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Adaptive (Agile) Project Management

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Project leaders and delivery managers balance predictable governance with iterative responsiveness across this five-day course. Delegates examine predictive controls alongside adaptive frameworks, evaluate the PMI PMBOK standard and ANSI guidelines, and implement SCRUM ceremonies, backlog management, and sprint cycles to deliver value in volatile commercial environments.

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  • 26–30 Oct 2026Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027London£3,360 + VAT
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  • 18–22 Jan 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 22–26 Mar 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 24–28 May 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 23–27 Aug 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 25–29 Oct 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Organisations frequently struggle when rigid project plans meet fast-changing commercial requirements. Traditional predictive models sequence work, define dependencies, and establish cost baselines with high precision. Yet unexpected market shifts often disrupt fixed schedules. Project leaders need a flexible way to sustain commercial value.

This course contrasts waterfall controls with adaptive delivery. Delegates review the PMI PMBOK standard and ANSI guidelines to assess how iterative methods reduce delivery risk. In contrast, adaptive frameworks prioritise frequent stakeholder feedback and rapid increments of working product.

Instruction explores SCRUM implementation, team dynamics, and quantitative tracking methods. Delegates test delivery hypotheses against practical project scenarios. They evaluate risk registers, calculate earned value metrics, and practise agile ceremonies. These exercises help delegates choose the right delivery model for their organisation.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Evaluate how high-performing team dynamics and self-organisation drive successful adaptive delivery
  2. Apply predictive planning methods to align project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
  3. Implement governance rules and role definitions within the SCRUM framework
  4. Structure backlog refinement, capacity planning, and stakeholder engagement for agile projects
  5. Facilitate sprint planning sessions to establish clear iteration goals and team commitments
  6. Manage sprint execution using daily stand-ups, burndown charts, and impediment removal
  7. Conduct sprint reviews and retrospectives to capture stakeholder feedback and drive continuous improvement

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Project managers, programme managers, and senior project leaders overseeing complex delivery portfolios
  • IT project managers, technical leads, and systems coordinators transitioning to iterative delivery
  • Product managers, business analysts, and project coordinators defining backlog priorities and requirements
  • Project sponsors and departmental stakeholders collaborating with predictive and adaptive delivery teams

Training methodology

  • The facilitator delivers conceptual presentations supported by practical case studies and interactive team discussions.
  • Delegates work through applied exercises contrasting predictive schedule controls with adaptive sprint execution.
  • Structured group activities allow delegates to practise SCRUM ceremonies, earned value analysis, and change management scenarios.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Understanding Projects and Project Management

    • Defining project characteristics, lifecycle stages, and operational boundaries
    • Fundamental principles of project governance and delivery frameworks
    • Developing an effective project charter to secure mandate and executive alignment
    • Structuring the core project team, roles, and collaborative working agreements
    • Conducting needs analysis and articulating a clear solution vision
    • Identifying, mapping, and engaging key organisational stakeholders
  2. Day 2

    Predictive Project Management: Planning

    • Collecting product requirements and establishing scope management baselines
    • Deconstructing deliverables through a structured work breakdown structure
    • Sequencing activities, estimating durations, and building the project timeline
    • Applying critical path analysis and schedule compression to optimise delivery timelines
    • Cost estimation techniques and resource expenditure forecasting
    • Aggregating cost accounts to establish the authorised project budget baseline
  3. Day 3

    Predictive Project Management: Control

    • Identifying project risks, evaluating probabilities, and assessing operational impact
    • Formulating targeted risk response strategies and maintaining the risk register
    • Establishing formal change control boards and baseline modification protocols
    • Developing contingency reserves and mitigation plans to manage project disruption
    • Monitoring cost and schedule performance using earned value management metrics
  4. Day 4

    Adaptive Project Management

    • Foundations of the SCRUM framework and behaviours of high-performing teams
    • Core agile values, principles, and adaptive delivery lifecycles
    • Responsibilities and authority of the Product Owner in defining value
    • Accountabilities of the Scrum facilitator in enabling workflow and removing delivery obstacles
    • Empowering self-organising delivery teams to deliver increments
    • Managing key SCRUM artefacts including product backlog, sprint backlog, and increments
  5. Day 5

    Practical Considerations in the Application of SCRUM

    • Sprint planning techniques, story point estimation, and commitment setting
    • Executing the sprint iteration using daily stand-ups and visual task boards
    • Facilitating structured sprint retrospectives to drive continuous process improvement
    • Synthesising course learning and evaluating tailored hybrid delivery approaches
    • Contrasting governance, control, and assurance mechanisms across predictive and adaptive models

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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