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Agile Project Manager Master Class

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

Project practitioners, programme leaders, and transformation managers explore agile leadership frameworks across this five-day executive programme. Delegates examine iterative delivery methods in volatile VUCA environments, apply Lean and Kanban workflows, establish Scrum ceremonies, and structure scaling models that align cross-functional teams with enterprise strategy.

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  • 26–30 Oct 2026Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
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  • 22–26 Mar 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 24–28 May 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 23–27 Aug 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 25–29 Oct 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT

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

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

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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

Commercial volatility, supply chain disruptions, and evolving customer expectations force organisations to adapt rapidly. Traditional fixed-scope delivery models struggle in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) operating environments. Successful enterprises therefore replace rigid multi-year project plans with iterative delivery cycles that incorporate frequent stakeholder feedback.

Agile frameworks prioritise working product increments and collaborative problem-solving over procedural bureaucracy without sacrificing financial governance. Modules explore delivery mechanics across Scrum, Lean, and Kanban. Empirical process control balances team autonomy with predictable tracking. Delegates examine how short development sprints allow organisations to pivot resources toward the highest-value deliverables.

Instruction examines the full project lifecycle from backlog refinement to cross-team scaling. Delegates explore how servant leadership, value stream management, and design thinking accelerate delivery speed across cross-functional units. Facilitated exercises and scenario evaluations demonstrate how to embed agile disciplines within complex corporate environments.

Course objectives

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

  1. Assess project complexity to determine appropriate predictive, agile, or hybrid delivery lifecycles
  2. Articulate the commercial and operational advantages of iterative delivery to executive sponsors
  3. Apply the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto across diverse project environments
  4. Cultivate an adaptive growth mindset and collaborative culture within project delivery teams
  5. Prioritise deliverable features based on verifiable customer value and strategic return on investment
  6. Utilise practical agile tools including visual Kanban boards, burndown charts, and user story maps
  7. Configure and execute iterative projects using structured Scrum ceremonies and role accountabilities
  8. Align departmental delivery practices with broader enterprise agility and governance frameworks
  9. Evaluate contemporary post-pandemic delivery trends including distributed teams and asynchronous collaboration

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Project managers and programme leaders seeking practical methods to apply agile frameworks to their portfolios
  • Senior functional leaders evaluating how iterative governance improves organisational responsiveness
  • Subject matter specialists across marketing, engineering, HR, R&D, product development, and operations collaborating on project deliverables
  • Scrum team members and delivery practitioners looking to refine iterative delivery mechanics
  • PMO staff and governance analysts establishing assurance frameworks for agile and hybrid initiatives

Training methodology

  • The facilitator uses structured lectures, case study reviews, interactive exercises, and moderated Q&A sessions to explore iterative delivery frameworks.
  • Delegates participate in peer discussions, simulation exercises, and practical problem-solving based on realistic business disruptions.
  • The programme concludes with guided action planning to help delegates apply agile principles and tools within their own organisations.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Agile Principles and Mindset

    • Drivers for delivery flexibility in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) commercial environments
    • Origins, foundational values, and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto
    • Contrasting adaptive growth mindsets with traditional fixed delivery behaviours
    • Positioning Agile, Lean thinking, and Kanban workflow management across delivery contexts
    • Managing organisational disruption when transitioning from predictive to iterative delivery
    • Evaluating project complexity frameworks to guide lifecycle selection
  2. Day 2

    Creating an Agile Delivery Environment

    • Distinguishing cultural adoption from mechanical process execution
    • Structuring value-driven delivery models to accelerate commercial return
    • Defining clear agile roles, distributed accountabilities, and cross-functional teams
    • Applying servant leadership principles to support team autonomy and remove delivery impediments
    • Optimising team velocity through psychological safety and collaborative agreements
    • Engaging stakeholders through transparency, continuous demonstrations, and rapid feedback loops
  3. Day 3

    Agile Planning and Scrum Framework

    • Contrasting iterative and incremental delivery mechanisms against traditional waterfall stages
    • Maintaining customer-centricity and stakeholder alignment throughout product lifecycles
    • Core architecture of the Scrum framework: events, roles, and artefacts
    • Applying feature prioritisation techniques including MoSCoW and weighted shortest job first
    • Multi-level agile planning: product visions, roadmaps, release schedules, and iteration backlogs
    • Practical estimation techniques using story points, planning poker, and velocity tracking
  4. Day 4

    Successful Delivery, Monitoring, and Governance

    • Integrating design thinking empathy and prototyping with iterative delivery pipelines
    • Monitoring agile progress using cumulative flow diagrams, burnup charts, and velocity metrics
    • Structuring commercial agile contracts, target-cost models, and supplier relationships
    • Rapid problem detection techniques, root cause analysis, and blocker management
    • Managing project risks adaptively using risk-adjusted backlogs and spike solutions
    • Facilitating structured retrospectives to embed continuous process improvement
  5. Day 5

    Projects and Enterprise Agility

    • Characteristics, governance models, and operational capabilities of an agile organisation
    • Building strategic responsiveness to pivot resources toward emerging market opportunities
    • Analysing current enterprise adoption patterns, distributed teams, and hybrid delivery models
    • Applying value stream mapping to eliminate process waste and accelerate delivery flow
    • Evaluating organisational agile maturity and establishing capability progression metrics
    • Overcoming cultural resistance, legacy governance hurdles, and implementation friction
    • Surveying enterprise scaling frameworks including SAFe and LeSS for multi-team delivery

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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  • 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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