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Agile Project Management

An Agile Project Management course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage projects using Agile methodologies. Agile Project Management emphasizes iterative development, flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback to deliver high-quality products or services.

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Overview

Agile Project Management

Course Learning Objectives

Agile Project Management Overview
Agile Project Management is a project management approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery. It involves breaking down work into small, manageable chunks (called sprints or iterations), prioritizing tasks based on customer value, and continuously delivering working products to stakeholders. Agile teams use iterative and incremental practices to manage and control changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources.

Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
CLO 1: Explain the principles and values of Agile Project Management and its advantages over traditional project management approaches.
CLO 2: Identify the key roles and responsibilities in an Agile team, including the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
CLO 3: Describe the Agile project life cycle, including the phases of Planning, Iteration (Sprint), Review, and Retrospective.
CLO 4: Apply Agile principles to estimate and prioritize project work using techniques such as story pointing, MoSCoW prioritization, and Kano analysis.
CLO 5: Develop an Agile project plan, including creating a Product Backlog, defining Sprint Goals, and establishing a Release Plan.
CLO 6: Apply Agile principles to manage and control changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources using techniques such as burn-down charts and velocity metrics. CLO 7: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and customers using Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
SLO 1: Apply Agile principles to manage small to medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects.
SLO 2: Create an Agile project plan that incorporates product backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning.
SLO 3: Estimate and prioritize project work using Agile estimating techniques.
SLO 4: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources using Agile change management techniques.
SLO 5: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and customers using Agile tools.


By the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of Agile Project Management principles and practices, enabling them to apply Agile methodologies to real-world projects and effectively manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.

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Contents

Agile Principles

Individuals and Interactions: Emphasize collaboration and teamwork over processes and tools.
Working Software: Deliver working software as frequently as possible.
Customer Collaboration: Prioritize customer needs and involve them in the development process.
Responding to Change: Be flexible and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.

Agile Methodologies
Scrum: A framework for managing and completing complex projects using iterative and incremental practices.
Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Sprint Goals
Ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
Kanban: A visual system for managing work, emphasizing continuous flow and limiting work in progress.
Roles: Development Team, Kanban Master
Artifacts: Kanban Board, Work Items, WIP Limits
Ceremonies: None
Lean: A philosophy for eliminating waste and maximizing value in all aspects of the organization.
Principles: Define Value, Map the Value Stream, Create a Future State Value Stream, Establish a Kanban System

Agile Practices
Prioritization: Prioritize items in the product backlog based on business value and customer needs.
Sprint Planning: Plan the work for the next sprint based on priority and available resources.
Daily Scrum: Hold a daily meeting to review progress, plan the day's work, and identify obstacles.
Sprint Review: Review the work completed during the sprint with stakeholders and customers.
Sprint Retrospective: Reflect on the sprint to identify improvements for future sprints.
Continuous Integration: Integrate code changes into the main branch regularly to ensure stability.
Continuous Testing: Write automated tests to ensure code quality and catch defects early.
Continuous Deployment: Deploy working software to production as soon as possible.

Agile Metrics
Velocity: Measure the amount of work completed during a sprint or iteration.
Burn-down Chart: Track progress towards completing tasks or user stories.
Burndown Chart: Track progress towards completing all tasks or user stories in a sprint.
Lead Time: Measure the time it takes for a feature to go from idea to delivery.
Cycle Time: Measure the time it takes to complete a task or user story.

Agile Tools
Project Management Software: Tools like Jira, Trello, Asana, and Basecamp help teams manage their work and collaborate effectively.
Version Control Systems: Tools like Git and SVN help teams manage code changes and collaborate on software development.

Certifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM): A certification offered by the Scrum Alliance that validates knowledge of Scrum framework and practices.
Certified Agile Practitioner (CAPM): A certification offered by PMI that validates knowledge of Agile principles, practices, and values.

Study Resources
"Agile Project Management with Scrum" by Ken Schwaber "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time" by Jeff Sutherland
"Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit" by Mary Poppendieck
"The Agile Manifesto" by Jim Highsmith
Online courses on Coursera, edX, and Udemy

Admission

Admission Criteria

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or Management
Many Agile certifications require a minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in a related field

Certifications:
Agile certifications such as:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Certified Agile Practitioner (CAPM)
Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
Certified Product Owner (CPO)
Agile Coach Certification (ACC)
Other relevant certifications like PRINCE2, PMP, or Six Sigma Skills:
Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices Experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, or Extreme Programming
Knowledge of software development life cycles, including planning, development, testing, and deployment Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with project management tools and technologies such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project

Work Experience:
At least 2-5 years of experience in a related field, such as software development, IT project management, or product management
Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably as a Scrum Master or Product Owner
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

Personal Qualities:
Passion for Agile principles and values
Commitment to continuous learning and professionaldevelopment
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Careers

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Agile project management is a popular methodology in the IT and software development industry, and there are several careers that involve agile project management. Here are some of the most common ones:

Agile Project Manager: This is a role that involves leading and managing projects using agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. The agile project manager is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and meets the required quality standards.

Scrum Master: A Scrum Master is a facilitator who helps the development team follow the Scrum framework and processes. They ensure that the team is working efficiently and effectively, and help to resolve any impediments that may arise during the project.

Product Owner: The Product Owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, which is the list of features or user stories that need to be developed. They work closely with the development team to ensure that the product is built according to the customer's requirements.

Development Team Lead: A Development Team Lead is a technical lead who oversees the development team and ensures that they are working efficiently and effectively. They may also be involved in planning and prioritizing tasks, and ensuring that the team meets its commitments.

Agile Coach: An Agile Coach is a professional who helps organizations adopt and implement agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. They may work with teams to identify areas for improvement and provide training and coaching to help teams become more agile.

Project Coordinator: A Project Coordinator is an administrative role that involves supporting the project manager in coordinating tasks, meetings, and communications. They may also be involved in tracking progress, managing resources, and ensuring that the project is completed on time.

Scrum Product Manager: A Scrum Product Manager is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, as well as working closely with the development team to ensure that the product is built according to customer requirements.

Agile Consultant: An Agile Consultant is a professional who helps organizations implement agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. They may work with teams to identify areas for improvement and provide training and coaching to help teams become more agile.

Team Lead: A Team Lead is a technical lead who oversees a development team and ensures that they are working efficiently and effectively. They may also be involved in planning and prioritizing tasks, and ensuring that the team meets its commitments.

Operations Manager: An Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of an organization, including managing resources, tracking progress, and ensuring that projects are completed on time.

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