Scrum for Project Managers

The course is designed for project managers who want to understand Scrum without unnecessary theory and at the same time get practical guidance on how to use its principles in their work.

Over the course of two days, you will go through the basic principles of agility and Scrum, the differences between traditional and agile management, and specific situations that arise when managing projects, teams, and deliveries. We will focus on roles, responsibilities, working with priorities, changes, and stakeholder expectations.

The emphasis is on practical understanding. The course works with examples from real environments, with simulations, and discussions on how to use Scrum where the classic approach is no longer enough or where greater flexibility is needed. It also includes tips, templates, and recommendations that you can use immediately after returning to practice.

The course does not require any formal entry requirements. The advantage is:

• basic orientation in project management
• experience in project management, team management or delivery coordination

• project managers
• product managers
• portfolio managers
• PMO and project office managers
• business analysts
• project coordinators
• team leaders and delivery managers
• anyone who wants to better understand Scrum and its use in a project environment

📅  Day 1

• Introduction to Agility and the Scrum Framework
• Waterfall vs. Agile and the Possibilities of Combining Them
• The Role of a Project Manager in an Agile Environment
• Values, Principles and Responsibilities in Scrum
• Practical Situations from Project Practice

📅  Day 2

• Scrum in Real Project and Delivery Management
• Collaboration with the Team, Stakeholders and Business
• Facilitating Techniques, Templates and Practical Tools
• Solving Typical Problems in an Agile Environment
• Summary, Recommendations for Practice and Test Preparation

Study materials are included in the course price. You will receive practical Pumpedu materials summarizing the key principles, tools, and methods covered during the training, so you can easily apply them in practice even after the course.

• understand the principles and values ​​of Scrum in managing project context
• distinguish the role, responsibility and method of cooperation in an agile team
• connect traditional project management with an agile approach
• better respond to changes, uncertainty and new priorities
• support more effective collaboration between the team and stakeholders
• use practical techniques, templates and facilitation approaches in everyday practice
• evaluate what level of agility is appropriate for your environment

What is the Scrum for Project Managers course?
This is a course that shows how to connect the classic project approach with Scrum principles and an agile way of thinking. It focuses on how to use Scrum directly in project management, not just in development teams.

Who is the Scrum for Project Managers course suitable for?
It is intended for project managers who need respond better to changes, deliver results faster and collaborate more effectively with teams and stakeholders. It is also suitable for those who have previously worked with a purely classical (waterfall) approach.

How does the Scrum for Project Managers course work?
The course lasts 2 days and teaches agile thinking and specific Scrum principles with an emphasis on their connection to classical project management. The goal is to be able to combine both approaches according to the needs of the project.

What is the difference between Scrum for Project Managers and Scrum Master I.?
Scrum Master I. teaches the Scrum framework comprehensively and is focused on the role of the Scrum Master in the team, while Scrum for Project Managers focuses on how to use agile principles in the role of a project manager in addition to classic project management. The choice depends on what role you play in the project.

What is the Scrum for Project Managers course for? Are managers good?
It helps project managers respond more flexibly to change and collaborate better with agile teams without having to abandon the established project approach. It is a practical complement to traditional project management.