How many questions are on the AgilePM® v3 Foundation exam?

Our record lists 50 questions for the AgilePM® v3 Foundation. The vendor does not publish a question count, so treat that as a working figure rather than an official specification.

How long do you have to complete the AgilePM® v3 Foundation exam?

Our record lists 40 minutes, roughly 48 seconds per question. The vendor does not publish a duration for this exam, so use it as a planning figure.

What score do you need to pass the AgilePM® v3 Foundation exam?

Our record lists 50% as the pass mark for the AgilePM® v3 Foundation. Most certification bodies do not publish a numeric cut score, so treat this as our benchmark rather than an official threshold.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 15% is the one where lost points cost you the most, and Certilum scores you per domain so you can see exactly where that is.

Does Certilum have practice questions for the AgilePM® v3 Foundation exam?

Yes: 50 questions in our bank for this certification, each tagged to the exam domain it belongs to, with the official domain weights applied.

Exam format

AgilePM® v3 Foundation Exam Format

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Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. AgilePM® v3 Foundation is the entry-level certification from APMG International for professionals seeking to understand the core principles of Agile Project Management. Based on the proven DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) framework, this certification covers key concepts such as the Agile Manifesto, MoSCoW prioritization, timeboxing, iterative development, and clearly defined roles. The course is designed for project managers, team members, and stakeholders who need to grasp how agile methods provide a robust, yet flexible, delivery approach. By learning the foundational mindset and practices, candidates gain the vocabulary and confidence to contribute effectively to agile project environments. The exam tests your ability to recall and understand terminology, principles, and processes, focusing on the 'what,' 'why,' and 'how' of AgilePM in a straightforward, theory-based format. Successful completion of this Foundation exam is a prerequisite for the Practitioner level, where you apply the framework to real-world scenarios.

50 questions

40 min

50% to pass

5 domains

certilum

Exam facts at a glance

What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.

Specification	Value
Questions	50
Time limit	40 minutes (48s per question)
Passing score	50%
Domains	5
Level	Foundation
Question bank here	50 questions
Source	Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

Domain	Weight	Topics	Practice Qs
The Principles of AgilePM	15%	Understand and apply the 8 principles of DSDM/AgilePM Focus on business need and deliver on time Collaborate and never compromise quality +2 more	8
The Management Products and Control	20%	Identify key management products: Business Case, Project Approach Questionnaire (PAQ), Delivery Plan, Timebox Plan, Highlight Report, etc. Understand how to manage risk and quality in an Agile context Explain the concept of configuration management and version control for Agile projects +2 more	10
The AgilePM Practices and Techniques	25%	Explain the MoSCoW prioritization technique (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won't have) Understand and apply Timeboxing and Timeboxes (e.g., Feasibility, Foundations, Development, Deployment) Define and apply iterative development and feedback loops +2 more	12
The People, Roles, and Responsibilities	15%	Identify and define key roles: Business Sponsor, Business Visionary, Technical Coordinator, Project Manager, Team Leader, etc. Understand the responsibilities of the empowered Business and Technical roles Explain the concept of the empowered Business and Solution Development Teams +1 more	8
Fundamentals and The Philosophy of AgilePM	25%	Define the origins and rationale for Agile Understand the Agile Manifesto and its 4 values and 12 principles Explain the key concepts of AgilePM (e.g., DSDM, MoSCoW, Timeboxing) +1 more	12

The heaviest domain is The Principles of AgilePM at 15%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

Note from the vendor record: Price on the APMG Public Exams Portal (GBP); the final amount and currency are shown after entering the address (global regional pricing model). If purchased through an ATO, the exam is usually included in the course. Official exam page

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the AgilePM® v3 Foundation exam.

There are 5 domains: The Principles of AgilePM, The Management Products and Control, The AgilePM Practices and Techniques, The People, Roles, and Responsibilities, Fundamentals and The Philosophy of AgilePM. The official weights are The Principles of AgilePM 15%, The Management Products and Control 20%, The AgilePM Practices and Techniques 25%, The People, Roles, and Responsibilities 15%, Fundamentals and The Philosophy of AgilePM 25%.