APMG International Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Practitioner

Course Outline

The AgilePM Practitioner certification is for those who have passed the Foundation exam, its objective is to transition learners from understanding the framework to applying it effectively. It is designed for professionals in project focused environments who want to be agile.

Entry Requirements

All learners will need to have passed their Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation or hold a DSMD Atern Foundation Certificate or DSDM Advanced Practitioner Certificate

What will I learn?

AgilePM Framework, Understand the roles, and responsibilities within AgilePM, including how it aligns with DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method).

Agile Principles & Philosophy Learn the eight principles that underpin AgilePM and how they guide decision-making and project delivery.

Project Lifecycle & Products Explore the Agile project lifecycle, including phases like Feasibility, Foundations, Exploration, and Deployment, and the key products (documents/artifacts) produced in each. Learn how to plan, estimate, and control Agile projects using techniques like timeboxing, MoSCoW prioritization, and iterative development

Tailoring AgilePM Understand how to adapt AgilePM to suit different project contexts, including scaling for larger teams or integrating with traditional governance. Risk Management & Quality Assurance Learn how AgilePM addresses risk and ensures quality through continuous feedback, testing, and stakeholder engagement.

Course Assessment

The AgilePM® Practitioner Exam is a paper of 2.5 hours duration. There are 4 Objective Test style questions to be answered in the 2.5 hours and the candidate may use an annotated manual. Each question is worth 20 marks and the candidate must score 40/80 to be successful. Results for this exam will be received within 7 – 10 working days.

Career Progression

After achieving the AgilePM Practitioner certification from APMG International, you’ll be well-equipped for various roles in Agile project management. Here are some job opportunities you can explore: 1. Quality Assurance Personnel focusing on iterative testing 2. Change Managers facilitating Agile adoption 3. Program Managers integrating Agile frameworks 4. Agile Coaches and Consultants enhancing their expertise 5. Project Sponsors supporting Agile initiatives 6. PMO Members involved in Agile project delivery 7. Professionals aspiring to become Agile practitioner

Duration

01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026