An Introduction to Managing Creative Projects with Agile and Scrum
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-07-30 | - |
Program Overview
An Introduction to Managing Creative Projects with Agile and Scrum
Key details
- Location: Penryn Campus
- Course duration: 1 day
- Tuition fees per individual: £150
Course overview
Join us for this interactive course on the practical application of Scrum and Agile project management methodologies, particularly designed for creative businesses and practitioners but suitable for everyone. This day is designed for complete beginners to Agile and will give you tools to manage your projects more efficiently.
Using Lego to experience Scrum sprints, you will cut through the theory and leave with techniques you can apply immediately. Come and learn how to help your team to get faster results, improve collaboration, and adapt more quickly to change.
Course details
This short course will enable you to get up and running with Scrum and Agile techniques quickly. The day is delivered by Colin Mitchell, who is a senior technician at our Games Academy and a certified Scrum Master. Colin has over 20 years of hands-on experience and is a seasoned team leader who has successfully run projects in a wide range of industries.
Over the course of the day, you will:
- Be taught the basics of how to implement Agile techniques with real-world examples.
- Work in small groups with a full afternoon of activity-based learning.
- Use Lego to learn how to prioritise product backlogs and experience running an efficient Scrum sprint in a team.
- Learn how to improve team collaboration for faster, higher quality results.
- Come away with tools to help your teams adapt more quickly to change.
You will leave with practical techniques that you can apply to your creative projects immediately.
Course outline
- The basics of implementing Agile techniques, with real-world examples
- How to run efficient Scrum sprints in a team
- How to prioritise product backlogs
- How to improve team collaboration during product development, for faster and higher quality results
- How to help your teams adapt more quickly to changes
Course Leader: Colin Mitchell
Colin is a Senior Technician at our Games Academy. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Colin Mitchell is a certified Scrum Master, accomplished project manager, and seasoned team leader. Having successfully led projects across a wide range of industries, including telecoms, healthcare, IT, and the creative and specifically the Games sector.
How you'll learn
This course is delivered by Colin Mitchell, who is a senior technician at our Games Academy and a certified Scrum Master. This course has been designed around practical, experiential learning. Using real-world examples, Colin will explain the basics of Agile principles and techniques. Following this introduction, you’ll get straight into a series of creative exercises working in small teams using Lego.
Who is this course for
This course is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners to project management. It is particularly suited to individuals or companies in creative roles or sectors who may not usually look at Agile project management methods. This course will suit you if you are looking for a practical introduction to Scrum and Agile methodologies in an interactive day, rather than a theory-based certification.
What to expect
A day of hands-on learning in a practical and fun course that cuts through the theory of Agile and Scrum. Please find a breakdown of timings to expect during the day below:
- Arrival : 9.30am (welcome and refreshments)
- Morning session : 10am – 1pm
- Lunch : 1pm – 2pm
- Afternoon session : 2pm - 5pm
Tea and coffee will be provided on arrival, mid morning and mid afternoon. Lunch is included in the course cost.
What to bring
All materials you will need are provided, but if you prefer to use your own please bring pens/paper and a laptop if preferred for note taking.
What we'll provide
All materials you will need are included in the course fee. Refreshments and lunch are included.
Food and drink
Lunch and tea/coffee is included, with all diets catered for.
Location
This course is taught on our Penryn campus in a modern, light filled building.
There is plenty of parking available on our Penryn campus and you can also reach us via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.
For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.
Eligibility
This course is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners to project management.
How to apply
To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.
- Tuition fees per individual: £150
Upcoming Short Courses
- Agile and Scrum
- Wed 30 Jul 2025
- Price: £150
- An introduction to managing creative projects with Agile and Scrum
- In-person
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Falmouth University
Overview:
Falmouth University is a public university located in Cornwall, England, renowned for its creative arts and design programs. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as online study options. The university is known for its strong industry connections, professional-grade facilities, and inspiring location.
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