8 APMG courses

DURATION 3 DAYS 18 CPD HOURS THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR CXO?S IT MANAGERS/ DIRECTORS SENIOR PROJECT OFFICERS PROJECT & PROGRAM COORDINATOR/MANAGERS OPERATIONS MANAGERS QUALITY MANAGERS BUSINESS ANALYSTS ENGINEERING MANAGERS IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGERS INTERNAL CONSULTANTS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS OVERVIEW CHANGE AND THE INDIVIDUAL CHANGE AND THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CHANGE PRACTICE DESCRIPTION DEALING WITH CHANGE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE IMPACT OF CHANGE IS A HIGH PRIORITY FOR ALL ORGANISATIONS. THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY APMG IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (CMI), AN INDEPENDENT, GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHANGE MANAGERS. TOGETHER THEY HAVE DEVELOPED A PROFESSIONAL ?BODY OF KNOWLEDGE? FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT. THIS BODY OF KNOWLEDGE NOW PROVIDES AN INDEPENDENT BENCHMARK FOR THE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF AN EFFECTIVE CHANGE MANAGER. APMG?S REFRESHED CHANGE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION IS FULLY ALIGNED WITH THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE. PREREQUISITES THERE IS NO PREREQUISITE TO ATTENDING THIS FOUNDATION COURSE, ALTHOUGH IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS PRACTICES. 1 - CHANGE AND THE ORGANIZATION * Drivers for change * Developing a vision * Culture and climate * Emergent change and lifecycle * Organizational metaphors * Models of change * Roles required for change 2 - STAKEHOLDERS * Principles * Identification * Analysis * Influencing and listening * Emotion and demonstration * Communications * Cognitive biases * Remaining people focused * Improving Communications * Communications channels * Collaboration * Communications Planning * Larger workshops 2 - CHANGE IMPACT * Assessing impact * McKinsey 7 S * Stakeholder impact assessment * Assessing change readiness * Large change ? how to staff * Building a change team * Preparing for resistance * Building team effectiveness 4 - INDIVIDUAL CHANGE * Learning theory * Motivation * Change Curve * Personality differences

DURATION 3 DAYS 18 CPD HOURS THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR ANYONE CURRENTLY WORKING ON AGILE-BASED PROJECTS OR HAVING EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER FORMS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AND WANT TO ADD AGILE PM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. ANYONE WITH ANY EXPERIENCE IN PROJECT-BASED WORK, EITHER FROM THE CUSTOMER OR SUPPLIER SIDE CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROJECT MANAGER, TEAM LEADERS AND MANAGERS OR PROJECT EMPLOYEES. OVERVIEW AGILEPM „¢ CERTIFICATION IS THE RESULT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN APMG-INTERNATIONAL AND THE DSDM CONSORTIUM. DSDM (DYNAMIC SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT METHOD) IS THE LONGEST EXISTING AGILE METHOD AND THE ONLY AGILE METHOD AIMED AT MANAGING AGILE PROJECTS. IT HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS INTO A PROJECT FRAMEWORK, AND AGILEPM IS A SUBSET TAILORED TO THE AGILE PROJECT MANAGER. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPLAINED HOW THE MODEL IS SET UP, HOW THE DIFFERENT PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT ROLES ARE CONNECTED AND HOW AGILEPM HANDLES PROJECT MANAGEMENT. DESCRIPTION THIS COURSE PROVIDES PREPARATION FOR THE FOUNDATION EXAM OF APMG. TRAINING DAY 1 - AGILEPM FOUNDATION TOPICS * What is Agile? * Choosing an appropriate Agile approach * philosophy, principles and project variables * preparing for success * The DSDM Process TRAINING DAY 2 - AGILEPM FOUNDATION TOPICS * The People ? DSDM Roles and Responsibilities * The DSDM Products * Key practices ? prioritization and timeboxes TRAINING DAY 3 - AGILEPM FOUNDATION TOPICS * Planning and control throughout the lifecycle * Other practices: facilitated workshops, modeling and iterative development

