Get the skills and confidence you need to bring order to your projects and deliver results faster with Google Agile Essentials. In under 10 hours, you’ll be able to focus on the most important tasks, break down projects into manageable steps, and use simple tools and documentation to keep your projects on track. You’ll practice your skills with real-world applications and earn a certificate from Google, ready to incorporate agile methodologies into any project.
Google Agile Essentials
Google Agile Essentials
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What you'll learn
Confidently guide your team or organization through a shift to Agile
Build high performing Scrum teams through improved collaboration and communication
Increase project efficiency and organization to drive business outcomes
Develop tools and artifacts such as product backlogs, sprint plans, sprint backlogs and retrospectives
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There are 7 modules in this course
You will explore how the Agile project management approach works and discuss the main difference between Agile and Waterfall. You will then get a brief history of how Agile came about and get to know the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto. Finally, you will understand how to adopt and apply Agile in a VUCA environment.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment
You will explore the origins of the word "Scrum", how the term relates to rugby, and why the Scrum framework is so popular. By the end of this module you will understand concepts related to Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean.
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2 videos1 assignment
You will describe the relationship of Scrum to Agile and explain the three pillars and five values of Scrum. Then, you will distinguish between the three roles that make up a Scrum Team.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment
You will define the Product Backlog and explore popular ways to manage backlog items. You will also find out why user stories are used to capture and manage Backlog items. Finally, you will identify common ways to estimate time needed for tasks.
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3 videos3 readings2 assignments
You will summarize the five key Scrum events: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. You will define the key concepts related to these five Scrum events.
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4 videos3 readings3 assignments
You will explore how to use burndown charts, velocity, and Kanban boards in Scrum.
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Frequently asked questions
Agile is an approach to project management that breaks down a large project into smaller, manageable time frames, called sprints. Teams can work on multiple parts of a project concurrently, which can make Agile more effective than traditional project management because resources can be used simultaneously and feedback is gathered and incorporated more frequently. In addition, Agile teams stay organized and efficient because they spend less time creating documentation or waiting for something to be completed.
If you're already in a project management role, you may be familiar with a more traditional management approach called Waterfall. Waterfall project management uses a linear process: Each phase of the project flows into the next one, like a waterfall. With this approach, one task is finished before another one is started. Agile project management is different because it is iterative, meaning the team is working on different parts of the project at the same time and project processes can be repeated many times throughout the project, incorporating feedback at every stage. Agile can be more effective than traditional project management because resources are used simultaneously in smaller time frames, called sprints. This iterative model means customer and stakeholder feedback is gathered more frequently and less time is spent creating documentation or waiting for something to be completed.
Agile project management is a sought-after skill across industries. In Google Agile Essentials, you’ll earn a certificate to showcase your skill set to your network and employers. Whether you’re a current or aspiring project manager, you’ll get the skills necessary to propel projects to new heights. In under 10 hours, you’ll get hands-on experience using agile methodologies and building Scrum artifacts. Through videos, readings and resources, you’ll learn how to create a powerhouse Agile team, unleash efficiency with organization, and apply in-demand project management practices.
This self-paced course is accessible to everyone and is designed to fit into busy schedules. You don’t need any technical experience to begin, and the skills you’ll learn can be applied to a variety of roles across industries. After completing the course, you can add your credential to your resume to display expertise to current and future employers.
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