Information in this
page is based on the AgilePM® Foundation Syllabus provided by
APMG-International.
AgilePM® Foundation
Certificate
The Agile Project
Management Handbook provides advice, supported by Hints and Tips based on the
DSDM approach, on how to manage a project in an Agile way.
Agile Project
Management qualifications are currently offered are at two levels: Foundation
and Practitioner.
The primary purpose of
the syllabus is to provide a basis for accreditation of people involved with
Agile Project Management. It documents the learning outcomes related to the use
of Agile Project Management and describes the requirements a candidate is
expected to meet to demonstrate that these learning outcomes have been achieved
at each qualification level.
Target Group
This qualification is
aimed at:
·
Practicing project managers
·
Agile team members who wish to become Agile Project Managers.
Learning Objectives
The candidate should
understand the key principles and terminology within the Agile Management
Foundation guidance. Specifically the candidate should understand:
·
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.
Prerequisite Entry
Criteria
None
Exam Format
·
Multiple choice format
·
50 questions per paper
·
25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
·
40 minutes duration - plus extra time for non English
native speakers
·
Closed book.