Agile Project Management For Dummies

Explore the foundations of Agile project management, including its guiding principles, values, and major methodologies. Gain a deep understanding of how Agile transforms traditional project management and fosters effective, collaborative teams. This course introduces the essential concepts and values that underpin Agile project management. Learners will examine the Agile Manifesto, core principles, and the benefits of adopting an Agile mindset. The course also provides an overview of key Agile methodologies such as Lean, Scrum, and Extreme Programming, and explores how Agile environments and behaviors drive team success. By the end, learners will be equipped to understand and advocate for Agile approaches in modern organizations. Through engaging readings, video lectures, and knowledge checks, this course guides learners step-by-step through Agile fundamentals, emphasizing real-world relevance and practical application. Learners will build a strong conceptual foundation to support further exploration of Agile practices. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Agile Project Management For Dummies, by Mark C. Layton and Steven J Ostermiller. From Agile Project Management For Dummies Copyright © 2017 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Master the Agile project lifecycle by learning how to define product visions, plan releases and sprints, and deliver value through effective execution. Develop the skills to manage scope, time, cost, and quality in dynamic project environments. This course covers the practical aspects of Agile project management, guiding learners through defining product visions and roadmaps, planning releases and sprints, and managing day-to-day project execution. Learners will discover how to showcase work, prepare for releases, and handle scope, procurement, time, cost, team dynamics, communication, and risk. The course emphasizes actionable strategies for delivering high-quality results and adapting to change throughout the project lifecycle. Learners progress through a structured sequence of readings, videos, and quizzes that illustrate Agile planning and execution in action. The course emphasizes clarity, adaptability, and continuous improvement, enabling learners to confidently manage Agile projects from start to finish. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Agile Project Management For Dummies, by Mark C. Layton and Steven J Ostermiller. From Agile Project Management For Dummies Copyright © 2017 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.