Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course PM-001
Agile Project Manager Master Class
"Agile" and "agility" are terms that are frequently used, but what do they really mean? And how do they impact our projects and organization... The outline covers Agile Principles and Mindset, Creating an Agile Environme...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
"Agile" and "agility" are terms that are frequently used, but what do they really mean? And how do they impact our projects and organizations?
In today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, recent events like the pandemic and political and financial disruptions have highlighted the need for adaptability. Continuous change, especially in customer requirements and expectations, has driven successful organizations to transform their ways of working.
Agile emphasizes people over tools, working products over documentation, collaboration over contract negotiation, and embracing change over rigidly following a plan. However, Agile does not equate to a lack of control. In this Agile Project Manager Master Class training course, participants will learn how Agile principles, tools, and mindsets are systematically used to deliver value in the complex, post-pandemic environment. Starting with the principles of Agile, the course takes a detailed, practical look at the most popular frameworks and tools. The training concludes with an in-depth examination of the latest post-pandemic trends and the implications of Agile for organizations.
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Recognise how and where to apply an Agile approach to projects
Understand and explain the benefits of an Agile approach
Be able to apply Agile values and principles to all projects
Understand the new mindset and culture required for successful Agile delivery
Understand the critical nature of customer focus and value-driven delivery
Use Agile planning and delivery tools
Set up and run an Agile project using the Scrum framework
Describe what Agile means to the larger organisation
Explain the latest trends in Agile delivery post-pandemic
Who should attend
Target audience
- Project and program managers who wish to gain a practical knowledge of agile and how it can benefit their projects
- Senior leaders who want to understand how an agile approach could benefit their organisation
- Subject matter experts in marketing, strategy, product development, engineering, HR, customer management, sales, R&D or innovation who want to understand the benefits that Agile could bring to their day-to-day work
- Agile/ Scrum team members who would benefit from understanding the basis of Agile delivery
- PMO staff who support Agile projects and Agile delivery
Methodology
Learning approach
- This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes many examples, case studies, interactive activities, exercises, Q&A sessions and learning from other participants. The aim is to learn practical tools, tips, methodologies and frameworks, as well as their underlying basis in the Agile Manifesto and values. The course ends with practical planning as to each participants’ future steps in applying Agile.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Agile Principles and Mindset
- The need for agility in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world
- The Agile manifesto, values and principles
- The Agile ‘growth’ mindset vs. the ‘fixed’ mindset
- Coffee break
- The Agile ‘growth’ mindset vs. the ‘fixed’ mindset (continued)
- Locating Agile, Lean and Kanban approaches
- The disruptive nature of the Agile approach
- How complexity drives lifecycle choice
Day 2
Creating an Agile Environment
- ‘Being Agile’ vs. ‘Doing Agile’
- Understanding value-driven delivery
- Roles and responsibilities
- Coffee break
- Roles and responsibilities (continued)
- Empowering through servant-leadership
- People over processes: team performance
- People over processes: stakeholder engagement
Day 3
Agile Planning
- Approaches to delivery
- Central importance of the customer
- The Scrum framework
- Coffee break
- The Scrum framework (continued)
- Applying value-driven delivery
- Agile planning
- Agile practices and tools
Day 4
Successful Project Delivery in an Agile Environment
- Design-thinking and Agile
- Monitoring and Controlling in Agile projects
- Contracting in Agile
- Coffee break
- Contracting in Agile (continued)
- Problem detection and resolution
- Risk management in Agile
- Continuous improvement
Day 5
Projects and Organisational Agility
- What is an Agile organisation?
- Building strategic agility
- Current trends in Agile adoption
- Coffee break
- Current trends in Agile adoption (continued)
- Value stream management
- Agile techniques and maturity
- Addressing implementation challenges
- Scaling Agile
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Agile Project Manager Master Class (PM-001) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Project and program managers who wish to gain a practical knowledge of agile and how it can benefit their projects, Senior leaders who want to understand how an agile approach could benefit their organisation, Subject matter experts in marketing, strategy, product development, engineering, HR, customer management, sales, R&D or innovation who want to understand the benefits that Agile could bring to their day-to-day work
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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