Agile Project Management

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Google via Coursera

Explore in detail the Agile and Scrum methodology with the certification course on Agile Project Management by Coursera.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Coursera offers a Google supported web course called Agile Project Management. The Agile Project Management online course lasts 27 hours and includes coursework planned to provide a verified certificate. For a more assisted learning experience, the course will be taught in English with English subtitles. Google Career Certificates developed the Agile Project Management syllabus to train students to work in project management and gain the required knowledge and services for hands-on learning. The four-week course will start with the fundamentals of Agile and its application as well as Scrum and its implementation. To enrol in the programme, applicants do not need to meet any prerequisites. Agile Project Management by Coursera is a beginner level course with a flexible learning and study schedule.

The highlights

  • Part of the Google Project Management Certificate programme
  • Verified form of certificate
  • Online based course
  • Course taught in English with subtitles
  • Beginner level coursework
  • Flexible deadline coursework
  • The course is scheduled to last 27 hours
  • The four-week coursework

Program offerings

  • Quizzes
  • Reading materials
  • Video lectures
  • Activity
  • Weekly challenge
  • Case study

Course and certificate fees

The fees for the course Privacy & Standardisation Capstone is -

HeadAmount in INR
1 monthRs. 1,175
3 monthRs. 2,351
6 monthRs. 3,527
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

Who it is for

The Agile Project Management programme is for the following

  • Applicants who wish to learn about Scrum and Agile methodologies and get certified in the project management programme of Google.

Eligibility criteria

Education

For this Agile Project Management certification, there is no specific educational requirement.

Certification Qualification Details

Students must complete multiple activities, preparation sessions, and reading material in order to achieve Agile Project Management certification.

What you will learn

Problem solving ability Project management

The Agile Project Management programme will teach you the following things:

  • The Agile Project Management certification syllabus will describe the Agile project management theory and methodology with its standards and concepts.
  • Candidates will learn about the Scrum foundations and their support to Scrum principles.
  • Candidates will learn to identify and compare the vital positions in a Scrum team and the factors that influence their effectiveness.
  • Candidates will learn to create and maintain a Product Backlog and backlog refinement
  • Candidates will be able to organize the five main Scrum events and how to prepare a Scrum team for each one.
  • Candidates will Identify a value plan and implement Agile's value-driven implementation methods.
  • Candidates will be taught basic Agile training to handle projects. 
  • Candidates will be able to seek an Agile role to apply for and learn how to ace the interview.

The syllabus

Module 1: The fundamentals of Agile

Videos
  • Introduction to Course 5
  • A brief history of Agile
  • Distinguishing Agile from Waterfall
  • The four values of the Agile Manifesto
  • The 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto
  • Adopting an Agile mindset
  • Applying Agile in a VUCA environment
  • Introduction to Scrum
  • Introduction to Kanban, XP, and Lean
  • Blending project management approaches
  • Wrap-up
Readings
  • Course 5 overview
  • Helpful resources to get started
  • Adopting an Agile mindset: The Agile Manifesto
  • The founding principles of Scrum
  • The Spotify model
Practice Exercises
  • Test your knowledge: The Agile approach
  • Test your knowledge: The Agile Manifesto
  • Test your knowledge: Agile frameworks
  • Weekly Challenge 1

Module 2: Scrum 101

Videos
  • Introduction: Scrum 101
  • The three pillars of Scrum
  • The five values of Scrum
  • Essential Scrum roles
  • Traits of an effective Scrum Master
  • Pete: What makes an effective Scrum Master
  • Traits of an effective Product Owner
  • Traits of an effective Development Team
  • Wrap-up
Readings
  • The Scrum Guide
  • Understanding Scrum Team roles
  • Characteristics of a great Scrum Team
Practice Exercises
  • Test your knowledge: Scrum roles
  • Weekly Challenge 2

Module 3: Implementing Scrum

Videos
  • Introduction: Implementing Scrum
  • Building a Product Backlog
  • Writing user stories 
  • Create a product backlog in Asana 
  • Backlog refinement and effort estimation
  • Adding estimation in Asana
  • Introduction to the Sprint
  • Sprint planning
  • Create and manage Sprints in Asana
  • The Daily Scrum and Sprint Review
  • Sarah: The benefits of a Daily Standup
  • The Sprint Retrospective
  • Velocity and burndown charts
  • Utilizing Kanban boards
  • Tools for transparency and collaboration
  • Wrap-up
Readings
  • Product Backlog: The Scrum Guide overview
  • The components of user stories and epics
  • Activity Exemplar: Create a Product Backlog
  • Agile effort estimation techniques
  • T-shirt sizes and story points
  • Activity Exemplar: Add estimation
  • The Sprint: The Scrum Guide overview
  • Releasable Increment versus Minimum Viable Product
  • Sprint Retrospectives: Pitfalls and best practices
  • Activity Exemplar: Recap a Sprint Retrospective
  • Interpreting velocity: Dos and Don'ts
  • Optional: Agile in a nutshell
Practice Exercises
  • Test your knowledge: The Product Backlog
  • Activity: Create a Product Backlog
  • Activity: Create a Product Backlog in Asana
  • Activity: Add estimation
  • Activity: Adding estimation in Asana
  • Test your knowledge: The Sprint
  • Activity: Create and manage Sprints in Asana
  • Activity: Recap a Sprint Retrospective
  • Weekly Challenge 3

