Adaptive (Agile) Project Management

Course Introduction

Agile Development is an umbrella term for several iterative and incremental product development methodologies. The most popular agile methodologies include Extreme Programming (XP), SCRUM, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Lean Development, and Feature-Driven Development (FDD). Agile development methodology provides opportunities to assess the direction of a project throughout the development lifecycle. This is achieved through regular cadences of work, known as sprints or iterations, at the end of which teams must present a potentially shippable product increment. Agile as an approach to managing projects has increased dramatically over the last several years. Gartner predicts that agile development methods will be used on 85% of all development projects. Research demonstrates the value that Agile can have a significant effect in decreasing product defects, improving team productivity, and increasing the delivery of business value.

In this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, the delegates will be able to demonstrate the difference between the traditional project management approach and the agile management approach. They will be able to use the agile management approaches, tools & techniques in managing their projects. The delegates will also practice simulation questions like the agile certificate exam.

Objectives

The participants will be able to:

• Define the basic concepts and definitions related to the Agile approach
• Explain the difference between traditional and adaptive approaches
• Apply and use the SCRUM activities
• Analyse and differentiate between different estimation tools and techniques
• Design their own way of preparing for the PMI-ACP certification exam

Training Methodology

Interactive discussions support this training course, role-play, and case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants, which include different techniques such as pre and post exams to assess the delegate's knowledge before and after the course and to be familiar with the exam questions, using a real-world example to illustrate the concept and principles, case studies and exercises to implement what has been learned, interactive participation and discussion to enable information and knowledge sharing between the participants, and group activities to implement different tool and techniques.

Professional Impact

The participants will:

• Select the best approach to perform the project activities successfully
• Develop the different activities of the SCRUM, such as Sprint Planning and estimation 
• Generate different SCRUM Artifacts 
• Manage and monitor the project stakeholders and communication 
• Perform Agile testing Activities

Target Audience

This training course is designed per the latest update of the exam content outline and the PMBOK issued by PMI to give the attendees the required knowledge, skills and tools to manage their projects and prepare for the exam.

It is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Project Managers
• Project Team
• IT Managers
• Administration Team
• Software Team
• Operation Managers
• Business Analyst
• System Analyst
• Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, Construction and any other field of engineering)
• Individuals seeking to have the knowledge and information about Agile project management and preparing for the PMI-ACP exam

Daily Topics

DAY ONE: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS

• Basic definitions of Agile
• Importance of Agile Approach
• Difference between Agile and Traditional Project Approach
• Agile Manifesto
• Agile Principles
• Project Life Cycles
• Project Lifecycle Selection
• Different Agile methodologies

DAY TWO: SCRUM, PLANNING, AND ESTIMATING

• What are SCRUM and its importance?
• SCRUM Components
• SCRUM Planning Principles
• Estimating in Agile Projects
• Estimating Techniques
  • Agile Testing and its Principles
  • Agile Testing Quadrants

DAY THREE: AGILE DOMAINS I - VALUE DRIVEN DELIVERY AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Value-Driven Delivery
• Assessing Value
• Value Planning
• Delivering Value
• Value Tracking and Reporting
• Aligning Stakeholder Understanding
• Communication with Stakeholder
• Leading Effectively

DAY FOUR: AGILE DOMAINS II - TEAM PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING

• Understanding Team Performance
• Team Practices
• Planning Concepts
• Estimation
• Agile Plans

DAY FIVE: AGILE DOMAINS III - PROBLEM SOLVING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Identifying Problems
• Solving Problems
• Continuous Improvement Practices
• Knowledge Sharing
• System Thinking
• Process Analysis

For registration & more information please contact

NAYEL Training Centre 

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