Agile Project Management

Agile Project Management

This course is part of Project Management Specialization

Instructor: Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

488 reviews

95% of learners liked this course

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

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What you'll learn

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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Taught in English

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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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In this module, you will learn how this course is structured and assessed. You will also explore the history of Agile project management and how it differs from other project management methodologies. We will explore the values and principles of Agile and examine different agile frameworks.

What's included

7 videos14 readings2 assignments1 peer review

7 videosTotal 29 minutes

Introduction to the Course1 minute
Agile Project Management Intro2 minutes
What is Agile?10 minutes
Agile Values4 minutes
Agile Principles9 minutes
Intro to Agile Frameworks3 minutes
Agile Framework Venn1 minute

14 readingsTotal 144 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
Non-Credit Students: Welcome and Where to Find Help10 minutes
Assessment Strategy2 minutes
OPTIONAL: Foundations of Project Management40 minutes
Important Update to Project Management Specialization10 minutes
Agile vs Waterfall/Predictive vs Hybrid15 minutes
Agile is a Mindset4 minutes
Agile Manifesto3 minutes
Scrum11 minutes
Lean Agile 20 minutes
Kanban20 minutes
XP4 minutes
About the Agile Honors Project2 minutes
Peer evaluation2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

The Agile Methodology15 minutes
Agile History & Framework Quiz15 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 180 minutes

Agile vs. Waterfall/Predictive180 minutes

In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of the Agile Sprint and the Scrum Process including the roles of teams and the tools they use.

What's included

7 videos9 readings3 assignments1 peer review

7 videosTotal 32 minutes

The Scrum Master6 minutes
The Scrum Process Intro2 minutes
Sprint Charter7 minutes
Daily Standup2 minutes
Simplicity Principle 2 minutes
User Story Points & Team Velocity6 minutes
Setting Priorities 6 minutes

9 readingsTotal 106 minutes

What are Sprints?8 minutes
Who are the players?10 minutes
Sprint Planning10 minutes
Product Backlog and Backlog Refinement12 minutes
User Stories22 minutes
Sprint Review 20 minutes
Sprint Retrospective7 minutes
Kanban Board7 minutes
Burn Down & Burn Up Charts10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Sprint15 minutes
The Scrum Process15 minutes
Scrum Tools15 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 180 minutes

Create a Kanban Board180 minutes

In this module, you will learn to apply agile values and principles within an organizational context.

What's included

2 videos7 readings2 assignments1 peer review

2 videosTotal 18 minutes

The Agile Organization10 minutes
Agile Organizational Structure8 minutes

7 readingsTotal 164 minutes

The Five Trademarks of Agile Organizations40 minutes
Agile Strategic Vision25 minutes
Being Agile vs Practicing Agile2 minutes
Embracing Technology10 minutes
The Case for Agile60 minutes
Distributed Teams9 minutes
Servant Leadership18 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Agile Organization & Strategy Quiz15 minutes
Agile Structures and Leadership15 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 180 minutes

Your Agile Organization180 minutes

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