Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Agile Project Management

Agile Values and Principles

Leading an Agile Team

Lesson Summary

In this module, you'll be introduced to Agile project management(APM), its history and its benefits. You'll learn about the Agile Manifesto and how it can be used by development teams to operate more effectively. You'll learn about the 12 supporting principles of Agile and the role of leaders in Agile project management.

Agile Project Management - Assessment

Learn how to implement Agile principles to enhance your project management skills in this free online management course.

Agile Project Management

Are you looking to transform the way you manage projects? If so, this course explains how companies worldwide use Agile project management to increase efficiency, reduce costs and deliver projects on time. This course provides the skills and knowledge required to manage Agile projects and organise teams successfully, particularly in the field of software development. We go through the Agile manifesto that lays out its values, techniques and more.

Learning Objectives

Principles of Agile Development

Sprints and Sprint Planning

Iterations, Backlog requirements, and Scrum meetings

Iterations

Summary of Agile - Principles and Methodology

This module introduces the Agile Methodology and the differences between traditional and agile development. Key Agile principles are explored along with a step by step process on how to develop project teams, including the three roles of Scrum. Sprint planning and Release are discussed, including such topics as project scheduling, planning, estimations and dialing in a budget. Finally, mid-sprint events and agile iterations are explained.

User Stories

User Stories - Estimations

Definition of Done and Agile Testing

In this module you will be introduced to User Stories and Agile Testing as they relate to the Agile Methodology. Topics of discussion will include writing and prioritizing effective User Stories along with identifying different agile testing methods.

Managing Requirements

Managing Change and Risk

Best Practices for Iterative Management

This module discusses Agile Project Management, including how to update product backlog, identify reasons for change, manage risk, communicate change in requirements and apply best practices for iterative management.

Agile Essentials - Course Assessment

This free online agile methodology course will teach you about the number one choice in software development.

Agile Essentials: A Practical Guide to the Agile Process

This free online Agile Methodology course is a quick and practical guide to the agile process. The course offers clear yet concise explanations about all the steps in agile development. In addition to the general overview and principles of the Agile methodology, the course covers writing effective user stories, user story estimations, iterations, backlog, scrum, agile project management, risk management, and best practices in agile development.

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