Course overview
The AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner course provides a complete pathway to mastering Agile Project Management, from essential principles through to advanced application. Designed for professionals at all levels, this combined programme equips you with the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to lead Agile projects with confidence.
Fully accredited by APMG International and aligned with the Agile Business Consortium’s Agile Project Framework, this dual-level course combines the Foundation qualification, which builds core understanding, with the Practitioner level, which focuses on applying Agile principles in real-world scenarios.
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By enrolling in this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of Agile values, practices, and governance, and learn how to apply them to deliver projects successfully in fast-paced, uncertain environments. With expert-led teaching and comprehensive exam preparation, you’ll be ready to pass both the Foundation and Practitioner exams and apply your skills to real project challenges.
Course highlights
- Format: Available in classroom, live virtual, and self-paced e-learning.
- Duration: 4 days
- Accreditation: fully accredited by APMG International.
- Certification: includes both AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner exams.
- Learning style: interactive sessions, group discussions, case studies, and mock exams.
- Resources: official AgilePM manual, course notes, and practice papers included.
- Expert trainers: delivered by experienced Agile practitioners with decades of project management expertise.
- Recognition: a globally respected qualification valued by employers across industries.
Why you should attend
The AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner course is ideal for anyone who wants to build and validate their Agile expertise. Here’s why you should attend:
1. Gain two qualifications in one programme
You’ll cover both Foundation and Practitioner levels, progressing from core knowledge to advanced application. Completing both exams gives you a comprehensive and recognised credential in Agile Project Management.
2. Build practical, job-ready skills
Foundation ensures you understand the AgilePM framework, while Practitioner focuses on applying it to real scenarios. You’ll learn to manage risk, engage stakeholders, lead teams, and deliver outcomes in Agile environments.
3. Enhance your career prospects
Certified Agile professionals are in high demand across industries such as IT, finance, healthcare, and government. Completing the AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner course positions you as a highly credible project professional with skills employers trust.
4. Be exam-ready
Both the Foundation and Practitioner exams are included. We provide practice questions, mock exams, and tutor support so you’re fully prepared.
Who should attend
The AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner course is suitable for:
- Project Managers wanting to transition into or strengthen Agile delivery.
- Programme and Portfolio Managers needing to align Agile projects with organisational strategy.
- Business Analysts who play a key role in Agile project delivery.
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches seeking formal accreditation in AgilePM.
- Change Managers and Product Owners who want to apply Agile techniques at scale.
- Team Leaders and IT Professionals working in Agile, hybrid, or DevOps environments.
- Anyone looking to gain both AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner certification to enhance career opportunities.
Accredited AgilePM® training is provided by ILX Group, an APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation
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Entry requirements
A working knowledge of Scrum is required before starting the Foundation course, and you must pass the Foundation exam before progressing to Practitioner level.
Exam
The AgilePM Foundation exam is a multiple-choice assessment taken under closed-book conditions. You’ll have 40 minutes to complete 50 questions, with a pass mark of 60% (30 correct answers).
The AgilePM Practitioner exam is an open-book assessment, where you may refer to the official AgilePM Handbook (v3). The exam uses objective testing based on scenario questions. You’ll have 2 hours 30 minutes to answer four questions, and will need to achieve a score of just over 50% (40 marks out of 80) to pass.
Learning objectives
By completing the AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner course, you’ll gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills to apply Agile Project Management effectively. The course is designed to give you confidence in leading Agile initiatives, preparing you not only to pass the exams but to deliver real value in your organisation.
- Explain the Agile principles, the Agile Manifesto, and the concept of Business Agility.
- Understand how agility enables projects to succeed in a VUCA environment (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity).
- Demonstrate knowledge of Scrum roles, values, and artefacts and their relationship to AgilePM.
- Describe the Agile project lifecycle, including roles, responsibilities, and leadership principles.
- Strengthen your collaboration, communication, and risk management skills in an Agile context.
- Apply Agile governance frameworks while aligning with regulatory and financial compliance requirements.
- Recall and apply essential AgilePM concepts, principles, and procedures.
- Transfer knowledge into practice by working through real-world project scenarios.
- Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate uses of AgilePM techniques.
- Use Agile methods to track progress, manage control, and deliver successful outcomes.
Syllabus – key points
The AgilePM v3 Foundation & Practitioner course offers a complete framework for delivering Agile projects successfully. It equips delegates with the knowledge, tools, and practical techniques needed to lead Agile initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered with efficiency, adaptability, and business value in mind.
Throughout the course, you’ll build essential skills in collaboration, communication, risk management, and project governance, while gaining confidence in applying Agile principles to real-world scenarios.
A Structured Framework for Agile Project Management
This combined Foundation and Practitioner programme provides a comprehensive roadmap for managing projects the Agile way. You’ll learn how to apply the AgilePM lifecycle to projects of any scale, exploring key roles and responsibilities, and understanding how Agile principles integrate with and enhance more traditional project management approaches. The course ensures you leave with both the knowledge and the confidence to run projects that are responsive, well-governed, and outcome-focused.
Scrum Essentials
As part of the learning journey, the course introduces Scrum Essentials, establishing Scrum as a vital element of Agile project delivery. You’ll explore the values, roles, events, and artefacts that define Scrum and discover how they integrate into the wider AgilePM framework. Practical guidance is provided on applying iterative, time-boxed development techniques, promoting continuous feedback, adaptability, and team-level success.
Scaling Agile for Larger Projects
Agile is not limited to small teams. This course also explores scaling AgilePM principles to support projects involving multiple teams or departments. You’ll learn strategies to maintain alignment across larger initiatives, ensuring effective governance and coordination without losing flexibility. Topics include:
- Managing communication and collaboration across multiple teams.
- Balancing agility with organisational structures and compliance needs.
- Ensuring governance frameworks remain effective at scale.
- Coordinating delivery to achieve seamless outcomes across complex projects.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to confidently scale Agile beyond the team level, enabling organisations to realise the full benefits of Agile project management across programmes and portfolios.
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