ACE Training

AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner Combo (Version 3)

Project ManagementSpecialistAPMC-v3
In-class & Virtual
Wellington, Virtual Training
$From $3,550 + GST
2 upcoming dates

Overview

Contact us at info@ace.co.nz to arrange dates to take AgilePM® Foundation and AgilePM® Practitioner combined at a discounted rate.


AgilePM® Foundation

AgilePM® Foundation is the introduction level of AgilePM® Practitioner. It introduces the DSDM Agile Project Management framework, a pragmatic and repeatable methodology. This course explains how to prepare for and run an agile project, highlighting documentation, techniques, roles and responsibilities recommended within the framework.

AgilePM® Practitioner

AgilePM® Practitioner is all about deepening your expertise and taking the next step after AgilePM® Foundation. This course's objective is to transition learners from understanding the framework to applying it effectively. It is designed for professionals in project-focused environments who want to be agile.

Advance your career in project management with the AgilePM® Official Foundation and Practitioner course: an all-in-one bundle that includes both Foundation and Practitioner courses, the official exams, the official eBook, and comprehensive online training materials to give you the tools you need to lead with confidence and adaptability.

AgilePM® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved.

Who should attend

AgilePM® is for you if you are:

  • Project Managers
  • Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Business Analysts
  • Agile Team Members
  • Project Board and Project Steering Representatives
  • Project Management Office Personnel
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites to start and complete this combo as the learning pathway takes care of this.

What you'll learn

The primary goal is to help you achieve success in the AgilePM® Foundation qualification. To pass the exam, you’ll need to:

  • Understand the underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
  • Understand the lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations
  • Understand the products produced during an Agile project and their purpose
  • Recall the techniques used and their benefits and limitations
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project

The primary goal is to help you achieve success in the AgilePM® Practitioner qualification. To pass the exam, you’ll need to:

  • Understand how to apply a variety of agile practices to a project, for example, workshops, the MoSCoW technique to define project priorities, iterative development and modeling
  • Understand how to test, estimate and evaluate profit delivery in an Agile project
  • Recall facilitation and support mechanisms within an Agile project
  • Understand the agile approach to manage and prioritize requirements

Course content

The Foundation course will cover the following modules:

  • Module 1 | What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach
  • Module 2 | Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables
  • Module 3 | Preparing for Success
  • Module 4 | The DSDM Process
  • Module 5 | The People – DSDM Roles and Responsibilities
  • Module 6 | The DSDM Products
  • Module 7 | Key Practices - Prioritisation and Timeboxing
  • Module 8 | Planning and Control throughout the Lifecycle
  • Module 9 | Other practices: Facilitated Workshops, Modelling, and Iterative Development

The Practitioner course will cover the following modules:

  • Module 1 | Roles and Responsibilities - the Project Managers view
  • Module 2 | Agile Project Management - through the lifecycle
  • Module 3 | The Effective Use of the Products
  • Module 4 | Deliver on time – Combining MoSCoW Prioritization and Timeboxing
  • Module 5 | People, Teams and Interactions
  • Module 6 | Requirements and User Stories
  • Module 7 | Estimating – How and When
  • Module 8 | Project Planning through the Lifecycle
  • Module 9 | Quality – Never Compromise Quality
  • Module 10 | Risk management
  • Module 11 | Tailoring the approach.

Common questions

When does AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner Combo (Version 3) next run?

The next date is Mon, 21 Sept 2026, and there is 1 further date scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Wellington, live online. Every date and its format is listed on this page.

How much does AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner Combo (Version 3) cost?

From $3,550 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.

Do I need any prior experience?

There are no pre-requisites to start and complete this combo as the learning pathway takes care of this.

Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?

Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.

Can you run this course for my team?

Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code APMC-v3 when you enquire.