Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MNDE-0003
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
30 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 project management, management, or business administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide managers the basic foundation needed to become competent Agile practitioners while introducing the basic methodologies, practices, and key concepts of Agile and enables the learner to explore, through case studies, many of the common challenges of working on an Agile team.

Learning Outcomes:

  • define Agile development and differentiate it from traditional Waterfall practices
  • describe the stages of the Agile development cycle and identify the factors that promote project success
  • describe ways to keep an Agile team focused on delivering value
  • recognize the problems that Agile and Waterfall collaborators contend with on a regular basis and apply practical tips from experienced practitioners to correct these problems
  • identify the stages of the Scrum cycle and demonstrate how these stages combine to meet evolving customer needs and requirements
  • identify the similarities and differences among several Agile methodologies; understand the nuances of leading and working with Agile teams
  • apply best practices from organizations that have successfully incorporated Agile methodologies into their business activities

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Agile
  • Challenges for Agile teams
  • Integrating Agile into a Waterfall environment
  • Principles of Scrum
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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