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Agile Project Management: Estimate, Lead & Deliver Value

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Agile Project Management: Estimate, Lead & Deliver Value

This course is part of Agile and Scrum Mastery: Fundamentals to Advanced Leadership Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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4 modules

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

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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15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course empowers learners to apply, analyze, and evaluate key practices in Agile Project Management across planning, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and continuous improvement. Designed for intermediate-level professionals, the curriculum is structured into four progressive modules:

Module 1 explores foundational Agile roles, planning techniques, and the value of collaboration, introducing iterative practices and value-based prioritization. Module 2 emphasizes engaging stakeholders, aligning expectations, and understanding ROI communication, while planning for value delivery and pre-project readiness. Module 3 focuses on building and leading empowered Agile teams, leveraging motivation theories, leadership styles, and interpersonal effectiveness for team performance. Module 4 dives into Agile estimation, Earned Value Management (EVM), risk analysis, and continuous improvement strategies using data-driven tools and practices. Throughout the course, learners will engage in quizzes, case-based scenarios, and real-world examples to demonstrate practical understanding and formulate strategies for Agile excellence. By the end, learners will be equipped to design adaptive project systems, prioritize with financial and stakeholder insight, and implement continuous improvement cycles that enhance team agility and project outcomes.

Module details

This module introduces learners to the foundational roles, practices, and collaborative processes within Agile project environments. It begins with defining key Agile roles and setting up initial project groundwork, including the concept of Iteration Zero. Learners explore the significance of team structure, leadership dynamics, and time management strategies such as time boxing. The module then delves into planning and estimation techniques, including the Definition of Done, Planning Poker, and financial tools for prioritizing backlog items. By the end of the module, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of how to initiate Agile projects effectively, align teams, and plan work based on value-driven and iterative delivery principles.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videosTotal 82 minutes

Iteration Zero7 minutes
Importance of Product Owner9 minutes
Importance of Development Team6 minutes
Importance of Agile Project Manager6 minutes
Value of Time Boxing8 minutes
Definition of Done10 minutes
Planning Poker6 minutes
Financial Measurement7 minutes
Backlog Refinement8 minutes
Epics and User Stories7 minutes
Financial Prioritization8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Agile Roles, Planning, and Collaboration30 minutes
Key Agile Roles and Pre-Planning Concepts10 minutes
Definition of Done, Planning, and Estimation10 minutes

This module explores the critical role of stakeholder engagement in Agile project success. It guides learners through identifying, classifying, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and deliver value. Emphasis is placed on continuous communication, value-driven planning, risk management, and early project activities like charters and wireframing. Through practical tools and strategies, learners will be equipped to foster transparency, drive collaboration, and support agile delivery with effective stakeholder engagement.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosTotal 69 minutes

Risk in Agile Project Management9 minutes
Planning for Value Delivery4 minutes
How Stakeholder Engagment Tasks are Divided and Group4 minutes
Understand Stakeholder Needs5 minutes
Ensure Stakeholder Involvement7 minutes
Manage Stakeholder Expectations7 minutes
Importance of Charter in Projects13 minutes
Who are Stakeholders3 minutes
Return of Investment Importance5 minutes
Pre Project Activities3 minutes
Wireframes5 minutes
Social Media Communication4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication30 minutes
Stakeholder Planning and Needs10 minutes
Engagement and Expectations10 minutes
ROI, Communication, and Pre-Project Activities10 minutes

This module focuses on building strong, collaborative Agile teams by cultivating leadership practices that empower individuals and encourage team ownership. It introduces foundational psychological models such as Maslow’s and Herzberg’s, explores communication and collaboration strategies, and emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and motivation. Through practical tools like team development stages, conflict resolution approaches, and empowerment tasks, learners will be equipped to foster resilient, self-directed, and high-performing teams.

What's included

17 videos4 assignments

17 videosTotal 122 minutes

The Definition of Done5 minutes
Communication and Knowledge sharing14 minutes
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs5 minutes
Importance of Interpersonal Skills10 minutes
Importance of Communication11 minutes
Self Directed Teams4 minutes
Negotiation and Aspirational skills9 minutes
Conflict resolution strategies11 minutes
Servant Leadership5 minutes
Important Tasks for Team Formation3 minutes
Tmportant Tasks for Team Empowerment4 minutes
Team Collaboration and Commitment 4 Tasks6 minutes
Team Development Model8 minutes
How Osmotic Communication Influences Team performance6 minutes
Herzbergs Hygiene Theory10 minutes
Leadership Styles6 minutes
Sources of Power5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Team Empowerment and Leadership30 minutes
Building and Leading Agile Teams10 minutes
Team Collaboration and Empowerment10 minutes
Leadership and Motivation Models10 minutes

This module equips learners to estimate work effectively, connect Agile delivery to Earned Value Management (EVM), and make data-informed trade-offs under real-world constraints. It then advances into schedule/cost performance forecasting and constraint balancing, before shifting to risk analysis, visualization, and continuous improvement practices. By the end, learners can integrate estimation, EVM metrics, risk sensing, and process optimization to improve flow, predictability, and value delivery.