ICP-APM

Agile Project and Delivery Management

Shift from plan-driven project control to value-driven delivery, adaptive planning and empowered teams — with the ICAgile ICP-APM certification.

  • Learn how to recommend the right delivery mode, justify trade-offs and communicate adaptive planning beyond the team.
  • Use system metrics, value models and feedback loops to improve delivery at team and initiative level.
  • Practice empowering behaviors that help teams deliver value consistently in complex environments.
For: Scrum Masters Agile Coaches Lean Experts Project Managers
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ICAgile ICP-APM certification · 15 hours live online training · Interactive cohort · Practical toolbox · Cohorts limited to 15 participants
  • ICAgile ICP-APM certification

    Earn the ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Project and Delivery Management credential after completing the course.

  • Value-driven project delivery

    Move beyond plan execution and learn to frame delivery around value, constraints, trade-offs and measurable outcomes.

  • Metrics and successful delivery

    Explore how to measure what matters, monitor progress and make recommendations from system-level signals.

  • Practical online cohort

    Learn through live discussions, exercises, Miro board work, subgroup practice and real-world project delivery cases.

Trusted by professionals worldwide Coaches, agile leaders, Scrum Masters and transformation consultants.
15h Live online training
ICP-APM ICAgile certification awarded
15 Maximum seats per cohort
Why now

Agile delivery is not just project management with new terminology

Many organizations still manage Agile initiatives through plan certainty, status reporting and output tracking. The harder work is to manage uncertainty, value, constraints, learning and team empowerment without losing delivery discipline.

Projects are often measured by plan adherence while the real question is whether the initiative is creating meaningful value.

Complex environments make fixed assumptions fragile; delivery leaders need adaptive planning and fast feedback, not only milestone control.

Delivery decisions require visible trade-offs between value, risk, sustainability, dependencies, constraints and team capacity.

Managers are asked to empower teams, but many are still rewarded for controlling decisions rather than creating enabling conditions.

Without the right metrics, progress conversations become subjective, late and disconnected from customer or business outcomes.

The TAC difference

What makes The Agile Company’s ICP-APM different

This course does more than compare traditional and Agile project management. It gives delivery professionals a practical way to think, decide, communicate and lead when projects move through uncertainty.

Value before output

You learn to frame delivery around value, constraints, trade-offs, sustainability and outcome validation rather than simply producing more work faster.

Complexity-ready delivery thinking

The program explicitly addresses complex environments, decision-making techniques, systems thinking, adaptive planning and Agile risk management.

Metrics that support better conversations

You explore how to measure what matters, monitor and communicate progress, and use data to recommend changes at team or initiative level.

Empowerment as a management practice

You practice behaviors that build accountability, team learning and stronger delivery conditions rather than relying on command-and-control escalation.

A practical project and delivery toolbox

The course includes a toolbox, workbook, live exercises, Miro work and support documents that help participants transfer learning into their delivery context.

What you will be able to do

What you will be able to do after the course

ICP-APM is designed to help you make more effective delivery decisions and support teams in creating valuable outcomes in complex Agile environments.

01

Recommend the appropriate delivery mode for a case study or real-world initiative and justify your recommendation.

02

Evaluate system metrics and identify changes that can improve flow, learning and delivery performance.

03

Prepare a value model and describe how you will validate whether value is actually being delivered.

04

Communicate the importance of adaptive planning to leaders beyond the delivery team.

05

Apply systems thinking, Agile risk management and stakeholder management to delivery challenges.

06

Use leadership styles, accountability and rapid feedback to create better conditions for empowered teams.

07

Connect Agile project management, product thinking, sustainability and optimized value delivery.

By the numbers

A focused format for practical delivery capability

ICP-APM is designed to build usable delivery management skills quickly: short enough to fit a working schedule, structured enough to cover the core disciplines of modern Agile project delivery.