DURATION 2 DAYS 12 CPD HOURS THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR CXO?S IT MANAGERS/ DIRECTORS SENIOR PROJECT OFFICERS PROJECT & PROGRAM COORDINATOR/MANAGERS OPERATIONS MANAGERS QUALITY MANAGERS BUSINESS ANALYSTS ENGINEERING MANAGERS IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGERS INTERNAL CONSULTANTS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS OVERVIEW THE PURPOSE OF THE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION IS TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE CANDIDATE HAS ACHIEVED SUFFICIENT KNOW-HOW TO APPLY AND TAILOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE IN A GIVEN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE SITUATION. A SUCCESSFUL PRACTITIONER CANDIDATE SHOULD, WITH SUITABLE DIRECTION, BE ABLE TO START APPLYING THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT APPROACHES AND TECHNIQUES TO A REAL CHANGE INITIATIVE - BUT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY SKILLED TO DO THIS APPROPRIATELY FOR ALL SITUATIONS. THEIR INDIVIDUAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE, COMPLEXITY OF THE CHANGE INITIATIVE AND THE SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT APPROACHES IN THEIR WORK ENVIRONMENT WILL ALL BE FACTORS THAT IMPACT WHAT THE PRACTITIONER CAN ACHIEVE. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE FULFILLED THE KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE ACCREDITATION. DESCRIPTION DEALING WITH CHANGE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE IMPACT OF CHANGE IS A HIGH PRIORITY FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY APMG IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (CMI), AN INDEPENDENT, GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHANGE MANAGERS. TOGETHER THEY HAVE DEVELOPED A PROFESSIONAL ?BODY OF KNOWLEDGE? FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT. THIS BODY OF KNOWLEDGE NOW PROVIDES AN INDEPENDENT BENCHMARK FOR THE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF AN EFFECTIVE CHANGE MANAGER. APMG?S REFRESHED CHANGE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION IS FULLY ALIGNED WITH THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE. PREREQUISITES THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO SIT THE PRACTITIONER LEVEL EXAM. 1 - CHANGE IMPACT * Levers for change * Levels of adoptions and critical mass * Reinforcing systems 2 - EXAM PREPARATION * Change Management Practitioner exam preparation * Change Management Practitioner exam

Change Management Practitioner, a comprehensive program building on foundational knowledge. Dive into advanced concepts, models, and tools for effective organisational change. Develop the skills to lead, implement, and sustain successful change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * £297.00 * 19 lessons * Accredited training * Certificate of completion included -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course curriculum * Introduction * Introduction * Session 1 * Lesson - Change & the Individual * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 2 * Lesson - Change & the Organisation * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 3 * Lesson - Stakeholder Engagement & Communication * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 4 * Lesson - Change Practice * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Supporting Documents * APMG Candidate Guidance - Examinable Text by Chapter * APMG Change Management Development Paper * APMG Change Management Leaflet * APMG Change Management Practitioner - Sample Exam PaperFile * APMG Change Management Practitioner Candidate Guidance * APMG Change Management Summary * APMG Change Management Syllabus * Study Timetable Accredited AgilePM training is provided by ITonlinelearning, APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation.

Develop your skills in agile project management and learn the agile approach using the DSDM® framework. Gain confidence to sit the AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications on this accredited programme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 4 days (26 hours) This accredited course is designed for Project Managers, who require an understanding of the agile approach and/or who are intending to run projects using the DSDM® framework. It is also designed to equip practising Project Managers with the confidence to sit the AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications, and each delegate will receive a copy of the Agile Project Management V2 Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium, formally known as the DSDM Consortium. OBJECTIVES  By the end of the course you will be able to: * Demonstrate a detailed, practical knowledge of Agile Project Management, based upon the DSDM framework and be equipped with the ability to apply the agile approach in the workplace * Describe how the agile way of working can sit alongside more traditional project management frameworks, such as PRINCE2® Plan, organise and control Agile projects * Sit the AgilePM Foundation examination, held on the third day and for the Practitioner examination, held on the afternoon of the fourth day CONTENT AGILE FUNDAMENTALS * What is Agile? * Choosing an appropriate Agile approach * Philosophy, Principles and Project Variables * Preparing for Success ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Roles and Responsibilities and the Project Manager view * People, Teams and Interactions THE DSDM PROCESS AND PRODUCTS  * Looking at the DSDM Process and Project Management through the Lifecycle, as well as the DSDM Products and their Effective Use PRACTICES AND CONTROL * Delivering on Time – combining MoSCoW Prioritisation and Timeboxing * Requirements and User Stories * Estimating * Planning * Quality * Risk EXAMINATION AND RESULTS * Foundation Examination and results  * Practitioner Workshop and Examination AgilePM® Foundation Exam The AgilePM® Foundation Exam is of 40 minutes duration and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. A Pass is 25 correct answers. The exams are marked by the trainer immediately following the exam and the results are available within an hour. The AgilePM® Practitioner Exam A written paper of 2.5 hours duration. There are 8 Objective Test style questions to be answered in the 2.5 hours and the candidate may use an annotated manual. Each question is worth 10 marks and the candidate must score 40/80 to be successful. Please note that examinations are the responsibility of the examination board, APMG. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Presented in association with aims4change, an APMG Accredited Training Organisation. AgilePM®is a Registered Trade Mark of the Agile Business Consortium Limited.

