Agile Project Management

Week 1: Introduction to Project Management

Day 1: Project Management Fundamentals

• Overview of the project management field
• Key roles in project management: project manager, project coordinator, stakeholders
• Understanding the project lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closing

Day 2: Types of Projects & Project Environment

• Types of projects: Agile vs. Waterfall vs. Hybrid
• Understanding project environments: internal, external, virtual teams
• Case study: Introduction to a real-world project scenario

Week 2: Project Initiation & Stakeholder Management

Day 1: Initiating a Project

• Defining project goals, objectives, and deliverables
• Understanding project charters and the importance of clear scope
• Introduction to project feasibility studies and business case development

Day 2: Stakeholder Identification & Engagement

• Identifying key stakeholders and understanding their needs
• Techniques for stakeholder analysis: RACI matrix, stakeholder mapping
• Hands-on exercise: Building a stakeholder map for a sample project

Week 3: Project Planning & Scheduling

Day 1: Project Planning Essentials

• Introduction to the project management plan: scope, schedule, cost, quality, and communication
• Defining project scope: creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Hands-on exercise: Developing a WBS for a sample project

Day 2: Scheduling Techniques

• Introduction to project scheduling: Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM)
• Using Microsoft Project or Asana for scheduling and tracking
• Practical exercise: Building a project schedule using project management software

Week 4: Resource & Cost Management

Day 1: Resource Planning & Allocation

• Identifying project resources: people, materials, and technology
• Techniques for resource allocation and leveling
• Case study: Allocating resources for a multi-phase project

Day 2: Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Overview of cost estimation techniques: bottom-up, top-down, analogous
• Creating a project budget and controlling project costs
• Hands-on: Developing a cost estimate and budget for a project scenario

Week 5: Risk Management & Issue Tracking

Day 1: Identifying and Assessing Project Risks

• Understanding project risks: types and sources
• Risk management process: identification, assessment, mitigation
• Hands-on: Conducting a risk assessment for a project

Day 2: Risk Response Strategies & Issue Tracking

• Developing risk response plans (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept)
• Tracking issues and risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Practical exercise: Building a risk register and an issue log using Trello or Jira

Week 6: Quality Management

Day 1: Introduction to Project Quality Management

• Defining quality standards and metrics for projects
• Quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control processes
• Case study: Quality management in a large-scale construction project

Day 2: Tools and Techniques for Quality Control

• Introduction to quality control tools: checklists, audits, control charts
• Ensuring deliverable quality: acceptance criteria and testing
• Hands-on: Creating a quality management plan for a sample project

Week 7: Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Day 1: Project Communication Essentials

• Creating a project communication plan: who, when, and how
• Choosing the right communication tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Practical session: Developing a communication plan for a remote team project

Day 2: Effective Stakeholder Engagement

• Ongoing stakeholder communication and engagement strategies
• Managing difficult stakeholders and resolving conflicts
• Case study: Navigating stakeholder challenges in a high-pressure project

Week 8: Agile Project Management

Day 1: Introduction to Agile Methodologies

• Understanding Agile vs. Waterfall: key differences and when to use Agile
• Introduction to Scrum, Kanban, and Agile roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master)
• Hands-on: Setting up a Scrum board and sprint planning using Jira or Trello

Day 2: Agile Project Execution

• Running Agile projects: sprints, stand-up meetings, retrospectives
• Managing backlog and prioritization
• Hands-on: Running a mini-sprint exercise with a project team

Week 9: Project Execution & Team Leadership

Day 1: Executing and Managing Project Work

• Overview of project execution: tracking progress and managing deliverables
• Monitoring project performance: Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Practical session: Using Microsoft Project or Monday.com to track project progress

Day 2: Leadership & Team Management

• Leading effective project teams: motivational techniques and conflict resolution
• Building high-performing project teams: trust, collaboration, and accountability
• Case study: Leading a cross-functional project team in a high-stakes environment

Week 10: Monitoring, Controlling & Reporting

Day 1: Monitoring Project Progress

• Monitoring project health: tracking KPIs, performance, and changes
• Techniques for controlling project scope, time, and cost
• Hands-on: Creating project performance reports using Power BI or Excel

Day 2: Change Management

• Managing change requests and ensuring minimal disruption
• Change control boards and approval processes
• Case study: Implementing major changes mid-project without derailing progress

Week 11: Project Closing & Lessons Learned

Day 1: Closing a Project

• Closing phases: handing over deliverables, final reporting, and documentation
• Conducting post-project reviews and client sign-off
• Hands-on: Completing a project close-out checklist

Day 2: Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement

• Importance of capturing and sharing lessons learned
• Tools for continuous improvement: retrospectives, feedback loops
• Practical exercise: Facilitating a lessons-learned meeting for a sample project

Week 12: Capstone Project & Career Preparation

Day 1: Capstone Project

• Capstone overview: Managing a real-world project from initiation to close
• Presentation skills: Presenting project progress and outcomes to stakeholders
• Students work on capstone projects in teams, applying all learned concepts

Day 2: Career Preparation & Mock Interviews

• Resume writing and LinkedIn profile optimization for project management roles
• Mock interviews: Project management-specific questions and techniques
• Capstone project presentations: Students showcase their projects and receive feedback

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