AgilePM® Foundation Certificate

Duration: 3 days 

Cost: $1895 excluding GST 

Dates:  Contact us

Location: Perth or Online

Course Delivery: Face to Face Instructor Led Training or Virtual

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

Pre-Requisites: Understanding of Project Management 

AgilePM provides the ability to deliver Agile projects in organisations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around Project Management, whilst at the same time enabling the fast pace of change and empowerment that is integral to Agile. 

AgilePM addresses the needs of management, project managers, team leaders, business analysts and the PMO working in an Agile environment, based on the DSDM® (Dynamic System Development Method) Agile Project Framework. 

The Foundation course lays a solid foundation for managing projects using the DSDM Agile Project Framework and prepares candidates for the AgilePM Foundation certification.  

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

• Agile coaches
• Project managers
• Project co-ordinators
• Project administrators
• Scrum masters
• Business analysts

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

• Adopt an Agile approach and philosophy 
• Work in line with DSDM philosophy and principles 
• Work effectively with DSDM roles, process and products 
• Describe how DSDM Agile projects are managed 
• Prepare for and sit the AgilePM Foundation examination 

Agile approach and philosophy 

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

The DSDM Agile Project Framework 

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

Working with DSDM Roles and products 

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

Managing Agile projects using DSDM 

DSDM planning concepts including outcome-based planning and iterative development. Defining requirements through user stories, prioritisation and estimation. Tracking and control concepts and techniques e.g. management by exception, timeboxing and stand-ups. Managing quality and risk. 

The course includes the AgilePM 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 AgilePM Foundation are eligible to claim one year’s Agile Business Consortium Membership. 

This entitles you to: 

– Online templates and tools 

– Online ebooks including our pocketbooks and AgilePM v2 

– 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.