Set your team up for success with this comprehensive Agile project management program, designed to take participants through the entire AgilePM® v3 Certification. By the end of the course, APMG-certified AgilePM Practitioners will have a solid command of Agile project management principles and the confidence to deliver incremental solutions, adapt to evolving requirements, strengthen collaboration, and empower their teams.

Course Schedule

Day 1 – Scrum Essentials
Days 2–3 – AgilePM Foundation and exam
Days 4–5 – AgilePM Practitioner 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

Day 1 — Scrum Essentials

• Build a solid understanding of Scrum roles, practices, and core principles
• Prepare for and complete the Scrum Essentials exam

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

Days 4–5 — AgilePM Practitioner

• Apply AgilePM concepts to realistic project scenarios
• Lead Agile teams using adaptive leadership approaches
• Tailor AgilePM and Scrum practices for multi-team environments
• Use MoSCoW prioritization to deliver maximum business value
• Estimate and plan across the full Agile project lifecycle
• Manage risk within AgilePM without a standalone risk process
• Balance Agile flexibility with governance and compliance needs
• Prepare for and complete the AgilePM Practitioner exam