Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation Course
The British Academy for Training and Development offers Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation Course. Offering a complete introduction to Agile Project Management (AgilePM), this course equips attendees with fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully manage projects in changing and fast-paced contexts. Attendees will learn the Agile Framework and its principles and philosophy, thus helping them to distinguish it from more conventional project management methods. Emphasizing the need of cooperation among these roles and stakeholder involvement, this module will explore the roles and responsibilities inside an Agile project team. To guarantee a thorough understanding of the entire delivery process, it will expose one to the whole Agile project lifecycle from idea and feasibility study, through design, execution, and post-project review. Key topics include Agile techniques such as MoSCoW priorities, time box, and iterative development, all of which support flexible and adaptive planning, as well as the Agile business case, emphasizing value-driven delivery and improvement. AgilePM introduces the products of AgilePM facilitated workshops, modeling techniques, and incremental delivery mapping. The course facilitates the customizing of the Agile approach to fit a particular project environment or stakeholder needs. Attendees are prepared for the AgilePM Foundation certification for qualifying their Readiness to apply Agile techniques in real life confidently.
Overview
Course Objectives
Objective:
The objective of Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation Course are:
Explain the key aspects of Agile Project Management and its merits.Identify and apply AgilePM principles in actual project situations.Recognise the main roles and responsibilities for an Agile team. Manage an Agile project through full release and control.Agile tools and techniques used include MoSCoW, timeboxing, and iterative development.Application of a viable Agile business case.Prepare for and take the AgilePM Foundation exam with success.
Target Audience
This training course is suitable for:
Project managers that wish to know more about Agile.Team leaders and project coordinators operating in an Agile environment.Business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders involved in Agile.IT professionals moving to the delivery of projects using Agile.Aspiring project managers interested in a contemporary flexible style.
Course Outline
Introduction to AgilePM
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What is Agile?
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History and background of AgilePM
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Differences between Agile and traditional approaches
Agile Philosophy and Principles
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The eight principles of AgilePM
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Agile mindset and culture
Roles and Responsibilities
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Agile project team structure
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Key roles: Project Manager, Business Sponsor, Team Leader, etc.
The Agile Project Lifecycle
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Phases: Pre-project, Feasibility, Foundations, Exploration, Engineering, Deployment, and Post-project
Agile Products and Deliverables
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Overview of key AgilePM documents and outputs
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Managing quality and progress
Planning and Control in Agile
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Techniques: MoSCoW prioritisation, timeboxing, incremental delivery
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Estimating and scheduling
Facilitated Workshops and Modelling
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Techniques for stakeholder engagement
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Modelling methods used in Agile environments
Agile Business Case and Risk Management
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Creating and maintaining a business case
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Managing risks and assumptions
Tailoring AgilePM to the Project Environment
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Customising Agile approaches to suit different project types
Preparation for AgilePM Foundation Certification
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Review sessions
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Sample questions and exam strategies
Schedule & Fees
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