UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN-MADISON

Agile Scrum for Project Management

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Schedule

Online materials available: Nov. 3
Live sessions: Nov. 10 & 17, 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

Registration through: November 03, 2026

All times shown in central time.

Format

Live online

Fee

$650; gov't/nonprofit $550

Instructor

Kristen Harris

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancel three full business days before the class and receive a full refund minus $50 for the administrative fee.
  • Cancel less than three business days beforehand, or do not participate; you remain responsible for the entire fee.

Summary

Scrum is a widely used Agile framework that empowers teams to plan and deliver project outcomes iteratively and incrementally. In this highly interactive course, you will build a strong foundation in Scrum principles and gain practical skills to manage, lead or contribute as a productive member of a Scrum team.

You will discover when an Agile Scrum approach is most effective and why its key elements — such as flexibility, adaptability, and alignment with customer needs — are essential in today's fast-paced, complex work environment. We will discuss how Scrum's iterative process accelerates time-to-outcome, maximizes value delivery and reduces overhead. The course also covers the team-building benefits of Scrum, helping foster a more empowered, engaged, and productive environment that increases both customer and employee satisfaction. This course also counts toward our Project Management Certificate.

A digital badge is available for this course! Digital badges are online credentials that recognize professional learning — making them a powerful way to showcase your accomplishments to employers, colleagues, or on platforms like LinkedIn. By completing a short assessment at the end of the class, you'll earn a badge that highlights your new skills. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and stand out in your professional field. Find out more.

Overview

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the components of a Scrum framework and its effectiveness in delivering a product or project.
  • Explore how to build a high-performing, sustainable and efficient Scrum team.
  • Learn to plan, manage and execute a project using Scrum.
  • Identify key factors that contribute to maximizing customer and stakeholder value while achieving a positive return on investment.

Course Structure

  • Live: Two full days of highly interactive live instruction on Zoom. A camera is required for participation.

Who Should Attend

  • New and experienced project managers
  • Project team leaders and members
  • Anyone with an interest in project management
  • Anyone enrolled in the Project Management Certificate

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Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 12
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units 1.2

Explanation of Continuing Education Hours

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Meet your instructor

Kristen Harris

Kristen Harris, PMP, ACC is a leadership educator and digital transformation executive with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise technology and organizational change initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is both a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

Kristen has led global teams and large–scale transformation programs across organizations including Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and Zia Consulting, guiding complex digital initiatives, enterprise platform integrations, and organizational change efforts. Her work spans Agile delivery, product development, and executive–level strategy, with a focus on aligning teams, improving decision-making, and driving measurable business outcomes.

In addition to her executive leadership experience, Kristen designs and facilitates professional coaching and leadership development programs for high–performing professionals and emerging leaders. Her approach integrates Agile principles with strategic communication, stakeholder alignment, and adaptive decision–making—equipping leaders to apply Agile not only as a framework, but as a mindset for navigating complexity, leading change, and delivering sustained organizational impact.