Agile Project Management (AgilePM®)

This accredited comprehensive five-day course combines both foundation and practitioner Agile Project Management qualifications. It is designed to help students develop both the knowledge and skills required to work on an agile project and develop the understanding to apply the guidance on an agile project. The course will equip students with the competence to begin working as an agile project manager on a non-complex project. The Agile Project Management guidance used in the course is based upon DSDM’s Agile Project Framework (AgilePF) a leading and proven agile approach.

The exam costs of this course is already included in the course price.

AgilePM® Syllabus

• Concepts, benefits and risks of Agile Project Management
• Philosophy, approach and principles
• DSDM products, roles and responsibilities
• Recruiting and building appropriate project teams
• How to set up and manage an Agile project
• Risk management
• Planning, estimating and controlling

Agile Project Management Foundation exam

• Multiple choice format
• 50 questions per paper
• 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
• 40 minutes duration
• Closed book

Agile Project Management Practitioner exam

The Agile Project Management Foundation certificate is a prerequisite for the Practitioner stage. Once you have completed the training, you will sit the exam:

• Exam format – Objective examination. 4 questions (20 points per question).
• Pass mark – 40/80 points required to pass the exam (50%).
• Duration – 2.5 hours.
• Open book – Yes (only the official AgilePM® manual is allowed).

Expiry: AgilePM Registered Practitioner status expires after 5 years.

By passing both the Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner exams, you will be showing employers that you understand the key principles and terminology within the Agile Management Foundation guidance. It also means that you will be able to understand:

Virtual Live Classroom

• 10th August – 14th August 2026
• 14th September – 18th September 2026
• 12th October – 16th October 2026
• 9th November – 13th November 2026
• 14th December – 18th December 2026

Face2Face Classroom (London Venue) 

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AgilePM Foundation

Agile PM Foundation training provides students with a basic understanding of the Agile Project Framework from DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Methodology). The student should understand:

• The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile.
• The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations.
• The products produced during an Agile project and their purpose.
• The techniques used and their benefits and limitations.
• The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
• What is needed to pass the AgilePM Foundation exam.

AgilePM Practitioner

AgilePM Practitioner training provides builds upon knowledge gained at Foundation level and equips students with sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Agile Project Framework to apply and tailor it to a given scenario.

The candidate should understand:

• How to apply the underpinning philosophy and principles of DSDM in a project situation.
• How to appropriately configure the lifecycle of an Agile project.
• How to produce and evaluate the content of Agile products produced during an Agile project.
• How to apply the following Agile techniques in a project situation: Facilitated Workshops; MoSCoW prioritisation; Iterative Development; Modelling; Timeboxing.
• How to identify the Agile techniques to be used for a given situation.
• The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project and correctly determine the appropriate personnel to fulfil these roles.
• The mechanisms for control of an Agile Project which are specific to an Agile project.
• How to test, estimate and measure progress in an Agile project.
• The Agile approach to managing requirements and identify action to rectify problems with requirements within an Agile project.
• What is needed to pass the AgilePM Practitioner exam.

Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate (Accredited certificate and on success of your assessments where applicable).
• A manual as your resources tool.
• This course is accredited by APMG International.

Who’s it for?

• Agile team members who are looking to become agile project managers.
• Practising project managers who need to get up to speed with managing agile projects.
• Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner training is ideal if you are looking to apply the Agile Project Management guidance on your agile projects.

What are the Course Requirements?

There are no prerequisites or entry requirements. However, basic project management knowledge would be beneficial.

Agile Project Management Practitioner exam prerequisites:

• AgilePM Foundation Certificate (either 2010 or 2014 version), or
• DSDM Atern Foundation Certificate, or
• DSDM Advanced Practitioner Certificate

Benefits

• You can learn to apply the Agile Project Framework from DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Methodology) to non-complex projects.
• You will be better able to communicate and participate effectively on agile projects.
• You can increase your confidence of making a positive contribution on agile projects.
• You can boost your recognition within your organisation as someone who understands how to manage agile projects.
• You can gain an internationally recognised certification, enabling you to take your skills around the world.

What will be the Career Path?

• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Manager

Are any Financial Options Provided?

• 0% Interest Free payments available.

What is provided with the Course?

• Course Material
• Aftercare Course Support