Project Management- Waterfall & Agile

🚀 Course Title: Project Management Mastery: Navigating Waterfall & Agile with Confidence

🎓 Course Headline:

Mastering the Art of Project Management: Understanding When to Use Waterfall vs. Agile

Course Description:

Not All Projects Can be Agile... Without understanding the nuances, forcing an Agile methodology on every project can lead to failure. The key lies in recognizing when each approach is most effective and applying them accordingly. This course, led by the esteemed Dr. Sam Swapncourse, will demystify the Waterfall and Agile models, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of their differences, benefits, and the scenarios where they shine.

What You'll Learn:

• Waterfall vs. Agile: Dive into the core principles of both methodologies, explore their strengths, weaknesses, and determine which is best suited for your project needs.
• Agile Fundamentals: Uncover the roles within Scrum, the processes, ceremonies, and artefacts that drive successful Agile projects.
• Measuring Progress in Agile: Learn how to effectively track and measure progress using Kanban boards, Burn Up/Down charts, Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD), and understand Throughput metrics and Scaling Agile practices.
• Waterfall Revisited: Understand the 2021 ECO guidelines from PMBOK, the differences between the 6th and 7th Edition of the PMBOK Guide, and the Process Group Guide 2023 for a modern perspective on project management.
• Latest Thinking in PMBOK: Get a quick overview of the latest thinking from the PMBOK 7th Edition and the PMBOK Process Guide Guide 2023, summarized to give you an insightful yet concise understanding of these guides.
• Hybrid Projects: Learn how to effectively manage projects that combine Agile and Waterfall methodologies based on real-life needs, and discover the PMBOK way of handling hybrid project types.

Why Take This Course?

• Real-World Application: Dr. Sam Swapncourse brings years of experience to help you understand and apply these concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Hybrid Projects Insight: Gain valuable knowledge on how to approach hybrid projects, effectively managing both methodologies within a single project frame.
• Latest Guides: Stay current with the latest PMBOK guides and quickly grasp their essential teachings.
• Comprehensive Overview: This course will equip you with the knowledge to manage Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid projects confidently.

Additional Learning:

Explore other courses from Dr. Sam Swapncourse in areas such as PMP, Agile, AI, DevOps, Business Analysis (BA), Product Ownership (PO), and AWS.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of when and how to apply Waterfall and Agile methodologies. You'll understand how to track and measure progress in Agile projects using various tools, and gain insight into managing complex hybrid projects. Join us on this journey to elevate your project management skills and become a master of both Waterfall and Agile approaches. 🌟