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Professional Academy Diploma in Agile Project Management

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In today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, organisations need more than traditional project management to succeed. They need leaders who can design and deliver projects that actively drive strategy forward.

This Agile Project Management course will equip you with the mindset, tools, and confidence to navigate rapid change, embrace innovation, and harness the power of Agile to achieve meaningful outcomes. You will explore how Agile, Lean-thinking, and process-improvement frameworks can enhance project management beyond traditional IT contexts, particularly where product management, strategic delivery, and long-term value creation are critical.

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Agile Project Management Course Modules

Agile approaches first emerged in software development, but their values and principles can—and should—be applied far more widely. This course is designed to expand your understanding of the available options, encourage critical thinking, and equip you with the insight to adapt and blend frameworks to suit different organisational contexts.

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1. An Agile Mindset

Explain the origins of Agile and analyse the Agile Manifesto’s values and principles. Compare Agile and traditional mindsets, identifying the shift from control to adaptability.

  • Agile Manifesto principles
  • Shift from control to adaptability

2. Project vs Product Management

Identify key differences between delivering a project and managing a product lifecycle. Evaluate how product-led organisations structure work around persistent, cross-functional teams rather than temporary project teams.

  • Product roadmaps vs project outputs
  • Governance changes

3. Frameworks and Technical Practices

Compare key Agile frameworks and their core principles. Select appropriate technical practices (e.g., timeboxing, TDD, continuous integration) for specific delivery contexts to support adaptability and quality.

  • Timeboxing
  • TDD (Test-Driven Development)
  • Continuous Integration

4. Scrum Framework

Explain Scrum’s history, principles, roles, events, and artefacts. Identify common pitfalls and anti-patterns in Scrum adoption and apply practices to a simulated delivery cycle.

  • Scrum roles
  • Sprint planning

5. Lean and Flow

Learn the five Lean principles, waste types, and WIP limits. Understand how flow, pull systems, and visual management improve delivery.

  • Kaizen Principles

6. Kanban

Understand Kanban principles and how to integrate them with other Agile frameworks. Build a Kanban board and apply WIP limits to manage demand using visual collaboration tools.

  • Kanban boards
  • WIP (Work In Progress) limits

7. People, Roles and Responsibilities

Evaluate leadership styles in Agile, including servant leadership and coaching. Design co-creation workshops and formulate strategies for building stakeholder buy-in.

  • Servant leadership
  • Co-design workshops

8. Scaling Agile

Explain the challenges of scaling Agile across multiple teams. Compare scaling frameworks including APMG AgilePM v3, Disciplined Agile, Scrum@Scale, and SAFe, and recommend approaches based on organisational context.

  • AgilePM v3
  • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
  • Scrum@Scale

9. Requirement Gathering and User Stories

Use personas and journey maps to capture customer needs. Write user stories and acceptance criteria that meet INVEST standards, and develop product roadmaps that connect strategy to delivery.

  • Personas
  • INVEST criteria

10. Estimation

Apply Agile estimation techniques such as story points, t-shirt sizing, and planning poker. Use relative sizing to compare work items and interpret estimates to support prioritisation.

  • Story points
  • Planning poker
  • Prioritisation

11. Tracking and Data Visualisation

Select Agile metrics (e.g., burndown charts, cumulative flow diagrams) to track progress. Produce outcome-focused reports that highlight value delivered rather than just activity.

  • Burndown charts
  • Cumulative flow diagrams

12. Pulling it all Together

Integrate Agile and Lean practices into a coherent delivery plan. Work collaboratively to simulate end-to-end delivery, from planning to stakeholder reporting, adapting practices for legacy environments.

  • End-to-end simulation

Project Management vs Agile Project Management

Project management provides a structured way to plan and deliver work within set time, budget, and scope. Traditional Project management approaches like "Waterfall" follow a linear sequence of phases and rely on detailed upfront planning, making them suitable for projects with stable, well-defined requirements.

Agile takes a more adaptive route, using short sprints (a short, fixed period where a team delivers a small, usable piece of work and reviews progress to guide the next cycle) to deliver incremental value and adjust based on ongoing feedback.

Where traditional methods aim to reduce change, Agile welcomes it, making it a strong fit for fast-moving or evolving environments.

What our Alumni Say

My experience with the Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management was extremely good - since completing the course I now have interviews coming out of my ears! I picked up a lot of useful skills throughout the course and everything was very well-taught by the lecturers.

