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THIS MODULE IS PART OF THE AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

Agile Frameworks and Scrum Essentials

Learn the art of Agile principles, refine your understanding of user stories, prioritise projects using the MoSCoW method, and become a proficient practitioner of the transformative Agile-Scrum methodology.
5 main lessons
1 exercise
Module length:100 minutes

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Why this module matters
Foundational Knowledge

Understanding where Agile started and its evolution helps you grasp the core principles that drive modern Agile methods.

Refined Agile Skills

Learn the art of Agile principles, refine your understanding of user stories, and prioritize projects using the MoSCoW method.

Proficient Scrum Practitioner

Master the transformative Agile-Scrum methodology. Ensure you become proficient in Scrum practices, enhancing your ability to manage and deliver projects efficiently.

Learning Goals

A detailed breakdown of the main learning goals for this module

  • Identify and adopt Agile principles and mindset from the Agile Manifesto to foster continuous improvement.

  • Understand best practices for roles and responsibilities within your given resource allocation and budget.

  • Apply the most effective Agile processes and practices to optimize project success for project goals, scope, and requirements.

  • Apply different estimation methods for user stories' level of effort, including MoSCoW, story points (Fibonacci), and poker through purpose-driven exercises.

  • Organize and create time-boxed agendas for Agile ceremonies throughout the project schedule. Know when to tailor as well.

Practice with hands-on exercises

The exercise kit includes tools for reviewing team dynamics, selecting Agile rituals, justifying selections, and using estimation methods. Apply these in a case study or your own project to enhance your Agile skills.

Instructor

Brecken Byron

Agile Project Management Expert

Brecken manages projects rooted in human-driven decision-making, results-oriented, and innovative execution. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has led projects across multiple sectors globally, including retail technology, the non-profit sphere, and education technology. Brecken practices people-first cross-functional project management through power skills, tooling, data-driven decisions, and cultural awareness. Having lived and worked on three continents, she understands the cruciality of adaptability, being a generalist specialist, facilitating inclusive connectivity, and driving change through communicative narrative storytelling. You can connect with Brecken on LinkedIn via this link.

Next Steps

Consider studying one of the following topics after you finished this module: