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Agile Project Management

This is the fifth course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. In this course, you will explore the history, approach, and philosophy of Agile project management, including the Scrum framework. You will learn how to differentiate and blend Agile and other project management approaches. As you progress through the course, you will learn more about Scrum, exploring its pillars and values and comparing essential Scrum Team roles. You will discover how to build, manage, and refine a Product Backlog, implement Agile’s value-driven delivery strategies, and define a value roadmap. You will also learn strategies to effectively organize the five important Scrum events for a Scrum Team, introduce an Agile or Scrum approach to an organization, and coach an Agile team. Finally, you will learn how to search for and land opportunities in Agile roles. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct you in how to accomplish all of these tasks, describing the right tools and resources for the job at hand. Learners who complete this program should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as project managers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain the Agile project management approach and philosophy, including values and principles. - Explain the pillars of Scrum and how they support Scrum values. - Identify and compare the essential roles in a Scrum team and what makes them effective. - Build and manage a Product Backlog and perform Backlog Refinement. - Describe the five important Scrum events and how to set up each event for a Scrum team. - Implement Agile’s value-driven delivery strategies and define a value roadmap. - Explain how to coach an Agile team and help them overcome challenges.

Status: Agile Product Development
Status: Agile Project Management
BeginnerCourse20 hours

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DO

5.0Reviewed Nov 15, 2022

Excellent to get to know Agile, Scrum, and related methodologies. Comparison with Waterfall approach, realistic examples, links to external documentation, and many other topics. I recommend it.

KS

5.0Reviewed Jun 1, 2021

Overall the course is going to be very useful in my day to day job.” “Really well done; made a dry subject really interesting, and clearly has a passion for traffic management that shone through!

JS

4.0Reviewed Feb 26, 2023

I would give this a 5 but there are some items that are outdated and I believe some of the quizzes that had multiple choice answer could better serve the students if they were a written answer.

TI

5.0Reviewed Apr 1, 2022

This course has truly taught me a whole lot in Project management that I would need to know to move into a position I am looking to be in as a career and move up into a stable career / company.

RP

5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2022

V​ery, very informative. I took a lot of notes but I'll be returning to review this course material for future projects where I may need to apply what was confirmed as good practice in this course.

VS

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2025

It has been a good experience virtually to gain a knowledge on Agile Project Management. Also, we can focus on the real time scenarios to complete the task maketh us skills to develop ourselves.

MR

5.0Reviewed Feb 16, 2022

I've always wanted to learn more about agile project management and I'm so happy that I've finally learned it even if just the basics. Thank you Google and Coursera for making this course available!

EO

5.0Reviewed Apr 14, 2023

This program is very demanding, but it is what it is. I encourage you to have a go at it. It is well delivered by experienced lecturers that are dedicated and supportive throughout the program.

KK

4.0Reviewed Oct 17, 2022

A​gile p[roject management course a lot is expected to take in the second week. Agile is fast, but this course is too fast pace. The need, for formatted assign load up is need overall by Coursera.

NC

5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2021

T​his course is great for anyone who want to explore about Agile project management. If you had knowledge of traditional project management like waterfall before, it would be very visible and helpful.

HS

5.0Reviewed Jan 5, 2024

Hi, I'm a university student. I followed the course gain knowledge and to find a job. Instructors, Google, Coursera gave a great learning exposure. The course was perfect. Thank you very much.

MP

5.0Reviewed Jan 11, 2022

Muy buen curso, enfocado a una primera toma de contacto en la metodologia Agile. Sin embargo, tambien profundiza en algunos conceptos importantes, por lo que no se queda para nada corto de nformacion.

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