Early and continuous delivery of value
6 months
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This Program is Perfect For
- Project managers and team leaders aiming to master modern, flexible methodologies
- Professionals striving to embed continuous improvement and customer value through structured agility
- Career-focused learners seeking accredited, flexible credentials
Customer-focused project management
Jumpstart your career for today's rapidly changing organizations with a specialization in Lean-Agile project management methodologies. In this short specialization program, you will learn the current knowledge and practices of Agile product life-cycle management (APLM), including Lean-Agile principles, systems thinking, Scrum and Kanban methodologies, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe©) for Lean Enterprises.
Your new knowledge and skills—including effective customer collaboration, adaptive planning, and leading cross-function teams—will be the essential elements for implementing shorter iterative development cycles with more frequent product releases with higher quality for delighted customers.
Lean-Agile Project Management objectives
- Apply Lean-Agile principles and mindful practices within the context of the project team and the larger organization;
- Originate and evolve iterative release plans, from concept to cash, based on rapid delivery of business value, using stakeholder collaboration, and empowered cross-functional teams practicing real-time continuous improvement; and
- Succeed within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe©) for Lean Enterprises to achieve organizational-level agility by leading knowledgeably and effectively with enterprise-wide Lean-Agile teams.
PMBOK® Guide
Our courses are compliant with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition.
Courses
Program Requirements
Total required: 4 courses or 6 units
- End with specialization completion review.
1. Prerequisite(s):
PPMT.X425
$900
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jan. 10 - Feb. 7, Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X425.(4)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 01-10-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 01-17-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 01-31-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 02-07-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
12/17/25: Change to course end time. See full schedule for details.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on January 24, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 6th edition, Eric Verzuh, John Wiley & Sons, 2021, ISBN 978-1119700760 (paperback).
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
May. 16 - Jun. 13, Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X425.(5)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 05-16-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 05-30-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-06-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-13-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on May 23, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 6th edition, Eric Verzuh, John Wiley & Sons, 2021, ISBN 978-1119700760 (paperback).
Winter
Spring
2. Required Course(s):
PPMT.X420
$750
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Feb. 13 - Mar. 13, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X420.(10)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbooks:
Scrum Guide, by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, November 2020. Free download at: https://www.scrumguides.org
16th Annual State of Agile Report, by VersionOne, Inc.. Digital.ai, December 2022. Free download at: https://info.digital.ai
Winter
PPMT.X408
$720
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Mar. 2 - Mar. 30, Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X408.(25)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 03-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Tools & Materials: Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process, 1st Edition, Kenneth Rubin, Addison-Wesley Signature, ISBN-13: 978-0137043293.
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
May. 5 - Jun. 2, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X408.(26)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 05-05-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-12-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-19-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-26-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 06-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process, 1st Edition, Kenneth Rubin, Addison-Wesley Signature, ISBN-13: 978-0137043293.
Winter
Spring
PPMT.X426
$775
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jan. 12 - Feb. 23, Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X426.(4)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 01-12-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 01-26-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
No meeting on January 19 and February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile: Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach, Charles G. Cobb, 2nd Edition, 2023, John Wiley and Sons Inc., ISBN: 978-1119931355.
Recommended Tools & Materials: Agile Practice Guide, Project Management Institute, 2017, ISBN: 9781628253993.
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
May. 6 - Jun. 3, Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X426.(5)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 05-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Textbook: The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile: Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach, Charles G. Cobb, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., ISBN: 978-1119931355.
Winter
Spring
PPMT.X422
$750
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X422.(6)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Winter
3. Completion Review:
O-CE0508
$50
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Schedule
Please enroll in the Specialization in Lean-Agile Project Management Completion Fee only after all of the specialization requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Establish Candidacy
Instructors
Program Chair
Timothy Bombosch
Chair | Project Manager, Technical University of Munich North America
TIM BOMBOSCH, Ph.D., program manager, Technical University of Munich North America, has over 15 years of experience as a project manager, business analyst, and change management consultant. His work includes experience in higher education, digital publishing, enterprise software, content management, and utilities. He is a certified project manager (PMP), scrum master (CSM), and change management professional (CCMP). An honored instructor, he has developed and taught project management courses for more than 10 years. He received his doctorate in German Studies from Stanford University. He has served as chair of the Project and Program Management program since December, 2023.
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