Dive into the fundamentals, methodologies, and real-world applications of Agile and Hybrid Project Management, gaining the skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure optimal project outcomes.

Agile project management methodology uses short development cycles (known as sprints) focused on continuous improvement in the development of a product or service. Agile project management methodology aligns with organizational priorities and ultimately works to deliver strong customer value.

This course introduces participants to agile project management methodologies and illustrates the benefits and drawbacks of the approach. Participants will learn to understand the fundamentals of agile project management and learn when, where and how to apply it to projects using critical case analysis. Participants will also explore Hybrid Methods of project management. In the second half of the training, participants will analyze real-world projects and case studies, allowing for application and practice of both Agile and Hybrid methodologies.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of Agile Project Management
• Identify and differentiate common Agile methodologies
• Evaluate the advantages and limitations of Agile for various projects
• Compare Agile with traditional Waterfall Project Management
• Explore and analyze Hybrid Methods of project management

Course Duration: 2 days | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 14

Training Topics covered:

Day 1: Fundamentals of Agile Methodology

• Project planning
• Solution creation
• Solution release planning
• Sprint planning
• Agile project meetings (structure and frequency)
• Sprint evaluation and continuous improvement
• Agile Project Management methodologies
• Group Work-Agile Simulation to entrench Agile Methodology Fundamentals

Day 2: Using Agile Methodology in Practice

• Hybrid and Agile Methodology case study application and practice
• Assessment of traditional project management vs. agile project management
• Using Hybrid methods project management.

What Our Clients Say

"Great job, enjoyed the hands-on sessions!" - Scott Molloy, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Instructor(s)

Morgan Lee

Morgan Lee joined Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration in the Fall 2023 semester as an instructor in Project Management. Prior to joining the Faculty of Business Administration, Morgan graduated from the Masters of Technology Management program at the Marine Institute. Morgan is a PMI-certified Agile Project Manager, an IIBA Certified Business Analysis Practitioner, and a Project Management Specialist for Nasdaq/Verafin.

Morgan has more than 20 years of Project Management and Business Analysis experience, primarily in telecommunication, software development, and Information Technology, and has worked with several organizations and consulting firms in Canada, the United States, and the UK.