Module 4: Applying Agile in the organization

Videos
  • Introduction: Applying Agile in the organization
  • Maximizing value-driven delivery
  • Camron: How Agile can drive value
  • Components of a value roadmap
  • Creating an effective value roadmap
  • Facilitating organizational change
  • Coaching an Agile team
  • Agile team challenges
  • Common Agile coaching challenges
  • The evolution of Agile
  • Jez: My thoughts on Agile
  • Agile project management opportunities
  • Course wrap-up
  • Creating a job search plan5
Readings
  • Case study: Forming a value-driven task force
  • Product roadmaps: Benefits, pitfalls, and best practices
  • Responding to change over following a plan
  • Activity Exemplar: Make changes to your release plan
  • The influencer change framework
  • Coaching versus managing in Agile 
  • The relationship between Agile and DevOps
  • Scaling Agile
  • Course 5 glossary
  • Getting started on Course 6
  • Job search project plan
  • Activity Exemplar: Build a job search project plan
Practice Exercises
  • Reflection: Delivering value
  • Activity: Make changes to your release plan
  • Test your knowledge: Agile coaching
  • Reflection: Coaching versus managing
  • Test your knowledge: Agile challenges
  • Test your knowledge: Frameworks for scaling Agile
  • Weekly Challenge 4
  • Activity: Build a job search project plan

Admission details


Filling the form

To enroll in this Agile Project Management online programme and receive a certificate, the applicant must follow the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Go to the course webpage. https://www.coursera.org/learn/agile-project-management

Step 2: Students must press "Next" after selecting "Enroll" from the screen.

Step 3: The applicant must then complete and apply the application or enrollment form containing all of the required information.

Step 4: Candidates must first pay the course fee before studying the lectures on the validated certificate.

Scholarship Details

Coursera platform provides financial aid to the students who can’t afford the course fee. By selecting the "Financial Aid" button to the left of the "Enroll" column, candidates will be able to apply for financial aid. The accepted applicants will be informed after their applications have been submitted.

How it helps

The students who participate in the Agile Project Management certification get to learn the updated concepts of project management, Agile and Scrum. It is one of the most important courses in the "Google Project Management" curriculum. The certification allows the candidates to start serving as a project manager with Scrum implementation and Agile application without any prior experience.

It is taught by mentors in the "Google Career Certificates" curriculum who are experienced in the area of project management with great expertise. This programme has quizzes and practice exercises, making it a well-recognised certificate. The Coursera credential is a valuable addition to the candidate's portfolio and can be used to achieve recognition within his or her peer groups and professional networks like Linkedin. It also elevates the candidate's resume or CV in both online and offline networking circles.

The certification would enable the applicant to attract prospective recruiters and recruitment experts looking for applicants with project management knowledge and application. If candidates are looking for an upcoming opportunity in their own company, they will receive significant progress in terms of job advancement or pay rise. The applicant would be able to negotiate a higher salary or a promotion in the desired position.

FAQs

What if the applicant has a poor command in the English language?

The course is taught entirely in English with English subtitles.

What are some of the core topics that this course covers?

This course will cover the fundamentals of Agile, Scrum 101, Scrum implementation and Agile application.

Does Coursera have any funding available to help students complete this programme?

Students must click the "Financial Assistance" option to the left of the "Enroll" option on the website page to receive financial assistance for the Agile Project Management certificate.

What credentials or training do students need to be eligible for this certification?

There are no prerequisites set for the candidates to enroll in the Agile Project Management certification programme.

What are the benefits of the proposed adjustable deadlines for the course?

Through the Agile Project Management programme, the candidate will learn and pass the necessary course offerings such as quizzes, activities and practice exercises at their convenience.

What are the benefits of obtaining a certificate using this application?

The Agile Project Management online course certificate can be applied to a candidate's portfolio, resume, or CV and can be posted on various social networking platforms.

How long does this certification programme last?

The coursework is divided into four-week modules that can be completed in 27 hours.

What are the advantages of using the program's preview version for students?

The Agile Project Management programme has a seven-day trial version in which applicants can enrol and participate in the course before committing to the verified certification route.

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