ICE019 - Introduction to Agile Project Management
Course Description
Many organizations are now introducing agile delivery techniques into the workplace to deliver faster and with greater efficiency. To achieve these benefits, agile methods encourage closer collaboration between the project business stakeholders and the project delivery team, they encourage the lowering of barriers (functional silos) between roles, and they promote communications techniques that foster a culture of openness and transparency. This level of change may create resistance for some people who have difficulty adapting. One of the best ways of overcoming such resistance is through education.
This course introduces stakeholders and project team members to the agile way of working using a common Scrum framework. Unlike typical Scrum-based training, however, it expands the framework to include an overview of agile requirements management techniques and agile estimating and planning techniques, which are used to set reasonable stakeholder expectations at the start of an agile project.
In Partnership With
Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) as meeting their standards for quality. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.
TRC Calls to Action
This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will gain practical skills to:
- Provide project stakeholders and project team members with a basic understanding of how agile projects are structured.
- Introduce the common Scrum framework.
- Describe how disciplined approaches to agile can be used to set (and manage) realistic stakeholder expectations.
Skills and Competencies
- Agile philosophy
- Overview of the SCRUM method
- Agile requirements management
- Rolling wave planning
- The 3 Levels of Agile Planning
- Day in the life of an agile team
Summary
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Number of hours: 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours
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Assessment: Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail.
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Previous education required: The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining badges of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order.
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Delivery: Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings).
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Completion timeline: You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date.
FAQ's
Is this course for everyone?
- Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course.
Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt.
- First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly.
I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend?
- Check out our Funding Opportunities here.
I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.
- Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.
Who do I contact if I need help?
- Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions you may have. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours.
Prerequisites
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Project Management Professional MicroCertificate : Project Management Professional MicroCertificate 2026