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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 1995DSDM Atern – 2007DSDM 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 speedquick fixes lack of qualitynarrow focus
Too big, too slowLack of user involvement Not transparent enough
good communicationuser involvementtransparency
Effective controlMore qualityWider perspective
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AgilePM® - a robust Agile approach
Traditional PM approaches
Early “Agile” approaches such as RAD
focus only on speedquick fixes lack of qualitynarrow focus
Too big, too slowLack of user involvement Not transparent enough
good communicationuser involvementtransparency
Effective controlMore qualityWider perspective
DSDM
Agile approach
Project management focus
AgilePM®
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Integrates with other approaches
Corporate environmentProject & 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 productivity3. Project visibility
The 9th Annual State of Agile Development Survey 2013
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Growing interest in AgilePM®
2011 2012 2013 2014
1152
2985
5146
10272
Number of AgilePM exams sat
Foundation & Practitioner level
combined
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Gaining the certification
The AgilePM Certification is based on theAgile Project Management Handbook
• Defines full content of AgilePM® • Definitive source for all AgilePM exams• Supports training and exams
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• Practitioner levelTests understanding and ability to apply appropriately to a given scenario4 main questions - 80 questions in totalComplex multiple-choice, 2.5 hrs50% to passOpen book
Format of exams – two levels
• Foundation levelTests knowledge and understanding50 questionsMultiple-choice, 40 minutes50% to pass
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AgilePM® topics covered
Foundation level• Philosophy • Lifecycle
• Roles and responsibilities
• Products
• Planning and control
• PracticesMoSCoW TimeboxingIterative developmentFacilitated workshops, Modelling
• Principles
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AgilePM® topics covered
Foundation level• Philosophy • Lifecycle
• Roles and responsibilities
• Products
• Planning and control
• PracticesMoSCoW TimeboxingIterative developmentFacilitated workshops, Modelling
• Principles
Practitioner levelPractical application – PM perspective
People, teaminteractions
RequirementsUser stories
Risk QualityEstimating
Planning through the lifecycle
Tailoring
Deliver on time
Effective communicationCollaboration
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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 foundationsDevelop 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, size3. 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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