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Agile Project Management: Leadership & Core Skills
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Agile Project Management: Leadership & Core Skills

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Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master agile principles, values, and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean to lead effective teams

  • Develop leadership qualities such as servant leadership, coaching, and facilitation in agile environment

  • Cultivate the 8 essential habits of successful coaching, including effective feedback and mindful communication

  • Apply advanced decision-making and conflict resolution techniques to enhance team collaboration and productivity.

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July 2025

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will dive into the foundational concepts of agile, examining its history, principles, and core values. You will gain an understanding of how agile can help businesses navigate the complexities of the digital world. Additionally, we will compare traditional project management approaches with agile, highlighting its evolution and future potential in transforming project execution.

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In this module, we will focus on transforming your leadership approach to thrive in an agile environment. You will learn how to embrace servant leadership and cultivate collaboration and adaptability within your team. Through key exercises and the agile competency framework, we’ll equip you with the tools to enhance your coaching and facilitation skills, ensuring your leadership style supports agile principles.

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In this module, we will guide you through the 8 essential habits that form the foundation of successful coaching in an agile environment. Each habit is designed to improve your ability to support and guide others, from observing and listening to asking insightful questions and providing effective feedback. Through practical exercises, you’ll enhance these skills, enabling you to foster a productive coaching relationship and drive positive outcomes.

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In this module, we will equip you with the skills to facilitate meetings and guide discussions in an agile environment. You will explore a variety of tools and techniques, from mind-mapping to root-cause analysis, to enhance the effectiveness of your facilitation. Through interactive exercises, you’ll practice decision-making methods and develop strategies for keeping conversations productive and focused, ensuring your meetings drive meaningful outcomes.

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In this module, we will focus on the key elements of building and developing agile teams, from establishing shared values to understanding team dynamics. You will explore the stages of team development and how to guide teams from the forming stage to high performance. Through practical exercises, you will gain valuable insights into managing conflict and addressing team challenges, ensuring your agile teams remain cohesive, productive, and aligned with their objectives.

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In this module, we will introduce you to a variety of agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and others, highlighting their unique features and applications. You will learn how to select the right framework for your projects, understand key principles like continuous improvement and flexibility, and evaluate if transitioning from waterfall to agile is beneficial. By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid understanding of the essential frameworks and how to apply them to improve your project management processes.

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