Agile, Scrum & Kanban Project Management

By completing this Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Project Management course, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, allowing them to apply these techniques effectively in real-world project environments. Whether you’re looking to improve project delivery or optimize team workflows, this course will provide the necessary tools and strategies to lead Agile projects successfully.

Introduction:

The Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Project Management course is designed to equip professionals with the tools and techniques needed to manage projects using Agile methodologies. These methods—Agile, Scrum, and Kanban—have revolutionized project management across industries by promoting flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This course focuses on the core principles of Agile project management, Scrum practices, and Kanban workflows, helping participants to apply them in their organizations to achieve faster delivery, higher quality, and better customer satisfaction. Whether you are a project manager, team leader, or a member of an Agile team, this course will help you enhance your approach to managing projects in a more adaptive and iterative manner.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to implement Agile frameworks, manage projects using Scrum, and leverage Kanban boards to visualize work, optimize flow, and drive continuous improvement. This course provides the necessary skills to lead Agile projects and teams, ensuring maximum project efficiency.

Targeted Groups:

• Project managers seeking to adopt Agile practices in their organizations.
• Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches.
• Team leaders and members working in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban environments.
• Professionals interested in understanding Agile methodologies and how to use them for project delivery.
• Individuals looking to optimize team productivity and workflow using Kanban or Scrum techniques.
• Consultants and freelancers aiming to expand their knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing the Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Project Management course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Agile methodology and its principles, values, and benefits.
• Learn how to apply Scrum framework for managing iterative and incremental projects.
• Gain proficiency in Kanban techniques to improve workflow and project delivery.
• Implement Scrum roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Scrum Team.
• Develop and manage Agile product backlogs and prioritize features based on business value.
• Organize and execute Sprint planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Use Kanban boards to visualize work and control the flow of tasks.
• Understand how to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows using Kanban principles.
• Measure and track project progress using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD).
• Foster continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration and transparency in Agile teams.

Targeted Competencies:

By completing this course, participants will gain the following competencies:

• Agile Principles & Practices: Ability to apply Agile principles in project management, ensuring projects are flexible, iterative, and customer-focused.
• Scrum Framework Implementation: Proficiency in organizing and executing Scrum ceremonies and managing Scrum roles.
• Kanban Workflow Management: Skills in setting up and using Kanban boards to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and improve team productivity.
• Product Backlog Management: Ability to define, prioritize, and refine product backlogs to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Team Collaboration: Fostering communication, collaboration, and transparency in project teams.
• Agile Metrics & Reporting: Ability to use Agile metrics to monitor project health, manage progress, and drive decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Understanding of retrospectives and how to apply feedback loops to improve processes and team performance.

Benefits of Agile, Scrum & Kanban Training:

This course helps participants gain valuable knowledge of three of the most popular project management methodologies: Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. Participants will be able to improve project delivery speed, enhance team collaboration, and ensure customer satisfaction by adopting these techniques. Agile methodologies focus on adapting to changes quickly and delivering incremental value, while Scrum provides a structured framework for managing tasks and teams. Kanban focuses on visualizing tasks and optimizing workflow to improve overall project efficiency. By mastering these methods, individuals and teams will become more effective in managing and completing projects with higher success rates.

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Introduction to Agile Project Management

• Overview of Agile methodologies and principles.
• Understanding the Agile Manifesto and its four core values.
• Benefits of Agile project management and when to use Agile.
• Key Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Key Agile roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team Members.

Unit 2: Scrum Framework & Practices

• Understanding Scrum roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scrum Team.
• Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective.
• Creating and managing product backlogs.
• Sprint execution and backlog refinement.
• Managing the Definition of Done (DoD) and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Managing the Sprint Goal and ensuring it aligns with the project’s objectives.

Unit 3: Kanban Methodology

• Key principles of Kanban: Visualizing work, limiting work in progress (WIP), and flow management.
• Setting up and managing Kanban boards and workflows.
• Understanding Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD) to monitor project progress.
• Managing bottlenecks and optimizing flow through Kanban.
• Comparing Kanban to Scrum and understanding when to use each methodology.
• Using Kanban for continuous improvement and team alignment.

Unit 4: Agile Planning & Delivery

• Building and maintaining an Agile backlog.
• Writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
• Estimating story points and effort in Agile.
• Sprint Planning and Estimation techniques (e.g., Planning Poker).
• Managing and delivering product increments.
• Understanding the concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Unit 5: Agile Metrics & Reporting

• Agile metrics: Velocity, Burn-down charts, Burn-up charts, Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD).
• Measuring team performance using metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Using data to drive decisions and improvements in the project.
• Tracking and reporting Agile progress to stakeholders.
• Analyzing Sprint performance and adjusting plans accordingly.

Unit 6: Agile Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Leadership styles in Agile environments: Servant leadership and team facilitation.
• Building high-performing Agile teams.
• Techniques for fostering team collaboration, motivation, and accountability.
• Removing impediments and resolving conflicts in Agile teams.
• Encouraging continuous improvement through retrospectives.

Unit 7: Implementing Agile, Scrum & Kanban in Your Organization

• How to implement Agile methodologies at an organizational level.
• Transitioning from traditional project management to Agile practices.
• Overcoming challenges in Agile adoption.
• Setting up Scrum and Kanban teams in your organization.
• Agile transformation best practices.

Unit 8: Preparing for Agile Certification

• Overview of Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)).
• Understanding exam requirements and preparing for certification exams.
• Key study resources and practice exams.
• Best practices for exam success.