the content.
Introduction to Agile and Scrum
Overview of Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto
Scrum framework: Values, pillars (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation), and empirical process control
Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers
Self-management and cross-functionality in Scrum teams
Accountabilities in Scrum and Agile teams
Scrum Events and Artefacts
The five Scrum events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
Scrum artefacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
Defining 'Done' in Scrum and Agile projects
AgilePM Fundamentals
The AgilePM lifecycle: Phases from Pre-Project to Post-Deployment
Key concepts: Increments, products, and prioritisation using MoSCoW
AgilePM’s eight principles and their practical application
Planning, Prioritisation, and Control
User stories and backlog management in Scrum and AgilePM
Using MoSCoW to prioritise features and guarantee delivery
Planning in AgilePM: Balancing time, cost, quality, and scope in projects
Visualising progress through burn-down charts, velocity tracking, and sprint reports
Risk Management and Governance
Managing risks in AgilePM projects
Agile governance: Ensuring flexibility while maintaining control
Tailoring project approaches to mitigate risks using AgilePM and Scrum
Collaboration and Communication
Effective stakeholder engagement across Scrum and AgilePM environments
Building collaborative, cross-functional teams and ensuring transparent communication
Managing multi-team dependencies in larger Agile projects
Participants will take the following exam at the end of the course:
AgilePM Foundation Exam: This exam tests participants on their knowledge of the AgilePM framework, lifecycle phases, and principles, focusing on recall and understanding of core project management concepts. Format is as follows:
50 multiple choice questions
Pass mark is 30/50 (60%)
40 minute time limit
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