Agile Project Management

Duration  3 days – 21 hrs. 

 

Overview 

 

The 3-day Agile Project Management course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. Designed for individuals and teams looking to adopt Agile in their projects, this course covers the entire Agile lifecycle from planning and execution to risk management and reporting. Through hands-on exercises and real-world simulations, participants will gain practical skills in Agile estimation, project tracking, and delivering value to customers efficiently. The course also introduces Agile metrics, risk management using the ROAM technique, and prepares participants for professional Scrum certification. 

 

Objectives 

 

• Understand the Agile Manifesto, core values, and principles that guide Agile project management.

• Differentiate between traditional and Agile project management, and know when to use each.
• Apply Scrum and Kanban frameworks in real-world project environments, including managing sprints, tasks, and product backlogs.
• Use Agile planning and estimation techniques to manage capacity, create effective user stories, and plan releases.
• Track project progress using Agile tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Azure DevOps, and interpret Agile metrics like burndown/burnup charts.
• Identify and manage risks using Agile-specific techniques such as the ROAM framework and impediment management.
•  Understand Agile roles and responsibilities, including differences between a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, and Product Owner.
• Prepare for professional Agile and Scrum certifications, including practice assessments and exam tips.

 

Audience 

• Project Managers: Individuals responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization.
• Scrum Masters: Professionals leading and facilitating the implementation of Scrum practices in agile projects.
• Product Owners: hose responsible for defining and prioritizing features in the product backlog.
• Team Leads: Leaders guiding and managing teams in agile project environments.
• Agile Practitioners: Individuals already familiar with agile basics seeking advanced skills and practices.
• Project Management Teams: Teams involved in project management, looking to transition or enhance their practices with agile methodologies.
• Scrum Teams: Teams currently utilizing Scrum or looking to scale Scrum practices.
• Product Development Teams: Teams involved in product development seeking to implement or improve agile practices.
• Cross-Functional Teams: Teams with members from different functions, aiming to collaborate more effectively using agile principles.
• Agile Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about agile methodologies and seeking a comprehensive understanding from basic to advanced levels.

 

Pre- requisites  

 

• Basic understanding of project management concepts.
• No prior experience with Agile is required, but some exposure to project management or software development will help participants better grasp Agile principles.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, JIRA) is helpful but not mandatory.

 

Course Content  

 

Welcome and Course Overview

 

• Class Introduction
• Objectives, agenda, agreement, and expectations.

 

Introduction To Agile Project Management.

 

• Life Cycle Selection
• Traditional vs Agile Project Management
• The benefits of Agile in Project Management
• Agile Manifesto and Core Values
• Clarifying Agile Principles

 

Core Agile Practices for Planning and Execution

 

• Early and Frequent Feedback
• The whole team Approach.
• Collaborative User Story Creation
• Rolling Wave Planning
• Release and Iteration Planning

 

Core Agile Practices for Continuous Improvement

 

• The Daily Stand-up
• Continuous Integration
• Demonstration and Reviews
• Retrospectives
• Servant Leadership

 

Key Agile Frameworks: Kanban

 

• Kanban Overview
• Key concepts and principles
• How to implement

 

Key Agile Frameworks: Scrum

 

• Scrum theory and principles
• Scrum Roles
• Scrum Artifacts
• Scrum Events
• Product Goal, Sprint Goal, and Definition of Done

 

Kanban vs Scrum

 

• Kanban vs Scrum
• Scrum-Ban

 

Agile Roles and Responsibilities in Project Management

 

• Agile PM vs Scrum Master: Role Differences
• Product Owner’s Role in Managing the Product Backlog

 

Planning and Estimation

 

• Product Backlog
• User Stories Creation
• Capacity Planning Techniques and Pitfalls
• Estimation Techniques and Pitfalls
• Goals and Managing Expectations

Agile Tools and Techniques

 

• Using Agile Project Management Tools: JIRA, Trello, ADO, etc.
• Tracking Progress: Burndown and Burnup Charts

 

Agile Risk Management

 

• Measuring agility and success
• Key Value Areas
• Key Value Metrics
• Example Metrics
• The Risks of Misinterpreting and Misusing Metrics

 

Agile Reporting

 

• Different Agile Reports
• Creating Dashboards

 

Scrum Professional Certification

 

• Preparation Techniques
• Practice Assessment

 

Question and Answer

• Activities:

• Myth-Buster Multi-Tasking

• Marshmallow Tower Challenge

• Agile Myth Buster

• Scrum Roles

• Writing User Story

• Dashboards and Reports

• Kanban Board – Simulation / Creation

• Scrum Simulations

• iQuizzes and Practice assessment