Agile Process, Project and Program Controls

Unlock agile process, project, and program controls—streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and ensure adaptive, efficient delivery across teams.
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 2 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
Batch Two
Thursday, May 21, 2026
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Three
Monday, June 15, 2026
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Live Session
Single Attendee
$149.00 $249.00
Live Session
Recorded
Single Attendee
$199.00 $332.00
6 month Access for Recorded
Live+Recorded
Single Attendee
$249.00 $416.00
6 month Access for Recorded

Description:

Agile Process, Project and Program Controls” is a hands-on course that shows how governance, oversight, and control work in Agile settings. It helps participants maintain visibility, accountability, risk management, and performance tracking without slowing Agile delivery. The course connects traditional control models with modern Agile practices.

Participants learn to create simple but effective controls for teams, projects, and programs by using Agile metrics, feedback loops, review meetings, and evidence-based reports. The course aims to support informed decisions and transparency while keeping flexibility and delivery speed.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how controls work in Agile environments.
  • Tell the difference between traditional and Agile control models.
  • Apply process controls to avoid delivery bottlenecks.
  • Use Agile metrics to monitor performance and results.
  • Establish effective controls at the project level. Set up program-level coordination and governance practices.
  • Improve how you see progress, predict outcomes, and manage risks.
  • Find the right balance between flexibility and accountability.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is intended for the following professionals:

  • Project and program managers.
  • PMO and governance professionals.
  • Agile transformation leaders.
  • Delivery managers and portfolio leaders.
  • Risk and compliance professionals who work with Agile teams.
  • Senior stakeholders who oversee Agile initiatives.
  • Team leaders are responsible for reporting and controls. 

Basic Understanding:

  • It’s helpful to know a bit about Agile or Scrum, but you don’t need any prior experience. 

Curriculum
Total Duration: 2 Hours
Module 1 - Control in Agile Contexts

  • Why controls are still necessary in Agile
  • Control vs bureaucracy
  • Adaptive control principles
  • Transparency as a control mechanism

Module 2 - Agile Process Controls

  • Built-in Agile feedback loops
  • Iterations, reviews, and retrospectives as controls
  • Definition of Done and quality gates
  • Workflow visualization and WIP limits

Module 3 - Agile Project Controls

  • Scope control through backlog management
  • Iteration-based planning and replanning
  • Progress tracking using Agile indicators
  • Managing change through incremental delivery

Module 4 - Metrics and Evidence-Based Tracking

  • Leading vs lagging indicators
  • Velocity, throughput, and cycle time
  • Burndown and burnup charts
  • Outcome and value metrics

Module 5 - Risk and Dependency Controls

  • Early risk discovery through short cycles
  • Dependency mapping and coordination
  • Escalation paths in Agile delivery
  • Control through frequent integration and review

Module 6 - Program-Level Controls in Agile

  • Coordinating multiple Agile teams
  • Cross-team planning and synchronization
  • Increment and release governance
  • Portfolio visibility mechanisms

Module 7 - Governance Without Slowdown

  • Lightweight governance models
  • Decision checkpoints and guardrails
  • Auditability in Agile environments
  • Control design checklist and improvement practices