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Agile Power Practices

BUSA-40860

Make Agile's Most Powerful Practices Work for You

 

This course provides an overview of the tools used in Agile methods of project management. Program and project managers who need to understand the balance and necessity of organizational stability and agility as they lead teams will learn to practice interactive, lean, and Agile methods. Commonly used terms will be explained and participants will dive deeper into the most common practices. Understanding organizational stability and agility is an essential skill for all project managers.

At the completion of this course, students still be able to:

  • Communicate intelligibly to others about Agile on a high level
  • Explain the most commonly practiced methods in Agile
  • Identify important artifacts, events and roles associated with Agile methods
  • Define common best practices, tools and techniques used in Agile
  • Know when to implement an Agile Hybrid framework on your projects
  • Understand the future of Agile in Project Management and Product Development

This course will provide 30 education hours. To receive Professional Development Units (PDU’s), submit your UCSD transcript to the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Learning Formats


 
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Live Online:
Fully online instructor-led training using live virtual class meetings via Zoom or Virbela conferencing systems. Click on the “Live Online” section below to view details of the online meeting times and instructor information.
 

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Online:
Fully online Instructor-led training with no class meeting times. Lectures are pre-recorded and your instructor will set weekly deliverables to help you stay on track and engage with the content in a meaningful way. Click on the “Online” section below to view course details.

Note: Not all formats may be available every quarter.

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$695.00
Notes: No pre-requisite required.

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This course applies to these programs

Project Management Software Quality Assurance

Course sessions

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Section ID:

191335

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum 1st
by Mike Cohn
ISBN / ASIN: 9780321579362

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 7/11/2025
  • Early enrollment advised

Note:

This is an asynchronous online course. Pre-recorded lectures will be released weekly, allowing you to review them at your convenience and complete assignments at your own pace. Course content will be accessible on Canvas (https://extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu) starting on the first day. There are no scheduled meeting times.

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Instructor: Mark Rushton

Mark Rushton
Mark D. Rushton has over 20 years experience in software development as an engineer, engineering manager, team lead and project manager spanning from 10 person startups to multinational corporations. He combines a high level of technical acumen and engineering experience with the broad range of skills needed for modern project management. Mark currently holds many of the major certifications in agile and project management including Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICA-ACC) and Six Sigma Green Belt.
 
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Section ID:

187077

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/21/2025

Note:

This is an asynchronous online course. Pre-recorded lectures will be released weekly, allowing you to review them at your convenience and complete assignments at your own pace. Course content will be accessible on Canvas (https://extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu) beginning on the first day of class. There are no scheduled meeting times.

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Fabio De Martino

Fabio De Martino
Fabio De Martino is a seasoned life sciences executive, educator, and project management consultant with over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. He has held leadership roles at industry-leading organizations, including Gilead Sciences, Genentech, and Novartis, where he drove key initiatives across quality systems, operational excellence, and global program management. Fabio specializes in project and program management, organizational readiness, and regulatory compliance, with deep expertise in cGMP, Lean Six Sigma, and quality improvement frameworks. He is also the founder of Biolygon LLC, a business service platform that connects senior-level professionals with life sciences companies seeking expert project support. Dedicated to teaching and mentorship, Fabio serves as an instructor at UCLA Extension and UC San Diego Extended Studies, where he creates engaging, practice-based learning environments for working professionals. He holds a PMP® certification and degrees in engineering and business.
 
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