Module 1 : Agile in Practice
The Agile project management methodology is geared for adaptability as well as efficiency. Agile offers an iterative approach that not only allows room for experimentation, but encourages it as a fundamental part of the collaborative process. Agile is more about flexibility and speed than rigorous planning and protocol. Teams are generally self-organized and work in short, focused bursts to deliver project goals. This course will show your project management teams how the Agile methodology can help your projects succeed.
Topic's covered :
The core values of the Agile methodology
The pros and cons of the Agile methodology
How to outline a workflow based on Agile principles
Module 2 : Kanban in Practice
If you put a project management system in place, you can reduce that waiting time. Kanban is a project management system that can help reduce response times between suppliers and customers. Translated from Japanese, “kanban” means “sign card.” Core to the system are the sign cards or kanbans that represent both the demand for a product and the work requirement of producing it. The Kanban system has been adopted by many companies in a variety of industries as a means of improving efficiency.
Topic's covered :
The core values of the Kanban methodology
The pros and cons of the Kanban methodology
How to outline a workflow based on Kanban principles
How to build a Kanban board
Module 3 : Scrum in Practice
The Scrum project management methodology borrows its name from rugby, a sport in which team members huddle together for a “scrum.” Scrum teams are 100% focused on a single project, working in short cycles called “sprints.” A “Scrum Master” is responsible for facilitating work and conducting the scrum meetings or “ceremonies.” These include daily 15-minute scrums, and reviews which take place after each sprint. This course will show your Project Managers how to implement the Scrum process to organize their projects and optimize teamwork.
Topic's covered :
The core principles of the Scrum methodology
The pros and cons of the Scrum methodology
How to outline a workflow based on the Scrum methodology
Module 4 : Waterfall in Practice
While it was formalized in the software industry, the Waterfall methodology builds on long-established principles from traditional industries like manufacturing and construction. It follows a sequential process: each project is divided into stages, and each stage must be completed before the next one can start. It relies on thorough planning from the start and extensive documentation at every stage of the process. Project managers are offered a clear system of working, in which team members and stakeholders can see progress easily. This means tracking and reporting are straightforward. This course will show your project management teams how they can use the Waterfall methodology to deliver project goals more efficiently.
Topic's covered :
The core principles of the Waterfall methodology
The pros and cons of the Waterfall methodology
The stages of the Waterfall model
Module 4 : Choosing the Right Project Methodology
Every project manager is faced with important strategic decisions. When it comes to organizing team members, devising sensible workflows and procedures, and delivering results on time and on target, you have to strike a balance. No two projects are the same. Each requires its own approach. Some approaches to project management have been formalized into methodologies which are used extensively in business. This course will show your Project Managers how different methodologies can be implemented to manage different projects, and how they can customize these approaches to meet their needs.
Topic's covered :
Why different styles of project management are appropriate in different situations
The pros and cons of the most popular project management methodologies
How multiple methodologies can be combined
