Agile Project Management Fundamentals | PPMT.X426

Agile, typically associated with software development and product development, is quickly becoming the preferred project management paradigm. It enables organizations to deliver value to organizations and customers quickly, to recalibrate scope and priorities frequently, and to reduce project overhead. Agile teams constantly work to improve team performance. With roots in Japanese quality management practices, Agile has also become a model for process, product, and IT management.

In this overview course, students dive into the history, principles and practices of this highly collaborative project management system.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

• Understand the origins of Agile.
• Compare traditional waterfall project management to three common Agile frameworks—Hybrid, Kanban, and Scrum.
• Gain experience with
  • Agile Manifesto
  • Seven Lean Principles
  • Kanban and Scrum
  • User-centered design
  • Quality management, including user acceptance testing.
• Differentiate leadership vs. management.
• Understand how to scale agile in the enterprise and techniques to address challenges.

Topics Include

• Key concepts and best practices related to Hybrid, Kanban, and Scrum as common Agile frameworks.
• User-centered design requirements, their articulation as user stories, and the importance of a fast response to user acceptance testing.
• Quality management forms in Agile development.
• Strategies to scale Agile in the enterprise.

Skills You Will Gain

• Agile Frameworks: Compare and apply Agile frameworks like Hybrid, Kanban, and Scrum to manage projects effectively.
• Agile Principles & Manifesto: Gain a deep understanding of the Agile Manifesto and the seven Lean principles that drive Agile success.
• User-Centered Design: Implement user-centered design principles to create products that meet customer needs and expectations.
• Quality & Testing: Master quality management techniques, including user acceptance testing, to ensure project success.
• Scaling Agile: Learn strategies to scale Agile practices across teams and organizations, tackling common challenges along the way.