Overview
Adoption of Agile Methods by Software Development teams has increased dramatically and there is a felt need to understand the nuances of managing “Agile” projects. Though the fundamentals of good project management remain the same whatever methodology and approach is used, there are some aspects of the "Agile Mindset" which are important and need to be addressed when managing projects using Agile methods to deliver products/solutions. There is a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration rather than documentation and process, and the Agile project manager is expected to apply the principles and values expressed in the Agile Manifesto to lead and guide the team to successfully execute software development projects. This webinar will provide an insight into various aspects of the Agile Method in the context of project management and include information on  PMI-ACP, a certification program launched by PMI to recognize and validate this important approach.

Benefits
The webinar will help the participants:

• Understand and appreciate the various aspects of Agile Project Management
• Obtain a high level view of the requirements of PMI-ACP certification

Webinar Outline
The webinar would cover the following main areas:

• Agile Project Management Context
• Agile User Stories
• Agile Estimation , Planning, Monitoring and Adapting
• Agile Communications & Soft Skills
• Agile - Product Quality
• Agile Risk Management
• Agile Metrics
• PMI and ACP

Audience
This webinar would be useful for:
Project Managers, Product managers, Product Owners, Team leads and Agile practitioners.

Pre-requisites:

• Though knowledge and experience in Agile Methods is not a pre-requisite, it would help participants relate better to the topics addressed in the webinar.

Suggested Pre-Readings:

• PMI-ACP handbook available in the PMI website.
• Standard books on Agile Development Methods.