Plan Better. Lead Teams. Deliver Projects with Confidence.
Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and deliver projects using both traditional project management approaches and Agile methods.
This 10-week Professional Pathway combines practical project simulations with Scrum, Kanban, risk management, stakeholder communication, and leadership skills.
₦150,000 | 10 Weeks | Professional Pathway | In-Person | Maximum 20 Learners
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Course at a Glance
Programme: Project Management and Agile Methodologies
Pathway: Professional Pathway
Duration: 10 weeks
Tuition: ₦150,000
Mode: In-person, practical and simulation-based
Schedule: Weekday and weekend options, subject to cohort timetable
Cohort Size: Maximum 20 participants
Entry Level: Beginner-friendly
Assessment: Assignments, practical activities and final project
Certificate: CIH Certificate after successful completion
Sponsorship: Selected sponsored opportunities may be available
What You Will Learn
The programme develops practical skills in:
- project initiation and planning;
- defining objectives, scope and deliverables;
- stakeholder analysis;
- Work Breakdown Structures;
- scheduling and resource planning;
- Gantt charts;
- Agile principles and practices;
- Scrum roles, ceremonies and artefacts;
- Kanban and visual workflow management;
- project execution and team coordination;
- monitoring progress and project KPIs;
- risk identification and mitigation;
- change management;
- stakeholder communication and reporting;
- leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution;
- digital project management tools such as Trello, Asana and MS Project.
What You Will Do
Manage a Project from Planning to Presentation
The programme includes a practical capstone where you work individually or in a team to manage a real or simulated project.
Your deliverables may include:
- project charter;
- Work Breakdown Structure;
- project schedule;
- Agile or Kanban board;
- risk and issue tracking;
- project status reports;
- and final project presentation.
The objective is to show that you can apply project management principles, not simply define them.
Your 10-Week Learning Journey
Project Management Foundations
Understand project lifecycles, the project manager’s role, and the fundamentals of managing deliverables.
Planning & Scheduling
Learn scope definition, stakeholder analysis, WBS, schedules and resource planning.
Agile, Scrum & Kanban
Understand how Agile differs from traditional approaches and practise Scrum and Kanban workflows.
Execution & Team Management
Learn how to assign work, manage time, coordinate teams and communicate progress.
Monitoring, Risk & Change
Track performance, manage issues, identify risks and respond to project changes.
Advanced Agile Practice
Work through sprints, reviews, retrospectives and continuous improvement.
Leadership & Communication
Strengthen negotiation, conflict resolution, reporting and stakeholder-management skills.
Capstone Project
Plan, manage and present a practical project using the methods learned throughout the programme.
Who Is This Programme For?
This programme is suitable for:
- aspiring project managers;
- students and graduates;
- professionals responsible for projects or teams;
- entrepreneurs and business owners;
- freelancers managing client work;
- team leads and coordinators;
- professionals preparing to transition into project-based roles.
No previous project management experience is required.
Why Learn Project Management at CIH?
Practical Application
You work with project scenarios, planning tools and practical deliverables rather than theory alone.
Traditional + Agile
The programme helps you understand both structured project planning and adaptive approaches such as Scrum and Kanban.
Develop Leadership Skills
Communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and team leadership are built into the programme.
Use Practical Tools
You gain exposure to tools such as Trello, Asana and MS Project as part of project planning and monitoring.
Small Cohorts
A maximum of 20 participants creates more room for interaction, practical exercises and feedback.
Part of the CIH Professional Pathway
Project Management and Agile Methodologies is part of CIH’s Professional Pathway, focused on practical competence that can be applied across technology, business, development, entrepreneurship and other project-driven environments.
The programme also introduces freelance positioning, personal branding and professional communication.
Eligible participants may later access additional CIH Career Pathway support where applicable.
CIH does not guarantee employment, freelance contracts, promotions or income.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this programme suitable for beginners?
Yes. The programme starts with project management fundamentals and does not require previous professional project management experience.
Will I learn Agile?
Yes. The curriculum covers Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, sprints, reviews and retrospectives.
What project management tools will I use?
The curriculum includes practical exposure to tools such as Trello, Asana and MS Project.
Will I complete a practical project?
Yes. The final assessment involves planning and managing a real or simulated project and presenting the results.
Is this a PMP or Scrum certification course?
No. This is a CIH practical Project Management and Agile Methodologies programme. It is not presented as a substitute for external professional certifications such as PMP or Scrum certification.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the programme and applicable assessment requirements receive a Craft Innovation Hub certificate.
Are sponsorship opportunities available?
Selected sponsored or subsidised seats may be available depending on partner funding and eligibility.
Ready to Lead Projects More Effectively?
Build practical project management skills, understand Agile ways of working and develop the confidence to coordinate people, resources and outcomes more effectively.
Project Management and Agile Methodologies
₦150,000 | 10 Weeks | Professional Pathway | Maximum 20 Learners
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