Overview

Our two-day Masterclass in Agile Project Management provides you with a comprehensive background into Agile methodologies, its philosophy, values and principles, along with the skills for implementation.

You'll learn the key reasons for adopting agile and its comparative benefits. We'll also teach you about scrum methodology as it relates to the delivery cycle of an agile project. 

Learn how to apply a variety of tools and techniques that develop and refine the product backlog, user requirements and quality. You'll also estimate durations then manage and review progress towards achieving a complete version of a product.

Finally, you'll understand the challenges of implementing agile in organisations and be able to assess your company's ability to adopt the approach.

Who should attend

This course is designed for people who want to understand more about agile project management, its methodologies, and approaches. 

Participants who work on any kind of project are welcome to attend.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Change management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Adaptability skills
  • Risk management skills
  • Planning skills
  • Communication skills

Learning outcomes

  • Develop understanding about the underpinning philosophy, principles and benefits of Agile
  • Gain knowledge of the different Agile methodologies and frameworks
  • Work as a team to apply the tools and techniques of the Agile project lifecycle to a simulated project
  • Understand the key roles, events and artefacts of agile
  • Understand how Agile can be used in conjunction with other Project Management Frameworks
  • Understand the different management styles needed for successful Agile projects
  • Consider the steps required and challenges faced in implementing Agile within an organisation
  • “I really enjoyed the facilitator’s approach and her willingness to share her experiences. She was very proactive in her communication by touching base with us via email and via Slack. She went above and beyond to share additional resources that expanded and enriched our understanding of Agile Project Management.”

    Paul , Masterclass Agile Project Management

Why Swinburne?

Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts

Participant course training manual

Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere

Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Upcoming dates
Day(s)
Time
Masterclass: Agile Project Management
Day(s)
4 & 5 April 2024
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Masterclass: Agile Project Management
Day(s)
17 & 18 June 2024
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Masterclass: Agile Project Management
Day(s)
15 & 16 August 2024
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Masterclass: Agile Project Management
Day(s)
9 & 10 October 2024
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Masterclass: Agile Project Management
Day(s)
11 & 12 December 2024
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM

Download brochure

Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed and presented to your employer.

What your course could look like

Day 1
What is agile?
Agilest 'vs' PMs
Agile project life cycle
Scrum exercise
Roles (PMs, Scrum Master, Product Owners)
PM Personal Strategy
Visual Boards / Colocation
Kanban
Retrospectives
Day 2
Project Inception activities
Story Mapping
Epics / Stories
Forecasts
Estimates
Release Maps
Risk boards
Burn Down
Live Online Delivery

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

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