University of Cape Town
Agile Project Management
Delve into the core principles of the Agile approach, unlocking strategies to drive continuous improvement across products, processes, and teams.
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Start date
13 May 2024
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
The proportion of companies surveyed that reported an increase in team productivity after adopting Agile practices.
State of Agile (May, 2019).
The average percentage of projects run by high-performing companies that use Agile or hybrid approaches.
PMI Pulse of the Profession (2018).
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
As the business landscape continues to evolve, more and more organisations recognise the value of implementing Agile project management techniques. This approach involves frequent reassessment and adaptation of project plans, which allows teams to respond quickly to the dynamic complexities of modern business. For project management professionals, having a solid understanding of the principles, values, and methodologies associated with Agile project management is becoming increasingly important.
The Agile Project Management online short course offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to function effectively in Agile business environments. By enrolling in this course, you’ll learn how to develop an Agile project management framework that includes appropriate implementation methods, an adaptive plan, and a risk-monitoring strategy. These skills will be relevant to your current role and position you for success in the ever-changing business landscape.
Is this course for you?
If you are a working professional looking to increase project efficiency and adaptability using the Agile approach, this course is for you. It is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of existing project managers, helping them perform to the best of their ability in their current and future roles. Additionally, managers interested in gaining insight into the business contexts best suited for Agile methodology can also benefit from this course. Though no formal requirements are necessary, some background knowledge or experience in project management is suggested.
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GetSmarter is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as an Authorized Training Partner (ATP), a partnership that enables you to join the world’s largest project management network. This Agile Project Management online short course will count for 68.50 PDUs in total, and the division of hours is as follows: Technical - 33.25, Leadership - 9.25, Strategic - 26.00.
PMI is responsible for setting project management standards and providing certification. By taking this course, you’ll gain PMI-endorsed skills that are globally recognised. You can also use these learning hours towards furthering your professional project management development. See PMI.org for more information.
Please note that GetSmarter and UCT bear no responsibility for the reporting of these PDUs and/or hours to the PMI. The onus, therefore, falls on you to do so.
The PMI® Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
As the business landscape continues to evolve, more and more organisations recognise the value of implementing Agile project management techniques. This approach involves frequent reassessment and adaptation of project plans, which allows teams to respond quickly to the dynamic complexities of modern business. For project management professionals, having a solid understanding of the principles, values, and methodologies associated with Agile project management is becoming increasingly important.
The Agile Project Management online short course offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to function effectively in Agile business environments. By enrolling in this course, you’ll learn how to develop an Agile project management framework that includes appropriate implementation methods, an adaptive plan, and a risk-monitoring strategy. These skills will be relevant to your current role and position you for success in the ever-changing business landscape.
Is this course for you?
If you are a working professional looking to increase project efficiency and adaptability using the Agile approach, this course is for you. It is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of existing project managers, helping them perform to the best of their ability in their current and future roles. Additionally, managers interested in gaining insight into the business contexts best suited for Agile methodology can also benefit from this course. Though no formal requirements are necessary, some background knowledge or experience in project management is suggested.
GetSmarter is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as an Authorized Training Partner (ATP), a partnership that enables you to join the world’s largest project management network. This Agile Project Management online short course will count for 68.50 PDUs in total, and the division of hours is as follows: Technical - 33.25, Leadership - 9.25, Strategic - 26.00.
PMI is responsible for setting project management standards and providing certification. By taking this course, you’ll gain PMI-endorsed skills that are globally recognised. You can also use these learning hours towards furthering your professional project management development. See PMI.org for more information.
Please note that GetSmarter and UCT bear no responsibility for the reporting of these PDUs and/or hours to the PMI. The onus, therefore, falls on you to do so.
The PMI® Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
What will set you apart
An understanding of how Agile Project Management differs from traditional approaches, such as the waterfall model.
The expertise to recognise the appropriate business conditions for the implementation of an Agile approach.
The skills to engage in adaptive planning, facilitate continuous improvement, assess project quality, and mitigate risks.
The ability to build and support high-performance teams, and to successfully engage with stakeholders in an Agile environment.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Introduction to Agile Project Management
Module 2
The Agile project environment
Module 3
Value-driven delivery and stakeholder engagement
Module 4
Adaptive planning in Agile projects
Module 5
Facilitating high-performance teams
Module 6
Continuous improvement: product, processes, people
Module 7
Quality and risk management
Module 8
Agile Project Management frameworks in business
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What past students
think
Asogan Moodaly
Senior Project Development Manager, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
“This is a great course, with well-supported documentation and resources. I will be recommending the course to my colleagues!”
Course Convenor
Dr Ulrike Rivett
Director of the School of IT, Professor in the Department of Information Systems, and iCOMMS Founder and Team Leader, UCT
About the certificate
Equip yourself with valuable skills in Agile project management and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
Financing options
We've recently partnered with financial services firm, FeverTree, to offer you another convenient way to finance your short course education. Find out how you can apply for a short-term loan below.
How do I apply?
- You have the option of applying for a full course-cost loan agreement with FeverTree (South African citizens and short courses only)
- FeverTree works with GetSmarter to ensure your studies are financed right away, giving you the chance to join the soonest presentation
- You can find out if you pre-qualify in seconds. Send an SMS with your “Name*Surname*ID Number*Gross Salary” to 30082
- FeverTree’s application process is simple and quick – expect a 15-minute turnaround to find out if you’ve been successful with your loan application
- Even if you aren’t successful in your FeverTree application, you’ll still be eligible for the payment plan options with GetSmarter
