Project Management Discussion

What is Project Management with Agile?

Project Management with Agile combines traditional project management practices with Agile methodologies to manage projects more effectively, especially in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

What You Will Learn

Project Management Fundamentals

Advanced Project Planning and Execution

Project Monitoring and Control

Project Leadership Essentials

Agile Project Management

Who is course this for

This course is designed for project managers, team leaders, and business analysts who seek to enhance their project management skills by integrating Agile methodologies with traditional project management practices. It is ideal for Agile practitioners aiming to incorporate structured planning into their processes, product managers needing to align product development with customer needs, and organizational leaders looking to drive greater efficiency and adaptability in their projects. Additionally, IT professionals, consultants, and teams across various industries will benefit from learning how to blend agility with strategic oversight to achieve better project outcomes and deliver increased value.

Did You Know?

By 2030, the field of project management is expected to experience significant growth driven by the increasing complexity of projects, advancements in technology, and the ongoing shift towards Agile and hybrid methodologies. The demand for skilled project managers is projected to rise sharply as organizations adopt new technologies like AI and machine learning, necessitate greater adaptability to global and remote work environments, and focus on sustainability and innovation. With estimates suggesting a need for 22 million new project management roles by 2027 and a robust compound annual growth rate in related services, the profession is set to evolve and expand, offering ample opportunities for professionals in the coming decade.

Project Management Benefits

Keep Work and goals organized is one place
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Eliminate confusion and increase efficiency
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Improve team effectiveness
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Align Communication

Career Opportunities

Project Manager

Plans, executes, and oversees projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards.

Program Manager

Manages a group of related projects, aligning them with the organization's strategic objectives and ensuring successful delivery across the program.

Portfolio Manager

Oversees the selection, prioritization, and management of a portfolio of projects and programs, balancing risk, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Project Management Office (PMO) Director

Leads the PMO, establishing project management methodologies, governance, and best practices to ensure consistency and success across projects.

Operations Manager

Oversees daily operations, optimizing processes, managing resources, and ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans : Agile Project Management is an iterative approach to managing projects that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback. It focuses on delivering small, incremental improvements to a product or project through regular, iterative cycles called sprints.

Ans : To get started with Agile Project Management, you can begin by learning the basics of Agile methodologies (like Scrum or Kanban), obtaining relevant certifications (such as Certified ScrumMaster or PMI-ACP), and applying Agile practices to small projects to gain experience and understanding.

Key Features

Led by experienced Agile practitioners

Led by experienced Agile practitioners

Interactive sessions with real-world case studies

Interactive sessions with real-world case studies

Online and on-campus options available

Online and on-campus options available

Recognized certification upon completion

Recognized certification upon completion

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management

  • Definition and importance, Key concepts and terminology, Roles and responsibilities

  • Unit 2: Project Lifecycle Models

  • Traditional Waterfall model, Agile methodologies, Hybrid approaches

  • Unit 3: Project Scope Management

  • Scope definition, Scope planning and control, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  • Unit 4: Project Schedule Management

  • Schedule planning and development, Gantt charts and network diagrams, Schedule control and updates

  • Unit 5: Project Cost Management

  • Cost estimation techniques, Budgeting and cost control, Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Unit 6: Project Quality Management

  • Quality planning and assurance, Quality control processes, Continuous improvement

  • Unit 7: Project Resource Management

  • Resource planning and allocation, Team building and development, Conflict resolution.

  • Unit 8: Project Communications Management

  • Communication planning, Information distribution, Performance reporting

  • Unit 9: Project Risk Management

  • Risk identification and analysis, Risk response planning, Risk monitoring and control.

  • Unit 10: Project Procurement Management

  • Procurement planning, Vendor selection and contracts, Contract administration.

  • Unit 11: Project Stakeholder Management

  • Stakeholder identification, Stakeholder engagement, Managing stakeholder expectations.

  • Unit 12: Project Integration Management

  • Project plan development, Project execution and monitoring, Integrated change control.

  • Unit 1: Defining Project Objectives and Success Criteria

  • Setting SMART objectives, defining success criteria, Aligning objectives with stakeholder expectations.

  • Unit 2: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development

  • Decomposition of project scope, WBS creation and verification dictionary development.

  • Unit 3: Activity Sequencing Techniques

  • Precedence diagramming method (PDM), Critical path method (CPM), Dependency determination.

  • Unit 4: Resource Estimation and Allocation

  • Resource requirement analysis, Resource levelling and smoothing, Allocation of resources.

    • Understanding Engagement Drivers: Analyse factors that influence employee engagement, such as recognition programs, career development opportunities, and a positive work environment.
    •  Gathering Employee Feedback: Utilize surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one meetings to gather employee feedback and identify areas for improvement.
    • Creating a Culture of Recognition: Implement recognition programs that celebrate achievements, contributions, and milestones, fostering a sense of appreciation and value.
    •  Promoting Work-Life Balance: Support flexible work arrangements, encourage time off, and promote well-being initiatives to reduce burnout and enhance work-life satisfaction.
    •  Learning & Development Opportunities: Offer ongoing training programs, skill-building workshops, and career development resources to invest in employee growth and keep them challenged.
    • Social & Team Building Events: Organize team-building activities, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities to create a sense of community and belonging.
    •  Open Communication & Transparency: Foster open communication channels with management, ensuring employees feel heard, valued, and informed about company decisions.
  • Unit 5: Schedule Development and Optimization

  • Developing the project schedule, Schedule compression techniques, Critical chain project management.

