The Power of Agile Project Management
CL-PAPM
This 2-day practical course equips project managers, developers, and new team leads with modern Agile project management skills. Learn to apply Scrum, Kanban, and Lean techniques to ensure timely delivery, minimize waste, and improve communication efficiency.
Fees:
RM 2,400.00
Course duration:
2 days
The Power of Agile Project Management (CLPM-104) is a hands-on, instructor-led program designed to help professionals plan, execute, and close projects effectively using Agile and Scrum principles. The course addresses a common challenge faced by organizations today: projects that exceed budget, miss deadlines, or fail to meet stakeholder expectations despite having access to modern tools.
This program introduces project management as a structured lifecycle while highlighting how Agile methodologies improve adaptability, communication, and delivery speed. Participants gain a clear understanding of how Agile compares with traditional approaches such as Waterfall, Lean, and Kanban, and when each methodology is most appropriate.
Over two days, learners are guided through the full project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure—using practical frameworks and real-world scenarios. The course places strong emphasis on stakeholder management, communication, and trade-off decision-making between scope, cost, time, and quality.
What learners will gain from this course:
A clear understanding of project management stages and methodologies
Practical skills to manage stakeholders and expectations
The ability to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics
Hands-on experience applying Scrum practices in project execution
Confidence in using project management tools to track progress and performance
Structured techniques for project closure and continuous improvement
Key learning areas include:
Foundations of Project Management
Overview of the project management lifecycle
Comparison of Waterfall, Lean, Kanban, and Agile methodologies
Applying the Project Management Trade-Off Matrix for decision-making
Stakeholder Management
Identifying stakeholders and managing expectations
Using the Power Matrix to assign roles and responsibilities
Understanding governance and key roles in software development projects
Project Initiation
Creating project charters and risk registers
Defining objectives, assumptions, and constraints
Planning resources, milestones, budgets, and ROI using CAPEX and OPEX concepts
Project Planning
Building Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Estimating task duration and dependencies
Creating schedules and Gantt charts
Project Execution with Scrum
Understanding Product Backlogs and Sprint Backlogs
Roles of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Development Team
Writing user stories and managing scope changes effectively
Project Monitoring, Tools, and Closure
Using project management software such as ClickUp, Notion, Microsoft Project, TeamGantt, or Excel
Tracking tasks, costs, and performance
Collecting feedback and documenting lessons learned
The course includes interactive discussions, case studies, simulations, and a project management simulator that allows participants to apply concepts in a realistic environment.
This program is suitable for new hires, project leads, aspiring project managers, and software developers transitioning into project management roles. By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently manage Agile projects, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and deliver outcomes aligned with business goals.
Training Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
The training session will begin with an introduction to project management and an overview of the Project Management Lifecycle. Participants will also be introduced to the various different project management methodologies such as waterfall, lean, Kanban and agile. Finally, participants will also be taught how to apply the Project Management Trade-Off Matrix in decision-making.
Module 2: Stakeholder Management
In this module, participants will be expected to understand the roles and manage expectations of different stakeholders in different parts of the project management lifecycle using the Power Matrix. Participants will also learn about corporate governance and the differences between selected roles commonly involved in software development projects such as a project sponsor, portfolio manager, program manager, product manager, process manager, business analyst, developers and project manager.
Module 3: Project Initiation
Participants will learn to create a project charter and risk register. They will learn how to write proper project objective statements and identify the required resources under appropriate assumptions and constraints. They will then map out the major milestones with the expected due dates. They will also learn how to prepare a budget using common project financing terms such as CAPEX, OPEX and measure the ROI of the project.
Module 4: Project Planning
In this module, participants will analyze the project requirements in depth to create a Work Breakdown Structure. Using the Work Breakdown Structure, they will learn how to estimate the task duration, start time and end time and use it to create a project schedule and plot a Gantt chart. Finally, they will learn about the different type of dependencies between tasks and learn how to map them onto a Gantt chart.
