Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation
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Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation
This course is part of PMP Exam Preparation Specialization
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What you'll learn
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles, including the Agile Manifesto, Lean, Kanban, and various Agile frameworks.
Implement Agile methodologies to create conducive project environments and enhance value delivery efficiency.
Adapt project processes to Agile practices for effective management in uncertain conditions.
Apply Agile approaches to navigate complexities, ensuring adaptability and successful project delivery.
Skills you'll gain
- Workflow Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Implementation
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Agile Methodology
- Culture Transformation
- Agile Project Management
- Project Documentation
- Organizational Change
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Kanban Principles
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Coordinating
- Governance
- Estimation
- Lean Methodologies
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
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Welcome to the Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation course!
This course provides a comprehensive overview of various project management methodologies, focusing on traditional and agile approaches. Learners will explore different project lifecycles, understand the principles of agile implementation, and learn how to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. This course requires a solid understanding of project management. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of Agile project management and its values. - Differentiate between definable work and high-uncertainty work and apply appropriate methodologies. - Implement Lean and Kanban principles to optimize project workflows and reduce waste. - Navigate various Agile frameworks and select the most suitable lifecycle for project success. - Embrace the Agile mindset and practice servant leadership to foster collaboration and empower project teams. - Develop project and team charters, estimate work effectively, and conduct daily standup meetings for enhanced project communication. - Overcome challenges in Agile projects, troubleshoot issues, and measure project success using Agile metrics. - Drive organizational change management, address roadblocks, and cultivate an Agile-friendly culture within your organization. - Manage procurement, contracts, multi-team coordination, and dependencies while scaling Agile practices. - Create value through effective information flow, organizational governance systems, and project management considerations. The course contains engaging videos, quizzes, and assessments to enrich your learning experience and demonstrate your understanding and proficiency in various project management approaches lifecycles, and agile implementation.
This module covers Agile fundamentals: the Agile Manifesto, principles, Lean, Kanban, and various Agile frameworks. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to manage uncertainty, risk, lifecycle selection, and applying Agile in project management, fostering a comprehensive understanding of Agile approaches.
What's included
15 videos4 assignments
15 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Course Introduction•4 minutes
- Introduction to Agile •1 minute
- Definable Work and High-Uncertainty Work•2 minutes
- The Agile Manifesto and Its Values•3 minutes
- Agile Manifesto – Principles•6 minutes
- Lean•1 minute
- Kanban•2 minutes
- Agile Frameworks•1 minute
- Uncertainly, Risk, and Lifecycle Selection•2 minutes
- Summary•2 minutes
- Characteristics of Project Lifecycle •5 minutes
- Predictive and Iterative - Lifecycles Phases •5 minutes
- Agile and Hybrid - Lifecycles Phases •4 minutes
- Mixing Agile Approaches •3 minutes
- Summary•1 minute
4 assignments•Total 108 minutes
- Fundamentals of Agile Lifecycle•18 minutes
- Agile Methodologies Basics•30 minutes
- Agile Framework Application•30 minutes
- Agile Lifecycle Selection •30 minutes
This module covers Agile methodology implementation, emphasizing creating a conducive environment for Agile project management and delivering projects within Agile frameworks. By the end of this module, learners will understand Agile practices, adapt project processes accordingly, and enhance value delivery, thereby boosting project adaptability and efficiency.
What's included
39 videos7 assignments
39 videos•Total 122 minutes
- Agile Mindset •4 minutes
- Servant Leadership •3 minutes
- Responsibilities of Servant Leadership •4 minutes
- Team Composition •2 minutes
- Team Composition - Roles •5 minutes
- Team Composition - Attributes and Goals •2 minutes
- Summary•1 minute
- Project Charter •2 minutes
- Team Charter •4 minutes
- Agile Estimation •7 minutes
- Agile Common Practices •5 minutes
- Daily Standup Meeting •2 minutes
- Demonstration and Reviews •2 minutes
- Challenges and Troubleshooting •2 minutes
- Agile Measurements •7 minutes
- Summary•1 minute
- Reasons for Change •1 minute
- Required Changes from Agile •1 minute
- Organizational Change Management •3 minutes
- Factor Driving Change Management •2 minutes
- Readiness for Change in the Organization •2 minutes
- Roadblocks and Solutions for Achieving Change •3 minutes
- Organizational Culture for Achieving Change •5 minutes
- Procurement and Contracts•9 minutes
- Business Practices •2 minutes
- Multi-Team Coordination and Dependencies (Scaling) •2 minutes
- Agile and the Project Management Office (PMO) •4 minutes
- Organizational Structure •3 minutes
- Evolving the Organization •1 minute
- Summary•1 minute
- Creating Value •3 minutes
- Value Delivery Components•3 minutes
- Creating Value: Information Flow•2 minutes
- Organizational Governance System•4 minutes
- Functions Associated with the Project•7 minutes
- Project Environment•4 minutes
- Project Management Consideration•4 minutes
- Summary•1 minute
- Course Completion•2 minutes
7 assignments•Total 72 minutes
- Agile Implementation and Value Delivery •36 minutes
- Creating an Agile Environment •6 minutes
- Agile Estimation and Charters•6 minutes
- Agile Meeting Analysis•6 minutes
- Evaluating Organizational Change•6 minutes
- Change Management Evaluation•6 minutes
- A System for Value Delivery•6 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
The course is designed for project managers, team leaders, and professionals involved in project planning and execution. It is also suitable for those new to project management or looking to enhance their skills with Agile methodologies.
Yes, This course requires a solid understanding of project management which has been covered in the first course " Project Management Fundamentals" belonging to "PMI-PMP Certification Pre" specialization.
Yes, assessments include quizzes, assignments, and a final project. These are designed to test understanding and practical application of the concepts learned.
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