Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation

This course is designed to prepare students to sit and pass the AgilePM Foundation certification exam. At the same time, the assets and insight included with the course can also help students to begin applying what they learn in order to create value for their organization.

The course itself is provided by Good e-Learning, an award-winning online training company with a diverse portfolio of online training courses.

An Introduction to this AgilePM Foundation Course

Learning Objectives
This module provides an introduction to the course and gives students a course guide.

Module 1: What is Agile Project Management?

Learning Objectives
This module describes Agile, along with the Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) and its philosophy.

Module 2: The DSDM Principles

Learning Objectives
This module looks at the eight principles of the DSDM.

Module 3: The DSDM Roles and Responsibilities

Learning Objectives
This module describes the roles found in the DSDM at project level and solution development level, as well as in supporting roles.

Module 4: The DSDM Products

Learning Objectives
This module looks at the 14 products specified in the DSDM’s approach to project management.

Module 5: The DSDM Process

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This module looks at the various phases found within a typical DSDM project.

Module 6: Planning and Control

Learning Objectives
This module demonstrates how to plan projects in accordance with AgilePM and the DSDM.

Module 7: MoSCoW Prioritization and Timeboxing

Learning Objectives
This module looks at two essential AgilePM tools: ‘Timeboxing’ and ‘MoSCoW Prioritization’.

Practice Exam Simulators

Learning Objectives
The course features two practice papers for the Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation certification examination. One is provided by APMG, while the other comes from the Good e-Learning team. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the course modules before attempting the practice exams.

This course comes with a FREE voucher that can be used to take the official Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation certification exam. The exam itself can be taken online via a service provided by ProctorU. Learners can contact the Orbus support team to request vouchers.

There are no prerequisites for sitting the Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation exam.

Exam format:

• This is a multiple-choice exam consisting of 50 questions
• There is a time limit of 40 minutes to complete the exam
• The exam is closed book, with only the provided materials being permitted for use
• The pass mark for the exam is 50%: you must get 25 out of 50 questions correct

Please ensure your device meets the system requirements before booking your exam. You can do so via this online test.

Agile project management is in high demand in the world of business. Studying AgilePM equips students to thrive in Agile project teams, allowing them to create business value while also gaining experience. 

Becoming certified in AgilePM can also enable students to unlock new career opportunities and even higher-paying roles. As we mentioned earlier, AgilePM is the world’s most popular Agile project management framework, and successful students can find work in almost any industry or sector.

AgilePM has proven to be a demonstrably effective project management framework. It prioritizes the end product. Goals are completed and established iteratively based on changing project requirements and environmental factors. This adaptive approach leads to end-results that are far better suited to client requirements. 

What sets AgilePM apart from other Agile frameworks is its greater focus on control and alignment. This counters many of the main issues that businesses tend to have with Agile management and allows them to enjoy the benefits of Agile without having to worry about projects becoming unfocused or going off track.

Investing in AgilePM training for employees also has the advantage of giving them the chance to apply what they learn in their day to day work. Not only can this start creating returns on training investments early on, but it can also help students retain more of their training, making them more likely to pass their exams.