About
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
Skills
- 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
Behaviours
- Works flexibly and adapts to circumstances
- Works collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
- Seeks learning opportunities and continuous professional development