  • Unit 6: Cost Estimation Methods

  • Analogous estimating, Parametric estimating, Bottom-up estimating.

  • Unit 7: Quality Planning and Metrics

  • Quality management plan, Quality metrics and standards, Quality assurance activities

  • Unit 8: Risk Identification and Assessment

  • Risk identification techniques, Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, Risk prioritization.

  • Unit 9: Procurement Planning and Contracts

  • Procurement management plan, Types of contracts, Procurement documents.

  • Unit 10: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

  • Stakeholder analysis, Engagement strategies, Managing stakeholder communications.

  • Unit 11: Communication Planning and Tools

  • Communication management plan, Tools and techniques for effective communication, Managing project information.

  • Unit 12: Change Control Processes

  • Change control system, change request management, Change impact analysis.

  • Unit 1: Performance Measurement Baselines

  • Establishing baselines, Baseline management, Comparing actual performance with baselines

  • Unit 2: Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • EVM principles and concepts, Calculating EVM metrics, Interpreting EVM results.

  • Unit 3: Variance Analysis Techniques

  • Schedule variance (SV), Cost variance (CV), Variance analysis reporting

  • Unit 4: Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control

  • Differences between QA and QC, QA activities and tools activities and tools.

  • Unit 5: Risk Monitoring and Response Evaluation

  • Risk monitoring techniques, Risk response strategies, Evaluating risk responses.

  • Unit 6: Procurement Performance Reviews

  • Monitoring vendor performance, Contract compliance reviews, Procurement audits.

  • Unit 7: Communication Performance Reporting

  • Status reporting, Progress reporting, Forecasting.

  • Unit 8: Change Control Boards and Processes

  • Role of change control boards (CCB), Change request review and approval, Implementing approved changes.

  • Unit 9: Issue Identification and Resolution

  • Identifying project issues, Issue tracking and management, Issue resolution techniques.

  • Unit 10: Stakeholder Engagement Tracking

  • Monitoring stakeholder engagement, Feedback mechanisms, Adjusting engagement strategies.

  • Unit 11: Project Audits

  • Types of project audits, Conducting project audits, Audit reporting and follow-up

  • Unit 12: Continuous Improvement Strategies

  • Implementing continuous improvement, Process improvement techniques, Lessons learned documentation.

  • Unit 1: Designing & Executing Strategic Projects

  • Strategic project selection, Project alignment with organizational strategy, Execution strategies for strategic projects.

  • Unit 2: Strategic Project Leadership Competencies

  • Leadership skills for project managers, Building strategic competencies, Leadership development programs.

  • Unit 3: Leadership in Strategic Project Development

  • Vision and mission alignment, Strategic decision making, Influencing and negotiation skills.

  • Unit 4: Applying Agile Mindset to Strategic Projects

  • Agile principles and mindset, Agile frameworks in strategic projects, Benefits of agile in strategic projects.

  • Unit 5: Building Engaged Stakeholder Networks

  • Identifying key stakeholders, building relationships and trust, Maintaining stakeholder engagement.

  • Unit 6: Managing Power, Interests, Conflict, & Crises

  • Understanding power dynamics, Managing conflicting interests, Crisis management techniques.

  • Unit 7: Strategic Project Leadership Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving, Emotional intelligence in leadership, Decision making under uncertainty.

  • Unit 8: Leading Transformation, Innovation and Change

  • Change management frameworks, Leading innovation initiatives, Managing transformation projects.

  • Unit 9: Structuring Project Organizations

  • Organizational structures for projects, Roles and responsibilities, Project governance.

  • Unit 10: Political, Ethical and Social Leadership

  • Navigating organizational politics, Ethical leadership principles, social responsibility in projects.

  • Unit 11: Leading and Managing Global Projects

  • Challenges of global projects, Cross-cultural management, Global project coordination.

  • Unit 12: Managing Virtual Project Teams

  • Virtual team dynamics, Tools for virtual collaboration, Best practices for managing remote teams

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Agile Project Management

  • Agile philosophy and principles, Benefits of agile project management, Agile vs. traditional project management.

  • Unit 2: Fundamentals of the Scrum framework

  • Scrum roles and responsibilities, Scrum ceremonies and artifacts, Implementing Scrum.

  • Unit 3: Designing HRBP Goal Sheet – Scrum values, roles, and artifacts

  • Core Scrum values, Key Scrum roles, Scrum artifacts and their uses.

  • Unit 4: Lean and Kanban methodologies

  • Principles of Lean, Kanban system and practices, Applying Lean and Kanban in projects.

  • Unit 5: Agile methods for project estimation and planning

  • Agile estimation techniques, Planning poker and story points, Release, and iteration planning.

  • Unit 6: Execution, monitoring, and adaptability of agile projects

  • Agile execution practices, Monitoring progress in agile projects, adapting to change in agile projects.

  • Unit 7: Agile Principles and Values

  • Core principles of agile, Agile manifesto values, Applying agile principles in projects.

  • Unit 8: Agile Risk Management

  • Identifying and managing risks in agile projects, Agile risk management techniques, Risk-adjusted backlog.

  • Unit 9: Agile Metrics

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for agile, Velocity and burn-down charts, Measuring team performance.

  • Unit 10: Agile Reporting

  • Agile progress reporting, reporting tools and techniques, Communicating with stakeholders.

  • Unit 11: Sprint & Capacity Planning

  • Sprint planning process, estimating team capacity, Managing workload in sprints.

  • Unit 12: Refinement and INVEST Criteria for Stories

  • Backlog refinement process, INVEST criteria for user stories, Writing effective user stories

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