TRAINING COURSE ON AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE

Introduction

The demand for agility in project environments has never been greater. The Agile Project Management in Practice training course delivers hands-on skills to professionals seeking to master agile principles, frameworks, and tools for adaptive and value-driven project execution. This SEO-focused training enables participants to embrace continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and iterative delivery for project success.

Through immersive case studies, real-world simulations, and practical exercises, learners gain the competencies to lead agile teams, manage product backlogs, and deliver high-impact results in dynamic environments.

Target Audience

• Project Managers transitioning to Agile
• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
• Product Owners and Business Analysts
• PMO and Portfolio Managers
• Software Development and IT Teams
• Operations and Change Management Staff
• Consultants and Agile Transformation Leads

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

1. Understand the principles and values of Agile project management
2. Apply Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid Agile frameworks in real projects
3. Manage sprints, product backlogs, and user stories effectively
4. Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams and stakeholders
5. Adapt planning and execution in fast-changing environments
6. Track progress using Agile metrics and visual tools
7. Facilitate retrospectives, stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies
8. Lead Agile transformation initiatives with confidence

Course Content

Module 1: Agile Fundamentals and Mindset

• Agile values and principles from the Agile Manifesto
• Comparison with traditional project management approaches
• Key benefits and challenges of Agile adoption
• Building an Agile culture and mindset
• Agile roles and responsibilities

Module 2: Scrum Framework in Practice

• Scrum events, artifacts, and roles
• Sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Managing product and sprint backlogs
• Definition of done and acceptance criteria
• Common Scrum implementation pitfalls

Module 3: Kanban and Lean in Agile Environments

• Visualizing workflows with Kanban boards
• Limiting work in progress (WIP)
• Flow metrics and process optimization
• Lean principles for waste reduction
• When to use Kanban vs Scrum

Module 4: Agile Tools and Performance Tracking

• Popular Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, ClickUp)
• Using burn-down and burn-up charts
• Agile dashboards and reporting
• Cumulative flow diagrams and velocity
• Metrics for team performance and productivity

Module 5: Leading Agile Projects and Teams

• Servant leadership in Agile
• Facilitating effective Agile ceremonies
• Coaching self-organizing teams
• Handling team dynamics and conflict
• Scaling Agile across large teams and organizations

General remarks

• Customizable courses are available to address the specific needs of your organization.
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Lenol Development Center.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, tea break and lunch.
• Accommodation and airport pick up are made upon request
• For any inquiries reach us through info@lenoldevelopmentcenter.com or +254 710 314 746
• Payment should be made to our bank