Project & Product Management Crash Course

Learn agile principles and project planning

What you'll learn

Understanding the role of project, product, program managers

Apply Agile Project and Product Management Methodologies

Manage and Prioritize Work Using Backlogs, Epics, OKRs, and Roadmaps

Execute and Monitor Projects Using Agile Tools and Workflows

Requirements

Each tool and resource needed will be provided during the course.

Description

This online course is designed to give learners a solid foundation in agile project management and software engineering principles. Whether you are new to agile or looking to sharpen your skills, this crash course provides practical knowledge and tools to help you succeed in today’s fast-paced project environments.The course introduces the fundamentals of agile methodologies and shows how to apply them effectively to real-world projects. You will explore the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution to delivery and reporting. Along the way, you will learn how to track progress with meaningful metrics, adapt to change, and manage risks with confidence. Special focus is placed on team management and scaling agile development, ensuring that you can lead and collaborate with diverse teams across different contexts.By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to:Make informed decisions based on agile frameworksCollaborate effectively with stakeholders, software engineers, and cross-functional teams.Deliver high-quality software products through disciplined yet flexible agile development practices.Learn about other strategies to use to excel as a project or product manager.This course is ideal for aspiring project managers, team leads, and professionals who want to enhance their ability to manage projects efficiently and deliver results with agility.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Introduction to Project Management

Lecture 3 Introduction to Product Management

Lecture 4 Differences Between Project Management and Product Management

Section 2: Agile Methodologies for Project/Product Management

Lecture 5 Recap of Section 1

Lecture 6 Introduction to Agile Principles

Lecture 7 Scrum Framework and Roles

Lecture 8 Scrum Ceremonies

Lecture 9 Case Study: Applying Scrum to a Software Development Project

Lecture 10 Case Study: Applying Scrum to a Software Development Project by a Product Owner

Lecture 11 Case Study: Applying Scrum to a Software Development Project

Lecture 12 Case Study Review

Section 3: Scrum Ceremonies Simulation

Lecture 13 Real-life Sprint Grooming simulation 1

Lecture 14 Real-life Sprint Grooming simulation 2

Lecture 15 Sprint Grooming Simulation Review

Lecture 16 Real-life Sprint Planning simulation

Lecture 17 Real-life Sprint Planning simulation

Lecture 18 Sprint Retrospective Simulation 1

Lecture 19 Sprint Retrospective Simulation 2

Lecture 20 Sprint Retrospective Simulation Review

Lecture 21 Sprint Demo Simulation 1

Lecture 22 Sprint Demo Simulation 2

Lecture 23 Sprint Demo Review

Section 4: Agile Alternatives(Kanban, Traditional Project Management) and Comparisons

Lecture 24 Kanban: A different Approach

Lecture 25 Kanban Case Study

Lecture 26 Traditional Project Management - Waterfall

Lecture 27 Extra: What is Scrumban

Section 5: Strategic Activities Beyond Agile

Lecture 28 Strategic Activities in Project/Product Management

Lecture 29 Program Management

Lecture 30 Beyond Agile - PMs, Project Managers

Section 6: Lean Agile & Scaling Agile with SAFe

Lecture 31 Lean Principles in Agile

Lecture 32 Case Study 1 - Lean

Lecture 33 Introduction to Scaling Agile with SAFe

Lecture 34 Case Study - Scaled Agile

Lecture 35 Case Study Review

Section 7: Agile Tools and Role definition

Lecture 36 Understanding IT Concepts and Roles

Lecture 37 Agile Tools

Section 8: User Stories and Backlog Management in Practice

Lecture 38 Case Study 1

Lecture 39 Case Study 2

Lecture 40 Case Study 3

Lecture 41 Case Study Reviews

Lecture 42 Templates

Section 9: Hands-On Practices

Section 10: Practice with AI Agent(Project Management Practice Hub)

Lecture 43 How to Use ChatGPT hub for your practices

Aspiring Product or Project Managers looking to break into tech or land their first role,Professionals transitioning into Agile roles,Developers, Designers, or QA Engineers who want to understand the big picture and grow into leadership roles,Students or recent graduates interested in project/product management in tech,Team leads or entrepreneurs managing cross-functional teams and looking for structure,Internal teams in non-tech or tech companies implementing Agile for the first time,Students or recent graduates interested in project/product management in tech,Existing Project Managers looking to Transition to Agile or Hybrid project environments, understand Product Management responsibilities , work more effectively in cross-functional Agile teams, apply modern tools like Jira, ClickUp, Confluence, and OKRs Gain hands-on practice managing sprints, product backlogs, and roadmaps