This presentation outlines the Agile Project Management approach (based on DSDM Agile Project Framework) and the accredited qualification available from APMG International. AgilePM is a robust Agile approach which easily integrates with other project and programme methods such as PRINCE2 and AgilePgM.

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AgilePM® Training and
Certification Overview
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Ranjit Sidhu
AgilePM® is a registered trademark of Dynamic
Systems Development Method Ltd.
The APMG-International Swirl AgilePM Device is
a trade mark of the APM Group Ltd.

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Partnership
(since 2010)
AgilePM® based on
DSDM v1 launched in 1995
DSDM Atern – 2007
DSDM Agile Project Framework - 2014
Always had a
focus on full
project lifecycle
AgilePM® - how it came about
DSDM is the longest established Agile approach

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AgilePM® - a robust Agile approach
Traditional PM
approaches
Early “Agile”
approaches
such as RAD
focus only on speed
quick fixes
lack of quality
narrow focus
Too big, too slow
Lack of user
involvement
Not transparent
enough
good communication
user involvement
transparency
Effective control
More quality
Wider perspective

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AgilePM® - a robust Agile approach
Traditional PM
approaches
Early “Agile”
approaches
such as RAD
focus only on speed
quick fixes
lack of quality
narrow focus
Too big, too slow
Lack of user
involvement
Not transparent
enough
good communication
user involvement
transparency
Effective control
More quality
Wider perspective
DSDM
Agile approach Project management focus
AgilePM®
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Integrates with other approaches
Corporate environment
Project & Programme
governance structures
AgilePM®
Other solution delivery
focused Agile approaches

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Benefits of using AgilePM®
• More effective input and direction from the
business
• Greater ownership of solution as it evolves
• Delivery on time, with quality
• Solutions meet real business needs, earlier
benefits through phased deployment
• Transition is smoother with more co-operation
Top 3 benefits of Agile adoption:
1. Ability to manage changing priorities
2. Team productivity
3. Project visibility
The 9th Annual
State of Agile
Development
Survey 2013

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Growing interest in AgilePM®
1152
2985
5146
10272
2011 2012 2013 2014
Number of AgilePM exams sat
Foundation &
Practitioner level
combined

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Gaining the certification
The AgilePM Certification is based on the
Agile Project Management Handbook
• Defines full content of AgilePM®
• Definitive source for all AgilePM exams
• Supports training and exams

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• Practitioner level
Tests understanding and ability to apply
appropriately to a given scenario
4 main questions - 80 questions in total
Complex multiple-choice, 2.5 hrs
50% to pass
Open book
Format of exams – two levels
• Foundation level
Tests knowledge and understanding
50 questions
Multiple-choice, 40 minutes
50% to pass

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AgilePM® topics covered
Foundation level
• Philosophy • Lifecycle
• Roles and responsibilities
• Products
• Planning
and control
• Practices
MoSCoW
Timeboxing
Iterative development
Facilitated workshops, Modelling
• Principles

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AgilePM® topics covered
Foundation level
• Philosophy • Lifecycle
• Roles and responsibilities
• Products
• Planning
and control
• Practices
MoSCoW
Timeboxing
Iterative development
Facilitated workshops, Modelling
• Principles
Practitioner level
Practical application – PM perspective
People, team
interactions
Requirements
User stories
Risk QualityEstimating
Planning
through the
lifecycle
Tailoring
Deliver
on time
Effective
communication
Collaboration

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“best business value emerges when projects are aligned to clear
business goals, delivering frequently and involving the
collaboration of motivated and empowered people”
Philosophy
Mindset and
attitude
Iterative and
incremental
lifecycle Roles and
responsibilities
Optimum
results
Being
&
Doing
Underlying
ethos

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Focus on the
business need
Principles
Deliver on time
Collaborate
Never compromise
quality
Build incrementally
from firm foundations
Develop iteratively
Communicate
continuously and clearly
Demonstrate control
Help shape mindset and attitude

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1. Embracing the DSDM approach
Factors instrumental to success
2. Effective Solution Development Team
Empowerment, stability, skills, size
3. Business Engagement - Active and ongoing
4. Iterative development, Integrated
testing and Incremental delivery
5. Transparency

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Lifecycle (DSDM Process)

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Updated v2.0 – Key changes
• Philosophy statement changed to
emphasise importance of people
• DSDM process (the lifecycle) simplified
• People and communication perspective
strengthened
• Detail of each role increased by looking at
responsibilities from PM’s position
• Product set changed to emphasise the
evolutionary nature of them
• There is a stronger PM focus throughout

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Find out more about Agile
You can find out more about Agile
• From our resources page
• From our blog
– Agile, the Route to Innovation
– Agile Goal Setting
– Agile Delivery in Large Enterprises
– …….and more

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