GitLab Agile Portfolio Management Training
Learn the skills you need to start using GitLab for project management, program management, and portfolio management. You'll cover structuring your organization, project planning, task management, progress tracking, collaboration, reporting, portfolio management, risk management, continuous improvement, and scaling Agile with GitLab. This course covers some features that are available in all three GitLab pricing tiers (Free, Premium, and Ultimate), some features that are only available in Premium and Ultimate, and a small number of features that are only available in Ultimate.
What you will learn
- Learn how to structure your organization and projects within GitLab.
- Master project planning techniques, including defining tasks, sprints, and roadmaps.
- Effectively manage tasks, assign issues, and track progress using GitLab boards.
- Enhance team collaboration through communication tools and project wikis.
- Create reports and manage project portfolios to align with organizational goals.
- Implement risk management strategies and continuous improvement processes.
- Understand how to scale Agile methodologies, including SAFe, using GitLab.
Prerequisites
- High-level knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or other project management workflows
- Computer with internet access and Git installed
Target audience
- Anyone who plans, tracks, and manages projects, including project managers, program managers, product owners, and scrum masters
Training Program
8 modules to master the fundamentals
Topics covered
- →How does GitLab support program managers?
- →What are the benefits of using a single platform?
Topics covered
- →How do you set up an organization in GitLab?
- →What are the roles and permissions?
- →What best practices can you follow?
Topics covered
- →How can you represent tasks?
- →How can you visualize and manage work?
- →How can you define project phases and sprints?
- →How can you manage large initiatives?
- →How can you create and manage roadmaps?
Topics covered
- →How can you assign issues?
- →How can you set due dates and time estimates?
- →How can you create and manage boards?
- →How can you track progress?
Topics covered
- →How can you communicate with contributors?
- →How can you review and discuss changes?
- →How can you create and share project wikis?
Topics covered
- →How can you create custom dashboards for project overview?
- →How can you generate status reports?
- →How can you align projects with organizational goals using epics and roadmaps?
- →How can you manage resources across multiple projects?
Topics covered
- →How can you identify and track potential risks?
- →How can you use milestones to prioritize and monitor risk mitigation?
- →How can you conduct retrospectives?
- →How can you identify bottlenecks?
- →How can you track improvement initiatives?
Topics covered
- →How can you implement Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) with GitLab?
- →How can you coordinate dependencies between teams?
- →How can you standardize across teams?
Quality Process
SFEIR Institute's commitment: an excellence approach to ensure the quality and success of all our training programs. Learn more about our quality approach
- Lectures / Theoretical Slides — Presentation of concepts using visual aids (PowerPoint, PDF).
- Technical Demonstration (Demos) — The instructor performs a task or procedure while students observe.
- Guided Labs — Guided practical exercises on software, hardware, or technical environments.
The achievement of training objectives is evaluated at multiple levels to ensure quality:
- Continuous Knowledge Assessment : Verification of knowledge throughout the training via participatory methods (quizzes, practical exercises, case studies) under instructor supervision.
- Progress Measurement : Comparative self-assessment system including an initial diagnostic to determine the starting level, followed by a final evaluation to validate skills development.
- Quality Evaluation : End-of-session satisfaction questionnaire to measure the relevance and effectiveness of the training as perceived by participants.
Upcoming sessions
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- Private or custom session
- On-site or remote