Course Description

Agile project management practices have become the standard for software development projects. More recently, Agile has grown beyond software projects as more and more companies adopt Agile concepts and methodologies. Individuals who have a solid understanding of Agile have a distinct advantage in today's changing project management atmosphere. The courses included in this certificate program will provide managers the basic foundation they need to become competent Agile practitioners. The program introduces the learner to the basic methodologies, practices, and key concepts of Agile and enables the learner to explore, through case studies, many of the common challenges of working on an Agile team.

Courses included in this certificate: 

• Introduction to Agile
• Integrating Agile Into a Waterfall Environment
• Challenges for Agile Teams

Students have 360 days from the day they are granted access to complete this course.

Please note: Access to this course will be granted as soon as possible but may take up to 1 business day.

Credits:

• 19 PMI PDUs
  • 6.5 Ways of Working PDUs
  • 7.5 Power Skills PDUs
  • 5 Business Acumen PDUs
• 1.9 IACET CEUs
• 19 ATD CI Credits 
• 15 HRCI Credits 

Learner Outcomes

• Define Agile development and differentiate it from traditional Waterfall practices
• Identify the similarities and differences among several Agile methodologies
• Describe the stages of the Agile development cycle and identify the factors that promote project success
• Recognize the nuances of leading and working with Agile teams
• Apply best practices from organizations that have successfully incorporated Agile methodologies into their business activities
• Identify whether Agile concepts and methodologies could be integrated into an existing organization
• Describe tools and techniques that could assist in Agile integration
• Recognize the problems that Agile and Waterfall collaborators contend with on a regular basis
• Apply practical tips from experienced practitioners to correct these problems
• Recognize the advantage of "failing fast"
• Uncover impediments or obstacles that may occur when running Agile and Waterfall in parallel
• Examine several project artifacts that can be used to show progress during transitional states
• Identify the essential elements of an integration framework
• Discuss ways to temper expectations as integration takes hold
• Identify the underlying issues that lead to common problems for Agile teams
• Help team members recognize when their behaviors are inhibiting team development
• Describe ways to keep an Agile team focused on delivering value
• Uncover additional stakeholders and project participants to enhance project feedback
• Give examples of the "must have" skills that product owners should possess
• Reorganize daily stand-ups to improve their performance
• Summarize options for overcoming velocity estimation mistakes
• Outline effective rewards and acknowledgments that promote team cohesion and interaction

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in Agile Project Management : Certificate in Agile Project Management