AgilePM® – Agile Project Management™ Certification – Practitioner (V3)

Overview

Course summary

The AgilePM® Practitioner course builds upon the AgilePM® Foundation certification, equipping participants with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to lead Agile projects effectively. This course focuses on applying Agile principles in real-world scenarios, enhancing collaboration, leadership, and decision-making within Agile projects.

Key enhancements in Version 3 include:

  • A shift from project management to project leadership, enabling collaborative decision-making.
  • A focus on delivering sustainable value, not just outputs.
  • Integration of Scrum as the core delivery framework for Agile teams.
  • Enhanced risk management, embedding agility into risk-handling strategies.
  • Scaling Agile to multi-team projects, ensuring effective planning and coordination.
  • Immersive simulations and case studies to develop hands-on expertise.

This course is ideal for those seeking to advance their Agile skills and become effective Agile leaders in complex project environments.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for:

  • Project managers looking to refine their Agile leadership skills.
  • AgilePM® Foundation-certified professionals aiming to progress to the Practitioner level.
  • Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Business Analysts seeking advanced Agile project expertise.
  • Team leaders and senior managers responsible for Agile project delivery.
  • Professionals working in multi-team Agile environments requiring structured coordination.

Your career

Earning the AgilePM® Practitioner certification enhances your ability to lead Agile projects with confidence, making you highly valuable across industries. The practical application of Agile methodologies will prepare you for senior Agile project roles, including:

  • Agile Project Manager
  • Scrum Master (Advanced)
  • Agile Programme Manager
  • Agile Delivery Lead
  • Business Change Manager
  • Enterprise Agile Coach

With Agile continuing to transform business operations, IT, and product development, this qualification ensures you remain competitive in today’s job market.

Discounts and offers

Group

If you are booking as a group or institution, please contact us before you book as you may be able to benefit from our 15% group or corporate discounts.

Foundation and Practitioner bundle

Book the AgilePM® Foundation course together with the AgilePM® Practitioner course for a 10% discount on the combined price.

Returning short course delegates

We offer a 10% discount to returning short course delegates. If you’re not booking your first short course or professional qualification with us and this discount is not applied to your course at checkout, please contact us.

UoW undergraduate/postgraduate students, alumni and colleagues

We also offer a 20% discount to our undergraduate and postgraduate students, alumni, and colleagues. To receive your discount code, please contact us before booking your course.

Course structure

This two-day intensive course builds on AgilePM® Foundation and focuses on real-world application:

  • Day 1:
    • Agile leadership principles and decision-making.
    • Advanced application of Agile techniques, including timeboxing, prioritisation, and iterative development.
    • Risk management and governance in Agile projects.
  • Day 2:
    • Immersive simulations to apply AgilePM® techniques in real-world scenarios.
    • Managing Agile projects at scale and across multiple teams.
    • Practitioner-level exam preparation and strategies.

At the end of the course, participants will take the AgilePM® Practitioner exam.

What's included in the course fee?

The course fee includes:

  • Instructor-led training by experienced Agile professionals.
  • Official AgilePM® Version 3 Practitioner Handbook.
  • Comprehensive course materials, case studies, and real-world scenarios.
  • AgilePM® Practitioner exam.
  • Access to immersive simulations and interactive training.

Take the next step

The AgilePM® Practitioner certification is your pathway to advanced Agile project leadership. Book your place today and gain the expertise to drive Agile success in any organisation.

Accreditations

The Agile Project Management™ Certification is accredited by APMG-International.

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Course delivery

Teaching and assessment

Our experiential learning approach ensures you develop real-world Agile expertise. The assessment consists of the AgilePM® Practitioner exam, which:

  • Is an objective-testing format (complex multiple-choice).
  • Is open-book, allowing reference to the AgilePM® Practitioner Handbook.
  • Lasts two and a half hours.
  • Requires a 50% pass mark to achieve certification.


This course is delivered via live instructor-led sessions, using:

  • Hands-on practical exercises to reinforce Agile leadership skills.
  • Immersive simulations for applying AgilePM® concepts in real-world settings.
  • Case studies from different industries to provide diverse Agile perspectives.
  • Collaborative discussions on Agile challenges and best practices.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply AgilePM® principles in real-world project environments.
  • Lead Agile projects using best practices for planning, execution, and governance.
  • Manage Agile teams effectively, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Integrate Scrum methodologies for product development within AgilePM®.
  • Align Agile projects with organisational strategy, ensuring long-term business value.
  • Scale Agile across multiple teams, using structured planning techniques.
  • Assess and mitigate Agile project risks, embedding agility into risk management.

Benefits for your organisation

By developing AgilePM® Practitioners, organisations can:

  • Increase project success rates through Agile best practices.
  • Improve leadership and collaboration within Agile teams.
  • Enhance Agile adoption at scale, ensuring consistency across projects.
  • Deliver high-value outcomes with a focus on business impact.
  • Optimise risk management and adaptability in uncertain environments.
  • Empower teams to take ownership and drive Agile transformation.

Booking

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Location

This course is taught both online and on-campus (see Booking table). When taught on-campus, it takes place at our Marylebone Campus in central London, within easy walking distance of Regent's Park and Marylebone High Street.

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