Advance your expertise with AgilePM® Practitioner, a comprehensive course building on agile project management foundations. Dive deep into advanced concepts, such as tailoring frameworks, managing teams, and optimising project delivery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * £597.00 * 38 lessons * Accredited training * Certificate of completion included * Exam inlcuded -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course curriculum * Course Introduction * Course Introduction * AgilePM Tutor Bot * About Your Instructor * Course Guide * Module 1 * Lesson - Introduction * Module 2 * Lesson - Roles & Responsibilities * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 3 * Lesson - Project Management Through the Lifecycle * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 4 * Lesson - The Effective Use of the DSDM Products * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 5 * Lesson - Deliver on Time Combining MoSCoW and Timeboxing * Test Your Knowledge Quiz Accredited AgilePM training is provided by ITonlinelearning, APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation.

The AgilePM® Foundation course, a comprehensive program introducing agile project management principles. Learn key concepts like iterative development, collaboration, and adaptive planning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * £495.00 * 38 lessons * Accredited training * Certificate of completion included * Exam included -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course curriculum * Introduction * Course Introduction * AgilePM Tutor Bot * About Your Instructor * Course Guide * Module 1 * Lesson - Course Introduction * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 2 * Lesson - Background * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 3 * Lesson - Philosophy Principles & Project Variables * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 4 * Lesson - Instrumental Success Factors * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 5 * Lesson - The DSDM Process * Test Your Knowledge Quiz Accredited AgilePM training is provided by ITonlinelearning, APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation.

Change Management Foundation, a comprehensive course introducing essential principles and practices in organisational change. Learn foundational concepts, tools, and methodologies to navigate and lead successful change initiatives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * £297.00 * 170 lessons * Accredited training * Certificate of Completion Included -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course curriculum * Introduction * Course Introduction * Change Management Tutor Bot * About your Instructor * Course Guide * Module 1 * Lesson 1 - Introduction * Lesson 2 - Course Structure * Lesson 3 - Study Guidance * Lesson 4 - Learning Outcomes * Lesson 5 - Exam Information * Lesson 6 - Target Audience * Lesson 7 - Certification Structure * Module 2 * Lesson 1 - Introduction * Lesson 2 - The Sigmoid Curve * Lesson 3 - Organisations’ Experiences of Change * Lesson 4 - Success Factors for Change Management * Lesson 5 - Individual Change Management * Lesson 6 - Organisational Change Management * Lesson 7 - Project & Change Management * Lesson 8 - Improving Success Rates * Lesson 9 - Summary * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 3 * Lesson 1 - Introduction * Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives * Lesson 3 - The Change Curve: Introduction * Lesson 4 - The Change Curve: Stages * Lesson 5 - The Change Curve: Practical Observations * Lesson 6 - The Human Transition Model: Introduction * Lesson 7 - The Human Transition Model: Start with Endings * Lesson 8 - The Human Transition Model: Neutral Zone * Lesson 9 - The Human Transition Model: New Beginnings * Lesson 10 - Motivation: Introduction * Lesson 11 - Motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs * Lesson 12 - Motivation: Rewards & Punishments * Lesson 13 - Motivation: Satisfaction & Growth * Lesson 14 - Motivation: Survival & Learning Anxieties * Lesson 15 - Motivation: Personal Growth * Lesson 16 - Individual Differences: Introduction * Lesson 17 - Individual Differences: People of Different Types - Summary of Types * Lesson 18 - Individual Differences: People of Different Types - Conflicts & Preferences * Lesson 19 - Summary * Test Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 4 * Lesson 1 - Introduction * Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives * Lesson 3 - Metaphors of Organisations * Lesson 4 - Models of Change - Lewin's Three Stage Model * Lesson 5 - Models of Change - Kotter's Eight Step Model * Lesson 6 - Models of Change - Senges Systems Thinking Model * Lesson 7 - Summary * Teste Your Knowledge Quiz * Module 5 * Lesson 1 - Introduction * Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives * Lesson 3 - Roles and their Functions in a Change Lifecycle * Lesson 4 - What Makes a Good Sponsor * Lesson 5 - What Makes a Good Change Agent - Change Agents and Change Managers * Lesson 6 - What Makes a Good Change Agent - Change Agents and Line Managers * Lesson 7 - Change Agents and Sources of Power * Lesson 8 - The Role of Line Management * Lesson 9 - Summary * Test Your Knowledge Quiz Accredited AgilePM training is provided by ITonlinelearning, APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation.