AgilePM® Practitioner: On-Demand This course offers preparation for the Practitioner-level examination to gain the APMG-International™ / Agile Project Management Practitioner Certification. Agile Project Management (AgilePM) is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and The DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest-established Agile method, launched in 1995, and is the only Agile method to focus on the management of Agile projects. The method has evolved over the years and the DSDM Agile Project Framework is the latest version of which AgilePM is a subset. DSDM has always operated predominantly in the corporate environment and has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully work with and complement existing corporate processes. APMG-International is a global Examination Institute accredited by The APM Group Ltd. It is one of the Examination Institutes accredited by AXELOS. APMG-International has regional offices located in Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their portfolio of qualifications includes the Best Practice qualifications of ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP®, M_o_R®, and P3O®. AgilePM is one of their specialist management qualifications, which also include Change Management and Service Catalogue. The course covers all the Practitioner elements of the AgilePM Handbook v2 with: Clear explanations of the method and practical examples provided by your course tutor Sample exam paper for the Practitioner-level exams to enrich your knowledge and understanding A case study to allow you to practice the application of the method to an agile project The Traditional Classroom option includes the Practitioner exam to provide you with the right opportunity to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification The Virtual Classroom option includes a Practitioner exam voucher to allow you to choose the date and time of your online exam to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Identify and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques described in Section 2 (Digging Deeper) of the APMG-International's Agile Project Management Handbook (v2.0) to agile projects Tailor and customize AgilePM to suit the needs of different projects Use AgilePM in conjunction with other project management methods such as PRINCE2® Prepare yourself for the Practitioner exam in AgilePM Roles and Responsibilities - The PM View The roles Key project manager relationships Agile Project Management - Through the Lifecycle The DSDM process and the project lifecycle Project management focus phase by phase The Effective Use of Products The products Deliver on Time - Combining MoSCoW & Timeboxing Ensuring effective prioritisation Bringing MoSCoW and timeboxing together People, Teams, and Interactions Effective communication Collaboration Requirements and User Stories What is a requirement? User stories Estimating - How and When Coping with uncertainty Estimating through the lifecycle Project Planning through the Lifecycle Planning in a DSDM project Planning activities phase by phase Quality - Never Compromise Quality What do we mean by quality? Solution and process quality Risk Management Project risk How DSDM helps mitigate project risk Tailoring the Approach The project approach questionnaire Summary and Next Steps
Global Project Management: Virtual In-House Training In this course, you will dig deeper-and differently-into project management processes, tools, and techniques, developing the ability to see them through the lens of global and cultural project impacts. In today's increasingly global environment, managing a project with customers and support organizations spread across multiple countries and continents is a major challenge. From identifying stakeholders and gathering requirements, to planning, controlling, and executing the project, the basic logistics of a global project present their own standard challenges. However, with additional cultural, language-based, and regional elements, global projects involve more complexities than teams often realize. There are unique communication needs, cultural awareness elements, varying customs and work expectations, and critical legal differences to consider. In this course, you will dig deeper-and differently-into project management processes, tools, and techniques, developing the ability to see them through the lens of global and cultural project impacts. This will leverage you to problem solve differently on global projects, prevent problems, and ensure success. The goal is for you to effectively navigate the challenges of leading projects with multi-regional footprints and globally diverse sets of stakeholders. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Determine when a project meets the criteria of being a true global one Articulate global project needs based on the project grid and framework Identify and analyze global project stakeholders Recognize cultural differences and articulate how they impact project work Determine global project estimating, scheduling, and staffing challenges Assess global project risks and develop problem-solving responses Analyze complex cultural situations and align optimal project communication and negotiation tools and techniques Apply best practices for conducting virtual team work and mitigating virtual challenges Evaluate ways to control for global project scope, cost, and procurement Align customer management best practices with global customer needs Implement key global project closing activities Foundation Concepts What is a global project? What makes a global project different? A global project management framework Initiating the Global Project Launching a global project Respecting cultural differences Identifying and analyzing stakeholders Developing the communications plan Defining the ideal global project manager Crafting a global project charter Planning the Global Project Gathering requirements for a global project Defining the scope, region by region Estimating and scheduling for global projects Staffing the global project Developing the global risk management plan Executing the Global Project Managing global stakeholder expectations Embracing cultural diversity Honing global negotiation techniques Procuring goods and services on a global basis Managing global legal and regulatory issues at the micro and macro level Monitoring and Controlling the Global Project Status reporting Virtual communication Cost control Schedule control Scope control Customer satisfaction Closing the Global Project Contract closure at the macro and micro levels Administrative closure with global reach Lessons learned
Agile PM vs. Waterfall PM (Virtual) The concept of Agile project management refers to the use of a number of tools and techniques that are based on enabling project teams to deliver products to a predetermined and agreed timeline. The concept of Waterfall project management refers to the use of a number of tools and techniques that are based on enabling project teams to deliver products to a pre-determined and agreed specification. The selection of the most appropriate project management method has, historically, been a choice of 'either/or' when it comes to these two approaches. It is now becoming clear that for many projects, the selection of a single project management method does not satisfy the professionalism of the project team nor does it optimize the return on investment for the sponsoring organization. A radically different approach is needed. This course presents an approach to project management which capitalizes on the most appropriate elements of each method tailored to the specific project being undertaken. In this course, the Waterfall approach will be based on the PRINCE2 model. Each method will be presented to highlight its particular strategy and strengths. The course will then propose project scenarios which will require the project team to use a hybrid method which brings together aspects of both methods. The overall goal of the course is threefold: · To introduce the Waterfall approach to product development. · To introduce the Agile approach to product development. · To explore how a combination of both approaches can bring added value to the sponsoring organization and their customers.
