Agile Project Management - An Overview Course
- Duration:1 Day
- Cost:£479 + VAT
- Ref:AGO
Gain an understanding of a more flexible approach to project management
Who is it for
This course is valuable for anyone who needs to set up and manage complex, uncertain or constantly changing projects and are considering an Agile approach to project management. It will be of interest to all levels of management within organisations already using or thinking of using traditional methods who feel the need to investigate a ‘lighter’, more flexible and dynamic approach. It is ideal for strategists and senior managers looking for an overview and for project managers, project assistants, project administrators or programme managers considering implementation.
What is it about
This course considers the benefits and issues surrounding implementation of an Agile project management approach. Delegates will be provided with an overview of the most popular Agile systems such as Scrum, DSDM Atern, eXtreme Programming, Agile Unified Process and Lean Software Development and a discussion of the similarities, differences and issues surrounding implementation of an Agile project management approach.
Course Overview
- The Business Case for Agile
- Principles of Agile
- Agile methods - similarities and differences
- Project Roles and responsibilities - customer/business and User involvement
- Controlling Agile projects – time-boxing and prioritisation
- Agile Project, Release, and Iteration Planning
- Agile Testing and Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Iterations, scrums, sprints, reviews and retrospectives
- People and Cultural aspects of Agile
- The risks of Agile
- Transitioning to Agile
Watch this space! In 2011, we will be developing more Agile programmes. Please let us know what you or your organisation is interested in so we can offer the right courses to suit your learning needs.
What will I get out of it?
• A broad overview of each of the leading Agile approaches.
• A clarification of the similarities and differences between the different approaches
• A clear discussion of the pros and cons of adopting an Agile approach
• Information to allow an informed decision as to the suitability of an Agile approach to replace or to complement their current processes
Using an Agile approach can help:
• Improve the transparency and flexibility of your projects
• Encourage team integration and cooperation
• Shrink costs
• Reduce risk
• You to stay ahead
• You deliver projects with unclear or ever-changing requirements
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