2352 Project Management Qualification (PMQ) courses

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone currently working on Agile-based projects or having experience with other forms of project management experience and want to add Agile PM skills and knowledge to their portfolio. Anyone with any experience in project-based work, either from the customer or supplier side can benefit from this course, including but not limited to: project manager, team leaders and managers or project employees. Overview AgilePM ™ certification is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and the DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest existing Agile method and the only Agile method aimed at managing Agile projects. It Has evolved over the years into a Project Framework, and AgilePM is a subset tailored to the Agile project manager. Students will be explained how the model is set up, how the different project activities and project roles are connected and how AgilePM handles project management. This course provides preparation for the Foundation exam of APMG. Training Day 1 - AgilePM Foundation Topics What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach philosophy, principles and project variables preparing for success The DSDM Process Training Day 2 - AgilePM Foundation Topics The People ? DSDM Roles and Responsibilities The DSDM Products Key practices ? prioritization and timeboxes Training Day 3 - AgilePM Foundation Topics Planning and control throughout the lifecycle Other practices: facilitated workshops, modeling and iterative development

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals in a variety of job roles whose primary responsibility is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis; who contribute as members of a project team; or who wish to incorporate project management practices into their personal work. It is also beneficial for anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices. Overview In this course, you will identify the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized project management practices to successfully manage or participate in projects. You will: Identify the key processes and requirements of project management. Initiate a project. Use a Predictive approach to plan for time and cost. Use an Adaptive approach to plan a project. Plan for project risks, communication, and change control. Manage the execution of a project. Close a project. This course teaches the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success. This course is designed to cover various project management approaches and is not intended to focus on a single methodology or framework. Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management Topic A: Identify the Characteristics of a Project Topic B: Identify the Project Approach Topic C: Identify the Leadership Roles in a Project Lesson 2: Initiating a Project Topic A: Create a Project Scope/Vision Statement Topic B: Identify the Essential Skills for a Project Team Topic C: Identify the Risks to a Project Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost in Predictive Projects Topic A: Create a WBS Topic B: Create a Project Schedule Topic C: Determine Project Costs Lesson 4: Planning for Adaptive Projects Topic A: Create Epics and User Stories Topic B: Build a Product Backlog Topic C: Create an Initial Release Plan Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting Topic E: Replan the Project Lesson 5: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control Topic A: Analyze the Risks to a Project Topic B: Create a Communication Plan Topic C: Develop a Change Control Plan Lesson 6: Managing a Project Topic A: Begin Project Work Topic B: Execute the Project Plan Topic C: Track the Progress of an Adaptive Project Topic D: Report Project Performance Topic E: Implement Change Control Lesson 7: Closing a Project Topic A: Close a Sprint, a Release, or an Adaptive Project Topic B: Close a Predictive Project Topic C: Create a Final Report

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is intended for individuals with some level of experience overseeing, managing, or working on projects. Overview Project Management FrameworkInitiatingPlanningExecutingMonitoring and ControllingClosing This one-day course introduces the senior managers, department managers, and other key stakeholders to the principles and processes of project management. Project Management Framework What is a Project? What is Project Management? Role of a Project Manager Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Strategy, Portfolio, Program, and Project Management Organizational Goals Project Selection Criteria The Project Life Cycle Overview Case Study Selection Initiating Initiating Process Group Overview Develop Project Charter Identify Stakeholders Planning Planning Process Group Overview Develop Project Management Plan Collect Requirements Define Scope and Create WBS Determine Project ROI Schedule Processes Cost Management Processes Plan Quality Management Plan Human Resource Management Project Human Resource Difficulties Plan Communications Management Risk Management Activities Plan Procurement Management Executing Executing Process Group Overview Team Building Lessons Learned Monitoring & Controlling Monitoring and Controlling Process Group Overview Perform Integrated Change Control Monitoring and Controlling Processes Verify Scope Closing Closing Process Group Overview Close Project or Phase Close Procurements

