If you work for a company that uses the agile method, it’s important to understand the many aspects involved in this project management strategy. Whether you’re first starting out or you’re an industry professional looking to expand and refine your expertise, there are a variety of courses to suit everyone.
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PMI Agile Project Management
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Agile is a topic of growing importance in project management. Project management practitioners increasingly embrace agile as a technique for managing successful projects. By successfully completing the Agile Certified Practitioner, you’ll be recognised...
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Job Outcomes Construction
PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Meeting with the demand of recent project management trends, the PRINCE2® Agile certification will keep your skills relevant and offer an alternative look on future projects. Agile is a topic of growing importance in project management. It’s a renowned...
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Job Outcomes Project Manager +1
Agile Project Management
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Why choose the Agile Project Management certification? The Agile Project Management certification will address the needs of those working in project-focused environments who want to be agile. Agile projects are characterised by highly self-empowered te...
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Job Outcomes Construction
ABC Scrum Master
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Why choose the ABC Scrum Master certification? Scrum is a framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products through effective team collaboration. This training will teach you the role of the Scrum Master and about the principles and...
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Job Outcomes Construction
PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Why choose the PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner? Project management practitioners increasingly embrace agile as a technique for managing successful projects. By successfully completing the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner, you’ll be recognized as having expertise...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Construction
Online Agile courses also available
What is agile?
The agile methodology began in software development and it is an iterative approach to software and product delivery that develops the software in stages from the beginning of the project. Rather than presenting the finished software in a big launch, it is delivered in small increments, considering customer needs in the process.
Through two-week “sprints”, the software or product can be closely monitored and improved to achieve customer satisfaction. The agile project management method welcomes changes in the process, even if it’s late in production. This helps decrease the chances of problems surfacing later on, as the regular evaluation process ensures issues are resolved as they appear.
Tasks are completed by cross-functional teams, separating tasks into different departments to optimise workflow. Any roadblocks are discussed and resolved through team member negotiation and transparency, the agile approach.
Agile is beneficial for more industries than software development, such as project management. The agile method increases flexibility, productivity, transparency and stakeholder engagement. It delivers higher quality products, and decreases the risk of missing objectives or issues.
What are the different agile methodologies?
There are many different types of agile practices underneath the overarching umbrella term. They are often used in conjunction to maximise company efficiency, with the two most popular methods being scrum and kanban.
Scrum: The agile scrum development methodology is one of the most popular agile methods. Scrum involves roles for project development team members, such as scrum master and product owner. The scrum master constantly communicates with the agile team in daily meetings, tracking the progress of tasks with comprehensive documentation. They ensure that each sprint has a suitable workload, with a backlog of tasks to get through.
The scrum method focuses on continuous improvement, meeting goals and delivering quality work, adjusting priorities so that the most important tasks receive the attention required.
Kanban: The kanban method visually manages and tracks the development of projects. ‘Kanban’ translates to “visual board” from Japanese, connected to the idea of “just in time” manufacturing. The kanban board aims to assist with the agile principle of continuous delivery.
The kanban agile methodology oversees projects through a ‘Kanban Board’, a board divided into columns to illustrate the process of each task and how far it has come along. Through having the whole developmental procedure and jobs underway in front of them, team members working on the project can easily see what is being completed, and what needs to be done.
Are there any prerequisites to study agile?
There are no prerequisites to study agile. Agile processes are for those already working in project management and seeking new ways to improve their productivity and refine their skills. An agile course is also beneficial for those starting out at a company that utilises the agile method, or even for those who are just starting out in project management.
If you think an agile course is a good fit for you, enquire about our available courses today!
