Introduction

Modern organisations operate in rapidly changing environments where project requirements, stakeholder expectations, and market conditions evolve continuously. Traditional project management approaches alone may not provide the flexibility required to manage uncertainty and deliver value effectively in volatile environments. As a result, adaptive and Agile project management practices have become increasingly important in achieving successful project outcomes.
The Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course provides participants with a practical understanding of both predictive and adaptive project management methodologies. The training course explores how organisations can apply Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, and adaptive lifecycle approaches alongside traditional planning and control techniques to improve responsiveness, collaboration, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Participants will gain insight into how adaptive teams operate, how Scrum practices support iterative delivery, and how organisations can select the most appropriate project approach based on project complexity, uncertainty, and business objectives.

Key focus areas include:

Objectives

At the end of this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction, interactive discussions, reinforcement exercises, and practical project simulations. Participants engage in both predictive and Agile project management activities, including planning exercises, Scrum simulations, sprint reviews, and team-based workshops designed to strengthen practical understanding and application.

Course Outline

Day 1

Understanding Projects and Project Management

  • Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Project Management
  • Selecting the Project Approaches (Predictive vs Agile)
  • Predictive Project Management Processes
  • The Agile Manifesto and Adaptive Project Management
  • Setting-up for Success – Project Vision and Project Charter
  • Setting-up for Success – Highly Effective Project Teams
Day 2

Predictive Project Management - Planning

  • Identifying and managing stakeholders
  • Product Scope Planning - requirements collection
  • Project Scope Planning - establish work breakdown structure
  • Scheduling - developing the project schedule
  • Scheduling - optimizing the project schedule
  • Cost Planning - cost planning and estimation
  • Cost Planning - establishing the project budget
Day 3

Predictive Project Management - Control

  • Risk Management - Risk Identification and Analysis
  • Risk Management - Risk Response Planning and Implementation
  • Controlling Adversity through Effective Contingency Planning
  • Managing Project Change
  • Controlling Progress through Earned Value Management
Day 4

Adaptive Project Management using SCRUM

  • Types of Agile Frameworks
  • The SCRUM Framework
  • Key Roles of Scrum - The Product Owner
  • Key Roles of Scrum - The Scrum-master
  • Key Roles of Scrum - The Self-organized Team
  • Key Artifacts of Scrum
Day 5

Practical Considerations in the Application of SCRUM

  • Sprint Planning Techniques
  • Executing Iterations - The Scrum “Sprint”
  • Continuous Learning Techniques through Project Retrospective
  • Course and Techniques Review
  • Contrasting Control Mechanisms of these Different Approaches

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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