Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
EDSI-1038
Organization's ID:
D77/D77v
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Face-to-Face and Online: 3 days (22.5 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Information Systems, Management, or Business Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the concepts, tools, and techniques needed for working in an agile project management environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the characteristics of an agile project management environment
  • Envision the agile project and develop user stories
  • Plan and report on the status of an iteration
  • Identify key challenges in transitioning to an agile project management environment
  • Manage changes and close an agile project

General Topics:

  • Strategic focus and drives
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Accounting for results: the basics of finance
  • Planning: budgeting skills
  • Approving: presenting the budget
  • Managing and reporting
  • Improving financial results
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials