APMG Agile Change Agent study plan
APMG Agile Change Agent · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Roadmap & Business needs
Define the purpose and components of an Agile change roadmap
Explain how business needs drive the roadmap
List the steps to align change initiatives with strategic objectives
Describe how to prioritize changes based on business value
Your checkpoint
Create a one-page summary comparing roadmap and business needs concepts, including at least three examples of alignment.
Roadmap & Business needs
Outline the process for developing a change roadmap
Identify techniques for gathering and validating business needs
Explain how to translate business needs into change requirements
Describe how to communicate the roadmap to stakeholders
Your checkpoint
Draft a sample roadmap for a hypothetical change initiative, including business needs analysis and communication plan.
Roadmap & Business needs
Apply prioritization methods (e.g., MoSCoW, value vs. complexity) to a set of change requests
Analyze stakeholder impact on business needs
Evaluate risks and assumptions in the roadmap
Explain how to adapt the roadmap in response to feedback
Your checkpoint
Complete a case study exercise: given a scenario, produce a prioritized roadmap and justify decisions.
Relationship building & Environment
Define the key principles of relationship building in Agile change
Identify techniques for stakeholder identification and analysis
Describe methods to build trust and collaboration
Explain the importance of emotional intelligence in change
Your checkpoint
Create a stakeholder map for a real or simulated change project, including engagement strategies.
Relationship building & Environment
Develop a communication plan for a change initiative
Explain how to foster a collaborative team environment
Describe approaches to manage resistance and conflict
Identify ways to build and sustain networks within the organization
Your checkpoint
Produce a communication and engagement plan for a change project, with measurable objectives.
Environment
Define the components of an Agile change environment
Explain how organizational culture impacts change
Describe how to create a safe-to-fail environment
Identify tools and practices that support Agile change (e.g., feedback loops, retrospectives)
Your checkpoint
Write a short essay on creating an Agile change environment, including at least three practical recommendations.
Roadmap & Business needs & Relationship building & Environment
Integrate concepts from all domains into a cohesive change plan
Apply Agile change agent skills to a complex scenario
Evaluate trade-offs between roadmap, business needs, relationships, and environment
Practice exam-style questions across all domains
Your checkpoint
Complete a full-length practice exam (or mock assessment) and review incorrect answers.
Roadmap & Business needs & Relationship building & Environment
Review weak areas identified in practice exam
Revisit key concepts and definitions from all domains
Practice time management for the exam
Finalize summary notes for quick reference
Your checkpoint
Create a one-page cheat sheet covering all domains and pass a final self-assessment quiz with 80% or higher.
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 70% on a 20-question quiz covering domains 1 and 2.
Week 6: Complete a peer review or self-assessment of the communication plan and environment essay, achieving at least 75% against a provided rubric.
Week 8: Achieve a passing score (80% or above) on a comprehensive practice exam covering all domains.