COURSE OVERVIEW:

Agile is quickly gaining popularity in the modern workplace as a way to complete work in the complex, ever-changing world. Agile thrives in adaptive cultures where team members are quick to change if the outcome is a more productive work experience.

Agile project management is an iterative approach to project management that focuses on breaking down large projects into more manageable tasks, which are completed in short iterations throughout the project life cycle. Teams that adopt the Agile methodology are able to complete work faster, adapt to changing project requirements, and optimise their workflow.

As the name suggests, the Agile allows teams to be better equipped to quickly change direction and focus. Software companies and marketing agencies are especially aware of the tendency for changes from project stakeholders to happen from week-to-week. The Agile methodology allows teams to re-evaluate the work they are doing and adjust in given increments to make sure that as the work and customer landscape changes, the focus also changes for the team.

Originally created for software development, the Agile approach to project management is quickly being adapted by more than just IT teams. Marketers, universities, the military, and even the automotive industry are also looking at the Agile methodology and other Agile frameworks to deliver innovative products in uncertain environments. Many organisations can benefit from Agile project management, and it’s simple to set up and utilise.

Agility is all about self-directed teams, feedback, light documentation, and working software with short development cycles. Agility is also about values, principles, and terminology, and its popularity is increasing and is here to stay. The role of the project manager with Agile differs from traditional project management in that there is minimal up-front planning.

If you’re new to the Agile project management, it might look at first like a complex and difficult-to-manage system. But, whether you realise it or not, you’re already doing many of the things Agile requires. With a few tweaks, you’ll be on your way to shorter development cycles and smaller, more frequent product releases.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Agile mindset and the most commonly used tools and techniques in Agile projects.

The first part of this course begins by providing a detailed overview of the meaning of the word “Agile” and its relevance to project management and how agility has become an increasingly popular method used to develop products across multiple domains. Then examines the Agile concepts and discusses the Agile Manifesto, which is used as the foundation for implementing the Agile project. Then discusses two Agile methods: Scrum and XP, that are considered to be the most popular.

The second part begins by discussing the types of tools that are used on Agile projects. These tools enhance team performance and improve communication and collaboration. Then discusses additional adaptive Agile methods. Then explores the differences between two types of methods (adaptive and predictive) and how to determine when to describe a process as Agile, including how these Agile methods provide an alternative approach to traditional project management procedures.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:

• What exactly is Agile?
• Why Agile is faster?
• How Agile is value-focused and risk-focused?
• How Agile methods support the delivery of high-quality products?
• The Agile manifesto
• How to move to Agile?
• The Agile concepts and values
• The 12 Agile guiding principles
• The declaration of interdependence management principles
• The most popular Agile methods
• The benefits of Scrum
• The possible weaknesses of Scrum methods
• The Scrum management and leadership styles
• The Scrum roles and responsibilities
• The Scrum planning
• The core values of Scrum
• The sprint artefacts, goal and backlog
• The prioritised product backlog
• The sprint (product) increment
• The sprint burndown chart
• The most important factors of Scrum framework
• The Extreme Programming (XP)
• The XP core values
• The XP roles and responsibilities
• The XP core practices
• The strengths of XP
• The possible weaknesses of XP
• The risky project types that are good candidates for XP
• The differences between Scrum and XP
• The Agile project management tools
• The Agile automated tools
• The build automation tools
• The collaboration tools
• The task boards
• The dynamic systems development method (DSDM)
• The crystal family methods
• The Agile modelling method (AM)
• The lean development method
• The seven principles behind Lean
• The Kanban method
• The Just-In-Time method (JIT)
• The feature-driven development method (FDD)
• The five iterative phases in the life cycle for FDD

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

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ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.