This Agile for Complex Projects course provides the skills to apply Agile principles, scale practices, and use tools to manage complexity effectively. Start with Introduction to Agile for Complex Projects to explore Agile principles, understand what defines complex projects, and learn strategies to manage uncertainty and deliver value. Then, move to Scaling Agile in Complex Environments to master backlog strategies, combine items into epics, create tailored views, and structure product owner teams for alignment and transparency. Finally, explore Frameworks, Suitability, and Tools for Complex Projects to scale Scrum with Nexus, identify dependencies across teams, and gain hands-on experience with Jira by creating dashboards, user stories, sprints, epics, and backlogs.
Training on Agile Practices to Manage Complex Projects
This course is part of Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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What you'll learn
Understand Agile principles to manage complexity and deliver value.
Apply backlog strategies, epics, and structured teams for scaling Agil
Use the Nexus framework to identify and manage project dependencies.
Gain hands-on skills with Jira dashboards, user stories, sprints, and backlogs.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces Agile for complex projects, highlighting how adaptive methods help teams manage uncertainty and deliver value effectively. You’ll explore the basics of Agile principles, learn what defines complex projects, and understand their unique challenges. Through clear learning objectives, the course outlines how Agile practices enhance collaboration, flexibility, and problem-solving to ensure successful outcomes.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
This module explores scaling Agile in complex environments, focusing on effective backlog management and team alignment. Learn strategies to scale the product backlog, combine items into epics, and create tailored views to track priorities. Discover how structured product owner teams ensure transparency, collaboration, and value-driven outcomes while applying Agile at scale for complex projects.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module covers frameworks, suitability, and tools for managing complex projects with Agile. Learn to scale Scrum using the Nexus framework, identify dependencies, and assess Agile’s suitability across project types. Through guided activities and hands-on demos in Jira, explore creating dashboards, user stories, sprints, epics, and backlogs. Gain practical skills with Agile project management tools to drive successful outcomes.
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12 videos4 assignments
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It focuses on applying Agile to complex projects by teaching principles, scaling practices, backlog management, and tools like Jira to improve adaptability, transparency, and delivery outcomes.
Project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile practitioners, and beginners aiming to build expertise in scaling Agile for complex projects.
You’ll learn to apply Agile principles, scale practices with backlog strategies and epics, implement the Nexus framework for dependency management, and use Jira to create dashboards, user stories, sprints, and backlogs.
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