Agile Project & Delivery Management (ICP-APM)
Strengthen your ability to deliver value predictably and sustainably. This course equips project managers with the skills to balance delivery, adaptability, and customer focus.
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Executive Overview
14 hours of immersive, live training. Focuses on equipping project managers, delivery managers, and team leads with the skills necessary to facilitate and lead Agile delivery effectively.
Curriculum Architecture
- Delivery in Complex Environments
- Manager Role Change
- Management Process Adaptation
- Manage Delivery and the System
- Metrics that Matter
- Identifying Dependencies
- Working with Governance
Value Proposition
Certification Criteria
Accredited by ICAgile. Includes ongoing assessment throughout the class and a final practical assessment.
Prerequisites
No conditional pre-requisites. Intermediate level course; participants should have some work experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Agile Project Management differ from the PMP? +
Traditional project management (PMP) focuses heavily on upfront planning, rigid scope, and phased delivery. Agile Project Management (ICP-APM) focuses on adaptability, continuous feedback, flow metrics, and incremental value delivery.
What does an Agile Project Manager or Delivery Lead do? +
An Agile Delivery Lead focuses on removing systemic impediments, managing complex cross-team dependencies, tracking flow metrics, and ensuring predictable value delivery without resorting to command-and-control micromanagement.
Who should take the ICP-APM certification? +
This course is perfect for traditional Project Managers, PMO members, Delivery Leads, and Scrum Masters who want to successfully transition their skills into an agile or hybrid enterprise environment.
Does the ICP-APM course cover agile metrics and reporting? +
Yes. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to moving away from output-based reporting (like Gantt charts) and adopting outcome-based flow metrics like lead time, cycle time, and cumulative flow diagrams.
What is the average salary for an Agile Delivery Manager? +
Professionals who can bridge the gap between traditional governance and agile delivery are highly compensated. Average global salaries range from $115,000 to $160,000 USD.
Is there an exam for the ICAgile ICP-APM certification? +
No. The ICP-APM is an assessment-based certification. You earn it by participating in live cohort exercises, analyzing complex delivery case studies, and demonstrating your knowledge to the expert instructor.
Will this course teach me how to manage fixed-budget agile projects? +
Yes. You will learn specific agile governance and adaptive planning techniques to manage constraints like fixed budgets and rigid compliance requirements while still remaining flexible to change.
Do I need to be a Scrum Master to take the ICP-APM? +
No. While helpful, it is not required. The course is specifically tailored for management and delivery professionals who are overseeing the broader project lifecycle rather than facilitating a single team.
Does the ICP-APM credential expire or require PDUs? +
No. Your ICAgile Agile Project and Delivery Management certification is valid for life with zero renewal fees.
How does agile project management handle risk and governance? +
Instead of trying to predict all risks upfront, agile delivery manages risk through frequent, iterative releases, continuous customer feedback, and highly transparent, adaptive governance models.