The APMG-International AgilePM® certification aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be Agile.
It aims to combine flexibility with proven process for successful Agile Project Delivery.
The AgilePM guidance, developed in partnership with DSDM Consortium, offers a practical and repeatable methodology that achieves an ideal balance between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management, and the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
The focus of Agile Project Management is on developing solutions incrementally enabling project teams to react effectively to changing requirements, whilst empowering project personnel and encouraging increased collaboration and ownership.
The guidance is based on DSDM Consortium's Agile Project Framework and is underpinned by DSDM's eight principles for effective Agile Project Delivery:
The AgilePM Practitioner course will cover:
Our Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM) training course and certification was developed in partnership with the Agile experts at the DSDM Consortium and is accredited with the APMG Examination Institute. It is based on DSDM's Agile Project Framework
The AgilePM guidance and supporting training courses explain how to lay the foundations for successful Agile projects and manage an Agile project from start to finish.
The course will allow you to adopt a practical and repeatable methodology that achieves an ideal balance between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management, and the fast-pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.
The course is designed for:
Our Agile Project Management Foundation training course includes extensive learning materials such as:
WINDOWS
MAC
Adobe Flash Player 10+
Compatible speakers/headphones.
We suggest the use of the Firefox web browser for the best educational experience.
To take your web based exam, you will need a computer with a webcam, a microphone and a reliable internet connection.
You will also need administrator rights to install the software that will be used to monitor the exam session.
You will also need photo identification (passport, government ID or equivalent). If your exam includes a document to be printed (for example ITIL Managing Across the Lifecycle case study), the printer will need to be in the room where you take the exam.
Please note, in addition to your webcam, some examination institutes will require you to have a small mirror or reflective surface. The proctor will ask you to hold this up to show that there is nothing attached to the webcam or laptop itself.
For a successful exam, you will need:
MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED | |
Web Camera | 640×480 resolution | 1280×720 resolution |
PC Users | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
Mac Users | Mac OS X or higher | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
Internet Download Speed | .768 Mbps | 1.5Mbps |
Internet Upload Speed | .384 Mbps | 1.5Mbps |
RAM | 1024MB | 2GB |
Acceptable browsers are:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10
Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave must also be installed before you begin the exam.
You must hold the Agile PM Foundation certificate to be eligible for the Practitioner level course.
It would be sensible to revist your Agile PM Foundation level of knowledge if it has been some time since you took the course and exam.
The AgilePM Practitioner online exam comprises:
Proctored Exam
There are currently no CPD points available with this course
AgilePM Certificate
On copletion of this course and a successful exam you will be ideally placed to advance your career in agile project management.