Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SKIL-0259
Organization:
SkillSoft Corporation
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced (16 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Project Management
Description

Objective:

The objective of this course is to explore how you can go from being a Scrum Team Member to becoming a Scaled Agile Leader. Every organization is looking to transform towards a more Agile mindset. As a result, there is an increasing demand for Senior Software Project Managers with relevant training and experience in Agile methodologies relating to software development.

Learning Outcomes:

  • apply the fundamentals of Lean, Agile, and Scrum, compare them to traditional project management, and describe the basic Scrum process and framework
  • work in Scrum teams, collaborate, self-manage, interact with stakeholders, and apply Scrum best practices
  • apply best practices for customizing common Scrum scaling frameworks

General Topics:

  • Scrum Basics, Scrum Foundation, and the Scrum Guide Scrum in Action Scrum Team & Collaboration Scrum Development Concepts and Best Practices Scaling Scrum Innovating with Lean Product Management Cultivating Cross-functional Team Collaboration The Essential Role of the Agile Product Owner Navigating through Changes and Conflicts in Projects Effective Team Communication Knowing When to Take Strategic Risks Building the Foundation for an Effective Team Managing for Operational Excellence Reaching Efficient Solutions with Computational Thinking Exploring Popular Tools such as Teams, Slack, and Jira
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials