IBM SkillsBuild: Agile Project Simulation

The objective of this project is to: Support a 2-week agile sprint for a product team. Desired outcomes by the end of the project: Explain the importance of Agile Identify the five Agile values Describe the three Agile principles Describe the seven core Agile practices Identify the three Agile patterns Apply Agile values, principles, and practices in your family, school, or other work Define the term “operations” in a business context Describe the operations pattern Describe the application of core practices to operations Identify the key Agile team roles and responsibilities for operations Describe the Kanban method Apply the Agile method to the operations work you do, which has repeatable processes, whether that be family, school, job, or other types of work Define the term “programs” in a business context Describe the programs pattern Identify the four phases of the programs pattern Describe the application of core practices to program work Apply the Agile method to the programs and projects work you do, whether that be family, school, job, or other types of work Recommended IBM SkillsBuild course: Agile Explorer: A Taste of Agile Agile Explorer: Agile Operations Agile Explorer: Agile Program Fundamentals

IBM SkillsBuild: Project Scoping and Feasibility Assessment

The objective of this project is to: Create a project pan for the launch of a mobile app. Desired outcomes by the end of the project: Common project management terms The value of project management Project management approaches: Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid The role, overall responsibilities, and competencies of a project manager The purpose of the phases of a project: Initiate and Plan, Execute, and Close The key tasks that a project manager performs in each project phase The overall job market and common industry certifications to consider in the project management field Recommended IBM SkillsBuild course: Project Management Fundamentals