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University of Cape Town: Agile Project Management

Explore the principles of the Agile approach, and discover strategies to continuously improve products, processes, and teams.

Explore the principles of the Agile approach, and discover strategies to continuously improve products, processes, and teams.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
8 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Mar 3, 2025
Enroll by Mar 9, 2025
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
8 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Mar 3, 2025
Enroll by Mar 9, 2025
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

More and more, organizations are adopting an Agile project management strategy that prioritizes frequent reassessment and adaptation of plans, in order to improve project efficiency and respond to the dynamic complexities of modern business. Accordingly, it can be hugely beneficial for project management practitioners to have a firm grasp of the core principles, values, and methods of this approach.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Agile Project Management online short course aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools you need to function effectively in Agile business environments. You’ll gain skills applicable to your current role, and learn to develop an Agile project management framework, including appropriate implementation methods, an adaptive plan, and a risk-monitoring strategy.

This course is suited to working professionals who want to harness the benefits of the Agile approach to enhance project efficiency and adaptability. It is ideal for existing project managers who are eager to develop relevant skills and acquire up-to-date knowledge that will help them perform optimally in current and future roles. Similarly, it may be beneficial for managers seeking to understand the business contexts that are best suited to the Agile methodology. While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, some knowledge of, or prior experience in project management is recommended.

Course curriculum

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Learn how to empower teams and improve organizational agility as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

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

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.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements. Please note, due to additional administrative requirements, at times UCT course certificate delivery may be delayed by several weeks/months.

Some facts about the subject

70%

The proportion of business and IT professionals who say Agile practices have had a positive impact on their organization’s ability to manage shifting priorities.

Digital.ai (2020).

52%

The percentage of project management professionals who reported that adopting Agile methods had improved their individual project delivery capability.

KPMG (2021).

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