TRAINING: AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DESCRIPTION
This course is aimed squarely at project managers and other team leaders who must plan, lead, and execute on Agile projects. This class will go into greater detail on how the project manager will estimate work, plan and schedule the execution, monitor progress, report progress, and ensure that the Agile process is being followed for maximum effectiveness. Release planning, iteration planning, estimation, task boards, earned value, and more will be covered in detail.

COURSE TOPICS
User Story Development, Estimation, Release and Iteration Planning, Release and Iteration Tracking, Task Boards / Visual Management Systems, Earned Value, Scheduling, The Timing of Deliverables and Artifacts, Handling Non-Functional Requirements, Integrating Multiple Teams and Schedules

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Experienced Certified ScrumMasters, Project Managers, Program Managers, Tech Leads, and others who need more detail in the areas of Agile Project Management.

PREREQUISITES
Knowledge of and some experience with Agile is recommended. Knowledge of traditional project management techniques is helpful.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn how to estimate on Agile projects
Learn how to schedule projects, people, and deliverables
Learn how to manage non-functional requirements
Learn how to set up an effective visual management system

DATES & LOCATIONS
July 17-18, 2008: Fairfax
August 25-26, 2008: Texas - To register contact Ivan Jackson CLICK HERE
October 2-3, 2008: Texas - To register contact Ivan Jackson CLICK HERE

For more information on any of our training and coaching offerings, contact Michele Medore Black, Training Manager at mblack@ccpace.com or call 703.251.5395.