The Foundation segment dives into the core principles, structure, and practices of AgilePM, giving participants a solid grounding in how Agile projects are run from start to finish. Over these three days, learners build a strong conceptual understanding of Scrum and Agile philosophy while exploring the AgilePM lifecycle, key roles, essential products, and commonly used techniques.

By the end of this course, participants are fully prepared to sit the AgilePM Foundation exam, which is taken in class.

Course Schedule

Day 1 – Scrum Essentials
Days 2–3 – AgilePM Foundation and exam

What’s Included

Benefits

• Official APMG and Agile Business Consortium course materials
• Scrum Essentials exam optional

What to Expect

• Exam-Focused Instruction: Content aligns directly to exam objectives, emphasizing key concepts, terminology, and assessment criteria. For a more experiential learning approach, consider Course 3644: Agile Project Management.
• High Content Volume: Certification tracks cover substantial material quickly. Instructors center on exam-relevant topics; additional subjects may be discussed as time permits.
• Fast-Paced Learning: Sessions move briskly to ensure all objectives are met. While examples and discussion are included, the priority is exam readiness.
• Self-Study Required: Plan to review materials outside of class—especially if Agile concepts are new to you.

Audience & Prerequisites

Who Should Attend

Ideal for project managers or project team members with limited Agile or Scrum background. This program does not teach basic project management; rather, it provides an Agile framework for those with existing project experience.

Official Prerequisites

• None for Scrum Essentials or AgilePM Foundation
• AgilePM Practitioner exam requires AgilePM Foundation certification

Required Pre-Course Preparation

• Review all pre-course communications to ensure access to materials
• Familiarize yourself with the Agile Manifesto and the AgilePM v3 Edition 2 Reference Book (sent in advance).

Certification & Exam Details

This course prepares participants for both the AgilePM Foundation and AgilePM Practitioner exams.
Note: The is an optional Scrum Essentials exam but this is not required to achieve the AgilePM certification. Scrum Essentials is also covered in the AgilePM Foundation exam.

AgilePM Foundation Exam

• Format: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Passing Score: 30/50 (60%)
• Style: Closed book

AgilePM Practitioner Exam

• Format: 4 scenario questions (60 objective test questions total)
• Passing Score: 30/60 (50%)
• Style: Open book (official AgilePM manual with notes/tabs permitted)

Training Outline & Learning Objectives

• Build a solid understanding of Scrum roles, practices, and core principles

Days 2–3 — AgilePM Foundation

• Prepare for and sit the AgilePM Foundation exam
• Understand Agile principles and the philosophy behind AgilePM
• Explore the Agile project lifecycle and alternative configurations
• Learn the purpose and use of AgilePM products
• Apply Agile techniques and understand their strengths and constraints
• Identify Agile project roles and responsibilities