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University of Maryland, College Park

Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls

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Strengthen Agile project and program management by focusing on value, benefits, risk, and continuous improvement—not simply delivering scope on time and within budget. Explore how Agile controls provide greater visibility into project performance and help teams respond to uncertainty, changing requirements, and complex dependencies. Apply practical Agile management practices including daily standups, clear definitions of done, iterative testing, working-solution measurements, retrospectives, and quality management to improve transparency, reduce risk, and support continuous delivery. Examine how Agile teams use velocity and other performance measures to identify productivity constraints and manage interdependencies across projects and programs. Develop strategies for measuring business benefits, building Agile business cases, managing technical debt, and connecting project deliverables to organizational outcomes and return on investment (ROI). Explore how Agile contracts and adaptive management approaches can support value delivery in complex projects and programs. Designed for project managers, program managers, Agile practitioners, and professionals working in complex project environments, this course provides practical approaches to managing what matters most: measurable value, sustainable delivery, and successful business outcomes.

Syllabus

  • The Anti-Fragile Approach
    • Examine the foundations of leadership, including what defines effective leaders and the science behind leadership behavior. Compare Primal, Team, Situational, and Transformational leadership models and consider how different approaches shape team performance.
  • Agile Project Controls
    • Examine the principles behind servant leadership and how empowering teams can strengthen leadership effectiveness and performance. Discover how gamification and play can foster engagement, collaboration, and contribution across Agile teams.
  • Agile Programs and Portfolios
    • Examine how cognitive biases influence decision making and how emotional intelligence and mindfulness can strengthen judgment and self-awareness. Assess negotiation styles and conflict responses to navigate challenges and competing perspectives more effectively.
  • Agile Organizations
    • Apply leadership principles through practical approaches and tools for facilitating decisions, interactions, and team environments. Develop strategies to foster collaboration and create conditions that support effective, high-performing teams.
  • Course Final
    • Now it’s time to put your new knowledge to the test!

Taught by

John Johnson

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3.0 rating, based on 4 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    Hi,
    Tough quiz with unusual Agile questions, but the course slides and explanations were very clear and helpful! Passed! Thanks for a great learning experience! 😊
  • Anonymous
    This course provides a clear and practical understanding of Agile concepts, including real-world applications, scaling strategies, and decision-making frameworks. It’s highly useful for professionals looking to strengthen their Agile mindset and apply it effectively in complex projects.
  • Anonymous
    The reason I only gave it two stars is because, while the information in the course was good and educational, the way the rest of it was done was extremely annoying. Instead of just having a video explaining everything and then having a quiz, it was…
  • Anonymous
    Prof. Johnson is an excellent lecturer, and I enjoy listening to his course lectures, but unfortunately, I was disappointed in the contents of Course 5. Having taken the entire Specialization from Course 1 to 5, I felt Course 5 basically repeated the contents presented from earlier Courses, mainly 1 to 3. While reviewing and referring back to previously taught materials is good, in this case, as this Course is a part of the Specialization series, I believe it would have been beneficial if this Course presented new topics and contents that built on the previous lectures rather than simply repeating them.
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