Agile Project Management Courses

Why Agile Project Management?

The rationale for existing 'waterfall' approaches to project management is clearly flawed in domains where the client can't tell you what they want until after they see it, and where delivery of a workable solution on time and budget is more important than delivering a perfect solution. Agile project management supports the concepts of iteration and incremental development that are necessary for agility.

Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) delivers a more flexible and adaptive approach to projects. It is a new approach for business projects which strive for high speed innovation. Agile projects focus on the delivery of the products and cut to a minimum the bureaucracy traditionally associated with some project management methods. The real life experiences and comparative case studies have demonstrated that agile approaches deliver greater value at reduced cost.

Based on the proven fundamentals within AgilePM, our courses provide the ability to deliver Agile projects in organisations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around Project Management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment expected in an agile environment.

Introducing Version 3

Our Agile Project Management courses are based on the guidance provided by AgilePM Version 3 which was launched in 2024. The updates provided by Version 3 reflect the evolving needs of project managers in agile environments, providing learners with a focused curriculum that develops core agile project management skills. By offering refreshed syllabus topics, this latest version ensures that project professionals receive training that prepares them to successfully navigate the complexities of complex agile projects.

The key changes introduced in Version 3 include:

Shift from delivering products to delivering value: The focus is now on creating tangible business value at every step of the project, rather than just delivering products;
Project leadership over project management: The method now emphasises transitioning from traditional project management roles to agile leadership, empowering project leaders to have a greater impact;
Integration of Scrum: Scrum practices are now more seamlessly incorporated into project workflows to enhance team agility;
Enhanced guidance for multi-team projects: The method now includes advanced strategies for managing multiple project teams effectively;
Improved risk management: The method now provides better tools and techniques for anticipating, assessing, and mitigating project risks in an agile environment;

Our courses

We offer three AgilePM Version 3 courses, each with a range of delivery modes - in-house classroom, self study and eLearning:

What our courses cover

Our AgilePM version 3 courses equip individuals with the knowledge, proven methods and techniques to:

Understand agile principles: Learn the fundamental principles of agile and how they differ from traditional project management methods;
Create clear roles and responsibilities: Gain clarity on the specific roles within an AgilePM framework, including the Project Manager, Agile Team Members, and other stakeholders;
Understand the Agile Project Lifecycle: Explore the phases of an Agile project lifecycle, from concept to closure, and understand how to manage each phase effectively;
Understand tools and techniques: Get hands-on experience with various Agile tools and techniques, such as user stories, MoSCoW prioritisation, and iterative development;
Risk management and quality assurance: Learn how to manage risks proactively and ensure quality delivery through continuous improvement and testing practices;
Scaling agile: Understand how to scale Agile principles and practices across larger, multi-team projects and complex organisations;

Techniques and tools discussed in the course, such as how to lead change and involve those impacted by it, and effective communication strategies, can help organisations manage change and reap the benefits.

Why you should take our courses

The purpose of our courses is to provide a robust foundation of knowledge for anyone involved in agile projects. Successful candidates will have the knowledge and understanding necessary to contribute constructively to teams specifying, developing, implementing and sustaining organisational change initiatives.

Benefits for individuals

More career opportunities: AgilePM certification is highly valued in the job market, opening doors to new career paths and advancement opportunities;
Improved project management skills: Mastering AgilePM equips you with effective tools and techniques to manage projects more efficiently and successfully;
Adaptability and flexibility: AgilePM teaches you how to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, making you more resilient and versatile;
Increased stakeholder satisfaction: By focusing on delivering value and involving stakeholders throughout the project, you can ensure higher satisfaction and better outcomes.
Continuous improvement: AgilePM promotes a culture of continuous improvement, helping you to refine processes and achieve better results over time;
More effective risk management: AgilePM provides strategies for proactive risk management, enabling you to anticipate and mitigate potential issues effectively.

Benefits for organisations

Increased flexibility and adaptability: AgilePM allows organisations to quickly respond to changing market conditions and customer requirements, ensuring that projects remain aligned with business goals;
Enhanced collaboration and communication: By promoting a collaborative approach, AgilePM fosters better communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients, leading to more cohesive project teams and successful outcomes;
Faster time to market: AgilePM's iterative development process enables organisations to deliver products and services more quickly, gaining a competitive advantage and meeting customer needs sooner;
Improved quality and risk management: Continuous testing and feedback loops in AgilePM help identify and address issues early, resulting in higher-quality deliverables and reduced project risks;
Customer-centric focus: AgilePM emphasises delivering value to customers through regular feedback and involvement, ensuring that the final product meets or exceeds customer expectations.;
Empowered teams and increased morale: AgilePM empowers project teams to make decisions and take ownership of their work, leading to increased motivation, job satisfaction, and overall productivity.

Why we are the best value

Our AgilePM version 3 courses cover the breadth and depth of agile project management. They are presented in a clear, predictable manner with key concepts reinforced and broken down into manageable sections, making them enjoyable courses.

We recognise that studying and sitting exams can be a stressful time on top of the day-to-day commitments of our lives. Therefore the structure and flow of the course provides predictability and confidence that the learner will be able to plan and manage their own learning experience and to grasp key concepts quickly. This results in being confident in your ability to pass the certification exams and to be able to apply what has been learnt to work practice.

And we are able to offer one-on-one tutor support to those taking our Self Study and eLearning courses, so you won't feel isolated, and can clear up any aspects of the course content or use of project management in an agile environment that may be causing concern.

Our courses were developed by Geoff Rankins, our Lead Trainer and Instructional Designer. He has worked in project management for more than 40 years, has been a Scrum Master since 2007 and has been a Practitioner of AgilePM since 2014 when it was first offered by APMG and the Agile Business Consortium. His systematic approach to courseware and eLearning development is recognised by many Accredited Training Organisations and fellow trainers globally. Our Self Study and eLearning courses are based on our classroom courses; the eLearning format allows us to add content to most sessions that increases the value and clarity of what is being covered.

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