Agile Project Management In 30 Minutes

A Crash Course in Using Agile Techniques to Get Work Done

What you'll learn
Define agile and list the benefits of this popular project management methodology
Identify the key elements of agile while incorporating a case study
Review how to present the idea of implementing agile to your boss and your team
Explain the appropriateness of using agile methodologies in your projects
Evaluate your own agility and determine how you will use agile methodologies for your future projects
Requirements
A basic understanding of task management, foundational principles of starting a project and delivering results. Some exposure to Agile would be helpful but not required to still get the full benefits of this course.
Description
Are you an accidental project manager who has found yourself taking on project management roles without formal training? Perhaps you want to learn ways to better manage your time and deliver what was promised. You may have even heard about this methodology called Agile that is all the rave. Yet, you're tired of endless research on the Internet for answers to your questions on what Agile is all about. Seems like everyone has an opinion.In this course, I will provide the clear cut definition of Agile and provide you with tips and hacks that you can apply and practice right away in your organization. This course is meant to empower you to grow your project management skills and have a little fun along the way!In this course, you will learn to:Implement and apply Agile PM techniques to your work immediatelyIdentify when it’s appropriate to apply AgileEffectively communicate and engage with stakeholders to make sure you’re meeting their needsDeliver results that add value to the orgIntegrate changes so projects reflect the stakeholders’ needsAgile has been trending in the project management space as a more preferred way to completing projects. This popular methodology incorporates a specific set of tools and techniques that allow for a lot more flexibility and agility on your projects.In this interactive course, participants will have access to a fillable PDF participant resource guide with activities and reflection questions. In addition, a short assignment is incorporated into the course to help you think through the value of Agile in your project work.Sure, there are a TON of courses on Agile that you can watch. How many of them provide a plain and simple explanation of Agile in a way that allows you to immediately understand and put it into practice? If you are still searching, look no further as I have put together a to-the-point course that uses minimal jargon and makes the content relatable to YOU.Enroll today to enhance your Agile project management know-how and better deliver your projects to meet the needs of your customers—internally and externally.See you in the course!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Agile Project Management

Lecture 1 Welcome To The Course

Lecture 2 Download the Participant Resource Guide

Lecture 3 What Is Agile Project Management?

Lecture 4 Exercise: Progress Check

Section 2: Key Elements of Agile

Lecture 5 What Does It Mean To Be Agile?

Lecture 6 Plan

Lecture 7 Deliver

Lecture 8 Technique Tip: Deliver

Lecture 9 Exercise: Master the 15-Minute Standup Meeting

Lecture 10 Technique Tip: Kanban

Lecture 11 Learn

Section 3: Considering Agile For Your Next Project

Lecture 12 Presenting The Idea

Lecture 13 Can Agile Work For Your Projects?

Lecture 14 When Not To Use Agile

Section 4: Conclusion

Lecture 15 Exercise: How Will You Use Agile?

Lecture 16 Exercise: How Agile Are You?

Lecture 17 Additional Resources

Lecture 18 Thank You!

Business professionals who work on projects by necessity or continuously find themselves in a project lead role, but who are not project managers by title or formal training.