3-Day Instructor-Led Training
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PDF version of Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM) Handbook
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APMG Agile Programme Management (PgM) Certification Preparation
Course 3626
- Duration: 3 days
- Language: English
- Level: Intermediate
Increasing numbers of organisations are adopting agile practices for project and programme management. Until recently, the PPM landscape was dominated by traditional “waterfall” approaches. Major benefits are often attributed to Agile practices, including improve revenue and speed to market, increased collaboration and customer satisfaction and delivering more effective products and solutions.
Agile PgM training course introduce you to the fundamentals of agile programme management and explore the details of the Agile PgM framework, and how to apply it effectively for successful agile programmes.
PgM Certification Preparation Course Delivery Methods
In-Person
Online
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PgM Certification Preparation Course Information
In this course, you will:
- Get a detailed understanding of the Agile PgM approach, philosophy and principles
- Understand the nature and structure of an Agile programme lifecycle
- Help to establish flexible agile programmes that respond effectively to business change
- Clarify different management styles needed for successful agile programmes compared to traditional programmes and be able to tailor these to the situation
- Actively promote trust and close co-operation between all stakeholders and provide ongoing visibility into what is happening
- Ensure incremental and iterative realisation of benefits by encouraging active stakeholder involvement, feedback and effective controls.
- Understand how management, control, communication and stakeholder engagement are addressed in Agile programmes
- Assist organizations in achieving transformational change faster, at lower cost and risk.
- To prepare you for the Agile Programme Management Foundation Exam
Necessary Preparation
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM) Handbook aligned to the syllabus before the training starts. The Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM) Handbook will be emailed to you as an eBook version, along with access to the syllabus, ahead of the start date. During the course, two hours of evening study each night is required.
Exam Information
- Multiple choice format
- 50 questions (each worth 1 mark), 25 marks to pass (50% pass)
- 40 minutes duration
- Closed Book
The Agile Programme Management (PgM) exam will be invigilated during class hours by the course instructor. The foundation exam will take place on Day 3.
PgM Certification Preparation Training Outline
Module 1: Introduction
- What is agile?
- The Agile manifesto
- DSDM Agile PgM Framework
- What is Agile Programme Management?
- Portfolios, Programmes and Projects
- Five Principles
Module 2: Agile PgM Lifecycle and Products Overview
- Lifecycle
- Pre-Programme
- Programme Feasibility
- Programme Foundations
- Capability Evolution
- Tranche Review
- Benefits Management
- Programme Close
- Types of Products
- Core Programme Products
- Foundation products
- Control Products
Module 3: Planning
- Approach to planning
- Planning Horizons
- Interim States
- Planning through the lifecycle
- MoSCoW
- Estimating
Module 4: Roles
- Overview of Roles
- Characteristics of Agile Programme Team
- Roles in Detail
- Stakeholder Engagement
Module 5: Governance
- Approach to Governance
- Major Governance Levels
- Empowerment
- Decision-Making Boundaries
- Including existing projects
Module 6: Management and Control (including Risk Management)
- Approach to Management and Control
- Review Points
- What to monitor
- Hybrid Programmes
- Culture and Communication
- Risk Management
Module 7: Quality Management
- Basic concepts
- Aspects of quality
- Process Quality Reviews
- Keeping control of quality
Foundation Exam Preparation
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PgM Certification Preparation FAQs
- Practicing and aspiring programme managers
- Project managers participating in Agile programmes
- Others responsible for the planning and delivery of transformational business change
There are no formal prerequisites required, however some experience or understanding of the following can be beneficial.
- General understanding of project and programme management knowledge
- Familiarity with agile practices.
- Get a detailed understanding of the Agile PgM approach, philosophy and principles
- Understand the nature and structure of an Agile programme lifecycle
- Help to establish flexible agile programmes that respond effectively to business change
- Clarify different management styles needed for successful agile programmes compared to traditional programmes and be able to tailor these to the situation
- Actively promote trust and close co-operation between all stakeholders and provide ongoing visibility into what is happening
- Ensure incremental and iterative realisation of benefits by encouraging active stakeholder involvement, feedback and effective controls.
- Understand how management, control, communication and stakeholder engagement are addressed in Agile programmes
- Assist organizations in achieving transformational change faster, at lower cost and risk.
- To prepare you for the Agile Programme Management Foundation Exam
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM) Handbook aligned to the syllabus before the training starts. The Agile Programme Management (Agile PgM) Handbook will be emailed to you as an eBook version, along with access to the syllabus, ahead of the start date. During the course, two hours of evening study each night is required.
The APMG Agile PgM exam is invigilated during class hours by the course instructor on Day 3.