Learn a 5-step agile methodology for efficient development project management in this 10-week course.
Learn a 5-step agile methodology for efficient development project management in this 10-week course.
Master the PM4R Agile methodology in this comprehensive course designed for development and social impact project managers. Learn to apply a flexible, hybrid approach to enhance project execution, increase transparency, and motivate your team. The course covers the five steps of the PM4R Agile methodology, including their characteristics, outcomes, and tools. Through hands-on simulations and learning activities, you'll apply these steps to real and fictional projects, gaining practical experience in agile project management. Ideal for professionals in Latin America and the Caribbean working on development projects, including civil servants, NGO staff, and private sector personnel. Develop skills to adapt to dynamic project environments, deliver continuous value, and achieve sustainable, inclusive development outcomes.
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What you'll learn
Recognize and understand the 5 steps of the PM4R Agile methodology
Identify the characteristics, elements, tools, roles, and outcomes of each step
Determine when it is appropriate to apply the PM4R Agile methodology to a project
Apply the PM4R Agile methodology to a development and social impact project case study
Develop skills for continuous value delivery in project management
Learn to adapt project strategies to changes and unforeseen events
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Module Description
This course delves into the PM4R Agile methodology, a hybrid approach designed for managing development and social impact projects. Participants will learn the five key steps of this methodology, understanding their characteristics, outcomes, and associated tools. The curriculum focuses on practical application, with simulations and activities that allow learners to plan and execute projects using the PM4R Agile approach. Topics covered include the roles of team members during project execution, decision-making processes for applying the methodology, and strategies for increasing transparency and stakeholder participation. The course aims to equip professionals with the skills to manage projects more efficiently, adapt to changes, and deliver value continuously in dynamic environments.
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10 Courses
Distinguished Project Management Expert and Agile Methodology Leader
Agustín Sarría serves as Coordinator of the Project Management for Results (PM4R) program at the Inter-American Development Bank, where he leads initiatives to improve project management capabilities across Latin America and the Caribbean. With over 20 years of experience in public and private project management across more than 20 countries, and an MBA specializing in multilateral organization project management, he has established himself as an expert in agile methodologies. Since 2010, he has worked as a project management consultant helping public institutions improve their performance through agile mindset development and simplified management tools. Through his role as instructor of PM4R Agile courses and coordinator of the PM4R Program since 2021, he continues to advance project management practices while focusing on developing practical, flexible approaches for development and social impact projects
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