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Beginner level

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1 week to complete
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into Agile principles and methodologies for project execution.

  • Learn to execute projects using Agile methodologies and adapt to changing requirements.

  • Implement Agile practices effectively in project environments to foster flexibility and collaboration.

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This course is part of the Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate from Microsoft

There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will use Agile principles and methodologies to execute projects and adapt to changing project requirements. Through hands-on learning, you'll implement Agile practices in a project environment, mastering techniques to foster flexibility, collaboration, and rapid response to evolving project needs. By understanding and applying Agile principles effectively, you'll be equipped to drive project success in dynamic and fast-paced environments, delivering value to stakeholders through iterative and incremental development approaches.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Apply Agile Principles and Methodologies. • Execute projects using Agile methodologies and adapt to changing project requirements. • Implement Agile Practices in a project environment. This is a great way to prepare for some useful certifications, such as PgMP - Program Management Professional from PMI, and MSP Practitioner - Managing Successful Programs from AXELOS. Note: This course is also part of the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate. If you've already completed this course as part of that program, your progress will be saved and will count towards your completion in this program.

What's included

8 videos6 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videos•Total 44 minutes
  • Course Introduction: Agile and Hybrid Approaches•3 minutes
  • What is Agile?•7 minutes
  • Agile vs. Traditional Approaches•6 minutes
  • Definable vs. Uncertainty Work•5 minutes
  • Selecting the Project Life Cycle•7 minutes
  • Introduction to Agile Measurements and Metrics•6 minutes
  • Process Metrics•6 minutes
  • Module Summary: Agile Principles and Values•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 80 minutes
  • Course Syllabus: Agile and Hybrid Approaches•10 minutes
  • How to be successful in this course•30 minutes
  • Principles of Agile•10 minutes
  • Hybrid Project Lifecycle•10 minutes
  • Agile Measurements and Metrics•10 minutes
  • Additional resources: Agile Principles and Values•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 120 minutes
  • Activity: Aligning the project with Agile Principles and Values•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Agile Principles and Values•15 minutes
  • Tailoring Agile Approaches•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Agile Life Cycle•15 minutes
  • Activity: Agile Measurements and Metrics•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Agile Measurements and Metrics•15 minutes
  • Module Quiz: Agile Principles and Values•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn•10 minutes

In this module, you'll explore the different Agile frameworks and approaches and how they can be effectively applied in project management. We will delve into Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Extreme Programming. We'll also touch on other approaches like Crystal, FDD, and DSDM."

What's included

11 videos4 readings7 assignments

11 videos•Total 74 minutes
  • Introduction to the Scrum Framework•6 minutes
  • Scrum Events•7 minutes
  • Scrum Artifacts•6 minutes
  • Introduction to Kanban and Lean•6 minutes
  • Kanban Principles•7 minutes
  • Lean Principles•7 minutes
  • Introduction to other Agile Frameworks and Approaches•7 minutes
  • Extreme Programming (XP)•7 minutes
  • Crystal•7 minutes
  • Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)•7 minutes
  • Module Summary: Agile Frameworks and Approaches•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • The Scrum Framework•10 minutes
  • Kanban and Lean•10 minutes
  • Other Agile Frameworks and Approaches•10 minutes
  • Additional Resources: Agile Frameworks and Approaches•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 120 minutes
  • Activity: Scrum Framework•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Scrum Framework•15 minutes
  • Activity: Kanban and Lean•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Kanban and Lean•15 minutes
  • Activity: Other Agile Frameworks and Approaches•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Other Agile Frameworks and Approaches•15 minutes
  • Module Quiz: Agile Frameworks and Approaches•30 minutes

In this module, you will develop the practical skills to discuss how hybrid project life cycles work; the benefits to a project and how Agile projects can benefit from predictive planning. You will explore the integration of traditional and Agile methodologies to create a flexible and efficient project management approach. Through case studies and practical exercises, you will gain insights into the application of hybrid project life cycles in various industries.

What's included

7 videos4 readings5 assignments

7 videos•Total 34 minutes
  • Implementing an Agile Mindset•6 minutes
  • Hybrid Implementation Strategies•5 minutes
  • Introduction to Implementing Agile Practices•5 minutes
  • Dedicated vs. Hybrid Team Members•5 minutes
  • Introduction to Agile Execution and Delivery•4 minutes
  • Roles and responsibilities in various Agile frameworks•5 minutes
  • Module Summary: Hybrid Approaches•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • Hybrid Approaches•10 minutes
  • Servant Leadership•10 minutes
  • Agile Execution and Delivery•10 minutes
  • Additional Resources: Hybrid Approaches•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 90 minutes
  • Activity: Hybrid Approaches•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Hybrid Approaches•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Implementing Agile Practices•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Agile Execution and Delivery•15 minutes
  • Module Quiz: Hybrid Approaches•30 minutes

In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videos•Total 12 minutes
  • Course Recap: Agile and Hybrid Approaches•6 minutes
  • Congratulations•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • About the final project and assessment•10 minutes
  • Next Steps•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 135 minutes
  • Activity: Agile and Hybrid Approaches•30 minutes
  • Self-Review: Agile and Hybrid Approaches•15 minutes
  • Course Quiz - Agile and Hybrid Approaches in a Project Environment•90 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Reflect on Learning•10 minutes
1 plugin
  • Exemplar: Agile and Hybrid Approaches•0 minutes

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Could be better if shown the actual usage of Kanban or trello and other agile tools

Frequently asked questions

This program is for you:

· If you want to switch to a career in the field of Program Management.

· If you are interested in the field of program management and just starting out. Earning a Microsoft Program Management certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job-ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

Program managers are skilled and organized professionals who oversee multiple related projects within an organization to ensure they work together effectively. They ensure all the projects align with the company’s goals, stay on track, and deliver the expected benefits. They coordinate between teams, manage resources, and handle any issues that arise, making sure the overall program is successful and meets its objectives.

Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of program management. The program management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a program manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of other entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.

These roles include:

· Project Manager

· Program Manager

· Product Manager

This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

It typically takes 4 months to complete the 7 courses. However, some learners may go through the content faster.

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of program management and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

· Coordinating project managers with their teams through all phases of a successful program.

· Using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches and tailored methodologies to determine which way of working is best for each program.

· Highlighting the success of a program and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.

You will also be prepared to complete PgMP (Program Management Professional) from PMI and MSP (Managing Successful Programs) Practitioner - from AXELOS.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Financial aid available,