YCOPD 003 - Agile Project Management: From Principles to Practice
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Description
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The McGill School of Continuing Studies is a Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner.
Whether you are new to agile project management methodology and need to understand the fundamentals, or you are an experienced practitioner looking to refresh your knowledge, this self-directed online course is designed to meet your needs.
Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere!
This course provides a comprehensive and interactive online learning experience to help you discover and apply Agile concepts, principles, practices and techniques in project management. Course content is fully aligned with the Agile Manifesto and Agile Practice Guide published by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
To illustrate concepts with practical examples, virtual mentors – seasoned McGill instructors and industry experts – share their real-life professional experiences through engaging video clips.
Professional Development Units / Contact Hours: 35.00
Save a total of $300 when you register for both Project Management: From Principles to Practice and Agile Project Management: Practice and Certification.*
*To select this discount, both courses must be in your basket at checkout.
For each course, make sure to check the box beside ‘Apply a discount’ and, in the dropdown menu, select ‘Online Project Management Discount Package’.
The PMI Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Topics Covered
- Module 1 - Agile Introduction
- Module 2 - Agile Scrum Framework
- Module 3 - Agile Lean and Kanban
- Module 4 - Agile Extreme Programming
- Module 5 - Agile Processes and Methods
- Module 6 - Agile Planning and Prioritization
- Module 7 - Agile User Stories and Estimations
- Module 8 - Agile Risks, Problems and Resolutions
- Module 9 - Agile Communication and Collaboration
- Module 10 - Agile Team Coaching
- Module 11 - Agile Retrospectives and Continuous Improvement
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Articulate Agile concepts, manifesto, principles, processes, events, artifacts, roles, and responsibilities
- Apply Agile frameworks, techniques and best practices
- Plan and prioritize using adaptive, relative, iterative, and time-boxed Agile estimating tools and techniques
- Mitigate project risk through organic/overt Agile team practices and risk-adjusted problem resolution techniques
- Deliver innovative projects leveraging Agile team communication, collaboration, and coaching
- Improve project performance via effective Agile meetings, reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvement activities
Notes
If you are taking this course in preparation for the PMI-ACP® certification exam, you should obtain the latest copy of the PMI's Agile Practice Guide to support your studies.
Technical Requirements:
- Windows 7 or higher, MAC OS X
- High-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable)
- Headsets with microphone (USB recommended)
- Webcam
- Latest versions of Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari
- Microsoft Office Word or compatible
Prior to registration, we encourage you to verify that your computer is compatible with our learning management system by clicking on this link.
Who Should Attend?
- Project, program and product managers who wish to enhance their ability to deliver business value.