AgilePM Foundation: APMG International Agile Project Management - Foundation

Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the world's leading framework and certification for Agile project management, with over 200,000 exams sat worldwide.

The AgilePM qualification is based on the AgilePM Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium.

The Handbook offers a practical 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.

Agile Project Management training and certification help individuals to:

◉ Apply the underpinning philosophy and principles of AgilePM in a project situation

◉ Appropriately configure the lifecycle of an Agile project to a given scenario

◉ Identify and apply popular Agile techniques in a project situation, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development and timeboxing

◉ Understand and assign roles and responsibilities within an Agile project

◉ Understand the mechanisms for governance and control of an Agile project

◉ Understand how to test, estimate and measure progress in an Agile project

◉ Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing requirements.

Who is the Foundation Level for? 

◉ Practising project managers.

◉ Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers.

◉ Individuals pursuing the AgilePM Practitioner Certificate.

What are the key things you will learn?

◉ The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile.

◉ The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations.

◉ The products produced during an Agile project and their purpose.

◉ The techniques used and their benefits and limitations.

◉ The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.

AgilePM Foundation: APMG International Agile Project Management - Foundation

APMG International AgilePM Foundation Exam Summary:

Exam Name	APMG International Agile Project Management - Foundation
Exam Code	AgilePM Foundation
Exam Fee	USD $330
Exam Duration	40 Minutes
Number of Questions	50
Passing Score	50%
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
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Sample Questions	APMG International AgilePM Foundation Level Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	APMG International Certified Agile Project Management - Foundation (AgilePM-Foundation) Practice Test

APMG International Agile Project Management Foundation Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Lifecycle and Products
Know facts, terms and concepts relating to the syllabus area. Specifically to recall:	- What DSDM is and what the benefits of using DSDM are. - The key elements of the Effective Solution Development Team Instrumental Success Factor. - The key elements of the following Instrumental Success Factors: Embracing the DSDM Approach Business Engagement – Active and Ongoing Iterative Development, Integrated Testing and Incremental Delivery Transparency - The use of the Project Approach Questionnaire as a means of assessing the initial status of a project as an Instrumental Success Factor. - The scope and use of the DSDM testing concepts.
Understand how the LP theme is applied throughout the project lifecycle. Specifically to identify:	- How the Pre-Project phase in the process adds value. - How the Feasibility phase in the process adds value. - How the Foundations phase in the process adds value. - How the Evolutionary Development phase in the process adds value. - How the Deployment phase in the process adds value. - How the Post-Project phase in the process adds value. - The sequence of the phases and how DSDM can be configured for scalability and formality. - The purpose and use of the Business products from each lifecycle phase: Terms of Reference Business Case - The purpose and use of the Business products from each lifecycle phase: Prioritised Requirements List Benefits Assessment - The purpose and use of the Solution products from each lifecycle phase: Solution Architecture Definition Development Approach Definition Evolving Solution - The purpose use of the Management products from each lifecycle phase: Delivery Plan Management Approach Definition - The purpose use of the Management products from each lifecycle phase: Feasibility Assessment Foundations Summary - The purpose use of the Management products from each lifecycle phase: Timebox Plan Timebox Review Record Project Review Report - How the phases in the DSDM process help to build quality.
Be able to apply and tailor the relevant aspects of the LP theme to a project scenario when configuring the lifecycle and completing elements of major products. Specifically to:
Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate application of the LP theme to a project scenario. Specifically to analyse, with reasons:
People and Roles
Know facts, terms and concepts relating to the syllabus area. Specifically to recall:	- The dimensions of the roles within an Agile Project Team and the names of the roles contained within each dimension: Categories Interests - The purpose of each category group, and the names of the roles in each of the three role categories and how they can be used: Project-level roles Solution Development Team roles Supporting roles
Understand how the PR theme applies throughout the project life-cycle. Specifically to identify:	- The definition and responsibilities of the Business Sponsor role. - The definition and responsibilities of the Business Visionary role. - The definition and responsibilities of the Technical Coordinator role. - The definition and responsibilities of the Project Manager role. - The definition and responsibilities of the Solution Development Team roles: Business Analyst Team Leader Business Ambassador Solution Developer Solution Tester - The definition and responsibilities of the Supporting roles: Business Advisor Technical Advisor Workshop Facilitator DSDM Coach
Be able to apply and tailor the relevant aspects of the PR theme to a project scenario. Specifically to:
Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate application of the PR theme to a project scenario. Specifically to analyse, with reasons:
Techniques
Know facts, terms and concepts relating to the syllabus area. Specifically to recall:	- The definition of the MoSCoW technique and what the letters stand for. - The definition of Iterative Development. - The two styles of Timebox: Structured Free Format
Understand how the TE theme applies throughout the project life-cycle. Specifically to identify:	- Key concepts in Facilitated Workshops, and how they add value throughout an Agile project. - The MoSCoW prioritisation rules. - How the MoSCoW prioritisation approach relates to a specific timeframe and how it adds value throughout an Agile project. - Key concepts in Iterative Development, and how it is planned and controlled throughout an Agile project. - How Iterative Development adds quality throughout an Agile project. - Key concepts in Modelling and how it adds value throughout an Agile project. - The key elements of the steps in a Structured Timebox. - The key elements of the steps in a Free Format Timebox. - The approach to Timeboxing, (including Daily Stand-ups), and how it adds value throughout an Agile project.
Be able to apply and tailor the relevant aspects of the TE theme to a project scenario-based situation. Specifically to:
Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate application of the TE theme to a project scenario. Specifically to analyse, with reasons:
Planning and Control
Know facts, terms and concepts relating to the syllabus area. Specifically to recall:	- The key elements of the DSDM Philosophy. - The Agile approach to project variables. - The rationale for using DSDM. - The titles of the Principles 1-8. - The definition of Principles 1- 2: Principle 1 – Focus on the Business Need Principle 2 – Deliver on Time - The definition of Principles 3–4: Principle 3 – Collaborate Principle 4– Never Compromise Quality - The title and definition of Principles 5-6: Principle 5 – Build Incrementally from Firm Foundations Principle 6 – Develop Iteratively - The definition of Principles 7-8: Principle 7 – Communicate Continuously and Clearly Principle 8 – Demonstrate Control
Understand how the PC theme applies throughout the project life-cycle. Specifically to identify:	- How the DSDM Principles are used and add value to an Agile project. - How tracking and control is used and adds value to an Agile project. - How Agile projects are planned and how planning adds value to an Agile project.
Be able to apply and tailor the relevant aspects of the PC theme to a project scenario. Specifically to:
Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate application of the PC theme to a project scenario. Specifically to analyse, with reasons: