AgilePM® v3 Practitioner

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AgilePM® v3 Practitioner 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 Practitioner, provided by APMG International, is a globally recognized certification designed for professionals who want to apply the Agile Project Management framework in real-world scenarios. This certification deepens the understanding of the AgilePM philosophy, covering the full project lifecycle from pre-project through post-project. Candidates learn to tailor the framework to specific project contexts, manage distributed teams, and use proven techniques like MoSCoW prioritization, timeboxing, and iterative development. The exam tests the ability to apply concepts practically, ensuring certified individuals can confidently lead Agile projects, manage stakeholders, and deliver value incrementally. AgilePM v3 bridges the gap between traditional project management and Agile methods, offering a robust, scalable approach for any industry.

75 questions
150 min
50% to pass
5 domains

Exam facts at a glance

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

SpecificationValue
Questions75
Time limit150 minutes (120s per question)
Passing score50%
Domains5
LevelPractitioner
Question bank here75 questions
SourceCertilum'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.

DomainWeightTopicsPractice Qs
People, Teams, and Roles20%
  • Define the roles and responsibilities in an AgilePM project: Business Sponsor, Business Visionary, Technical Coordinator, Project Manager, Team Leader, and Business Analyst
  • Describe the concept of the empowered Agile team and self-organization
  • Explain how to build and motivate effective Agile teams
  • +1 more
15
AgilePM Practices and Techniques25%
  • Apply MoSCoW prioritization to manage scope and stakeholder expectations
  • Explain timeboxing principles and how to plan and run effective timeboxes (e.g., iterations, releases)
  • Describe iterative development, feedback loops, and continuous improvement
  • +2 more
19
Fundamentals and the AgilePM Philosophy15%
  • Explain the rationale for Agile project management and the AgilePM approach
  • Describe the underpinning philosophy and principles of AgilePM
  • Define the key concepts: MoSCoW prioritization, timeboxing, and iterative development
  • +1 more
11
The AgilePM Project Lifecycle and Products25%
  • Identify and explain the phases of the AgilePM lifecycle: Pre-project, Feasibility, Foundations, Evolutionary Development, Deployment, and Post-project
  • Describe the purpose and content of key management products: Project Approach Questionnaire, Business Case, Prioritized Requirements List, Delivery Plan, and Highlight Report
  • Apply the lifecycle to both simple and complex project scenarios
  • +1 more
19
Control and Governance in the AgilePM Environment15%
  • Describe how to manage risk, quality, and configuration in an AgilePM project
  • Explain how to tailor governance frameworks to suit Agile ways of working
  • Apply appropriate levels of planning and control at the project, release, and iteration levels
  • +1 more
11

The heaviest domain is People, Teams, and Roles at 20%, 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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