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Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course Outline

Module 1: Deliver on time – Combining MoSCoW Prioritization and Time Boxing

MoSCoW
MoSCoW Relating to a Specific Timeframe
Integral Part of Planning Process
Making MoSCoW Work
Prioritization – Who Decides?
Assigning Priorities Top Tips
Timeboxing – Which style?
Timeboxes – How Long?
DSDM Structured Timebox
Free-format Timebox
Daily Stand-up
Daily Stand-up and the AgilePM
Empowered Teams and Change
Wider Context
Timeboxing Top Tips

Module 2: DSDM Process and Facilitated Workshops

Configuring the Process– 3 lifecycle Examples
Pre-Project and the Agile PM
Feasibility and the Agile PM
Foundations and the Agile PM
Evolutionary Development and the Agile PM
Deployment and the Agile PM
Post-Project and the Agile PM
Modelling
Iterative Development

Module 3: People, Teams, and Interactions

People, Teams, and Interactions
Planning Effective Communication
Distributed Team Communication
Collaboration
People, Teams, Interactions Top Tips

Module 4: Requirements and User Stories

Requirements
User Stories
Example User Story Card – The Front
Confirmation - User Story Card – The Back
Well-Constructed User Stories
Requirements through the DSDM Lifecycle
Requirements Top Tips

Module 5: Estimating – How and When

Estimating – Coping with Uncertainty
Styles of Estimating – Top Down
Styles of Estimating – Bottom Up
Estimating Through the Lifecycle
Estimating Top Tips

Module 6: Planning in a DSDM Project

Planning Concepts
Testing Concepts
Tracking and Control Concepts
Planning Throughout the Lifecycle
Planning Activity Phase by Phase
Planning and Quality
Planning – Early Phases – Foundations
Planning – Evolutionary Development
Planning Top Tips

Module 7: Quality – Never Compromise Quality

Never Compromise Quality
Using DSDM Helps “Never Compromise Quality”
Quality Across the Lifecycle
DSDM as a Quality Process
Process Quality to Provide Predictability
Quality Top Tips

Module 8: Risk Management

Managing Risk
Risk Top Tips

Module 9: Tailoring the Approach

Project Approach Questionnaire (PAQ)
Tailoring DSDM Using PAQ
Tailoring Top Tips

Who should attend this AgilePM® Practitioner Course?

This AgilePM® Practitioner Training Course in Des Moines offers a deeper understanding of the AgilePM® methodology and focuses on the practical application of its principles and practices. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:

Senior Agile Project Managers
Scrum Masters
Product Owners
Business Analysts
Change Managers
Quality Assurance Managers
Risk Managers

Prerequisites of the AgilePM® Practitioner Course

Delegates must possess the AgilePM® Foundation Certification before attending this AgilePM® Practitioner Training Course

Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) Course Overview

The AgilePM® Practitioner Training in Des Moines is a comprehensive one-day course designed to prepare delegates for the AgilePM® Practitioner Certification. In today's fast-paced business environment, the relevance of Agile methodologies is undeniable. This course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to build on their prior Agile knowledge and successfully implement Agile principles into their project management routine.

Professionals in Project Management in Des Moines, including Project Managers and Team Leaders, must prioritize learning Agile Project Management. Agile methodologies emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability, diverging from traditional approaches. Proficiency in these principles enables quicker, cost-effective, and low-risk project execution, enhancing customer satisfaction and communication.

The 1-day Agile Training by the Knowledge Academy in Des Moines is a focused and intensive session that helps delegates implement Agile methodologies into their daily thought process. It provides a thorough understanding of the 12 Principles of Agile and equips delegates to apply them effectively. Delegates will leave this course as certified AgilePM® practitioners, capable of delivering efficient and cost-effective project management solutions.

