Institute of Project Management Agile Project Management Diploma Institute of Project Management
Price: USD 1,824
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.
  • Duration / Course length: 14 Weeks
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    Course details

    Following are the course modules:

    1) Agile Framework
    • Why Agile?
    • Origin and Context
    • Benefits of Agile
    • Agile Principles and Practices
    2) Lean Project Management
    • Define Lean
    • Key Principles and Practices of Lean
    • Concept of Lean Project Management
    3) Agile Approach to Planning
    • Agile Planning
    • Purpose of Agile Vision and Chartering
    • Identify the Multiple Levels of Planning in Agile
    • Product Road Map & Story Map
    • Release & Iteration Planning
    4) User Stories and Agile Estimating
    • What a User Story is and Why it is Used
    • Attributes of a Good User Story
    • Importance of the 3 C’s
    • Theme, Epic, User story, and Task
    • Distinguish Between Acceptance Criteria, Acceptance Test and Definition of Done (DoD)
    • Distinguish Between Relative and Absolute Estimates
    5) Product Backlog
    • Define Product Backlog
    • Qualities of a Good Product Backlog
    • Importance of Backlog Prioritisation
    • Purpose of Backlog Refinement Sessions
    • Minimal Viable Product (MVP) and a Minimal Marketable Product (MMP)
    6) Agile Testing and Agile Metrics
    • Traditional and Agile Testing
    • Test-last and Test-first Approaches
    • Agile Testing Flow
    • Agile Testing Practices
    • Traditional and Agile Project Management Metrics
    • Time-boxing and Velocity
    • Key Mechanisms for Measuring Progress in Agile Projects
    7) Scrum
    • What is Scrum?
    • Scrum Pillars/Cycle
    • Roles and Responsibilities of Scrum Team
    • Concept of Generalising Specialist
    • Scrum Events and Artefacts
    8) Extreme Programming (XP) and Kanban
    • Goals of Extreme Programming (XP)
    • Key XP Concepts
    • Compare and Contrast XP vs Scrum
    • Kanban Model
    • Importance of Work in Progress (WIP) Limits
    • Time-boxing and Flow-based Methods
    • Compare and Contrast Scrum vs Kanban
    9) Agile Black Boxes I: Risk Management and Stakeholder Management
    • Traditional Risk Management Basics
    • How Agile Addresses Core Risks
    • How Agile Manages Risk via Product Backlog
    • Risk-based Spike
    • Importance of Good Stakeholder Engagement in Agile Contexts
    • Stakeholder Management Process
    • Stakeholder Analysis Techniques
    10) Agile Black Boxes II: Team Development and Leadership
    • Track Risks via Risk Burn Down Charts
    • Use of Pre-mortems
    11) Scaling Agile and Hybrid Approaches
    • What is Meant by Scaling Agile
    • Approaches for Scaling Agile
    • SAFe vs Scrum
    • Hybrid Approaches
    • Benefits and Disbenefits of Hybrid Approaches
    Updated on 13 May, 2025

    Eligibility / Requirements

    • A Level 5 degree (EQF Level 5), or equivalent qualification from a recognised body, is mandatory.
    • Candidates without a tertiary-level qualification but possessing substantial professional experience may undergo an evaluation interview, either in-person or via telephone, at the discretion of the Course Director. This interview aims to assess their suitability for the programme.
    • All applications will pass through screening processes by IPM’s Admissions Assessment Board. The submission of a CV is necessary to verify eligibility.

    About Institute of Project Management

    The Institute of Project Management (IPM) stands as the premier global authority in project management certifications, standards, and member services. Since 1989, we have trained over 40,000 professionals and more than 500 organisations worldwide. Our industry-recognised certifications are designed to elevate your career and help you achieve your ambitions. By partnering with a distinguished faculty of seasoned practitioners and leading academics, IPM delivers innovative learning, cutting-edge practices, and a pathway to professional growth, enhancing your potential with project management skills and applied knowledge. See all Institute of Project Management courses

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