Learn The Basics of Agile Project Management (DSDM)

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION AND COURSE OBJECTIVES

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Course Objectives

Lecture 3: Agile PM Handbook & Structure

Lecture 4: Agile PM Pocketbook

Lecture 5: Agenda

Lecture 6: EXERCISE – What is Agile

Chapter 2: WHAT IS AGILE – SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE AGILE APPROACH

Lecture 1: What is Agile: Part 1

Lecture 2: What is Agile: Part 2

Lecture 3: What is Agile: Part 3 – Definition

Lecture 4: Factors to consider in selecting an Agile approach

Lecture 5: Factors to consider in selecting an Agile approach for Project Management

Lecture 6: EXERCISE: What is Agile and Why Agile DSDM

Chapter 3: PHILOSOPHY, PRINCIPLES AND PROJECT VARIABLES

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: DSDM Philosophy

Lecture 3: Project Variables

Lecture 4: DSDM 8 Principles: Introduction

Lecture 5: Principle 1: Focus on the Business Need

Lecture 6: Principle 2: Deliver on Time

Lecture 7: Principle 3: Collaborate

Lecture 8: Principle 4: Never Compromise Quality

Lecture 9: Principle 5: Build Incrementally from Firm Foundations

Lecture 10: Principle 6: Iterative Development

Lecture 11: Principle 7: Communicate Continuously and Clearly

Lecture 12: Principle 8: Demonstrate Control

Lecture 13: Principles: Agile PM Top Tips

Lecture 14: Questions on Philosophy, Project Variable, Principles

Lecture 15: Questions on Philosophy, Project Variable, Principles

Chapter 4: PREPARING FOR SUCCESS

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: Instrumental Success Factors

Lecture 3: Project Approach Questionnaire (PAQ)

Lecture 4: Questions on Preparing for Success

Chapter 5: DSDM PROCESS

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: The DSDM Process

Lecture 3: Questions on Process

Chapter 6: DSDM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: Roles and Responsibilities: Introduction

Lecture 3: Project Role: Business Sponsor

Lecture 4: Project Role: Business Visionary

Lecture 5: Project Role: Technical Coordinator

Lecture 6: Project Role: Project Manager

Lecture 7: SDT Role: Business Ambassador

Lecture 8: SDT Role: Business Ambassador

Lecture 9: SDT Role: Solution Developer and Solution Tester

Lecture 10: SDT Role: Team Leader

Lecture 11: Supporting Role: Business Advisor

Lecture 12: Supporting Role: Technical Advisor

Lecture 13: Supporting Roles: Workshop Facilitator and DSDM Coach

Lecture 14: Questions on Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter 7: DSDM PRODUCTS

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: Products Overview

Lecture 3: The Products: Terms of Reference

Lecture 4: The Products: Business Case

Lecture 5: The Products: Prioritized Requirements List (PRL)

Lecture 6: The Products: Solution Architecture Definition (SAD) & Development Approach Def

Lecture 7: The Products: Delivery Plan & Management Approach Definition (MAD)

Lecture 8: The Products: Feasibility Assessment & Foundation Summary

Lecture 9: The Products: Evolving Solution

Lecture 10: The Products: Timebox Plan, Timebox Review Record, Project Review Report

Lecture 11: The Products: Benefits Assessment

Lecture 12: Questions on Products

Chapter 8: PLANNING & CONTROL CONCEPTS

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: Planning and Control: Planning Concepts

Lecture 3: Planning and Control: Testing Concepts

Lecture 4: Planning and Control: Tracking and Control Concepts

Lecture 5: Timeboxing and Outcome-Based Measurement

Lecture 6: Planning Throughout the Lifecycle

Lecture 7: Planning and Quality

Lecture 8: Questions on Planning and Control

Chapter 9: MAIN KEY PRACTICES: PRIORITIZATION AND TIMEBOXING

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: MoSCoW Prioritization

Lecture 3: Timeboxing

Lecture 4: DSDM Structured Timebox

Lecture 5: Timeboxing: The Daily Stand-up

Lecture 6: Timeboxing: Wider Context

Lecture 7: Questions on Prioritization and Timeboxing

Chapter 10: OTHER KEY PRACTICES: FACILITATED WORKSHOPS, MODELLING, ITERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Lecture 1: Agenda Recap

Lecture 2: Key DSDM Practice: Facilitated Workshop

Lecture 3: Key DSDM Practice: Modelling

Lecture 4: Key DSDM Practice: Iterative Development

Lecture 5: Questions on Other Key Practices

Lecture 6: Useful Tools and References