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There are 6 modules in this course
Agile Project Management is a cornerstone for managing complexity in dynamic and fast-evolving environments. By focusing on collaboration, flexibility, and delivering customer value iteratively, Agile approaches have transformed how projects are managed.
This course delves into Agile principles and SCRUM, the most popular Agile framework. You will learn the foundations of Agile, how SCRUM works, and how to use its tools, roles, and processes to navigate uncertainty and deliver high-quality outcomes.
The course offers practical insights into adapting Agile practices to diverse contexts, empowering you to make informed decisions about when and how to use Agile in your projects.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the principles and practices of Agile and SCRUM to manage projects in dynamic environments.
2. Use key SCRUM tools and techniques (e.g., Backlogs, SCRUM Board, Burndown Chart) to plan, track, and adapt projects.
3. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of SCRUM team members and their collaboration dynamics.
4. Evaluate when Agile approaches are appropriate based on project complexity, market conditions, and customer needs.
5. Apply Agile processes to create user stories, plan sprints, and conduct reviews and retrospectives.
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1 video
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1 video•Total 8 minutes
Introductory Video•8 minutes
Week 1
Module 2•17 minutes to complete
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2 videos
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2 videos•Total 17 minutes
Introduction: The Rise of Agile and the Changing Paradigm•8 minutes
Let’s Make It Concrete: Differences Between Traditional and Agile Project Management•9 minutes
Week 2
Module 3•14 minutes to complete
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2 videos
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Introducing the SCRUM Framework•7 minutes
SCRUM Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team•7 minutes
Week 3
Module 4•1 hour to complete
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5 videos
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5 videos•Total 39 minutes
Vision, User Stories & Product Backlog, Leading to the Kickoff•10 minutes
Story Points•7 minutes
Sprint Backlog, Sprint, and Standup•7 minutes
Sprint Review and Retrospective•6 minutes
Summing Up: An Example of a SCRUM Project Iteration•10 minutes
Week 4
Module 5•11 minutes to complete
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2 videos
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2 videos•Total 11 minutes
Support Tools: SCRUM Board, Burndown Chart, and Contractual Practicalities•3 minutes
Is Agile Always the Right Choice?•8 minutes
Week 5 - Final Quiz
Module 6•1 hour to complete
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1 assignment
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1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Quiz•30 minutes
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