Certificate in Agile Project Management (ACE CREDIT) | UMass Global

Certificate in Agile Project Management (ACE CREDIT) | UMass Global Certificate in Agile Project Management (ACE CREDIT®) Gain the basic foundational skills needed to become a competent Agile practitioner. Program Overview This online course introduces learners to Agile methods of project management. Beginning with an introduction to the core philosophy of Agile and the basic structure of an Agile project, the following modules address specific challenges that may be encountered by teams using Agile, best practices for integrating Agile methods into Waterfall environments, and the principles of Scrum, one of several specialized Agile methods. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice their project management skills in an Agile context. Learn More and Register Note: You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Check with your employer to see if you qualify. At a Glance Approximately 32 hours Access Time: 720 days 2.9 CEUs, 3 ACE credits $719 No additional materials required Program Highlights Flexibility and Accessibility Courses are 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly, allowing learners to access them anytime and anywhere. Interactive Learning Features like real-world case studies, simulations, games, and quizzes enhance engagement and knowledge retention. Adaptive Learning Technology Our adaptive learning engine diagnoses learner mastery and provides personalized learning pathways. ACE CREDIT This course has been evaluated by The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) with a recommendation of 2 credits, lower division, in project management or fundamentals of project management. A student's grade in the course will be based on their performance on a final, cumulative exam. The final exam is composed of 40 multiple-choice questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam is proctored. For more information, please see the syllabus. If students do not earn a passing score of 70% on their first attempt, they will have the opportunity to take the exam 1 additional time (2 total attempts). Students must wait 24 hours between exam retakes. A passing score of 70% of above is required to request college credit for this certificate. Courses Included in this Certificate This introductory-level course explores the methodologies and practices of Agile development and explains the key concepts and principles that form the foundation of Agile project management. This self-paced course contains vocabulary games, flashcards, and interactive exercises to supplement and enhance your understanding of Agile concepts, as well as video segments from Agile experts to help you become a more proficient Agile practitioner. This course outlines the fundamental theories and principles of Scrum frameworks, including the underlying philosophy and essential tools practitioners need to adapt to an Agile way of working. Implemented properly, these techniques can produce extraordinary results for stakeholders and customers. This intermediate-level course is designed to help Agile practitioners recognize and resolve many of the common issues that emerge when Agile concepts are introduced into Waterfall organizations. The course begins with 24 video segments from seasoned Agile trainers and practitioners who provide tips and best practices for addressing integration obstacles. The course then presents 20 short case studies that simulate the communication and interchanges that can occur as Agile and Waterfall practitioners work to resolve differences in the ways that they see and execute tasks. As students evaluate these case studies, they'll learn to deconstruct and diagnose any underlying problems that need to be resolved, just as they would in everyday practice. While they work to decode and correct these issues, they'll begin to recognize the common pitfalls that can happen as project teams collaborate and interact. This intermediate-level course is designed to help Agile practitioners decipher and solve the problems that arise regularly in their work. The course begins with 16 video segments from seasoned Agile trainers and practitioners who provide tips and best practices for addressing Agile team challenges. The course then presents 20 short case studies that test the student's understanding of Agile practices and provide guidance for resolving common problems. The case studies are structured to simulate the conversations and interactions that happen regularly on Agile projects; seeing these disputes as narratives will help students learn to deconstruct issues and diagnose the underlying problems that need to be corrected, just as they would in their everyday work. As students decode these disputes and plan appropriate responses, they'll gain the experience they need to guide their teams and to put them back on track to deliver value to their customers. This course introduces the learner to the topics covered in this course bundle, as well as the process for earning ACE CREDIT®. This is the final exam course for this ACE CREDIT®-bearing bundle. This course is not available for individual sale. Program Partner We partnered with MindEdge to bring you affordable, full-suite, cloud-based, content-rich online education. MindEdge Learning FAQs Ask an Expert This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject-matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learn Agile Project Management with UMass Global. Learn More and Register (800) 632–0094 Related Programs All Programs Learn More about Business Administration, Certificate Master's Pathway FA Eligible Business Business Administration, Certificate Boost your business skills with UMass Global's Certificate in Business Administration. Complete 4 foundation courses plus elective for advanced credentials. Next Start Date: May 4, 2026 Business Administration, Certificate Master's Pathway FA Eligible This online business administration certificate program introduces conceptual and practical skills needed for standard business practice. 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