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Agile Project Management

Note: This quarter directly supports the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) of the Associate Project Manager Level 4 standard, with emphasis on governance, communication, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the use of agile tools and methods.

Subjects

  • Introduction to Agile Project Management
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe)
  • Roles, Responsibilities, and Governance in Agile
  • Agile Planning and Iterative Delivery
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication in Agile Environments
  • Agile Leadership and Team Facilitation

Key Topics

  • Agile principles and values (Agile Manifesto)
  • Differences between traditional (waterfall) and agile governance models
  • Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
  • Kanban boards, WIP limits, and flow-based work management
  • Product backlog, sprint backlog, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria
  • Stakeholder engagement through transparency and iterative delivery
  • Leadership as facilitation and servant leadership in agile teams

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain and apply the principles, values, and frameworks of Agile.
  • Define roles and governance structures in agile projects to ensure accountability.
  • Plan and deliver projects using iterative and incremental approaches.
  • Apply agile tools and techniques to manage scope, time, and quality.
  • Lead and facilitate teams using servant leadership and coaching techniques.
  • Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders in agile contexts.
  • Monitor and report project performance using agile metrics and dashboards.

KSBs

Knowledge
  • Differences and benefits of linear, iterative, and hybrid life cycle approaches (applied in agile contexts)
  • Techniques to understand project context and adapt to uncertainty (VUCA)
  • Approaches to iterative planning, backlog management, and agile business cases
  • Communication techniques tailored to agile ceremonies and stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborative working practices in agile environments
  • Technology and software supporting agile delivery
  • Presentation tools and techniques for agile reviews and demos
  • Manage and engage with stakeholders in iterative/agile contexts
  • Adapt communications to suit agile ceremonies and stakeholder needs
  • Communicate and support the project vision in agile teams
  • Use digital tools and software for collaboration, presentations, and problem solving
  • Work with stakeholders to deliver project objectives
  • Use continual improvement processes, retrospectives, and lessons learned
  • Works flexibly and adapts to circumstances
  • Works collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
  • Seeks learning opportunities and continuous professional development

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