Syracuse University - Microcredentials

Integrating Agile Into a Waterfall Environment

Course Prefix and Number

PSS 032

Interest Areas

Project Management

This intermediate-level course helps Agile practitioners recognize and resolve common issues when integrating Agile concepts into Waterfall organizations. Through video segments and case studies, students will learn to diagnose and address underlying problems, enhancing collaboration and project success.

Integrating Agile Into a Waterfall Environment - 1252 - U001 - 54900

Class Section

54900

Section Number

U001

Format

Online, self-paced

Location

MindEdge

Registration Close

05/06/2025

Grading

Grade - PASS/FAIL (P/F)

Fee

$89.00

This intermediate-level course is designed to help Agile practitioners recognize and resolve many of the common issues that emerge when Agile concepts are introduced into Waterfall organizations. The course begins with 24 video segments from seasoned Agile trainers and practitioners who provide tips and best practices for addressing integration obstacles. The course then presents 20 short case studies that simulate the communication and interchanges that can occur as Agile and Waterfall practitioners work to resolve differences in the ways that they see and execute tasks. As students evaluate these case studies, they'll learn to deconstruct and diagnose any underlying problems that need to be resolved, just as they would in everyday practice. While they work to decode and correct these issues, they'll begin to recognize the common pitfalls that can happen as project teams collaborate and interact.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify whether Agile concepts and methodologies could be integrated into an existing organization
Describe tools and techniques that could assist in Agile integration
Recognize the problems that Agile and Waterfall collaborators contend with on a regular basis
Apply practical tips from experienced practitioners to correct these problems
Recognize the advantage of "failing fast"
Uncover impediments or obstacles that may occur when running Agile and Waterfall in parallel
Examine several project artifacts that can be used to show progress during transitional states
Identify the essential elements of an integration framework
Discuss ways to temper expectations as integration takes hold

Course Access
Participants can start in this course at any point during the semester. Once registered, they will have up to 90 days to complete 4 hours of coursework.

Drop Policy
Participants who are enrolled in this course may request a drop and/or a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. Participants will only be refunded if they have completed less than 10% of the course.

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MindEdge. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a MindEdge representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.

Credential
At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a co-branded digital badge from MindEdge and Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

Sponsoring Department Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Microcredentials at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.