Who is this Certification for
The PM² Agile Certification is a Level-1 certification designed to confirm a candidate’s understanding of the application of Agile principles, Tools and Techniques in PM² Projects.
The PM² Agile Certification addresses the certification needs of anyone working in projects which incorporate Agile practices – primary in the field of Information Technology:
- Project Managers/Leaders
- Team Coordinators (TeCo) / Team Leads
- Scrum Masters
- Agile PM² project team members
- Business Managers
- Project Management Assistants
- PMO/PSO members
- Project Owners
- Contractors’ Project Managers
- Project Management educators & trainers
PM² Agile Certification
Description
The Agile PM² Certification exam focuses on the Agile aspects of the PM² Methodology, covering the what, when, who, how and why of the Agile extension of the PM² Methodology. The exam questions span the areas of Agile PM² Governance, Lifecycle, Agile Values and Principles, Agile Tools & Techniques.
Candidates who achieve the certification prove a level of understanding of the methodology required to lead a PM² project with Agile principles effectively integrated within the management approach.
Exam difficulty level: medium-high.
Study material: The exam questions are based 100% on the following European Commission publications:
- PM² Guide v3.1, 2023
- PM²-Agile Guide – (not all sections of this guide are examined).
The following are the examinable sections:
– Chapter 2: About Agile
– Chapter 8: Tools & Techniques (8.2, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8,7, 8,8, 8.9, 8.10)
– Chapter 5: Iteration Planning, Daily Standup, Release, Review, Retrospective
– Chapter 3: PM² Agile Overview
– Chapter 6: Roles & Responsibilities
– Chapter 7: Artefacts
– Appendix B: B1-B4 - Material covered during the Agile PM² Training delivered by the PM² Alliance Affiliate Training Providers
Exam Format
This is a closed book online proctored exam powered by our our online examination platform:
- Multiple choice questions
- 45 questions per exam
- 40 minutes duration
- At least 31 correct answers to pass the exam
- One mark awarded for every right answer
- No negative marking for wrong answers
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for the PM² Agile Certification Exam but it would be helpful to have at least one of the following:
- Achievement of the PM² Basic Certification
- Agile PM² preparation training delivered by a PM² Alliance Certified Trainer
Available PM² Certifications