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I really enjoyed studying for a Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management. The lecturer was very engaging and had a lot of hands-on, personal experience to bring the material to life. The UCD Professional Academy staff were also very helpful.

Overall I had a great experience studying for a Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management. I feel much more confident in my new role having done this course and I know that what I've learned will help me as I continue in this role and also well into the future as I hopefully continue to grow my project management career.

Obtaining a Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management with UCD Professional Academy was a very positive experience. The course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help run projects efficiently and effectively, following proven methodology. I could not fault the course from beginning to end.

I had a great experience during the UCD Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management. We received a lot of information but everything was communicated in a great way and was easy to follow. Being able to complete this course from home and online was a great advantage.

Pia Brandenburg

Technical Account Manager, Zeus Industrial Products

Studying for a Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management was an excellent experience. I really enjoyed the hands-on experience, which other courses lack. The strongest aspects of the course were the slides used, which were really informative. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in developing Project Management skills.

If you want a career in Project Management but don’t know where to start, then you should check out this course! You will thoroughly learn everything you need to become a Project Manager, as the course materials are both comprehensive & well-organised. At the end of your course, you will prove your new knowledge by delivering very detailed projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course right for me?

This course is designed for professionals in any sector who need to manage projects in a fast-paced, changing environment. It is perfect for those with some experience in traditional project management who want to expand their toolkit with Agile and Lean methodologies. Whether you are involved in digital transformation, service improvement, or strategy delivery, this course will help you navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Learners who are new to project management may benefit from enrolling in the Professional Academy Diploma in Project Management to build foundational PM skills from the ground up.

How will this course help with my career?

Gaining a Professional Academy Diploma in Agile Project Management demonstrates to employers that you possess the modern leadership skills required to drive strategy and value. This qualification prepares you for senior roles such as such as project manager, transformation lead, PMO manager, or product owner. You will leave with the practical ability to implement self-directing teams, optimise workflows, and deliver successful outcomes in complex environments—skills that are highly sought after in today's job market.

What is the learning experience like?

Many of our courses are now available in a variety of formats. All formats cover the same course content. You now have more choice in how you learn with us:

Live Online

Our online experience is designed to be just as interactive, supportive, and inspiring as the UCD Professional Academy campus experience.

Online courses can be accessed from any computer or laptop with an internet connection.

Live lectures are delivered using Zoom. During these lectures, your teachers will use technology interactively to ensure an engaging learning experience. When appropriate, students will be encouraged to activate their microphones so that they can ask questions and communicate with other students.

On Campus

UCD Professional Academy is delighted to welcome learners back on the UCD Belfield Campus. On Campus courses are delivered in-person with our industry experts in the O'Brien Science building.

On Demand

On Demand courses enable you to complete your course on your own schedule. Course modules are delivered in the form of one “lesson”. The lesson is broken up into short videos followed by activities designed to put the new information and concepts into practice through exercises, quizzes, forum participation and other activities.

What is the student experience like?

Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, which is why our Student Services team is on hand to support you throughout your time with us. They will respond to any queries you have, help you with any technical issues, and facilitate your learning experience at every point. All students are given access to our Student Portal, where you can see your timetable, access all your study materials, and manage your account.

How is this course assessed?

Agile Action Learning Log (25%): Three entries (approx. 1,500 words total) reflecting on Agile principles or practices applied in your work or personal context. You will note the context, challenges, and lessons learned, linking theory to practice.

Agile Delivery Plan Assignment (75%): A final report (approx. 3,000 words) where you will design an Agile Delivery Plan for a real or hypothetical public-facing digital service. You will apply Agile/Lean frameworks, define roles, and reflect on challenges.

What are the benefits of a Professional Academy Diploma?

UCD Professional Academy Diplomas and Certificates are designed to give your career an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders our courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals. Professional Academy Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects rather than their academic credentials.

The Professional Academy is an independent wholly owned part of UCD designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Courses tend to be short, designed and delivered by industry practitioners, and are not part of nor do they lead to a traditional University award such as a degree or a masters. They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study by their organisation.

For full details of UCD Professional Academy’s Certifications & Governance please visit https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/governance/

How do I get my Professional Academy Diploma?

Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You can also add this certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

What payment options are available?

You can secure your spot on most of our Live Online, On-Campus, or On-Demand courses with a low 30% deposit. The remaining balance can be paid in two equal instalments (30 and 60 days later).

For full-time Bootcamp courses, you can secure your spot with a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due prior to the start of your course.

Please note that standard terms and conditions apply, which you can review here: https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/

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