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Agile Project Management Practitioner Preparation Course
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Management & Leadership
Course Overview
The Agile Project Management Practitioner Preparation Course is designed to prepare participants to effectively apply Agile methodologies in complex project environments and to successfully achieve Agile Practitioner certification. This course provides a thorough understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, with a strong focus on practical application, real-world case studies, and exam preparation strategies. Participants will gain the skills to manage Agile projects, lead Agile teams, facilitate ceremonies, and deliver value-driven project outcomes consistently.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Agile principles, values, and mindset at an advanced level.
- Apply Agile project management techniques in real-world scenarios.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Manage Product and Sprint Backlogs, prioritize tasks, and track progress using Agile metrics.
- Identify and mitigate project risks in Agile environments.
- Prepare effectively for the Agile Practitioner certification exam.
Course Audience
This course is ideal for professionals seeking advanced Agile skills and certification, including:
- Project Managers
- Agile Coaches
- Scrum Masters
- Product Owners
- Team Leaders and Team Members in Agile environments
- IT Managers and Coordinators
- Professionals preparing for Agile Practitioner certification
Course Methodology
The course combines comprehensive instruction with hands-on practice:
- Interactive lectures and discussions to reinforce Agile theory.
- Practical exercises, case studies, and simulations reflecting real project challenges.
- Group activities to practice Agile ceremonies and team collaboration.
- Exam-focused sessions with sample questions and mock tests.
- Use of Agile project management tools for backlog management, sprint planning, and tracking progress.
Course Outline
Day 1: Agile Principles and Mindset
- Overview of Agile values, principles, and mindset
- Comparison of Agile vs. traditional project management approaches
- Understanding roles and responsibilities in Agile teams
- Agile project lifecycle and frameworks overview
Day 2: Scrum Framework and Agile Planning
- Deep dive into Scrum roles, events, and artifacts
- Managing Product Backlogs and prioritization techniques
- Sprint Planning, estimation, and velocity tracking
- Risk management in Agile projects
Day 3: Agile Execution and Monitoring
- Daily Stand-ups and team collaboration best practices
- Task boards, Kanban boards, and visualizing workflow
- Managing impediments and dependencies
- Performance tracking using Agile metrics
Day 4: Advanced Agile Techniques
- Scaling Agile across multiple teams and projects
- Lean and Kanban practices for continuous improvement
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI)
- Effective stakeholder engagement and value delivery
Day 5: Practitioner Exam Preparation and Practical Application
- Exam preparation strategies and practice questions
- Applying Agile principles to real-world scenarios
- Conducting effective Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives
- Continuous improvement and lessons learned
- Course review, Q&A, and final assessment