Agile Project Management Programme (APMP)
Focus: Build mastery in Agile leadership, delivery, and scaling frameworks.
Agile Mindset and Fundamentals
• History and philosophy of Agile
• Agile vs traditional project management
• Agile Manifesto and 12 principles
• Overview of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe)
Scrum and Agile Ceremonies
• Scrum roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team
• Sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives
• Scrum Boards and Burndown Charts
• Kanban board setup and WIP limits
Agile Planning and Estimation
• Release and iteration planning
• Story points and velocity tracking
• Estimation techniques (Planning Poker, T-shirt sizing)
• Product Roadmaps and user journey maps
Tools for Agile PMs
• JIRA, Confluence, Trello, ClickUp
• Agile metrics and reporting
• Automation with AI and Agile plug-ins
• Managing remote Agile teams
Agile Leadership and Team Dynamics
• Servant leadership in Agile
• Coaching and mentoring teams
• Handling resistance to Agile adoption
• Stakeholder communication and expectation management
Scaling Agile
• Introduction to SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
• LeSS, Nexus, and Disciplined Agile Delivery
• Managing multiple teams and backlogs
• Aligning Agile teams with business strategy
Agile Case Studies and Industry Use
• Real-world case studies: Agile in tech, finance, healthcare
• Agile contracts and procurement
• Agile in regulated industries
• Transitioning to Agile from Waterfall
Certification and Capstone Project
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, AgilePM overview
• Capstone Agile PM Project
• Presentation of Agile delivery plans
• Career path: Agile Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach
🎓 Certifications 🎓
• AgilePM® Practitioner (APMG)
• Scrum Product Owner Certified (SCRUMstudy)
• SAFe Agilist (Scaled Agile)
• RDE Certificate: Agile Delivery & Facilitation
💰 Indicative Job Roles & Salaries Permanent Roles (Annual) 💰
1. Agile Project Manager → £48k – £68k
2. Scrum Master → £45k – £62k
3. Product Owner → £48k – £65k
4. Delivery Manager → £50k – £70k
5. Agile Coach (junior–mid) → £55k – £75k
6. Digital Project Manager (Agile focus) → £45k – £65k
7. Change & Transformation Analyst → £42k – £58k
8. PMO Analyst (Agile projects) → £38k – £50k
9. Iteration Manager → £50k – £70k
10. Agile Programme Coordinator → £48k – £65k
11. Agile Delivery Analyst → £42k – £58k
12. Release Train Engineer (SAFe starter) → £55k – £75k
13. Governance Analyst (Agile projects) → £45k – £60k
14. Junior Agile Business Analyst/PM Hybrid → £40k – £55k
15. Junior Transformation Consultant → £45k – £60k
🤝 Contract Roles (Daily Rate) 🤝
1. Agile Project Manager → £375 – £525/day
2. Scrum Master → £325 – £475/day
3. Product Owner → £350 – £500/day
4. Delivery Manager → £400 – £600/day
5. Agile Coach → £500 – £700/day
6. Digital Project Manager (Agile) → £350 – £500/day
7. Change & Transformation Analyst → £325 – £450/day
8. PMO Analyst (Agile projects) → £280 – £400/day
9. Iteration Manager → £400 – £600/day
10. Agile Programme Coordinator → £375 – £525/day
11. Agile Delivery Analyst → £325 – £450/day
12. Release Train Engineer → £500 – £700/day
13. Governance Analyst (Agile projects) → £350 – £500/day
14. Junior Agile BA/PM → £300 – £450/day
15. Junior Transformation Consultant → £350 – £500/day
Instructor
