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This program is for you: <text variant="body1">· If you want to switch to a career in the field of Program Management. <text variant="body1">· If you are interested in the field of program management and just starting out. Earning a Microsoft Program Management certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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<text variant="body1">Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of program management. The program management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a program manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of other entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning. <text variant="body1">These roles include: <text variant="body1">· Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Program Manager <text variant="body1">· Product Manager

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Agile and Hybrid Approaches

This course is part of Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

23 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain insight into Agile principles and methodologies for project execution.
Learn to execute projects using Agile methodologies and adapt to changing requirements.
Implement Agile practices effectively in project environments to foster flexibility and collaboration.

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In this course, you will use Agile principles and methodologies to execute projects and adapt to changing project requirements. Through hands-on learning, you'll implement Agile practices in a project environment, mastering techniques to foster flexibility, collaboration, and rapid response to evolving project needs. By understanding and applying Agile principles effectively, you'll be equipped to drive project success in dynamic and fast-paced environments, delivering value to stakeholders through iterative and incremental development approaches.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Apply Agile Principles and Methodologies. • Execute projects using Agile methodologies and adapt to changing project requirements. • Implement Agile Practices in a project environment. This is a great way to prepare for some useful certifications, such as PgMP - Program Management Professional from PMI, and MSP Practitioner - Managing Successful Programs from AXELOS. Note: This course is also part of the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate. If you've already completed this course as part of that program, your progress will be saved and will count towards your completion in this program.

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What's included

8 videos6 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 44 minutes

Course Introduction: Agile and Hybrid Approaches3 minutes
What is Agile?7 minutes
Agile vs. Traditional Approaches6 minutes
Definable vs. Uncertainty Work5 minutes
Selecting the Project Life Cycle7 minutes
Introduction to Agile Measurements and Metrics6 minutes
Process Metrics6 minutes
Module Summary: Agile Principles and Values5 minutes

6 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Course Syllabus: Agile and Hybrid Approaches10 minutes
How to be successful in this course30 minutes
Principles of Agile10 minutes
Hybrid Project Lifecycle10 minutes
Agile Measurements and Metrics10 minutes
Additional resources: Agile Principles and Values10 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Module Quiz: Agile Principles and Values30 minutes
Activity: Aligning the project with Agile Principles and Values15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Agile Principles and Values15 minutes
Tailoring Agile Approaches15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Agile Life Cycle15 minutes
Activity: Agile Measurements and Metrics15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Agile Measurements and Metrics15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn10 minutes

In this module, you'll explore the different Agile frameworks and approaches and how they can be effectively applied in project management. We will delve into Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Extreme Programming. We'll also touch on other approaches like Crystal, FDD, and DSDM."

What's included

11 videos4 readings7 assignments

11 videosTotal 74 minutes

Introduction to the Scrum Framework6 minutes
Scrum Events7 minutes
Scrum Artifacts6 minutes
Introduction to Kanban and Lean6 minutes
Kanban Principles7 minutes
Lean Principles7 minutes
Introduction to other Agile Frameworks and Approaches7 minutes
Extreme Programming (XP)7 minutes
Crystal7 minutes
Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)7 minutes
Module Summary: Agile Frameworks and Approaches7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

The Scrum Framework10 minutes
Kanban and Lean10 minutes
Other Agile Frameworks and Approaches10 minutes
Additional Resources: Agile Frameworks and Approaches10 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Module Quiz: Agile Frameworks and Approaches30 minutes
Activity: Scrum Framework15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Scrum Framework15 minutes
Activity: Kanban and Lean15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Kanban and Lean15 minutes
Activity: Other Agile Frameworks and Approaches15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Other Agile Frameworks and Approaches15 minutes

In this module, you will develop the practical skills to discuss how hybrid project life cycles work; the benefits to a project and how Agile projects can benefit from predictive planning. You will explore the integration of traditional and Agile methodologies to create a flexible and efficient project management approach. Through case studies and practical exercises, you will gain insights into the application of hybrid project life cycles in various industries.

What's included

7 videos4 readings5 assignments

7 videosTotal 34 minutes

Implementing an Agile Mindset6 minutes
Hybrid Implementation Strategies5 minutes
Introduction to Implementing Agile Practices5 minutes
Dedicated vs. Hybrid Team Members5 minutes
Introduction to Agile Execution and Delivery4 minutes
Roles and responsibilities in various Agile frameworks5 minutes
Module Summary: Hybrid Approaches4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Hybrid Approaches10 minutes
Servant Leadership10 minutes
Agile Execution and Delivery10 minutes
Additional Resources: Hybrid Approaches10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Module Quiz: Hybrid Approaches30 minutes
Activity: Hybrid Approaches15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Hybrid Approaches15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Implementing Agile Practices15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Agile Execution and Delivery15 minutes

In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.