Agile Project Management

Overview

Agile project management is an iterative and collaborative approach to managing projects that emphasizes flexibility and adaptability. This course provides an overview of the Agile methodology, including the Agile Manifesto, foundational Agile values, supporting Agile principles, and various Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Waterfall, and Extreme Programming. The course also covers the role of leaders in Agile project management, including how they can facilitate effective communication and manage diversity, equality, and inclusion in Agile teams. Participants will learn about the importance of accountability in Agile project management and how to effectively manage Agile teams. Throughout the course, we will explore common pitfalls to effective communication and provide tips for improving communication in Agile teams. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of Agile project management principles and methodologies, as well as the skills needed to effectively manage Agile teams and projects.

What Will You Learn?

• The principles and values of Agile project management
• The Agile Manifesto and its four foundational values
• The various Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, and Extreme Programming
• The twelve supporting Agile principles and how they can be applied in practice
• Common pitfalls to effective communication in Agile teams and how to overcome them

• The role of leaders in Agile project management and how they can effectively manage teams
• Strategies for managing diversity, equality, and inclusion in Agile teams
• The importance of accountability in Agile project management
• Techniques for managing Agile teams, including effective communication and collaboration

Who Should Take The Agile Project Management Course?

• Project managers who want to learn about Agile methodologies and how they can be applied to their projects
• Team leads who want to improve their leadership skills in an Agile context
• Scrum masters who want to deepen their understanding of Agile principles and techniques
• Product owners who want to better collaborate with Agile teams and stakeholders
• Agile coaches who want to enhance their coaching skills and knowledge
• Business analysts who want to understand how Agile approaches can impact requirements gathering and analysis
• Developers, testers, and other team members who want to understand Agile principles and how they can contribute to Agile projects.

Requirements

Requirements for this online learning course are:

• No prior knowledge or experience with Agile project management is required.
• Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity to access the course materials.
• A willingness to engage in interactive learning activities.
• Dedication to completing the course assignments and assessments.
• A desire to learn and improve your Agile project management skills and knowledge.