Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
When change outpaces planning and requirements keep shifting, traditional project management falls short. That’s where Agile comes in—designed to thrive in uncertainty and deliver value in fast-paced environments. Here, adaptability beats predictability, and customer satisfaction takes priority over rigid plans. In this course, you’ll learn to pivot with purpose, keep your team aligned, and impress stakeholders, even when the ground is constantly shifting. Learn more at rize.pub/PROJM-6.
Course Topics
Agile Philosophy and Principles
Explore the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto, understanding how they contrast with traditional project management approaches and why they're beneficial in dynamic environments.
Scrum Framework
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Scrum, the most widely-used Agile framework. Explore the three pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Dive deep into Scrum roles, events, and artifacts.
Agile Planning and Roadmapping
Learn how to create effective product backlogs, write user stories, and estimate work using Agile-specific methods like story points and planning poker. Students will create sprint plans and long-term roadmaps that accommodate changing requirements and ensure consistent value delivery.
Agile Metrics and Reporting
Explore Agile-specific metrics and reporting techniques, such as burndown charts, velocity tracking, and cumulative flow diagrams, to monitor and communicate project progress.
Comparative Analysis of Project Management Approaches
Analyze the strengths and limitations of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models, developing the ability to select and justify the most appropriate approach based on project characteristics and organizational context.
300
Disclosure
This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.
