PM3_Agile,_Risk,_Leadership_Project_Management

Course Description and Competencies

What to Expect

In this course, you will work through four modules of material. Each module is broken down into smaller lessons. These lessons will help you gain skills in agile project management. You will learn about Agile practices, risks, leadership, communication, and retrospectives.

Throughout the course, you will find readings, videos, and a variety of interactive elements. These include knowledge checks, flashcards, AI simulations, and more. Engaging with these activities reinforces new learning. It also complements the knowledge you bring to this area of study.

Course Competencies

This course covers the following competencies:

The student implements Agile practices and develops strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
The student demonstrates leadership, team collaboration, and stakeholder communication to guide project execution and resolve challenges.

Assessment

You will demonstrate competency through one performance-based assessment. The assessment provides an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the competencies in this course.

You must achieve a ranking of Competent on the assessment to pass the course. You may attempt the assessment two times before additional support is necessary. If you require further attempts, please contact your Student Experience Team.

1 performance assessment

3 Competency Units

Course Outline

Module	Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Agile	Compare Agile and predictive (traditional) project methodologies. Describe delivery models and core assumptions behind Agile, traditional, and hybrid approaches. Describe how Agile principles are operationalized through iterative planning, short sprints, and regular retrospectives. Explain the typical roles and responsibilities within an Agile team, as well as key ceremonies, artifacts, and their purposes. Describe how hybrid or scaled Agile approaches are applied in complex project environments.
Risks	Define risk in the context of project management and distinguish it from issues. Identify sources and categories of risk using common tools and frameworks. Construct a risk register that includes probability, impact, and response strategies. Differentiate between mitigation, contingency, and avoidance strategies. Explain how risk registers are maintained and revisited throughout the project lifecycle.
Leadership & Communication	Describe key characteristics of effective project leadership and compare different leadership styles. Develop strategies to build trust, motivate teams, and address conflict. Explain the components of a clear and actionable communication plan. Identify strategies for managing challenging stakeholder communications. Evaluate how tone, frequency, and transparency affect team alignment.
Retrospectives	Explain the purpose of retrospectives in Agile project management. Plan and facilitate a retrospective session using structured prompts and activities. Identify improvement opportunities through retrospective data, tracking retrospective action items for accountability. Compare Agile use across different industries and project types, identifying key considerations when scaling Agile to larger organizations. Describe when and how to blend Agile and predictive approaches in hybrid models.

Technology Requirements

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Key Contacts

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Accommodations

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