About the course
Welcome to our comprehensive online course on Agile Project Management! This course is meticulously designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and awareness of the Agile methodology.
Throughout the course, you will delve into the rich history of Agile, understanding its evolution and the core principles that make it an essential approach in modern project management. We will explore a variety of tools and techniques employed by Agile practitioners, ensuring you gain practical insights that can be applied in real-world scenarios.
Moreover, we will introduce you to Jira, a powerful and popular software tool widely used by Agile teams. You will learn how to navigate and utilize Jira effectively to enhance your project management skills. By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in Agile principles, familiar with essential tools and techniques, and proficient in using Jira to manage Agile projects efficiently.
What you'll learn
You will learn:
- Basics of project management
- Triple constraints and lifecycle
- The Agile manifesto and principles
- Popular software and certifications in Agile
- Tools and techniques used by practitioners
- Hands on practice on Jira
Requirements
A laptop or desktop
High speed Internet connection
Basic use of MS word and supporting software
Preliminary awareness of Project management
Who Should Enroll
Project Management Beginners: Individuals new to project management who want to understand Agile methodologies.
Aspiring Agile Practitioners: Professionals aiming to transition to Agile roles and seeking foundational knowledge in Agile project management.
Current Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to enhance their skills with Agile principles and tools.
Students: Those studying business, IT, or related fields who want to gain practical insights into Agile methodologies.
Tech Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in learning about Agile project management and how to use Jira for managing projects effectively.
Course content
Course Outline
Announcements
Course Details
Introduce Yourself
Welcome to the Course
Syllabus
Course Communication Expectations
Facilitator Bios
Netiquette Policy
Module 1 overview
What are projects?
Project life cycle
Introduction to Agile, history, manifesto and principles
Quiz # 1 - Agile vs traditional project management
Discussion: Agile principles
Quiz # 2 - Agile principles
Examples of Agile projects
Traditional project management or Agile approach
Reading: case study 1
Assignment 1 - Agile project management in insurance industry
Reading: case study 2
Assignment 2 - Role of PMO in projects
▶️ Agile methodologies and frameworks
Discussion: Agile methodology
Quiz # 3 - Agile methodology
Popular Agile certifications
Discussion: Agile certifications
Popular Agile software
Module 2 overview
Agile roles
What is the role product owner in Agile project management?
How does the Scrum master contribute in Agile projects? management
Are teams important in Agile projects?
Are there any other roles in Agile project management?
Reading - Case study: Distributed Scrum project for Dutch Railways
Reading - Agile project management, new leadership roles and dynamic capabilities - Insights
Assignment 3: Case study on Agile roles - (Graded)
Discussion Forum (Optional activity)
Quiz # 5 - Agile roles (graded)
Agile artefacts
Product backlogs
Sprint backlogs and product backlogs
Burndown charts
Reading - case study: Agile training and coaching to optimize portfolio management and increase productivity
Assignment 4 - Case scenario for Agile artefacts - (Graded)
Discussion forum (Optional activity)
Quiz # 6 - Agile artefacts (graded)
Agile ceremonies
Sprint planning
Daily standups
Sprint reviews
Sprint retrospectives
Reading - case study: Agile at AstrumU
Discussion forum (optional activity)
Quiz # 7 - Agile ceremonies (graded)
Agile scrum board
Assignment 5 - Application of scrum board
Discussion forum (Optional activity)
Quiz # 8 - Agile scrum board (graded)
Module 3 overview
Getting started with Jira
Creating a user in Jira
Creating a project in Jira
Creating a product backlog
Navigating the product backlog and assigning timelines
Adding more characteristics to the product backlog items
Course Completion Certificate
Instructors
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Muhammad Kamran Khalid
Dr. Muhammad Kamran Khalid has 24 years of diverse experience of working in the fast paced Silicon Valley and the academia. He is a certified Project Management Professional PMP, Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lead auditor for ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS and Occupational Health and Safety OHSAS 18001.
Apart from teaching activities, he has numerous consultancies and trainings including more than 55 PMP workshops for industry professionals seeking the prestigious PMP certification and has more than 100 certified PMP students. He is a software engineer, with a Masters in Telecom Management from USA and a PhD is sustainable supply chains.
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Asjad Shahzad
Dr. Asjad Shahzad has a PhD in Project management and is working in NUST as an Assistant Professor. He has approximately 10 years of work experience (Industrial and academic) in project management. His field of teaching and research is relevant to agile project management.
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Taiba Zahid
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Welcome to our comprehensive online course on Agile Project Management! This course is meticulously designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and awareness of the Agile methodology.
Throughout the course, you will delve into the rich history of Agile, understanding its evolution and the core principles that make it an essential approach in modern project management. We will explore a variety of tools and techniques employed by Agile practitioners, ensuring you gain practical insights that can be applied in real-world scenarios.
Moreover, we will introduce you to Jira, a powerful and popular software tool widely used by Agile teams. You will learn how to navigate and utilize Jira effectively to enhance your project management skills. By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in Agile principles, familiar with essential tools and techniques, and proficient in using Jira to manage Agile projects efficiently.
- Teacher: Muhammad Kamran Khalid
- Teacher: Asjad Shahzad
- Teacher: Taiba Zahid
- Enrolled students: 36
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