Course Syllabus – Project Management
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
YEAR – TERM
Tutors N/A
Location Instinct Institute
Duration 22 Hours
Day/Time N/A
Course Description
Today, the business environment has become more dynamic. Businesses must stay agile and
responsive. This course equips professionals with essential skills, covering Agile principles, emphasizing
flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Participants explore Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and
XP, vital for delivering high-quality, incremental value, and necessary methodology for managing work
dynamically. Participants also learned managing projects or daily work is different from traditional project
management. We also highlight how to manage job iteration and use value-driven approaches to deliver
the most from projects. Participants will learn practical project planning and estimation techniques, human
resources, and communication management. The course will provide hands-on workshops to ensure
proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Trello, and Asana, integrating them seamlessly with existing software.
This comprehensive course provides the tools and insights needed to succeed in Agile work
environments, develop a project management career, and pursue professional certification such as PMI-
ACP.
Course Objective
After the completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand and apply Agile principles and mindset.
• Use Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP effectively.
• Communicate and engage with stakeholders efficiently.
• Plan and estimate projects using Agile techniques.
• Integrate Agile tools with project management software.
• Manage risks and ensure quality in Agile projects.
Term 1 1 22-Nov-2024
Course Syllabus – Project Management
Course Outline
Agile Principle and Mindset Duration
- Introduction to Agile, Career Development and
1 1 Hour
Certification (PMI-ACP).
- Overview of Agile Manifesto, Principles, and mindset.
Duration
Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
2 - Agile Methodology of Scrum. 2 Hours
- Kanban, Lean, XP, and Agile framework.
Agile Project Management.
Duration
- Value Driven Delivery in Project Management.
3 - Key concepts in Agile Project management. 2 Hours
- Agile Project management vs Traditional Project
management.
Human Resource and Communication Management.
- Identify and manage stakeholder Roles and Duration
Responsibilities (Scrum Master, Product Owner,
4 4 Hours
Development Team)
- Managing stakeholder Communication engagement.
- Leadership, coaching, and team performance.
Project Planning and Estimation Techniques
Duration
- Adaptive Planning.
5 - Project Sizing and Estimating. 2 Hours
- Users’ stories, and story points.
- Release and Iterations.
Duration
6 Problems, Issues, Detection, and Resolutions.
1 Hour
Duration
7 Organization, Continuous Improvement, Feedback loops.
1 Hour
Term 1 2 22-Nov-2024
Course Syllabus – Project Management
Agile Metrics and Reporting. Duration
- Key performance indicators (KPIs).
8 1 Hour
- Reporting and dashboards
Tools and Technologies.
Duration
- Introduction to Agile Tools for Project Management (Jira,
9 Trello, Asana...) 2 Hours
- Integrating Agile Tools with Project Management
Software.
Duration
Risk Management and Quality Assurance.
10 2 Hours
Duration
Hands-on workshop: using agile tools for project management
11 4Hours
(project planning, monitoring, controls)
Course Requirement
- Students must attend more than 90% of the class.
- Students are required to be evaluated as below:
Discipline and Class Participation 10%
Assignment and Presentation (Tutorial) 20%
Midterm exam or mini-project 30%
Final Exam or Project Presentation 40%
*Students must earn at least 60% of the total score to pass the course.
Term 1 3 22-Nov-2024
Course Syllabus – Project Management
Course Discipline:
- Students must attend more than 90% of the class.
- Occasionally, the student can ask for permission from the school administration by completing the
absence form at the administration office.
Class Material
Textbook
Online resources:
Slide presentation
Computer Laboratory
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