AgilePgM® Foundation Certificate

Duration: 2 days 

Cost: $1450 excluding GST 

Dates:  Contact us

Location: Perth or Online

Course Delivery: Face to Face Instructor Led Training or Virtual

Inclusions: Courseware materials, AgilePgM textbook, catering, case studies, practice exams, certificate exam 

Pre-Requisites: Understanding of Programme Management 

The world of project and programme management has been evolving over recent years, with agile methods and practices become increasingly popular as organisations seek to respond faster and more effectively to ever-increasing change initiatives. 

AgilePgM® provides programme managers with a disciplined but flexible agile approach to the management of transformational organizational change, allowing for iterative and incremental delivery of outputs and benefits. 

The governance model, contained within the guidance, ensures a programme will capture its vision, whilst empowering teams to work without undue interference. Built on firm foundations, the programme can evolve and react to business change in our increasingly dynamic world.  

The AgilePgM® course and the related certification can be beneficial to those in the following roles or those who are aspiring to be:

• Portfolio managers
• Program managers
• Project managers
• Project leads

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the fundamentals of Agile Programme Management 
• Lay the foundations for successful agile programmes 
• Understand the philosophy, principles, processes, roles and documentation required in an agile programme – compared with a “traditional” programme 
• Develop a more advanced, applied level of knowledge to gain an understanding of agile methods; gain the ability to apply relevant programme management methods, leading to successful agile programmes. 
• Clarify different management styles needed for successful agile programmes compared to traditional programmes and be able to tailor these to the situation. 
• Actively promote trust and close co-operation between all stakeholders and provide ongoing visibility into what is happening. 
• Combine knowledge of more traditional management methodologies with agile methods to ensure continuous alignment to a changing business environment. 
• Ensure incremental and iterative realisation of benefits by encouraging active stakeholder involvement, feedback and effective controls 
• Prepare for the Agile Programme Management Foundation examination 
• The guidance is based on the DSDM® (Dynamic System Development Method) approach - a long established, internationally recognised framework for agile project delivery.  

The Basics 

The Agile mindset. Being Agile vs Doing Agile. Delivering solutions using an Agile approach. Which Agile approach should you use. 

AgilePgM Lifecycle and Products 

The DSDM approach, principles and processes, and how they are applied throughout the programme. Application and tailoring of relevant AgilePgM aspects in context to enhance project success. 

Planning and Roles and Responsibilities  

Roles and responsibilities. Working effectively as an Agile programme. Collaborating and communicating for success. The programme manager’s role across the DSDM lifecycle. 

Governance and Control 

Managing quality and risk. Levels of governance. Monitoring and control throughout the programme. Handling quality management.  

The course includes the AgilePgM Foundation exam fees which consists of: 

– 50 Multiple choice questions 

– 50% pass mark (25/50) 

– 40 minutes duration 

– Closed book  

Taking your virtual exam 

On the last day of your virtual course, you will receive an invitation to book your exam. You have 3 months to sit the exam online. Please check availability when making your booking. Please refer to ProctorU to view additional information (including system requirements) for web-proctored exams 

Candidates who pass AgilePgM Foundation are eligible to claim one year’s Agile Business Consortium Membership. 

This entitles you to: 

– Online templates and tools 

– Online ebooks including the pocketbooks  

– Free tickets to Member Training Days across the country 

– 20% discount on webshop, exams and events tickets 

The Consortium will email successful candidates directly with an invitation to activate your membership.