15h Live online training
ICP-APM ICAgile certification awarded
15 Maximum seats per cohort
2 days Typical public delivery format
86% Participants would recommend the course in the feedback dataset
Learner experience

What participants say

★★★★★

“The ICP-APM training was an incredibly valuable experience. The course went far beyond theory, providing practical tools and real-world examples for mastering stakeholder management and risk mitigation. I walked away with a clear framework for prioritizing value and using metrics to ensure consistent delivery.”

KAKAVOULIS Kostas Agile Actors Hellas SA
★★★★★

“Thank you for these refreshing two days. It was a pleasure working with Natasha and the rest of the team, and I really appreciated the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of agile delivery through both the theory and the practical exercises.”

MOLNÁR Tímea TALANG SOFT KORLÁTOLT FELELŐSSÉGŰ TÁRSASÁG
★★★★★

“It was a great introduction to the methods and tools you can use to drive value delivery. It helped me refresh and validate the knowledge I already have while also expanding and evolving my understanding of key concepts such as the theory of constraints, different delivery modes and assessing value.”

SMALLEY Jude Agile Delivery Manager
Who is this for

Built for professionals responsible for delivery, value and team performance

The course is relevant for people who manage or influence delivery in Agile environments and want to strengthen both project discipline and Agile ways of working.

This is for you if…

  • Project and Delivery Managers You manage initiatives, delivery flow, dependencies, stakeholders or outcomes and want a more Agile approach to delivery decisions.
  • Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches You support teams and want stronger language, models and tools to connect team agility with delivery management and business value.
  • Managers working in Agile environments You need to shift from directing work to creating the conditions for accountability, learning and value delivery.
  • Lean experts and team coaches You want to connect flow, systems thinking, constraints and continuous improvement with project and delivery management.

This may not be the right fit if...

  • You only want a traditional project planning course The course focuses on adaptive planning, value, feedback, system metrics and Agile delivery, not only scope-schedule-budget control.
  • You expect a passive webinar The format relies on live participation, discussion, exercises, role plays and practical application.
  • You need advanced portfolio governance only The course covers delivery management and Agile project delivery fundamentals at professional level; it is not a dedicated advanced portfolio management program.
Programme details

Everything you need to know.

Duration
15 hours live online training
Format
Live online training with lectures, exercises, discussions, subgroup work, role plays and Miro board activities
Delivery mode
Live online public cohort or in-house delivery
Language
English
Level
Professional
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. Good working knowledge of at least one Agile framework and experience in an Agile environment are recommended.
Certification awarded
ICAgile ICP-APM - Agile Project and Delivery Management
Support material
Workbook, training material, toolbox, Miro board, projected support documents and online support documents after the training
Funding eligibility
Company invoicing and in-house arrangements may be discussed with The Agile Company. Contact the team for administrative requirements before registration.
Current public price
Current product page shows €799 promotional price, €1299 standard price
Cohort size
Limited to 15 participants
Typical format
2 full days for current public sessions; other formats may be available
Technical requirements
Good internet connection, computer, headphones or speakers, basic familiarity with online tools
Certificate validity
ICAgile certificates have lifetime validity
Programme structure

Course program

The curriculum connects business agility, value delivery, success metrics, team empowerment and adaptive delivery practices into one coherent delivery management lens.

01 Business Agility
02 Continuous value delivery
03 Defining successful delivery
04 Teams and roles
05 Going Agile
What's included

What is included

The course combines certification, live teaching, practical exercises, collaborative tools and follow-up learning materials so participants can transfer the work into their own delivery environment.

  • ICAgile ICP-APM certificate Included

    Certification awarded after successful completion of the ICAgile-accredited course.

  • 15 hours of live online training Live cohort

    Live sessions with your group in an interactive environment, using Zoom and collaborative learning tools.

  • Agile Project Management toolbox Practical resources

    Practical tools to help you start applying delivery modes, value models, metrics, risk management and stakeholder thinking.

  • Workbook and training material Included

    Notebook, projected support documents and online access to support documents following the training.

  • Miro board work and subgroup practice Hands-on

    Exercises, work in subgroups, role plays, practical use cases and participative teaching methods.

  • Community and private cohort group Community

    Access to The Agile Company community and private cohort group to support exchange during the learning journey.

