Agile Project Management (AgilePM®)

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The AgilePM scheme aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be agile.

Based on the proven fundamentals within the Agile Business Consortium's Agile Project Framework, the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile projects in organizations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around project management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.

The course will:

• Explain how to lay the foundations for successful agile projects
• Explain how an agile project is managed
• Clarify the different management styles needed for successful agile projects (compared to "traditional" projects)
• Provide integration with PRINCE2® and other project management methodologies/frameworks.

Training for AgilePM is available from the network of Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) who are assessed and certified by APMG International. The full list of AgilePM ATOs can be found at: https://apmg-international.com/all-atos

Only these organizations and registered partners/affiliates are authorized to deliver AgilePM training.

No, however this is recommended. In addition to receiving accredited training, individuals also have the option of self-study to prepare for the examination. APMG administers public exam sessions around the world to accommodate those who self-study.

Most, if not all, AgilePM accredited training organizations include the examinations as part of the associated training course.

Alternatively, and for individuals that have self-studied, APMG administers public exam sessions around the world. Sessions are run at certain APMG offices. There are four dedicated centres in the UK for public examinations, and in the United States we utilize the public library network to facilitate sessions.

Individuals can also book online examinations through APMG’s Remote Proctor Service.

If you are sitting the examinations through an accredited training organization, the costs of the exams are generally included in the course fee. APMG-International use a global pricing structure, so for those sitting exams at a public exam centre, the cost is dependent on where the exams are being sat. To find out the cost in your region, please contact the APMG Service Desk on +44 (0)1494 452450 or at: servicedesk@apmg-international.com

There are no pre-requisites for the foundation examination. Candidates must achieve a pass at foundation level before completing the practitioner examination. The DSDM Atern Foundation and Advanced Practitioner certificates are also acceptable pre-requisites for the practitioner exam.

Candidates must hold the practitioner certification in order to take the re-registration examination.

AgilePM has one main manual supporting the qualification scheme, published by Agile Business Consortium, called Agile Project Management Handbook. This can be purchased from APMG Business Books at: www.apmg-businessbooks.com

Most AgilePM accredited training organizations include this handbook as part of the course fee.

Foundation examinations are currently available in English, Polish, German, Dutch and French.

Practitioner examinations are currently available in English, German and Polish. Further translations will be considered subject to market demand.

The AgilePM Handbook is currently available in English, German and Polish. Further translations will be considered subject to market demand.

For individuals self-studying it is almost impossible to say. As all candidates have different experience and amount of time available for study, it varies from person to person. We suggest you buy the handbook and have a look through for yourself before deciding how long you need to spend learning.

For those studying with an accredited training organization, foundation courses are generally delivered over 3 days, while combined foundation and practitioner courses are generally delivered over 5 days. It is well worth investigating with individual providers, as many will offer tailored and blended learning solutions.

Summaries of the structure of the AgilePM examinations can be seen at: https://apmg-international.com/product/agilepm

AgilePM Registered Practitioner certification is valid for 5 years. Between 3 to 5 years after initial certification, Registered Practitioners will be required to sit a re-registration examination to verify their continuing competence and knowledge in Agile Project Management. Past the 5-year validity the candidate’s certification will still be valid however they will lose their ‘Registered’ status. Practitioners can sit the re-registration examination at any time, even past the 5-year point to acquire the ‘Registered Practitioner’ status.

Maintaining the ‘Registered Practitioner’ status is a mandatory requirement for all AgilePM trainers in order to retain their Accredited Trainer status.

The foundation examination is not valid for a defined period and will not expire.

Candidates who pass the practitioner exam are recognized as ‘AgilePM Registered Practitioners'. Individuals will remain registered for a period of 5 years. To maintain the registered status, practitioners must complete and pass an AgilePM re-registration examination 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification.

AgilePM foundation examinations can be marked on location after the exam, but this is down to the discretion of the invigilator at the time. Practitioner and re-registration answer booklets are marked at APMG International offices and results released soon after.

Your result will be sent to your ATO approximately 7-10 days after your exam date. Your ATO should notify you of your results so please contact them for further details.

If you did not take your exam through an ATO, your results will be sent directly to you via the relevant APMG-International office approximately 7-10 days after the date of your exam.

All level certificates will be dispatched 2 weeks after the results have been released by APMG.

Only a higher-level certificate will be dispatched if a candidate has sat both foundation and practitioner examinations.

Please note that if you have taken your examinations via an ATO, certificates will be dispatched based on the preferences that the ATO selected when booking the exam. The ATO can select either an e-certificate or hard copy and whether this type is sent to the ATO or directly to the candidate.

If you have not received your certificate shortly after the above timeframes please contact our Customer Interaction Team – servicedesk@apmg-international.com.

To be eligible to apply to become an AgilePM approved trainer, individuals must achieve a score of 66% (53/80) in the practitioner exam.

Trainers also need to ensure to maintain their ‘Registered Practitioner’ status and take the re-registration examination between 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification in order to retain their accreditation.

To find out if you scored enough to be eligible as a trainer, please email servicedesk@apmg-international.com noting your interest. A representative of the Service Desk will be able to advise.

Candidates who have passed the AgilePM practitioner examination can put "AgilePM Practitioner" on their business cards.

Only organizations licensed to do so are allowed to use the AgilePM logo. Such organizations include AgilePM ATOs (Accredited Training Organizations) and registered partners accredited by APMG. AgilePM® is a registered trademark of the Agile Business Consortium Limited. The APMG International AgilePM and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of APM Group Ltd and must not be used without prior permission or an appropriate license.

Agile Project Management is based on DSDM Atern, which has always been the only Agile method to fully-address the concept of an Agile project, and provides detailed guidance on how to manage and deliver Agile projects.

Agile Project Management focuses on the elements of Atern that are specific to the Agile Project Manager; it is important to note that Atern also provides detailed guidance on delivery techniques and solution development, which are outside of the Agile Project Management Handbook.

Although Agile Project Management can be viewed as a subset of DSDM Atern, there are some extra features in Agile Project Management that are not currently available in Atern. These include "Top Tips" for Agile Project Managers at the conclusion of most chapters. These "Top Tips" have been collected from the in-depth practical experience of professional individuals who have managed and delivered Agile projects for many years. These are practitioners who work across a wide range of backgrounds, from small, simple projects to large, complex projects, including regulated environments where they need to work in conjunction with other methods and approaches such as PRINCE2, ITIL, CMMI, ISO, etc. Access to this experience through these "Top Tips" has proved to be invaluable and will help the Agile Project Manager to avoid pitfalls and prepare for success.

All Agile Project Management trainers must be "sponsored" by an Agile Project Management accredited training organization (ATO). Details of all Agile Project Management ATOs can be found here.

A trainer application must be submitted by the sponsoring ATO to their relevant APMG-International office.