Project Management Office: Virtual In-House Training The goal of this course is to equip the participant with the necessary knowledge and skills to establish, improve, and support a project management office (PMO) that is the catalyst for portfolio and delivery management excellence. This course addresses the complexities of both understanding and choosing the correct PMO framework from among several alternatives. Additionally, the typical PMO supporting elements: domains of work, maturity level, and performance metrics, are elaborated. These elements position a PMO to realize and sustain the business value anticipated by the organization.
Project management is important because it helps every part of the business run more efficiently and effectively. When done correctly, it enables leadership to plan and manage projects so that every objective and deliverable is completed on time and within budget. This course provides the knowledge and skills to help you hone your project management skills.
Project Management Fundamentals - Japanese: On-Demand Many projects are run by highly qualified, talented people with little or no training in project management. They carry out projects such as process improvement, marketing campaign development, new product development, event planning and production, as if they were "work". Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) was created to help those who need a solid foundation in project management to learn on the job without undue burden. is. This course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that you can take back to the workplace, and the insight you need to adapt them to your specific project environment. PMF's course goal is to achieve quality performance by learning effective planning and control, so it emphasizes process-oriented and analytical, systems-oriented approaches. These frameworks promote the project-related problem-solving and decision-making skills needed in real-world projects. We also focus on the collaboration, clear person-to-person communication, interpersonal and interpersonal skills required for the project. These needs are recognized throughout PMF, but are highlighted in two areas: Module 2 - People and Projects Module 8 - Execution, Communication and Team Development What You Will Learn By the end of this course, you should be able to: Explain the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Learn project management processes such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing Leverage project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world situations Create initial project plan Using standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project management and its definition PM value and key points Competing Constraints and Project Success Project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects Project manager Project team people and projects in the organization Module 3 - Initiation and Requirements Definition Project launch Formulation of project charter Conducting stakeholder evaluations Requirements definition Using the Work Breakdown Structure Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development of usable WBS Utilization of WBS Project Risk Management Need for risk management Overview of risk-aware planning Identification of risks Risk analysis Risk response plan Implementing countermeasures and monitoring risks Environmental considerations that require adaptability Quotation Quote definition Quotation approach How to estimate cost estimate Quotation Validation Scheduling Definition of the scheduling process and related terms Defining sequences and dependencies Determining the critical path Examination of schedule risk and optimization of schedule Execution, Communication and Team Development From baseline to execution Project communication and stakeholder relationships high performance team Monitoring and Control Definition of monitoring and control See control through the lens of competing demands Variance analysis and corrective action (earned value) Adaptive environment considerations Project Closure Closing the project Focus on project migration Focus on post-project evaluation
Project Management Fundamentals - Japanese: On-Demand Many projects are run by highly qualified, talented people with little or no training in project management. They carry out projects such as process improvement, marketing campaign development, new product development, event planning and production, as if they were "work". Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) was created to help those who need a solid foundation in project management to learn on the job without undue burden. is. This course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that you can take back to the workplace, and the insight you need to adapt them to your specific project environment. PMF's course goal is to achieve quality performance by learning effective planning and control, so it emphasizes process-oriented and analytical, systems-oriented approaches. These frameworks promote the project-related problem-solving and decision-making skills needed in real-world projects. We also focus on the collaboration, clear person-to-person communication, interpersonal and interpersonal skills required for the project. These needs are recognized throughout PMF, but are highlighted in two areas: Module 2 - People and Projects Module 8 - Execution, Communication and Team Development What You Will Learn By the end of this course, you should be able to: Explain the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Learn project management processes such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing Leverage project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world situations Create initial project plan Using standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project management and its definition PM value and key points Competing Constraints and Project Success Project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects Project manager Project team people and projects in the organization Module 3 - Initiation and Requirements Definition Project launch Formulation of project charter Conducting stakeholder evaluations Requirements definition Using the Work Breakdown Structure Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development of usable WBS Utilization of WBS Project Risk Management Need for risk management Overview of risk-aware planning Identification of risks Risk analysis Risk response plan Implementing countermeasures and monitoring risks Environmental considerations that require adaptability Quotation Quote definition Quotation approach How to estimate cost estimate Quotation Validation Scheduling Definition of the scheduling process and related terms Defining sequences and dependencies Determining the critical path Examination of schedule risk and optimization of schedule Execution, Communication and Team Development From baseline to execution Project communication and stakeholder relationships high performance team Monitoring and Control Definition of monitoring and control See control through the lens of competing demands Variance analysis and corrective action (earned value) Adaptive environment considerations Project Closure Closing the project Focus on project migration Focus on post-project evaluation