Project Management

Agile Project Management with Scrum and Kanban

Agile methods help teams deliver value in small increments, respond to change and keep stakeholders engaged. This practical course covers agile principles, the Scrum framework with its roles, events and artefacts, Kanban flow management, user stories and estimation, and how to apply agile in organisations that still need governance and reporting.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Agile is often adopted in name only. You will learn how to apply Scrum and Kanban properly and adapt them to real organisational constraints.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Sprint simulations, Kanban board exercises, backlog workshops, role plays and discussion of agile adoption challenges.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain agile values and principles
Apply Scrum roles, events and artefacts
Manage flow with Kanban boards and limits
Write and prioritise user stories
Estimate and plan releases
Combine agile delivery with governance and reporting

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Project managers
Team leaders and scrum masters
Product owners
IT and digital team members
PMO staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Agile delivery
Backlog management
Flow management
Facilitation
Stakeholder engagement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Agile Foundations

09:00–10:08Agile values and principles
10:08–11:00Agile versus traditional delivery
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Agile versus traditional delivery (continued)
11:45–12:53When agile fits
12:53–14:00Exercise: agile mindset

Day 2Scrum

09:00–10:08Roles: product owner, scrum master, team
10:08–11:00Sprint events
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Sprint events (continued)
11:45–12:53Artefacts and definition of done
12:53–14:00Sprint simulation 1

Day 3Backlogs and Estimation

09:00–10:08User stories and acceptance criteria
10:08–11:00Prioritisation techniques
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Prioritisation techniques (continued)
11:45–12:53Story points and velocity
12:53–14:00Workshop: backlog

Day 4Kanban

09:00–10:08Visualising work
10:08–11:00WIP limits
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45WIP limits (continued)
11:45–12:53Flow metrics
12:53–14:00Kanban simulation

Day 5Agile in Organisations

09:00–10:08Scaling and governance
10:08–11:00Reporting progress
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reporting progress (continued)
11:45–12:53Common adoption problems
12:53–14:00Action plan

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.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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