Course Objectives

To help delegates implement Agile methodologies into their daily thought process
To provide a deep understanding of the 12 Principles of Agile and their practical application
To emphasize a greater focus on customer satisfaction, leading to increased prospects of returning business
To enhance communication between teams and clients, creating a better working environment
To equip delegates to deliver quicker, cost-effective, and minimal risk changes as AgilePM® certified team members

Upon completion of this course in Des Moines, delegates will benefit by gaining AgilePM® Practitioner Certification, which demonstrates their proficiency in Agile Project Management. They will be well-prepared to apply Agile principles in their daily project management routines, fostering improved communication, customer satisfaction, and project productivity.

What’s included in this AgilePM® Practitioner Course?

AgilePM® Practitioner Examination
World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
AgilePM® Practitioner Certificate
Digital Delegate Pack

Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) Practitioner Exam Information

The Agile Project Management Practitioner Exam assesses one's understanding of Agile Project Management methodologies. Essentially, this is a key certification for showcasing advanced agile knowledge, especially for those progressing from the Project Management Foundation exam and aiming for a higher trajectory in Agile Project Management.

Question Type: Objective testing examination.
Total Questions: 4 (20 points per question)
Total Marks: 80 Marks.
Pass Mark: 50%, or 40/80 Marks.
Duration: 2.5 Hours.
Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book (Only the Official AgilePM Manual is allowed).

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The city of West Des Moines is located in the state of Iowa in the Polk, Dallas, Warren counties. West Des Moines is the 10th most populated city in Iowa; with an estimated 57,000 residents. The city was rated 94^th in the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" by Money Magazine. The unemployment rate for West Des Moines currently stands at just over 2%. This is a vast improvement on the unemployment conditions of the previous year when the rate stood at just over 3%. West Des Moines has a total of 14 schools; 9 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, and 1 high school, with a second high school for freshmen only, and an alternative high school. West Des Moines also has a few private schools including the Dowling Catholic High School and the Iowa Christian Academy.

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Des Moines
Iowa
50309

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Agile Training | Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) Training in Des Moines FAQs

Is your Agile Project Management Practitioner course accredited?

Yes, all our Agile courses are accredited by APMG International, who created AgilePM® alongside the Agile Business Consortium. We are an APMG ATO (Accredited Training Organisation).

Who should take the AgilePM® Practitioner Training course?

This certification is designed for those who already hold an AgilePM® Foundation certification or the acceptable substitutes. If you fulfil the prerequisites and would like to build on your existing Agile foundations and take a proactive role in implementing an Agile methodology into your project, then this is the course for you.

What if I fail my AgilePM® Practitioner course?

Our accredited Agile Practitioner course and training is in place to thoroughly prepare you for the examination. However, if you fail the AgilePM® Practitioner examination, you can rebook the exam. We advise leaving adequate time before the retake, to ensure that you are fully prepared to retake the exam. AMPG have authorised public exam sessions on their website, where you are able to re-take exams at your own leisure. Please contact one of our advisors if you require any further information.

I have my AgilePM® Practitioner qualification, what should I study next?

There are several routes available to you once you have gained AgilePM® Practitioner certification. If you wish to learn about a more traditional project management approach which can be used to work alongside AgilePM®, you could gain PRINCE2® certification. If you are familiar with PRINCE2 already and would like to understand how it can work with Agile, you could look at the PRINCE2 Agile® certification. Alternatively, if you would like to explore Agile more, the Scrum certification provides a framework for using Agile practices in a less traditional, less rigid way.

What is Agile practitioner?

It is a globally recognised certification, which exhibits that you have the experience, knowledge, and competency to direct and lead agile tasks.

What are the benefits of project management in an organisation?

Following are the benefits of project management in an organisation: Mitigate risks of a project failing. Increase customer satisfaction. Clear, organised plans save time and resources. Opportunities to expand your services.

What is the cost/training fees for Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) in Des Moines?

The training fees for Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®)in Des Moines starts from $2295

Which is the best training institute/provider of Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®) in Des Moines?

The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Agile Project Management Practitioner (AgilePM®).

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"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"

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