UCT Agile Project Management Short Course

Learn how to empower high-performance teams using an Agile project delivery.

More and more, organizations are adopting an Agile Project Management strategy that prioritizes frequent reassessment and adaptation of plans, in order to improve project efficiency and respond to the dynamic complexities of modern business. Accordingly, it can be hugely beneficial for project management practitioners to have a firm grasp of the core principles, values, and methods of this approach.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Agile Project Management online short course aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools you need to function effectively in Agile business environments. You’ll gain skills applicable to your current role, and learn to develop an Agile Project Management framework, including appropriate implementation methods, an adaptive plan, and a risk-monitoring strategy.

An online education that sets you apart

This UCT online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:

• Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time
• Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step
• Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones

GetSmarter is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as an Authorized Training Partner (ATP), a partnership that enables you to join the world’s largest project-management network. This Agile Project Management online short course will count for 68.50 PDUs in total, and the division of hours is as follows: Technical – 33.25, Leadership – 9.25, Strategic – 26.00.

PMI is responsible for setting project-management standards and providing certification. By taking this course, you’ll gain PMI-endorsed skills that are globally recognized. You can also use these learning hours towards furthering your professional project-management development.

Please note that GetSmarter and UCT bear no responsibility for the reporting of these PDUs and/or hours to PMI. The onus, therefore, falls on you to do so.

The PMI® Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Is this course for you?

This course is suited to work professionals who want to harness the benefits of the Agile approach to enhance project efficiency and adaptability. It is ideal for existing project managers who are eager to develop relevant skills and acquire up-to-date knowledge that will help them perform optimally in current and future roles. Similarly, it may be beneficial for managers seeking to understand the business contexts that are best suited to the Agile methodology. While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, some knowledge of, or prior experience in project management is recommended.

You'll walk away with:

• An understanding of how Agile approaches can help address business needs in fast-paced environments.
• The tools to develop an Agile Project Management framework for a business, which outlines an appropriate implementation method, an adaptive plan, and risk-mitigation strategies.
• The skills to nurture high-performance teams and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement.
• A dynamic and responsive Agile approach to take your project-management capabilities to the next level.

Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Agile Project Management
  Learn about the history of Agile Project Management and the core principles that guide it.
• Module 2: The Agile Project Environment
  Discover the contexts best suited to Agile Project Management, and explore project management fundamentals.
• Module 3: Value-Driven Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement
  Examine how to identify the values driving a project and how to engage with stakeholders.
• Module 4: Adaptive Planning in Agile Projects
  Discover how to plan and adapt at multiple levels and how to estimate the scope of an Agile project.
• Module 5: Facilitating High-Performance Teams
  Understand how to form, empower, and facilitate high-performance teams.
• Module 6: Continuous Improvement: Product, Processes, People
  Discover strategies to continually improve products, processes, and teams.
• Module 7: Quality and Risk Management
  Explore how to define, plan, and assess quality for Agile projects, and learn how to identify, assess, and control risk in the Agile environment.
• Module 8: Agile Project Management Frameworks in Business
  Learn about Agile project methods, discover how to select the appropriate method, and engage with the future and limitations of Agile Project Management.

Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.

Download your program prospectus to find out more.