The AgilePM Foundation v3 training is based on the latest version of the methodology, updated at the end of 2024. It combines the agile project governance offered by the AgilePM approach and the agile approach to project delivery derived from the Scrum framework.
The training responds to the needs of professionals to ensure strong governance while applying an agile approach to producing project deliverables and relying on effective team collaboration.
The training lasts 3 days and consists of two main parts, carried out jointly:
- Scrum Essentials (day 1), which offers basic knowledge about Scrum, which is the most popular agile framework in the world.
- AgilePM Foundation (day 2 and 3), which is the internationally recognized standard in agile project management.
All of the above parts are mandatory.
Purpose of the training
- gaining knowledge of the basics of the AgilePM v3 methodology and the project life cycle carried out in accordance with it
- learning the benefits of working with the AgilePM approach
- understanding and learning how to adapt AgilePM to different project contexts
- gaining knowledge about Scrum: theory, practice, responsibilities and values defined in the Scrum Guide
- understanding the responsibilities of the Scrum Team and how they interact with each other and with others
- understanding how to build an effective team with the right skills and experience
- preparing for the certified Scrum Essentials and AgilePM Foundation v3 exam (taking the exams are voluntary)
Target group
- those wishing to learn about the principles, practices, the AgilePM and Scrum process and their purpose
- those with experience in Agile or wishing to acquire it
- current and future project managers, business representatives, project team members, team leaders who are interested in practical application of iterative and incremental project delivery based on collaboration
- current and future Scrum Team members, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers
Benefits
- common understanding of what Agile and Scrum are and what values they are based on
- learning the basics of AgilePM and Scrum and how to scale approaches to different types of projects, also outside of IT and software development
- experience the practical benefits of working in Agile and Scrum, including delivering business value earlier than in traditional projects, supporting flexibility of operations and enabling adaptation to changing circumstances, reducing the risk of delivering poor quality products by using an incremental and iterative approach to their production, promoting transparency in team working
- opportunity to gain a globally recognised certificate in agile project management.
Exam and Certification
- non-mandatory exam,
- multiple-choice, single-response questions test,
- number of questions: 50,
- pass threshold: 60% (30 out of 50 possible points),
- language of the exam: English, Polish,
- duration: 40 minutes,
- mode: online (after online training) or in-person (after in-person training),
- date: the exam is held at the end of the 3rd day of training,
- closed book – no use of materials,
- validity of the certificate: indefinite,
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
Training programme
DAY 1 – Scrum Essentials
Introduction to Scrum and Agile
- What is Agile?
- Agile Software Development Manifesto
- 12 Agile Principles
How does Scrum work?
- Elements of the Scrum framework
Scrum Team and its values
- Scrum Team and responsibilities
- Ways to describe competencies and skills
- 5 Scrum Values
Product Backlog
- What is an Artifact?
- User Stories
- Examples of requirement decomposition levels
Sprint and Sprint Planning
- What is a Sprint?
- What topics does Sprint Planning address?
Work in Sprint
- What is a Daily Scrum?
- How does Definition of Done (DoD) work?
Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective
- What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?
- What is discussed during Sprint Retrospective?
Backlog refinement and estimation
- Refinement and organization of the Product Backlog
- Types of approaches to estimation
Empiricism and the Lean concept
- Empiricism and the Lean concept as a theory of Scrum
DAY 2 and 3 – AgilePM Foundation
Introduction
- What is VUCA?
- Scrum – a reminder
- Agility in project management
- Iterativity and incrementality
Basics of AgilePM
- Basics of the concept
- Four project variables
- 8 Principles of AgilePM
People and interactions
- Stakeholders
- Project organization
- 9 Principles of Agile Leadership
- Perspectives in management
- Multi-team structure pattern
- Business Analysis Perspective
- Team structure patterns for different types of projects
Collaboration and communication
- Is there cooperation?
- Environment for cooperation
- Benefits of cooperation
- Collaborative Leadership
- What is communication?
- Effective communication in a project context
- Influence and Interest Matrix
- Process and Progress Transparency
Project process and life cycle
- What is an Increment?
- AgilePM Process
- Configuring the Project Life Cycle
- Overview of Process Phases
Defining and organizing requirements
- Explanation of backlog types
- What is a requirement?
- User stories and their hierarchy
- Acceptance criteria
- INVEST model
Estimating and prioritizing work
- Estimating in a VUCA world
- Estimating in the project lifecycle
- MoSCoW prioritization
Planning and control
- Planning concepts and horizons
- Planning in the project lifecycle
- MoSCoW and planning
- Incremental delivery and Sprint structure
- Control concepts
- Burn-down charts
Governance and risk – prioritizing agility over bureaucracy
- Agile vs Traditional Governance
- Financial Governance and AgilePM Management Products
- What is Risk?
- Project Approach Questionnaire (PAQ)
Guides & Resources
Find vetted articles, official accreditor resources, the full course outline (PDF), and useful links to maximise your progress.
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