UMD: Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls

by The University of Maryland, College Park

Course Description

This Agile Project Management course offers a deep dive into managing complex projects using agile methodologies, providing tools and techniques that go beyond traditional project management approaches. It covers the essentials of how agile can help deliver projects with a surety of outcome, value, and risk management, prepping participants for advanced agile practices.

What students will learn

Principles of agile systems engineering for delivering integrated solutions.
Techniques for controlling projects using actual measurements instead of estimations.
Management of People, Process, and Product within agile frameworks.
Application of the definition of done to ensure project deliverables.
Simplification of portfolio management with agile and decision science methods.
Alignment of strategic plans and project management through simple, actionable metrics.

Prerequisites or skills necessary

No prerequisites are required for this course, making it accessible to beginners as well as seasoned professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of agile project management.

Course Content Overview

Daily stand-ups, iterations, and retrospectives.
Principles of scaling agile to large teams and multiple projects.
Definition and enforcement of the 'definition of done'.
Use of empirical data to manage and measure project success.
Strategies for agile contracting and realization of business outcomes.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for project managers, program managers, and any professionals involved in project delivery or project team leadership. It's also beneficial for those looking to acquire PDUs for maintaining their PMI certification.

Application of Skills in the Real World

Skills from this course can be directly applied to manage projects more effectively, ensuring agile practices that enhance team performance, project delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction. These skills are crucial for adapting to changing project requirements and environments, thus improving the success rate of projects in any industry.