Overview
Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace.
More organisations and project professionals than ever are embracing agile tools and frameworks as they aim to increase the success of – and return on investment from – projects and other change initiatives.
Key benefits often attributed to agile include improved revenue and speed to market, developing the right product/ solution (through iterative development and incremental delivery) and increased collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Based on the Agile Business Consortium’s Agile Project Framework, AgilePM guidance offers a practical, scalable and repeatable methodology that achieves an ideal balance between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management, and the fast-pace, change and empowerment provided by agile.
Accredited training and certification will help individuals to: Deliver quicker, cost-effective and low risk change by embracing a tried and tested agile approach to project management.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the background of agile in project management
- Understand differences compared to traditional / alternative approaches.
- Adopt the core principles, concepts and processes required for successful agile projects.
- Apply the AgilePM approach to projects for more effective solutions.
- Boost communication and stakeholder engagement skills critical for successful projects.
- Understand the different management styles needed for successful agile projects.
- Become an informed member of a project team using AgilePM practices.
Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.
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Agenda
Day 1
Foundation
- What is Agile
- Philosophy, Principles & Project Variables
- Preparing for Success
- The DSDM Process
- DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
Day 2
Foundation
- DSDM Products
- Timeboxing and Prioritisation
- Planning and control
- Facilitated workshops
- Modelling
- Iterative Development
- Foundation Exam
Day 3
Practitioner
- Principles – Practical application
- Roles & Responsibilities – the PM View
- Agile PM through the Lifecycle
- The effective use of the products
- Delivering on time – combining prioritisation and timeboxing
Day 4
Practitioner
- People Teams and Interactions
- Requirements & User Stories
- Estimating – how and when
- Project planning through the Lifecycle
- Quality – never compromise
- Risk Management
- Tailoring the approach
Day 5
Practitioner
- Mock exam analysis and explanation
- Practitioner exam
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Course Instructor
Rik Ellis
Course Instructor
Rik has a wealth of practical experience in both Project Management and training in industries as diverse as the Print, Automotive, Telecoms, Financial Services, and Horticulture.
Rik is most comfortable in the classroom but in recent times has honed his virtual delivery skills and enjoys delivering PRINCE2, APM, Agile Project Management and Project Planning and Control training.
Having worked throughout the UK, Europe and Dubai, his client list includes a mix of well known public and private sector organisations including the London Fire Brigade, various Local Authorities, Government Departments, NHS Direct, West Sussex Hospital, National Science Museum, Rolls Royce Engines, Aviva, Fujitsu, Pitney Bowes, Robert Horne, Ecclesiastical, Von Essen Group, State Street, HS2, Siemens, Leonardo Helicopters, Marks and Spencer, VW, John Lewis, Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays.
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the assessments in course, delegates will have achieved the APMG Foundation and Practitioner Certificates.
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