PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects
Learn agile project management for development: Explore PM4R Agile methodology, principles, and roles for effective social impact projects.
Learn agile project management for development: Explore PM4R Agile methodology, principles, and roles for effective social impact projects.
This course introduces the PM4R Agile methodology, designed for managing development and social impact projects. Learn the basics of agility, develop an agile mindset, and understand how to apply these principles to improve project outcomes. Explore the roles in an agile team, the five steps of PM4R Agile, and practice applying agile principles through practical activities and self-assessment.
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What you'll learn
Learn the basic principles of agility and develop an agile mindset
Understand the differences between traditional, agile, and hybrid project management approaches
Explore the PM4R Agile methodology and its application in development projects
Learn about the roles and responsibilities in an agile team
Understand the five steps of the PM4R Agile methodology
Practice applying agile principles through simulations and practical activities
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14 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the PM4R Agile methodology, specifically designed for managing development and social impact projects. It covers the basic principles of agility, the importance of developing an agile mindset, and how these concepts can be applied to improve project outcomes in the development sector. The curriculum includes modules on the foundations of agility, the PM4R Agile principles, the importance of agile mindset in development projects, and an overview of the PM4R methodology including team roles and the five-step process. Through practical activities, simulations, and self-assessment tools, participants will learn to internalize agile principles and evaluate their readiness to apply the PM4R Agile approach. The course emphasizes the hybrid nature of PM4R Agile, combining traditional and agile project management elements to create a flexible, adaptive approach suitable for development contexts.
Start Here
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Agility in PM4R Agile
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
The Agile Mindset in PM4R Agile
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Why is the Agile Mindset Important in Development and Social Impact Projects?
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
The PM4R Methodology: Roles and Overview
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Final Steps
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Director of Project Management for Results at the Inter-American Development Bank
Agustín Sarría is the Director of the Project Management for Results (PM4R) program at the Inter-American Development Bank (BID). He is a Civil Engineer with over 20 years of experience in project management, having developed his professional career in the private engineering sector across Spain, Italy, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. In the past decade, he has focused on border integration and trade projects in Central America, working closely with executive unit teams to support management processes, enhance project execution capabilities, and oversee construction projects. Sarría is actively involved in various courses related to project management, including "PM4R Agile: 5 Steps for Hybrid Management of Projects" and "PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects," both offered on Coursera. His extensive expertise in project management and commitment to results-oriented methodologies make him a key figure in advancing development initiatives across the region.
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