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Agile Practices: Apply, Evaluate & Optimize Planning

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Agile Practices: Apply, Evaluate & Optimize Planning

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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This course is part of the Agile Tools & PMI-ACP Exam Prep: Plan, Execute and Lead Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This module provides a structured understanding of how Agile teams effectively plan product releases and iterations. It introduces learners to foundational planning techniques used to align stakeholders, manage scope, and forecast delivery timelines in dynamic environments. Through lessons on decision-making models and team collaboration approaches, learners gain practical strategies for fostering inclusive, adaptive planning cycles in Agile projects.

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8 videos3 assignments

This module equips learners with Agile practices that support continuous improvement, transparency, and technical excellence. It begins with the principles and tools of monitoring Agile work and evolves into effective retrospective frameworks that help teams inspect and adapt. The module further explores the foundational values of Extreme Programming (XP), including courage, simplicity, respect, and feedback, before introducing XP's core engineering practices and lifecycle. Learners will develop the skills to foster disciplined development environments that support sustainable pace, shared ownership, and quality-focused delivery.

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20 videos4 assignments

This module expands learners’ understanding of Extreme Programming (XP) by diving into advanced technical practices, continuous delivery, and collaborative engineering workflows. It also introduces Lean principles for eliminating waste, optimizing value flow, and embedding quality throughout the development process. Through a practical exploration of Kanban systems and pull-based workflows, learners gain actionable strategies to visualize work, manage capacity, and streamline software delivery. The module prepares teams to combine XP and Lean practices for sustainable, value-driven development in Agile environments.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on building effective communication and collaboration within Agile teams while equipping learners with the skills to manage risk and apply Agile metrics and governance frameworks. Participants will explore how to create a collaborative team environment, engage stakeholders effectively, manage risks organically, and measure Agile performance using meaningful metrics. The module also introduces Agile leadership principles and the importance of soft skills in fostering a high-performing Agile culture.

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19 videos4 assignments

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