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Scrum Masters (coaches), Product Owners (customers), and team members. Overview Please refer to Overview Many organizations are incorporating different project management methodologies into their skill base. This course is designed for individuals who need to get started with agile concepts and practice. Basic planning is covered along with the various roles and responsibilities of customers and developers / practitioners. Learn about epics, stories, sprints, feature prioritization and value-driven delivery. Course IntroductionCore Agile Concepts Origins of Agile Project Management Traditional Project Management Methodologies Agile Project Management Methodologies Generalizations: Agile and Traditional Project Management Comparisons The Agile Manifesto Manifesto Contributors Manifesto Values Manifesto Principles Agile Planning and Sprint Overview Agile Planning Overview Develop Epics Create Stories Verification/Validation Wireframes and Storyboards Functionality Based on User Roles Story Maps Estimating Effort: Story Points and Ideal Days Prioritizing Stories Methods for Prioritizing Stories Create Product Backlog Create Product Roadmap Conduct Release Planning Determining Iteration/Sprint Length Conduct Date-Driven Release Planning Conduct Feature-Driven Release Planning Sizing Stories Agile Role, Responsibilities and Team Space Agile Teams and Team Space Overview Scrum Master/Servant Leader/Coach (XP) Product Owner/Customer (XP) Team Members/Developers (XP) Team Space Physical Space Recommendations Next Steps

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Agile professionals, Project Managers and aspiring Project Managers who want to be able to combine PRINCE2 and Agile in the most effective way when using PRINCE2, Agile behaviours, concepts, frameworks, and techniques Other key delivery team staff, including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers Business professionals with an interest in iterative and incremental project delivery by collaborating working Overview At the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the key concepts relating to PRINCE2. Understand the key concepts relating to projects and PRINCE2 Agile. Understand how PRINCE2 principles, themes, processes and management products are tailored and applied in an Agile context. Understand the agile ways of working, key terms and techniques. Understand the focus areas in an Agile context. PRINCE2 Agile is the world?s most complete project management solution, combining the flexibility and responsiveness of Agile with the clearly defined framework of PRINCE2©. As a PRINCE2© Accredited Training Organization of PeopleCert, all students attending this training will be provided with the exam voucher as a part of delivery. Course Outline Course Introduction and Agile Overview PRINCE2 Summary Culture Blending PRINCE2 and Agile Combining PRINCE2 and Agileÿ Combining PRINCE2 and Agile (Contd.) Homework Day 1ÿ PRINCE2 Agile Themes PRINCE2 Agile Processes Agile frameworks, Concepts, and Techniques Agile Focus Areas Mock Exam PRINCE2© is a registered trademark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. Additional course details:Notes New Horizons is an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) for Peoplecert for ITIL4 and PRINCE2 Nexus Humans PRINCE2 Agile Foundation with Exam training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation with Exam course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Agile project management, already widely used for software development, is increasingly recognised as having much more general application. Continuous improvement programmes, business change projects, new technology development, research and development and a variety of other scenarios characterised by rapid change and high uncertainty can all benefit from an Agile approach. This programme presents the concepts and methods of Agile project management, and shows how to apply them to a range of project and change management situations. Participants will learn: how Agile project management can help with project and change management the 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile 'manifesto' and the range of Agile methodologies how to apply Agile project management methods and techniques in a range of project scenarios alternative Agile project management methods and how they can be applied and adapted what makes Agile project teams succeed the key roles and responsibilities needed to enable Agile project teams to work effectively how to encourage an Agile mindset within their organisation and how to move toward an Agile approach to managing projects 1 Introduction to Agile project management Overview of 'classical' project management and methodologies The link between project success and management performance Limitations of classical approaches and the need for Agile methods The 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile manifesto explained Agile project management values:Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking outputs over comprehensive documentationCustomer collaboration over contract negotiationResponding to change over following a plan The cultural challenges of using Agile project management Choosing when and how to adopt Agile project management 2 Initiating a project using Agile project management Some key Agile methodologies explained: SCRUM, XP, Crystal Identifying and engaging project stakeholders; defining roles and responsibilities Setting the project vision and goals; defining project scope The Agile approach to requirements capture and elicitation of needs Tools and techniques for capturing and characterising requirements The role of documentation, reporting and process management 3 The Agile approach to definition and planning Understanding Agile planning; the 'planning onion' concept Developing the culture needed for collaborative involvement and iterative planning Defining project deliverables; the 'product backlog' concept Tools and techniques for defining and prioritising requirements in Agile projects Understanding and applying Agile estimating techniques Dealing with uncertainty and managing risks 4 The Agile approach to execution and delivery The results orientated, fast adapting culture of Agile teams The monthly 'Sprint' process for project planning and review The disciplines needed for effective daily SCRUM meetings Reviewing progress, managing change and project reporting Testing, completing and handing over of work packages Managing the interface between the project team and the business 5 Leadership and teamwork in Agile project teams Why Agile teams are different: the importance of individuals and interactions The skills and attributes needed to lead an Agile project team The challenges faced and skills needed by Agile team members Recognising team development needs; adopting the right leadership style Making the transition from project manager to Agile coach Key coaching skills explored: mentoring, facilitating, managing conflict

