We have put this page together to help you, if either:
- You want to study Agile Project Management to learn about it, or
- To study for an Agile Project Management qualification, or
- You are considering it
On this page, we have colated all of our information, tools, and resources, to help you from your first investigations, to your final exams.
And, to keep it simple, we have divided it into Five Steps...
STEP 1: START YOUR JOURNEY
You're thinking about the learning Agile PM; maybe even a qualification.
Fabulous!
As Project Managers, we can no longer afford to ignore Agile.
And, even if you aren't involved in software and technology projects that are where Agile is mostly used, the ideas are becoming more important for other forms of projects too. So, whatever type of Project Management you're familiar with, it pays to learn something of Agile.
And for some of us, Agile qualifications will be a necessary stepping stone in your career.
So, before we start, let's understand what Agie Project Management is...
Some Free Resources to Help You Learn the Basics of Agile...
We also have two excellent introductory articles for you. Each was written by a guest author; and each an expert in Agile Project Management...
- Why You Can No Longer Ignore Agile Methodologies
...by Chris O'Halloran - What is Agile and Why is it Important to Project Managers?
...by Chuck Cobb
In addition, take a look at Chuck Cobb's FREE course: 'Learn the Truth about Agile versus Waterfall'.
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In this article, you'll learn:
- Why Agile is no longer just for software projects
- Why (in some respects) Agile Scrum now beats PRINCE2 and PMBOK
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In this article, you'll learn about:
- Agile versus 'typical' project management
- Adaptivity and why it's important
- Scrum and Kanban
- The PMI-ACP Certification
There's an Elephant in the Room...
So, we'll address it!
Agile versus Waterfall
or, more properly...
Adaptive (agile) and
Predictive (traditional, or waterfall)
Project Management
What are they, what's the difference, when should you use each, and can you combine them?
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In this article, you'll learn:
- What are 'Agile' and 'Waterfall' Project Management?
- The differences between them
- The best of both worlds: 'Hybrid' approaches
- When to use each one
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And for more detail, from an Agile expert, here's a free course.
Learn to see Agile and Traditional plan-driven project management in a fresh new light... as complementary rather than competitive.
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If you want to go a little further, in this article, you'll learn:
- Why Agile PM is so important
- How Agile began
- The 12 Agile Principles
- How the Agile Principles relate to practical tools and techniques
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There are many contexts where neither traditional, predictive Project Management, nor adaptive Agile Project Management will be appropriate. You'll want to get the best of both worlds. And why shouldn't you?
In this article, we answer four questions:
- What is Hybrid Project Management?
- Why do We Need Hybrid Project Management?
- How Can You Make Hybrid Project Management Work?
- What is the Role of ‘Project Manager’ in Hybrid Project Management?
STEP 2: CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS
Now you Need to Inform Yourself about the PMP qualification.
There are plenty of Agile Qualifications out there, and we offer courses to prepare you for many of them.
But first, you should ask: 'Should I get a Project Management Qualification?'
If your answer is 'yes', then you next need to find your way through the bewildering array of Agile qualifications.
And finally, if it's been a while since the last time you did some studying, you'll want to brush up on how to get the best from your Project Management learning.
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In this article, you'll learn:
- What types of qualifications there are
- The reasons for getting a qualification
- Which type is right for you
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In this article, you'll learn:
- 3 Questions to ask before you start
- 10 Principles to help you learn effectively
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Comprehensive article...
In this article, you'll learn about the different providers in three tiers:
- Principal Agile PM promotors
- Major PM organizations
- Third party organizations
STEP 3: COMMITTED TO LEARNING
Now you've made your decision, you're firmly on your learning journey.
Stage 1: Preparation
The first stage is preparing to learn by soaking up some simple introductory content.
I'd start with the short videos in the Agile Methodologies module of our Free Academy of Project Management.
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There is a growing collection of videos in the Agile Project Management course, within our Free Academy of Project Management, including:
- Lean Project management
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Scrumban
- Planning Poker
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Comprehensive article...
With some basic information about Agile, it's time to learn what the PMI's Agile Practctice Guide covers.
In this article, you'll learn about:
- What the guide is... and is not
- What's in the guide (with summaries)
- Our response to the Guide
- The Guide's impact on PMI qualifications: PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP
Stage 2: Structured Learning
You should have decided which of two paths, at this moment, you want to pursue:
- Learning about Agile Project Management for its own sake, and not for an exam
- Preparing for an Agile Project Management exam, to gain a qualification
The two columns below follow each route...