  • Evaluation and completion tracking Quality follow-up

    Online attendance sheets, oral questions, group role plays, pre- and post-training assessment forms and certificate of completion.

Certification & career ROI

ICAgile ICP-APM certification

ICP-APM is a knowledge-based ICAgile certification. There is no exam; the course covers the learning objectives through live participation, activities and applied discussions.

  1. 1. Join the live online cohort

    Participate in the live sessions, discussions, exercises and subgroup work with your cohort.

  2. 2. Practice the ICP-APM learning outcomes

    Work on delivery modes, value models, system metrics, adaptive planning and empowered team behaviors.

  3. 3. Complete participation requirements

    Certification is linked to participation and completion of the accredited learning journey, not to a final exam.

  4. 4. Receive your ICP-APM certificate

    After completion, ICAgile usually sends the certificate within a few days.

Meet your trainers

Practitioners, not just lecturers.

Gergana Samusheva

ICAgile Instructor, Group Lead and Business Agility Coach

Group Lead · ICAgile Instructor · Business Agility Coach

Gergana Samusheva is an Agile Coach in the software industry, committed to helping organizations adopt Agile methodologies to improve efficiency and results. She leads Agile teams, facilitates workshops and provides leadership coaching to support meaningful change.
Upcoming cohorts

Upcoming ICP-APM cohorts

Public cohorts are delivered live online in English. The current public format is typically delivered over 2 full days, with other formats possible for in-house delivery.

☀ Morning

July 16 — 17, 2026

2 live sessions · Thursdays & Fridays

08:3017:00 Europe/Paris
  • 2 sessions per week
  • Trainer: Gergana Samusheva
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  • July 2026: 16, 17

Invoice & company payment available

☀ Morning

September 24 — 25, 2026

2 live sessions · Thursdays & Fridays

08:3017:00 Europe/Paris
  • 2 sessions per week
  • Trainer: Gergana Samusheva
View full schedule
  • September 2026: 24, 25

Invoice & company payment available

☀ Morning

November 19 — 20, 2026

2 live sessions · Thursdays & Fridays

08:3017:00 Europe/Paris
  • 2 sessions per week
  • Trainer: Gergana Samusheva
View full schedule
  • November 2026: 19, 20

Invoice & company payment available

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is this course accredited by ICAgile?
Yes. The course leads to the ICAgile ICP-APM certification after successful completion of the accredited learning journey.
How long is the course?
The course includes 15 hours of live online training. Public cohorts are commonly delivered over 2 days, with other scheduling formats possible depending on the session or in-house needs.
Who is this course for?
It is designed for Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, Lean experts, team coaches, project managers and managers working in Agile environments.
Are there prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. A good working knowledge of at least one Agile framework and experience in an Agile environment are recommended for stronger transfer into practice.
Do I need to pass an exam?
No. The ICP-APM certification is knowledge-based. You need to actively participate in the learning activities and complete the course requirements.
Will the online certificate be the same as an in-person certificate?
Yes. The certificate is the same; it does not mention whether the course was followed online or in person.
What technical setup do I need?
You need a good internet connection, a computer, headphones or speakers, and basic familiarity with online tools and internet use.
Can this be delivered in-house?
Yes. The course can be delivered as a public online cohort or adapted for an in-house training format.
🛡️ Support before registration

A practical investment in better delivery decisions

This is a live, interactive ICAgile-certified course with clear learning objectives, practical tools and limited cohort size. If you need help confirming fit, company invoicing, accessibility arrangements or the best schedule for your timezone, contact The Agile Company before registering. For accessibility needs, the team will work with you to identify appropriate arrangements.

Investment

A clear path to your next professional level.

Designed for professionals who want structured learning, practice and certification support.

Ready when you are

Ready to make Agile project delivery more adaptive, measurable and value-driven?

Join the next ICP-APM cohort and strengthen your ability to manage delivery in complex environments — with practical tools for value, metrics, adaptive planning, stakeholder alignment and empowered teams.

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