Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0108
Organization's ID:
6010
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
19.5 hours (3 days)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Agile Project Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to present various Agile methods, tools and techniques, and best practices for how to determine if an Agile approach is the right choice for a project or agency, as well as best practices for how to plan and implement Agile project management.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Review the unique characteristics of implementing Agile within the federal environment.
  • Discover what is needed to initiate an Agile project.
  • Practice approaches for monitoring and controlling an Agile project.
  • Create an on-the-job action plan.
  • Examine the principles and practices using Scrum as a primary Agile project management process.
  • Demonstrate what is involved in planning an Agile project.
  • Examine what is involved when executing an Agile project.
  • Examine the difference between Agile project management and typical project management.
  • Describe the philosophy and framework of Agile development.
  • Explain the steps involved in closing out an Agile project.
  • Discuss how to adapt Agile project management for the federal environment.

General Topics:

  • Why Agile?
  • Agile Development
  • Implementing Scrum
  • Initiating Agile Projects
  • Planning Agile Projects
  • Executing Agile Projects
  • Monitoring and Controlling an Agile Project
  • Closing Agile Projects
  • Adapting Agile for the Federal Environment
  • Developing an Action Plan
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials