Mastering Agile For Project Management

Delivering Business Value with Confidence

What you'll learn

You’ll gain understanding of the core Agile principles and values that underpin Agile project management.

Learn about the popular Agile frameworks.

Understand the importance of project initiation, creating project charter and defining project objectives and stakeholders.

Learn about Agile Planning techniques, user stories, story mapping and backlog refinement and how to prioritize work based on value.

Understand how to execute sprints, hold daily stand-ups, manage task boards, and ensure continuous progress.

Learn Agile scaling frameworks like SAFe and LeSS, and how they help organizations manage larger projects with Agile principles.

You’ll learn about Quality and Testing in Agile Project Management including Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous integration.

Learn Agile metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) and how to measure project progress and success.

Identify and manage risks in Agile projects, including scope and change management.

Learn how to foster an Agile culture, embracing servant leadership, and empowering teams were emphasized.

Learn the importance of delivering value to customers and gathering and acting upon their feedback.

Understand the principles and practices of Agile project closure and the essential documentation.

Learn about the significance of capturing lessons learned and applying continuous improvement was highlighted.

Requirements

No prior Agile Project Management experience needed.

Determination to deliver business value.

For those who are keen to deliver Agile Project Management successfully.

Description

"Mastering Agile for Project Management: Delivering Business Value with Confidence" is a comprehensive online course designed to empower project managers and business analysts with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective Agile project management. This course is tailored to provide you with the confidence to lead Agile teams successfully, navigate change seamlessly, and ultimately drive projects to success. Throughout this course, you will gain a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and their practical implementation in project management. From creating adaptable project plans tofostering collaboration within your team, the course covers a range of topics crucial for project managers in dynamic and fast-paced environments.Key Highlights:1. Practical Agile Implementation: Learn how to implement Agile methodologies inreal-world project scenarios, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to change.2. Confidence in Leadership: Acquire the confidence needed to lead Agile teamseffectively, motivating and guiding them towards project success.3. Business Value Focus: Emphasizing the delivery of tangible business value, thecourse equips you with strategies to ensure your projects directly contribute toorganizational success.4. Adaptability and Change Management: Master the art of navigating change withinprojects, fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience among your team members.5. Lasting Impact on Organizations: Understand how to make a lasting impact onyour organization's success by implementing Agile project management practices thatalign with business objectives.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 What this course is about

Section 2: Understanding Agile Principles

Lecture 2 What is Agile?

Lecture 3 The Agile Manifesto

Lecture 4 The 12 Agile Principles

Lecture 5 Agile vs Traditional Project Management

Lecture 6 Why is Agile Buzzing?

Lecture 7 Agile values in practice

Section 3: Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

Lecture 8 Introduction to Scrum

Lecture 9 Introduction to Kanban

Lecture 10 Introduction to Lean

Lecture 11 Key Differences and When to Use Each Framework

Lecture 12 Combining Agile Frameworks for Multiple Projects

Section 4: Initiating Agile Projects

Lecture 13 Project Charter and Vision

Lecture 14 Stakeholder Identification and Management

Lecture 15 Building Cross-Functional Teams

Lecture 16 Setting Up Project Environment

Section 5: Agile Planning and Estimation

Lecture 17 Creating a Product Backlog

Lecture 18 User Stories and Story Mapping

Lecture 19 Agile Estimation Techniques

Section 6: Managing Agile Workflows

Lecture 20 Sprint Planning and Backlog Refinement

Lecture 21 Daily Stand-ups and Task Boards

Lecture 22 Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives

Section 7: Scaling Agile Frameworks for Multiple Projects

Lecture 23 Introduction to Agile Scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.)

Lecture 24 Portfolio Management and Prioritization

Lecture 25 Overcoming Challenges in Scaling Agile

Section 8: Agile Quality and Testing

Lecture 26 Ensuring Quality in Agile Projects

Lecture 27 Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration

Lecture 28 Agile Testing Best Practices

Section 9: Monitoring and Controlling Agile Projects

Lecture 29 Agile metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Lecture 30 Identifying and Managing Risks in Agile

Lecture 31 Scope and Change Management in Agile

Section 10: Agile Leadership and Team Collaboration

Lecture 32 Agile leadership and Servant Leadership

Lecture 33 Team Empowerment and Self-Organization

Lecture 34 Fostering Agile Culture and Mindset

Section 11: Agile Project Closure and Continuous Improvement

Lecture 35 Agile Project Closure and Customer Feedback

Lecture 36 Agile Project Closure and Documentation

Lecture 37 Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement

Lecture 38 Tools and Techniques for Collecting Customer Feedback- Course Conclusion

Those who are new to Agile Project Management.,Beginner Project Managers, Product Owners and Business Analysts.,Those who want to lead Agile teams.,Those who want to easily adapt to changing circumstances.