All questions and answers on the subject "Agile project management"

Generally, there are two main approaches in project management. In traditional project management, the quality/performance parameters, the timeframe, and the budget are set prior to planning. Then the project is planned and executed in a linear way. E.g. the project plan is developed on the basis of the project specification (here the project delivery is written down) or the set parameters are controlled and monitored with project management methods (like stakeholder or risk analysis). Usually, this approach is used for construction projects, organisational projects or projects with precise goals or a clear target setting. Agile project management on the other hand is a set of methods and process models (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming) which helps realising projects (mainly) in software development. Here the project goals are highly variable and often can’t be formulated clearly at project start-up (e.g. maybe you don’t know all the functions and features of a program or an app, so you just specify what you know now and let the big picture clear itself over time). Here the role of a traditional project manager doesn’t exist anymore, and the project team is self-organised. Also, the budget and the timeframe are usually not fixed at the beginning. Agile approaches are mostly iterative and more flexible than traditional procedures.

For the self-test in agile project management, 25 questions must be answered within 20 minutes.

The Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam requires 120 questions to be answered within 80 minutes. To pass you will need to complete 65% of the questions correctly

The Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam requires 40 questions to be answered within 35 minutes, and you have to complete 65% correctly of the questions to pass the test.

The Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam requires 120 questions to be answered within 80 minutes. To pass you will need to complete 65% of the questions correctly

For the pre-test, 25 questions must be answered within 20 minutes.

The IAPM as an international, world-wide association wants to give as many people as possible the possibility of a certification. Since income varies widely from country to country, for the IAPM the gross domestic product of the country, the prospective examinee holds the citizenship, counts as basis for the certification costs. Here you can see the cost of certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) depending on your citizenship.

For the self-test in agile project management, 25 questions must be answered within 20 minutes.

The certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is aimed at all those who have a basic comprehensive knowledge of agile project management. This knowledge enables you to theoretically organise and execute an agile project well. Work experience is not necessary, but an advantage.

The certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is just the right thing for project management beginners, students or newcomers to project management who want to have their basic project management knowledge documented in order to set the course for their future in project management.

The certification as Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is aimed at people who want to have their theoretical knowledge and practical experience in agile project management certified. Admission to certification requires a proof of at least 5 years of professional experience in agile project management, three years of those in a management position or a position with considerable scope of responsibility.

Here you can have a look at the IAPM certification guidelines: Traditional Project Management Agile Project Management International Project Management

A certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) proves the theoretical basic knowledge of agile project management in the form of a certificate by an internationally recognized association. To obtain certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM), the certificate must pass an online exam. At least 65% of the 120 questions must be answered correctly within 80 minutes.

The certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) provides the basic theoretical knowledge in the area of agile project management in form of a certificate by an international association. To get the Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification, the prospective examinee has to take an online exam. At least 65% of 40 questions must be answered correctly within 35 minutes.

The Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is a certification level that proves the knowledge and comprehensive practical experience in agile project management. To obtain certification as Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM), the prospective examinee must pass an online exam. At least 65% of the 120 questions must be answered correctly within 80 minutes.

The content of the exam is the same for both certifications, i.e. the respective test is generated randomly from the same pool of questions. During the certification to Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) only the theoretical knowledge in the field of agile project management is tested. Experience is not necessary, but advantageous. A Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) must have at least five years of practical experience in agile project management in addition to his specialist knowledge. Three years of this time should be proven to be in a management position or a position with considerable scope of responsibility.

The IAPM offers: Certification as Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)  Certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM)

Based on the individual project data - a maximum of five projects can be named for scoring - and the project experience over the last five years, a total score is determined using a mathematical formula. For admission to certification as Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) must achieve a minimum score. If you do not reach the minimum score, you can apply for certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM). Once you have extended your project experience, you can upgrade the certification to Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM).

The IAPM offers: Certification as Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification to Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification to Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM)

For certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) there are no access requirements. Anyone who has dealt with agile project management and would like to prove his knowledge can register for this certification.

For certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) there are no access requirements. Anyone who is interested in project management and would like to prove their knowledge can apply for this certification.

In addition to expertise, the Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) requires at least five years of project management experience, three years of those in a management position or a position with considerable responsibility.

Hans Stromeyer (Ph.D.) is chairman of the executive board of the IAPM and chairman of the IAPM advisory body "Agile Project Management". He is also a consultant, coach and trainer in project management. The graduated Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Medicine founded in 1999 "Stromeyer & Partners Consulting LLC." of which he is since then its CEO. The company is located in Houston, Texas. The focus of the company is the consulting and financing of start-up companies (venture capital), project consulting and the training of project managers. Dr. Hans Stromeyer has been awarded several international prizes for his activities in aerospace as well as project management.