Course Description
Overview:
Agile project management is growing in popularity as a method for delivering value quickly. This course presents the tenets of Agile methodologies using the Scrum framework as a primary example to demonstrate the Agile approaches, their benefits, and challenges.
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will identify the Agile project management principles and use the Scrum methodology of Agile to manage projects.
You will:
- Identify basic concepts, core values, principles, and methodologies of Agile.
- Address the myths, challenges, and benefits of Agile.
- Define the Scrum methodology of Agile.
- Execute sprint ceremonies using Scrum tools and techniques.
Target Student:
This course is intended for business professionals in a variety of roles who want to learn about Agile methodologies as a prelude to Agile adoption or migration, and for those who work on projects that require more flexibility and adaptability than traditional project management approaches.
Prerequisites:
To ensure your success, you will need a basic understanding of how projects are executed in the business environment, and an interest in Agile methodologies.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Agile
Topic A: Overview of Agile
Topic B: Core Values of Agile
Topic C: Principles of Agile
Topic D: Common Methodologies of Agile
Lesson 2: Addressing the Myths, Challenges, and Benefits of Agile
Topic A: Overcome the Myths and Misunderstandings of Agile
Topic B: Overcome the Challenges of Agile
Topic C: The Benefits of Agile
Lesson 3: Introducing the Scrum Methodology
Topic A: Identify Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum
Topic B: Define the Sprint Ceremonies
Lesson 4: Executing Sprint Ceremonies
Topic A: Estimate a Scrum Project
Topic B: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting
Topic C: Conduct a Sprint
Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Review Meeting
Topic E: Conduct a Sprint Retrospective Meeting
