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Comparing Agile vs Waterfall Project Management

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Comparing Agile vs Waterfall Project Management

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Compare the strengths, limitations, costs, and practical applications of Agile and Waterfall project management approaches.

  • Evaluate which methodology is most appropriate for different project types, business environments, and stakeholder requirements.

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June 2026

Assessments

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This course is part of the Practical Project Management - Complete Guide Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Taught by project management experts Chris Croft and Doug Rose, the course brings together decades of experience in both Agile and Waterfall (PMI) methodologies. Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and practical insights, learners explore the key differences between Agile and Waterfall, including planning, cost, flexibility, stakeholder involvement, risk management, and project delivery.

Choosing the right project management approach can have a major impact on the success of a project. Yet one of the most common questions organisations face is whether Agile or Waterfall is the better solution. This course provides a practical, balanced comparison of both approaches, helping learners understand where each method excels, where it struggles, and how to make the right choice for different types of projects. Rather than teaching the fundamentals of each methodology, the course focuses on helping professionals evaluate and compare them in a practical business context. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of which approach is best suited to different project environments and how to avoid common misconceptions surrounding both methods. Ideal for project managers, team leaders, and decision-makers involved in project delivery, this course provides the knowledge needed to make more informed project management choices and improve project outcomes.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • What is Agile?β€’2 minutes
  • Adapting to Changesβ€’6 minutes
  • Which Projects Suit Agile vs Waterfall?β€’4 minutes
  • The Dream Situationβ€’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Untitledβ€’30 minutes

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videosβ€’Total 70 minutes
  • Can Plans be TOO Flexible?β€’7 minutes
  • Estimating Costβ€’6 minutes
  • It All Comes Together at the Endβ€’3 minutes
  • Is Agile Only for Software?β€’7 minutes
  • What About for Unfamiliar Projects?β€’7 minutes
  • Does Agile Cost More?β€’6 minutes
  • Can Agile Handle Big Projects?β€’3 minutes
  • Fitting into Larger Projectsβ€’5 minutes
  • The Secret Gantt Chart Behind Agileβ€’10 minutes
  • How Many Deliverables Can You Have?β€’5 minutes
  • How does Kanban fit with Agile?β€’6 minutes
  • What Is the Point of Burn Down Charts?β€’2 minutes
  • Can Sprints be More/Less than 2 Weeks?β€’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Untitledβ€’30 minutes

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosβ€’Total 31 minutes
  • Which is Better for the Customer?β€’3 minutes
  • Planning for a Hurricaneβ€’7 minutes
  • When to Use Agile vs Waterfallβ€’7 minutes
  • Can You Ever Merge Both?β€’4 minutes
  • Reducing Documentationβ€’5 minutes
  • The Future of Agile?β€’3 minutes
  • Wrap Upβ€’1 minute
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Untitledβ€’30 minutes

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