Non-qualification Route
We've partnered with Agile expert and lecturer Chuck Cobb, whose Agile Project Management Academy offers a cpomprehensive range of courses, from the basics to advanced learning.
And these courses are also available in money-saving bundles, carefully crafted for a smooth learning journey..
...or click the course thumbnail for information about the individual course.
Complete Agile PM Curriculum
Transform yourself...
Take on a high-impact Agile Project Management role
For project managers who are serious about learning Agile project management and becoming a capable practitioner.
Ideal if you are committed to taking PMI-ACP exam.
Agile PM101
For beginners
Agile PM 102
Understand what's next in Agile
PMI-ACP Preparation
Beginners and PMI-ACP candidates
Agile PM 201
For Agile Practitioners
Agile PM 202
For experienced PMs and PMI-ACP candidates
Agile PM 301
For experienced PMs, Agile Intermediate, & PMI-ACP candidates
Agile PM 401
For experienced PMs, Agile Intermediate & Advanced, Senior Business Managers
Agile PM 402
Senior Project and Program Managers
Complete Agile Business Management Curriculum
A complete curriculum for business-people and product owners who need to effectively participate and lead in an Agile environment.
For Agile Product Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Project Sponsors, and Business Executives.
This course provides a solid foundation for the other courses in the overall Agile Business Management curriculum.
Provides a much deeper understanding of how to effectively lead Agile/Scrum projects for anyone in a Product Owner role or in an equivalent level of business responsibility.
This course focuses on advanced topics related to applying Agile to a business at an enterprise level
All-access Pass Agile PM Package
Everything. All Access.
Prepare for an Advanced Agile Project Management role.
For project managers who are serious about learning Agile project management and progressing to an advanced practitioner.
Ideal if you are committed to PMI-ACP and beyond.
Qualification Route
With our partners, the Professional Training Center of Excellence (PTCoE), GreyCampus, and PM PrepCast, we offer a wide range of Agile qualifications.
Courses from scrum.org, Scrum Alliance, Agile Business Consortium, EXIN, Axelos, and PMI.
...or click the course thumbnail for information about the individual course.
The basics of project management based on DSDM® Agile methodology, which is one of the most comprehensive Agile methods.
From the Agile Business Consortium
Prepare for a certification that combines Agile service management techniques and scrum development frameworks.
From EXIN
For a step up from the Agile Scrum Foundation, this live online course readies you for the Scrum Master role.
From EXIN
Live, online training for Scrum Masters, following the Scrum Alliance syllabus. This course has a 5 star rating from over 5,000 students.
From Scrum Alliance
Get to know the Scrum framework in The Scrum Guide, and understand the practical considerations in Scrum projects.
From scrum.org
Apply the Scrum framework as a Product Owner, to maximize value creation and delivery with a product.
From scrum.org
Tailoring and use of PRINCE2 in Agile environments at team level and PRINCE2 at higher management levels.
From Axelos
Make passing your PMI Agile Certified Practitioner exam as easy as you can, with the world-class PM PrepCast PMI-ACP video training course!
From the PMI
GreyCampus offers both recorded and live course options to study for your PMI-ACP qualification.
From the PMI
You will develop a plan to achieve PMI-ACP certification and develop a clear understanding of the potential career paths for an Agile Project Manager.
From the PMI
Stage 3: Informal Learning
We have some book recommendations for you...
The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile
Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach.
'...totally insightful, refreshing, and "right-on" in how Agile Scrum and Traditional Project Management can co-exist.'
In paperback and in kindle...
Agile Project Management for Dummies
Making everything easier.
'...clear presentation of concepts, application of the methods, and understanding of managing such projects.'
In paperback and in kindle...
Agile Project Management
Creating Innovative Products.
'If you have only heard of the agile approach and want to know what is it about... this book fulfils the expectations generously.'
In paperback and in kindle...
Coaching Agile Teams
A Companion for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition.
'...essential field guide for those practicing Agile Project Management.'
'...brings real life working examples, both ones that work and why some things fail.'
In paperback and in kindle...
STEP 4: FINAL PREPARATIONS
The best exam preparation is a simulated exam.
Through our partners, PTCoE, we offer simulated exams for...
STEP 5: TAKE YOUR EXAM
You can book your Axelos, APMG, and EXIN Exams through us.
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