Project Management

The APMG International Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation Certification addresses the needs of those working in a dynamic and project-focused environment. Based on the proven fundamentals of the Agile Business Consortium's framework, this certification provides enables the delivery of projects in organisations requiring standards, rigor and visibility while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile. This allows a degree of scope and agility that not many other methodologies provide.

AgilePM Foundation Certification

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Key Facts

Delivery Method

The Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation Certification Programme will be delivered by accredited, experienced Project Managers and trainers using a variety of teaching approaches including:

  • Interactive lectures
  • Workshops and practical exercises
  • Group discussions and collaboration activities
  • Case studies and real-world applications
  • Test exams
  • Simulations and role-playing

Agile PM will be delivered in person at the Institute of Public Administration.

Scheduled dates include:

  • 5-7 February 2025
  • 9-11 April 2025
  • 8-10 September 2025

Commences

5-7 February 2025 | 9-11 April 2025 | 8-10 September 2025

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for the AgilePM® foundation level.

Duration

Three Days

Fees & Enrolment

Fee: The cost of this course is €1,275 per person.  Please contact training@ipa.ie if you are interested in attending this course.

This is a three-day programme delivered in-person at the IPA. The fee includes learning materials, including textbook, exam fee and lunch and refreshments.

Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using the online booking option (see below).

Individuals who are paying for themselves to attend, must pay in full by credit card at the time of booking. Select the Individual Button on the online form.

All bookings will be confirmed via email.  

For further information, please contact:

Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel: (01) 240 3666 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie

All IPA courses are subject to minimum participant numbers and bookings will typically close one week prior to the course start date.

Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged.  Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.

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The Programme

The APMG International Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Foundation Certification addresses the needs of those working in a dynamic and project-focused environment. Based on the proven fundamentals of the Agile Business Consortium's framework, this certification provides enables the delivery of projects in organisations requiring standards, rigor and visibility while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile. This allows a degree of scope and agility that not many other methodologies provide.

Who is this for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Practising Project Managers
  • Agile Team Members
  • Those looking to become Agile Project Managers
  • Those who are interested in the Agile approach generally and its guiding principles

With a clear, concise and detailed perspective on project productivity, the AgilePM certification is useful to all candidates and competency levels ranging from highly experienced project managers to those new to the industry.

Learning Outcomes

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), and
  • provide integration with traditional project Management.

Individuals who complete the course will have:

  • an advanced understanding of Agile and the ability to practically apply relevant project management tools, techniques and methods, leading to successful Agile projects.
  • an understanding of the different management styles needed for successful Agile projects compared to traditional projects and be able to tailor these to the situation.
  • Increased confidence in the application of Agile tools and techniques in different environments.

Organisations will benefit as:

  • the Agile approach can deliver change faster, at a lower cost and with lower risk by continually validating project milestones against business objectives.
  • the framework can complement existing corporate processes including quality and audit processes. This will improve rigour and visibility around project management accountabilities, leading to a sustainable record of successful delivery in a corporate environment.
  • the adoption of a tried and tested approach rather than developing and integrating a company-specific Agile management process.
  • enablement of better communication and control over projects and the modification of project plans without disrupting the project budget, timescale and scope.
  • the development of a professional approach in staff and the inclusion of accredited Agile certification in employee professional development schemes.
Course Content

The course will cover the following:

  • Introduction to AgilePM®
  • Project Lifecycle and Configuration
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Key Practices
  • Planning and Control
  • Additional Practices
Assessment

The AgilePM Foundation Exam is a 40-minute multiple choice closed book examination. The exam consists of 50 questions and the pass mark is 50%.

Course Leader

The workshop leader is David McCreery (Althris) who will bring many years of practical knowledge, expertise and unique insights to enrich the formal learning of the class.  

 

Please select if you are booking as an individual or on behalf of an organisation

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