Equip yourself with the mindset, tools, and confidence to navigate rapid change and harness the power of Agile to achieve meaningful outcomes. This course moves beyond traditional project management, teaching you to design and lead projects that deliver on organisational strategy while engaging stakeholders and customers in a complex environment.
COURSE LENGTH:
Part Time
12 weeks live online classes available both in the evening & morning
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- An Agile Mindset
- Project vs Product Management
- Frameworks and Technical Practices
- Scrum Framework
- Lean and Flow
- Kanban
- People, Roles and Responsibilities
- Scaling Agile
- Requirement Gathering and User Stories
- Estimation
- Tracking and Data Visualisation
- Pulling it all Together
SUMMARY:
In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, organizations need more than traditional project management to succeed. Agile Project Management is no longer just for tech teams; it is a critical skill set for professionals across all sectors who must respond quickly to shifting priorities, remote work challenges, and the demand for continuous improvement.
This is a practical, future-focused program covering the full spectrum of Agile delivery—from understanding the Agile mindset and "Lean" thinking to mastering specific frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. You will explore the vital differences between project and product management, learning how to structure work around continuous value creation rather than just temporary outputs.
This course is delivered through interactive live online lectures, group work in breakout rooms, and collaborative discussions. Theory is illustrated with practical exercises, allowing you to learn how to create conditions for self-directing teams and foster a culture of transparency and psychological safety.
Materials, activities, and case studies are provided via the Learning Management System to supplement your live sessions and support your self-study practice.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
This course positions you for evolving roles such as Agile Project Manager, Transformation Lead, PMO Manager, or Product Owner. You will learn from subject matter experts how to lead cross-functional teams and deliver innovation projects effectively. Because this skillset is increasingly demanded across sectors—from finance to government—mastering these tools will allow you to deliver value faster and adapt to uncertainty throughout your career
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Assessment for this course is practical and work-based. It consists of an Action Learning Log (accountable for 25% of the grade), which tracks your learning and reflection on Agile principles at weeks 4, 8, and 11.
The final assessment is an Assignment Report (accountable for 75%), where you will design an Agile Delivery Plan for a public-facing digital service. You will be required to submit this plan 2 weeks after the course ends.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a UCD Professional Academy Diploma. This course is not on the National Framework of Qualifications.
This course is not on the National Framework of Qualifications.
LEARNER PROFILE:
The Agile Project Management course is ideal for professionals who manage, lead, or contribute to projects in any sector, particularly those with traditional project management experience who wish to modernize their approach.
Ideally, you already have experience managing projects and are familiar with phases, Work Breakdown Structures, and related concepts. You will be able to bridge the gap between project and product management and apply Agile techniques to estimate work, prioritize tasks, and communicate progress to diverse stakeholders.
