This Agile Project Management Certification will test your understanding of Agile Project Management fundamentals, the Scrum framework, and common project management principles. This innovative certification is designed for professionals who are looking to work as a project manager in the IT or software industry. Agile professionals are using Scrum in innovative industries like software development, healthcare and government.
Unlike some agile certifications, the Management and Strategy Institute does not require a college degree, work hours, or project experience for this certification. Our online Agile project management certification is based on your ability to learn and understand Agile and Scrum project management fundamentals. To be certified, you’ll need to pass the Agile Project Management Fundamentals (APMF)™ online certification exam, which is included in your purchase. The price of $199.95 includes the certification exam plus agile project management training material to prepare you for the exam. Previous experience in project management could be useful, but is not required.
Agile management, or simply “Agile” refers to a method of managing the design and build activities of information technology and other business services. The aim is to provide new product or service development in a highly flexible and interactive manner. You’ll learn about short development cycles called “sprints”, which focus on continuous improvement in the development of a product or service. You’ll also learn about Scrum, a simple framework for effective team collaboration on complex products.
Beyond Agile & Scrum, this program also covers MSI’s Project Management program. This means you’ll gain knowledge in Agile, Scrum, and standard Project Management best practices. This helps ensure your certification works across multiple industries, in many different job roles.
Having an Agile Project Management Certification on your resumé can show potential employers you have a strong understanding of agile fundamentals. The APMF has no project requirement. This certification is available to anyone who has the time and ambition to learn project management fundamentals. All study material is completed 100% online and can be done from home or work. The exam is also issued online.
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Course Syllabus [.pdf] | Sales Brochure [.pdf]
Agile Manifesto 4 Key Values 12 Principles What is Scrum Scrum Framework Sprints Product Owner Development Team Scrum Master Mission PM vs Team Leading Setting up project objectives Identifying scope Stakeholders and clients Project Planning Project life cycles Work breakdown structures Deliverables Precedence networks Risk management Creating contingency plans Project Progress Monitoring Effective decision making Clients and Stakeholders | Scrum Master Roles Servant Leadership Scrum Events Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Daily Scrum Burndown Velocity 5 Dysfunctions 5 Values Effective feedback Productive meetings Boost creativity Effective brainstorming Meeting frequency Project Close Stakeholder Acceptance Final documentation Marketing Effective communications Influencing Key people Final Exam: Timed exam PCUs earned: 20 |
This certification does not have any prerequisites. The training material includes all of the course work required to learn the system. You do not need prior work or project experience to take this certification program.
The Agile Project Management Fundamentals certification is designed to give you a basic understanding of agile and the scrum framework. This professional development certification was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of project management the basic skills needed to function as a project member. Many jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of project management. For an example, click on this job search link to see how many positions mention the words “agile”.
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Yes, MSI offers digital books for those who would like to order additional materials to assist with their studies. These books are not required, but will help you prepare for the certification exam:
This certification exam is timed with a limit of 2 hours. The exam is completed online from home or work. You may take the exam as soon as you are ready, it does not need to be scheduled in advance. Most questions are multiple choice.
Participants who successfully complete this certification program will receive:
You will be mailed a professional certificate, as well as professional transcripts which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing.
Certifications are generally the last item listed under the education section of your resume. List them directly beneath your college information in this format:
Certifications:
Management and Strategy Institute
– Agile Project Management Fundamentals (APMF)™
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