Agile Techniques for Project Management

Course Code
4120125

Agile skills are in high demand and can be used in a wide range of projects and industries. In this ever-evolving business environment, adapting this flexible, collaborative process for managing teams and projects is key to producing robust and timely results. Agile's project management approach values client satisfaction, adapts to change, focuses on communication, and prioritizes quick delivery. 

  • Start Date January 6
  • Time N/A
  • Duration 16 Hours
  • Program Type Open-Enrollment/Public
  • Certificate Type FlexCert
  • Format Self-Paced Online
  • CEUs 1.6
  • PDUs 16
  • Fees $1,310

Agile skills are in high demand and can be used in a wide range of projects and industries. In this ever-evolving business environment, adapting this flexible, collaborative process for managing teams and projects is key to producing robust and timely results. Agile's project management approach values client satisfaction, adapts to change, focuses on communication, and prioritizes quick delivery. 

Agile Techniques for Project Management

Program Experience

Agile project management is a flexible and adaptive approach that has revolutionized the way teams work and deliver results. This workshop teaches you how to apply Agile tools and techniques in your current project, regardless of your environment.

This highly interactive course leverages real-world examples from Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and other Agile concepts such as Value-Driven Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement. In addition, students will learn to effectively manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality using Agile methods.

Pre-recorded lectures are on-demand (self-paced) to fit your busy schedule. Instructors also host live office hours or reviews online, which you can attend at your option. This course is available for four weeks and takes about 16 hours of effort to complete, including readings and assignments.

Agile Techniques for Project Management can be taken as a stand-alone short course for targeted learning. When used as an elective in the FlexCert certificate for Advanced Project Management you can tailor the program to resonate with your career aspirations and goals.

Benefits

You will learn to:

  • Apply Agile concepts such as Value-Driven Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Conduct a Daily Scrum meeting
  • Establish an Agile team environment that encourages high-performance
  • Effectively manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality using Agile methods

Agile Techniques for Project Management can be taken as a stand-alone short course for targeted learning. When used as an elective in the FlexCert certificate for Advanced Project Management you can tailor the program to resonate with your career aspirations and goals.

Topics
  • Applying Agile tools and techniques in your current project
  • Exploring real-world examples from Scrum, Lean, Kanban
  • Agile concepts such as Value-Driven Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement.
  • Managing project scope, schedule, budget and quality using Agile methods
  • Daily Scrum meeting 
  • Encouraging a high-performance Agile team environment
Who Should Attend

While there are no prerequisites, participants should have at least five years of experience managing projects.

  • Managers
  • Project managers
  • Business analysts
  • Technical professionals
Schedule
Course Duration Self-Paced Online
Agile Techniques for Project Management 12 16 Hours

January 6, 2025 release; completes
February 2, 2025

Parent Program

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Advanced Project Management (APM)

Discover the distinctive Advanced Project Management Certificate Program, customized to your individual learning journey. With only five elective units to complete in any sequence, this program will equip you with the vital leadership skills to master the complex issues that challenge you and your organization. Develop new mindsets, delve into self-awareness, and uncover the instinctive ability to deliver impactful change. This program is designed for technical professionals and senior practitioners aspiring to achieve advanced levels of expertise, take effective and transformative action, inspire others and communicate with clarity. Elevate your strategic and leadership prowess with Caltech CTME's Advanced Project Management Certificate Program. 

  • Self-Paced Online
  • FlexCert

Instructors

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Nathaniel Crews

Agile Project Management, Systems Engineering, Coaching