PROJ CE09 - Agile Project Management
This three-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Agile project management principles and their practical application in real-world projects.
Participants will explore the Agile mindset, core frameworks including Scrum and Kanban, and the tools and techniques used by high-performing Agile teams. Through a blend of theory, group exercises, and collaborative simulation, delegates will gain the confidence and skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects using an Agile approach — whether transitioning from traditional waterfall methods or starting fresh. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to apply Agile practices immediately in their own organizations.
This course is designed for professionals who are managing projects or contributing to them and want a more flexible, responsive approach to delivering work.
You’ll benefit if you:
- Manage or support projects and want to move beyond traditional, rigid project approaches
- Work in environments where priorities shift and adaptability is essential
- Are part of a team exploring or transitioning to Agile ways of working
- Need practical tools to improve collaboration, visibility, and delivery outcomes
- Want to better understand Agile terminology, roles, and practices
This course is a strong fit for project managers, team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and team members working in government, non-profit, First Nations, and private sector organizations.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain Agile principles and how they apply to real-world project environments
- Compare Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, and others) and select appropriate approaches
- Define key Agile roles and responsibilities within a project team
- Create and manage product backlogs, including writing and prioritizing user stories
- Plan and deliver work using Agile practices such as sprints and iterative cycles
- Facilitate core Agile meetings, including stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Use Agile metrics to track progress and communicate with stakeholders
- Apply visual tools to manage workflow and identify bottlenecks
- Navigate common challenges when adopting Agile and support team transition
Professional Development Credits
Participants earn
- 21.5 hrs of approved project management education credits towards new applications for Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification from PMI.
- 21.5 PDU, professional development credits towards maintaining PMP® credentials.
What participants receive
- Three full days of instruction
- Comprehensive PM reference binder and/or digital package of materials
- Certificate of completion
- 21.5 hrs of approved project management education credits towards new applications for Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification from PMI.
- 21.5 PDU, professional development credits towards maintain PMP® credentials.
Duration 21.5 hours
Format online, synchronous
Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund
Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.
This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.