Agile Project Management

Agile Project Management

This course is part of Project Management Specialization

Instructor: Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

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Identify the types of project environments best suited to different Agile frameworks.
Apply sprint planning principles to select work based on priorities and team capacity.
Recognize the importance of strategic agility for an organization.

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There are 3 modules in this course

This third course in the project management specialization introduces the principles and practices of Agile project management, with a focus on how teams and organizations deliver value in dynamic environments. Learners will explore how Agile differs from traditional project management approaches and learn how to apply Agile methods to improve planning, execution, and outcomes. Learners will be able to apply Agile practices, evaluate organizational effectiveness, and demonstrate leadership approaches that support successful project delivery.

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Welcome to the course, Agile Project Management. In this first module, you will be introduced to Agile project management as an adaptive approach for working in environments characterized by uncertainty and change. You'll explore how Agile differs from traditional predictive methods, examine the values and principles that guide Agile decision-making, and be introduced to common Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.

What's included

10 videos7 readings4 assignments

10 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction to the Course1 minute
Agile Project Management2 minutes
Agile and Why It Exists4 minutes
How Agile Works6 minutes
Project Atlas2 minutes
Agile Values4 minutes
Interpreting Agile Values3 minutes
Agile Principles8 minutes
Agile Frameworks3 minutes
Agile Framework Venn1 minute

7 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Non-Credit Students: Welcome and Where to Find Help10 minutes
Optional Reading: The Project Management Specialization5 minutes
Course Syllabus (For Non-Credit)10 minutes
Agile, Traditional, and Hybrid Project Management Approaches10 minutes
Project Atlas - Case Reference Document10 minutes
The Agile Manifesto10 minutes
Understanding Agile Frameworks10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

What is Agile Project Management?15 minutes
Applying Agile Values15 minutes
Agile Frameworks15 minutes
Agile Project Management30 minutes

In this module, you will explore how Agile teams plan, execute, and improve their work. You will learn about the key elements of the Scrum process, including sprint planning, daily coordination, and end-of-sprint feedback. You will also examine the tools teams use to make better decisions and how they provide visibility into progress.

What's included

12 videos5 readings6 assignments

12 videosTotal 45 minutes

Understanding Scrum Roles3 minutes
The Scrum Master5 minutes
Understanding the Scrum Process2 minutes
How Scrum Works2 minutes
Sprint Charter7 minutes
Sprint Planning4 minutes
Project Execution2 minutes
Daily Standup2 minutes
Sprint Review 2 minutes
Estimation and the Simplicity Principle3 minutes
User Story Points & Team Velocity7 minutes
Setting Priorities 6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

How Scrum Teams Get Work Done10 minutes
Kanban Boards10 minutes
Sprint Retrospective10 minutes
Burn Down Charts - Tracking Work Remaining10 minutes
Burn Up Charts - Tracking Progress10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 135 minutes

Scrum Roles Activity30 minutes
The Scrum Process15 minutes
Sprint Planning Role-Play: Project Atlas30 minutes
Project Atlas Team Coordination15 minutes
Interpreting Progress and Making Planning Decisions15 minutes
The Agile Process and Team Execution30 minutes

In this final module, you will explore what it takes to operate as an Agile organization. You will examine how strategy, structure, and leadership influence performance and execution. You will learn how to prioritize work in dynamic environments, design teams for efficiency, and apply servant leadership to support distributed or remote Agile teams.

What's included

9 videos4 readings5 assignments

9 videosTotal 31 minutes

Introduction to the Agile Organization1 minute
From Agile Teams to Agile Organizations3 minutes
What Defines an Agile Organization?3 minutes
Agility Requires Stability and Adaptability4 minutes
Strategy in Agile Organizations3 minutes
Structure Determines Speed2 minutes
Agile Organizational Structure6 minutes
From Management to Servant Leadership1 minute
Leading Distributed Agile Teams7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Why Agile Fails to Scale10 minutes
Agile Strategy - From Planning to Continuous Decision Making10 minutes
Designing Teams for Value Delivery10 minutes
Servant Leadership in Agile Teams10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Diagnosing Project Atlas15 minutes
Creating an Agile Organization15 minutes
Executive Brief - Fixing the Team Structure30 minutes
Leading Project Atlas30 minutes
The Agile Organization30 minutes

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