Agile Project Management
Certificate in Agile Project Management
This online course introduces learners to Agile methods of project management. Beginning with an introduction to the core philosophy of Agile and the basic structure of an Agile project, the following modules address specific challenges that may be encountered by teams using Agile, best practices for integrating Agile methods into Waterfall environments, and the principles of Scrum, one of several specialized Agile methods. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice their project management skills in an Agile context.
Topics covered in the course:
- Introduction to Agile
- Principles of Scrum
- Challenges for Agile Teams
- Integrating Agile into a Waterfall Environment
Requirements
No prerequisites or degree requirements to register.
Program Length
The program takes approximately 19 hours to complete. Course materials are available for 360 days upon purchase.
Tuition Costs
Enrollment in the Certificate in Agile Project Management costs $309.
Agile Courses On-Demand
Loyola's self-paced program contains vocabulary games, flashcards, and interactive exercises to supplement and enhance your understanding of Agile concepts, as well as video segments from Agile experts to help you become a more proficient Agile practitioner.
More key features of the program:
- Mobile-friendly and 100% online
- Real-world case studies
- Expert supported
- Badge and credit-awarding
Agile Project Management Curriculum
Learners in this certificate program will explore the methodologies and practices of Agile development and learn how to recognize and resolve common issues that may emerge in an organization, including how to help a team get back on track when disputes arise. The curriculum includes both introductory and intermediate coursework using the Agile framework.
Courses:
- Introduction to Agile
- Agile Project Management Introduction Course (ACE CREDIT®)
- Challenges for Agile Teams
- Integrating Agile Into a Waterfall Environment
- Principles of Scrum
- Agile Project Management Final Exam (ACE CREDIT®)
Crediting Details:
- ACE Credits: 3
- ATD CI Credits: 32
- HRCI Credits: 25
- SHRM Credits: 3
- IACET CEUs Credits: 2.9
- PMI PDUs: 29
- 7 Business Acumen PDUs
- 11.50 Power Skills PDUs
- 10.50 Ways of Working PDUs
*This course has been evaluated by The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) with a recommendation of 3 credits, lower division, in Agile Project Management.
A student's grade in the course will be based on their performance on a final, cumulative exam. The final exam is composed of 40 multiple-choice questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam is proctored. For more information, please see the syllabus.
If students do not earn a passing score of 70% on their first attempt, they will have the opportunity to take the exam 1 additional time (2 total attempts). Students must wait 24 hours between exam retakes. A passing score of 70% of above is required to request college credit for this certificate.
View course descriptions and more information on the certificate purchasing page
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