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The Agile Programme Management course is designed for organisational change. Take a deep dive into defining and managing programmes using agile techniques.Â
Learn how to utilise the AgilePgM method for your programmes while minimising disruption to your business as usual structure, and maximising your resource capacity and capability.
Duration: 3 daysÂ
Pre-requisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course, however delegates should have project management exposure in some capacity.
What’s included?
- E-copy of courseware
- Agile Programme Management Handbook
- Exam
- Session recording
- Ongoing support as needed
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand how the fundamentals of Agile Programme Management
- Understand the Philosophy and Principles
- Implement Agile Programme Management theory
- Apply Agile Programme Management to organisational context
- Understand the roles and structure of the Agile Programme Management team
- Create necessary programme artefacts
- Understand the gated process and benefits management
- Implement effective programme governance
- Identify and engage with stakeholders
- Define and create an environment for effective collaboration and communication
- Apply MoSCoW prioritisation
- Apply tracking and controls while maintaining agility
- Implement appropriate risk and issue management
- Plan the programme
The Agile Programme Management course will give participants a solid introduction to the framework and it’s practical application to every day business.Â
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See below for syllabus:
Overview
- Know the Agile Programme Management philosophy, key definitions, terminology, and principles.
- Understand how each principle is applied and affects the outcome of a successful Agile Programme.
- The differences between traditional and Agile Programme Management.
Lifecycle
- Understand the phases and iterative nature of the Agile Programme Framework and incremental delivery of capability and benefits.
- Know and understand the purpose and objectives of each of the lifecycle phases.
Roles, Responsibilities and Stakeholder Engagement
- Know and understand the roles, responsibilities and team structures within an Agile Programme.
- Characteristics of an Agile Programme Management Team.
- Understand why stakeholder engagement is especially important in an Agile Programme.
- Stakeholder engagement and communications.
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Governance
- Know and understand the governance structures required and how governance styles can affect the agility of a programme.
- Delegated authority and decision making.
- Implementing Agile Programme governance into existing organisational governance structures.
Planning
Know and understand:
- the nature of planning and agile programme
- the evolutionary nature of benefits
- MoSCoW rules as it relates to the programme and tranches
- the approach to mitigating risk when estimating projects within the programme
Management & Control
Know and understand the management and control elements and review points of an Agile Programme, specifically:
- the four key areas where management and control is required
- the gated review points
- the use of the programme/tranche approach questionnaire
Quality Management
- Know the aspects and outputs of Quality and Configuration Management in an Agile Programme
- Understand the requirements and outputs of Quality Management in an Agile Programme, specifically the purpose of process quality reviews
Products
Know and understand the artefacts (products) required to support an Agile Programme and how each artefact contributes to the lifecycle
Other programme management and project management methodologies are considerably overwhelmed by the generation of documents, Agile Programme Management is built on Lean – that is reducing waste.Â
Learners will create these products, gaining an understanding of the importance of each, and how to co-design with stakeholders.
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Is this course suitable for non-IT programmes?
Agile Programme Management is suitable for any programme, large or small, internal and multi-organisational initiatives.
Can I earn CPD Units for this course?
Yes. This course is accredited through APMG International. Check the CPD unit requirements with the relevant authoring body. PMI candidates can review information here:
https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/earn-pdus/education
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How experienced is the trainer?
Your trainer has over 20 years’ experience successfully leading technology and strategic projects and programmes across many industries. As an early adopter of Agile methodologies, she has utilised the style since early 2000s.
This course is suitable for project professionals:
- project managers
- PMO managers
- project supporting roles
- product managers / product owners
- scrum masters
- technical architect/authority
- construction site managers
- business analysts
People who attend range from new entrants to seasoned professionals and project directors.
Agile Programme Management Certification
Globally recognised qualification from APMG-International, an ISO accredited examining body specialising in qualifications for business professionals. The Agile Programme Management examination is taken online.
Foundation level
- 50 simple, multiple choice questions
- 40 minutes
- Closed book
- Pass mark: 25 marks out of 50 (50%)
Further learning:
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