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the key principles and techniques for leading and managing project work. It will focus on the core principles and generic methods of project management, showing how these can be applied to typical projects. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role of, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Illustrate the use of project skills through examples and case studies Identify ways to improve project management, both individually and corporately DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Key concepts and requirements for success Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles The challenges of project management; the role of the project manager Project exerciseA team exercise to demonstrate the challenges of project management 3 Defining project objectives and scope Identifying the stakeholders; key roles and responsibilities Getting organised; managing the definition process Working with the 'customer' to define the project scope 4 Project case study: part 1 Defining the project objectives: syndicate teams define the objectives and scope for a typical project 5 Project planning The nature of planning; recognising planning assumptions Planning the plan; the importance of team involvement Developing the work breakdown structure Estimating task resources, timescales and costs Developing the project schedule Analysing the plan and identifying the critical path 6 Project case study: part 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams begin development of their project plans (for completion after session 7) Team presentations and group discussion (after session 7) DAY TWO 7 Managing project risks Understanding and defining project risks Classifying risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Identifying, evaluating and managing project risks Agreeing ownership of project risks; the risk register Integrating planning and risk management 8 Project control Pro-active and re-active control; striking the right balance Pre-requisites for effective, pro-active project control Avoiding unnecessary 'scope creep' and controlling change Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring project performance: 'S' curves, slip charts, earned value Getting good data and assessing project status Defining the roles and responsibilities for control Setting up a routine process for keeping up to date Managing and controlling multiple projects 9 Project case study: part 3 Controlling the project Teams control their project as new developments take place 10 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

R&D work is often carried out in entrepreneurial companies with the aim of developing solutions to scientific or technological problems for a wide range of customers. Projects can include longer term 'frontiers of science' research, medium term product development/manufacturing or more immediate troubleshooting or contract research assignments. In all these contexts, the ability to create innovative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner is the essence of successful R&D. Whilst R&D groups typically excel in technical expertise, those involved often recognise that there is scope for improving the way that projects are managed. The aim of this training programme is to address this need whilst ensuring that the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that is fundamental to good R&D continues to flourish. MODULE 1: Creating the foundations for success Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Making the most of project management in R&D Characterising R&D projects Applying project management to R&D work Exploiting the potential of project management in R&D Video 2: Promoting success in R&D project management Modelling successful project management Evaluating performance and promoting success The role and skills of the project manager/leader MODULE 2: Initiating and defining R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Selecting and initiating projects Recognising worthwhile opportunities; initiating projects Identifying stakeholders and their goals Characterising and engaging stakeholders Session 2: Defining goals and agreeing deliverables Establishing the full scope of the project Clarifying and prioritising project deliverables Defining and agreeing deliverable specifications MODULE 3: Planning R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Identifying and organising activities Creating effective plans; avoiding planning pitfalls Identifying tasks and assigning responsibilities Sequencing tasks and estimating durations Session 2: Developing the timeline and resource plan Identifying the 'critical path'; creating a resource plan Dealing with estimating uncertainty Accelerating the programme MODULE 4: Leadership and teamwork in R&D projects Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Working effectively in project teams Building teamwork in contemporary organisations Recognising each other's skills; building synergy Building good working relationships; handling conflict Video 2: The role of the R&D project team leader Building teamwork: the role of leadership Creating an effective team culture Delegating work and motivating team members MODULE 5: Managing uncertainty in R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Characterising uncertainty; identifying risks Exploring uncertainty; applying risk management Focusing the risk management process Identifying and defining risk events Session 2: Managing and controlling risks to the project Evaluating risk events Selecting between risk strategies; setting contingencies Updating and controlling exposure to risk MODULE 6: Implementing and controlling R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Initiating assignments and managing changes Creating a pro-active implementation and control culture Establishing effective implementation and control procedures Assigning work and managing changes Session 2: Monitoring, managing and developing performance Adopting meaningful monitoring techniques Responding to problems; building performance Managing and controlling multiple project assignments