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Management Concepts Agile courses address the challenges of managing projects using Agile methodologies specific to the project and program Federal environment. This course line-up emphasizes Agile practices for technical and non-technical professionals while providing hands-on tools to make these types of projects successful. Learn about Agile methodologies within the Federal context, apply best practices, tools and techniques in your role as the Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master and investigate the acquisition of Agile services given existing Federal policies and processes.
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Explore how value is a key driver in the decisions and management of projects and programs. You will gain insights into how value-driven project management shapes stakeholder perceptions of business,…
Explore how value is a key driver in the decisions and management of projects and programs. You will gain insights into how value-driven project management shapes stakeholder perceptions of business, strategic, and operational outcomes. You will learn the necessary knowledge and methods to integrate value-driven principles effectively into your project and program management work.
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Duration: 2 Days
Gain knowledge and skills needed to customize development approaches for achieving project success. Through informative content, hands-on activities, class discussions, and case studies, you will…
Gain knowledge and skills needed to customize development approaches for achieving project success. Through informative content, hands-on activities, class discussions, and case studies, you will discover tools, techniques, and working practices to tailor the critical aspects of these approaches to specific project requirements and organizational contexts.
This course encompasses project management concepts aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and many of the GAO guides.
Discover methods to apply an Agile acquisition framework within the confines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR). You will gain an understanding of an Agile acquisition approach and the…
Discover methods to apply an Agile acquisition framework within the confines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). You will gain an understanding of an Agile acquisition approach and the challenges of applying this framework in the federal environment through role-playing activities and federal case studies. You will participate in hands-on exercises that reinforce your learning after examining real contracts where Agile has been used successfully.
Duration: 3 Days
Stay current with the best practices of Agile and explore how the tenets of Agile have transformed federal project management with this introductory course. You will learn Agile PM methodologies that…
Stay current with the best practices of Agile and explore how the tenets of Agile have transformed federal project management with this introductory course. You will learn Agile PM methodologies that apply to the federal environment, including acquisitions and non-IT projects. You will focus on value, not cost, with the overarching idea that project managers are team leaders who work with the customer rather than against them.
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Discover how user stories help to define the functions a business system must provide and explore how to facilitate defining requirements on an Agile project. You will learn the techniques for…
Discover how user stories help to define the functions a business system must provide and explore how to facilitate defining requirements on an Agile project. You will learn the techniques for developing a user story via story cards, personas, and role cards through hands-on exercises and applications. You will practice other Agile approaches, such as release planning and backlog grooming, which ensures that the work being done is the work that is needed.
Learn how to effectively manage a Scrum Team as a Product Owner responsible for evaluating and controlling delivery, communicating across teams, and making final decisions to approve requirements. In…
Learn how to effectively manage a Scrum Team as a Product Owner responsible for evaluating and controlling delivery, communicating across teams, and making final decisions to approve requirements. In this course, you will explore the responsibilities and expectations of the Product Owner role and learn how a Product Owner can infuse federal priorities, goals, and vision into a development team. You will gain the skills needed to manage the product backlog and move the project forward with each iteration.
Discover how Scrum Masters using an Agile framework can effectively implement adaptive approaches to product design, development, and deployment in the context of federal project management. You will…
Discover how Scrum Masters using an Agile framework can effectively implement adaptive approaches to product design, development, and deployment in the context of federal project management. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of a federal Scrum Master during a project’s lifecycle. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to effectively implement Scrum processes and practices in the federal environment and support other Agile/Scrum members on the road to project success.
Learn how the application of Agile methodologies to federal projects is more than just changing product development or contracting practices—it is a mindset. This course addresses strategies,…
Learn how the application of Agile methodologies to federal projects is more than just changing product development or contracting practices—it is a mindset. This course addresses strategies, practices, and quality concepts that help facilitate a transition to effective Agile practices that will transform and empower your organization thereby providing maximum value to the customer and contributing to the long-term success of your organization’s goals.
Duration: 1 Day
Improve your business analysis on Agile projects by exploring a framework of tools, techniques, and tips. You'll gain an understanding of the changing role of the business analyst and the tools and…
Improve your business analysis on Agile projects by exploring a framework of tools, techniques, and tips. You'll gain an understanding of the changing role of the business analyst and the tools and techniques best suited to Agile projects.
Duration: 3-days