Module 5: Project Execution using Scrum Methodology
Participants will learn how to utilize the scrum framework to ensure features are delivered on a consistent basis. They will learn about the purpose and usage of the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog as well as the roles of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Development Team in Sprint Planning Meeting. They will also learn how to handle changes to a project scope.
Module 6: The Role of Project Management Software
Participants will learn how to use project management software to assist them in creating Gantt charts, task management and tracking, and set up project status update reports to stakeholders on a scheduled basis.
Module 7: Project Simulator
Participants will participate in a proprietary project management simulator game where they will be broken down into groups to deliver a project which solves a specific problem statement. They will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge which they had learnt during the previous modules to complete the simulator.
Module 8: Managing Costs and Project Closure
Participants will learn how to monitor a project’s budget and performance. They will also learn about the importance and proper methodologies to collect feedback and document the learnings as a reference for future project managers.
Deliver projects on time, on budget, and with quality using Agile and Scrum.
Master project frameworks like Waterfall, Lean, Kanban, and Agile — and know when to use each.
Learn to manage people, processes, and performance with real-world project simulation.
Course Overview
Even with modern tools, many organizations still struggle with delayed projects and missed budgets. The Power of Agile Project Management empowers professionals to lead projects confidently using a structured yet flexible methodology.
This 2-day instructor-led course introduces the Agile mindset and compares it with traditional methods like Waterfall and Lean. Participants will learn to identify and manage stakeholders, apply the Power Matrix for responsibility mapping, plan projects with Gantt charts, and execute iterations using Scrum sprints.
By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to apply Agile project management principles to increase collaboration, productivity, and project success — all reinforced through an immersive Project Simulator game.
Learning Objectives
Agile project planning and execution
Comparing Waterfall, Lean, Kanban, and Agile approaches
Scrum roles and responsibilities (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Gantt chart creation
Stakeholder mapping using the Power Matrix
Writing user stories and managing backlogs
Budgeting (CAPEX, OPEX) and ROI measurement
Risk management and feedback-based project closure
Who Should Attend
Project managers and team leaders in software or business projects
Developers transitioning into management roles
Business analysts and product owners
Professionals managing cross-functional project teams
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of project workflows
No prior Agile experience required
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Overview of project lifecycles, methodologies (Waterfall, Lean, Kanban, Agile), and the Project Trade-Off Matrix for decision-making.
Module 2: Stakeholder Management
Use the Power Matrix to identify, communicate with, and align key project stakeholders effectively.
Module 3: Project Initiation
Create a project charter and risk register; define scope, milestones, and budget using CAPEX, OPEX, and ROI frameworks.
Module 4: Project Planning
Develop a Work Breakdown Structure, estimate duration, and create project schedules with Gantt charts.
Module 5: Project Execution Using Scrum
Apply Scrum methodology for consistent delivery. Understand the roles of Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Development Team. Manage changes in project scope.
Module 6: Using Project Management Tools
Leverage tools like ClickUp, Notion, Microsoft Project, and TeamGantt for progress tracking and reporting.
Module 7: Project Simulator
Apply learned concepts in a simulated group project challenge using real-life Agile scenarios.
Module 8: Managing Costs and Project Closure
Track performance and document lessons learned. Conduct project retrospectives for continuous improvement.
Professional Outcomes
This course prepares participants for roles such as Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Delivery Lead, capable of implementing Agile frameworks for efficiency and quality improvement.
Certification Details
No specific exam for this course
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need project management experience?
No. The course is suitable for beginners and transitioning professionals.
Will I learn Scrum hands-on?
Yes. You’ll apply Agile principles through a real project simulation.
Does this include software tool practice?
Yes. You’ll use ClickUp, Notion, and other platforms for task tracking.
Can non-technical professionals join?
Yes. The course focuses on project delivery skills applicable across industries.
Does this course cover Agile certification prep?
It provides strong foundations useful for pursuing certifications like PMI-ACP or CSM.
Is this HRDC claimable?
Yes. Fully HRD Corp claimable for eligible Malaysian employers.
Can this course be customized for organizations?
Yes. GemRain offers industry-specific versions for IT and business teams.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You’ll receive a GemRain Certificate of Completion.