Agile Project Management — A 2-Day Course
Agile Course Synopsis
Agile promotes a move away from the traditional practice of creating and following a big, detailed up-front plan and design. Instead Agile emphasises an approach of empowered teamworking, frequent and constructive cross-project feedback, responding to change and evolving the best, high quality solution.
Consequently to be successful, Agile project teams need to apply common skills openly and in challenging new ways, and Agile Project Managers need to adopt new approaches, to traditional skills and competencies - focussed into short, measurable iteration cycles.
This course focuses on the competencies and skills required to effectively manage the processes, people and technologies required for a successful Agile delivery. It covers all the leading Agile methods including eXtreme Programming, Scrum, DSDM, the Agile Unified Process and Lean Software Development. It also explains how to introduce Agile practices successfully and ensure a sustainable transition so that Agile become 'Business as Usual'.
This course can be delivered with a focus on any chosen method or combination of methods: generic Agile, Lean, Scrum, DSDM Atern, the Agile/Open Unified Process or any client-specific local practices.
Course Objectives
Attendees will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to manage agile software development projects. As well as project management skills attendee will also learn about project retrospectives, how to transition a team to agile methods and the human implications of agile software development.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for:
- Managers and Team Leaders of Agile projects, together with team members and project support personnel who will benefit from an understanding of Agile Project Management best practice.
- The course also provides a detailed understanding of the practices involved for those responsible for transitioning their organisation to Agile.
Pre-Requisites
Existing experience working in Project management environment or software development experience is presumed.
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
London — £995 (+VAT)
- 9–10 Aug 2010
- 6–7 Sep 2010
- 5–6 Oct 2010
- 3–4 Nov 2010
- 1–2 Dec 2010
Manchester — £995 (+VAT)
- 1–2 Nov 2010
