About This Course

Designed for construction professionals, this course covers adaptive project management principles and their practical application in construction projects. It is particularly beneficial for PMP exam preparation and professionals seeking to integrate lean and agile approaches into their workflows. This accredited self-paced course is approved by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), awarding 1 CPD Point, and recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI), allowing PMI certificate holders to claim 7 PDUs.

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Course Content

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Based on industry-leading standards:

• PMBOK® Guide – 7th Edition (2021)

• Process Groups: A Practical Guide (2022)

• Agile Practice Guide (2017)

• The SCRUM Guide (2020)

• The Construction Extension to the PMBOK® Guide (2016)

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This self-paced, accredited course equips construction professionals with the knowledge and skills to apply lean and agile principles in project management. Learn how to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve collaboration through adaptive approaches tailored for the construction industry.

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What You Will Learn:

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• ✔ Project Development Approaches – Understand predictive, lean, agile, and hybrid models to determine the best fit for your projects.

• ✔ Lean Philosophy – Learn how to maximize value, minimize waste, and implement lean metrics for construction efficiency.

• ✔ Agile Philosophy – Discover how flexibility, collaboration, and iterative planning can improve project adaptability.

• ✔ Kaizen for Continuous Improvement – Explore how small, continuous changes lead to big efficiency gains.

• ✔ Scrum Methodology – Master agile project management through defined roles, events, and iterative sprints.

• ✔ Kanban Workflow Management – Visualize and optimize work processes using Kanban boards and principles.

• ✔ Hybrid Project Approaches – Learn how to combine predictive, lean, and agile methods for the best project outcomes.

• ✔ Key Lean & Agile Tools – Utilize Scrum boards, MVPs, burn charts, velocity tracking, and other essential techniques.

• ✔ PMBOK vs. Lean & Agile – Compare traditional project management best practices with adaptive approaches.

• ✔ Adopting Agile in Construction – Overcome challenges like organizational structure, procurement, and scaling agile practices.

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Key Benefits

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• Improve Efficiency & Quality – Use lean and agile techniques to minimize waste, enhance flexibility, and complete projects on time and within budget.

• Enhance Collaboration & Communication – Agile project management fosters teamwork, adaptability, and alignment with stakeholder goals.

• Increase Project Success & Satisfaction – Apply modern project management principles for better outcomes in construction and engineering.

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