The British Academy for Training and Development offers Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation Course. Offering a complete introduction to Agile Project Management (AgilePM), this course equips attendees with fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully manage projects in changing and fast-paced contexts. Attendees will learn the Agile Framework and its principles and philosophy, thus helping them to distinguish it from more conventional project management methods.

Emphasizing the need of cooperation among these roles and stakeholder involvement, this module will explore the roles and responsibilities inside an Agile project team. To guarantee a thorough understanding of the entire delivery process, it will expose one to the whole Agile project lifecycle from idea and feasibility study, through design, execution, and post-project review.

Key topics include Agile techniques such as MoSCoW priorities, time box, and iterative development, all of which support flexible and adaptive planning, as well as the Agile business case, emphasizing value-driven delivery and improvement. 

AgilePM introduces the products of AgilePM facilitated workshops, modeling techniques, and incremental delivery mapping. The course facilitates the customizing of the Agile approach to fit a particular project environment or stakeholder needs. Attendees are prepared for the AgilePM Foundation certification for qualifying their Readiness to apply Agile techniques in real life confidently.

Objective:

The objective of Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation Course are:

Explain the key aspects of Agile Project Management and its merits.Identify and apply AgilePM principles in actual project situations.Recognise the main roles and responsibilities for an Agile team. Manage an Agile project through full release and control.Agile tools and techniques used include MoSCoW, timeboxing, and iterative development.Application of a viable Agile business case.Prepare for and take the AgilePM Foundation exam with success.Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for:

Project managers that wish to know more about Agile.Team leaders and project coordinators operating in an Agile environment.Business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders involved in Agile.IT professionals moving to the delivery of projects using Agile.Aspiring project managers interested in a contemporary flexible style.How Will Attendees Benefit?

Key benefits include:

Internationally Recognised Qualification: Attendees will be well-equipped to undertake the AgilePM Foundation exam to attain an international qualification that augments their credibility as professionals.Improvement of skills in project delivery: Attendees will empower themselves to use Agile practices such as MoSCoW prioritisation, time boxing, and incremental delivery to strengthen adaptive project delivery.Increased confidence in the Agile environment: Attendees will gain confidence to use Agile in real projects, even when the environment is complex or dynamic.Enhanced team collaboration and communication: Understanding Agile roles and processes can help participants facilitate good cooperation across project teams, therefore improving results and performance. Useful templates and tools: Attendees will be given practical tools, templates, and techniques that can be applied to ongoing or future work.Career enhancement: With knowledge and certification in AgilePM, attendees can draw the new project management opportunities, particularly in sectors that develop and employ Agile methods, such as IT, finance, marketing, and consulting. Strategic value delivery: The emphasis will sharpen for the attendees on aligning project outcomes with long-term business objectives and delivering business value.Rising flexibility: Attendees will be more flexible to change and better able to handle project uncertainty if they have a solid basis in Agile planning and risk management.

Introduction to AgilePM

• What is Agile?

• History and background of AgilePM

• Differences between Agile and traditional approaches

Agile Philosophy and Principles

• The eight principles of AgilePM

• Agile mindset and culture

Roles and Responsibilities

• Agile project team structure

• Key roles: Project Manager, Business Sponsor, Team Leader, etc.

The Agile Project Lifecycle

• Phases: Pre-project, Feasibility, Foundations, Exploration, Engineering, Deployment, and Post-project

Agile Products and Deliverables

• Overview of key AgilePM documents and outputs

• Managing quality and progress

Planning and Control in Agile

• Techniques: MoSCoW prioritisation, timeboxing, incremental delivery

• Estimating and scheduling

Facilitated Workshops and Modelling

• Techniques for stakeholder engagement

• Modelling methods used in Agile environments

Agile Business Case and Risk Management

• Creating and maintaining a business case

• Managing risks and assumptions

Tailoring AgilePM to the Project Environment

• Customising Agile approaches to suit different project types

Preparation for AgilePM Foundation Certification

• Review sessions

• Sample questions and exam strategies