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Digital Project
Management
Elevate
Academy Xi:
Our story
Hello and welcome to Academy Xi! Our
mission is to transform the world through
education by empowering a community
of changemakers with the knowledge and
skills to create their own positive waves of
change.
Academy Xi is our answer to the insatiable
demand for design and technology
capabilities across all industries. We run
short, practical and industry relevant
courses in Human-Centred Design,
Business & Marketing, and Tech & Data.
Designed and taught by passionate
industry experts, our courses empower
people with the skills and confidence to
stay ahead of the industry curve, build a
future-ready career and transform their
lives.
What is Digital Project
Management?
Digital Project Management is all about
getting things done in the digital world.
Digital projects come in all shapes and
sizes, and can include developing large-
scale web apps, games, mobile apps,
digital process improvements, and
marketing campaigns.
Digital Project Managers don’t stop at
simply managing a team to deliver a
project. They often take a leadership
role: managing clients, maintaining the
strategic direction, owning the customer
experience, and cultivating a project
that’s going to deliver results.
Beyond getting the job done, a good
digital project manager builds trust,
guides decisions, and is equally
comfortable talking to both developers
and business executives.
Bringing a digital project to life can be
incredibly exciting as well as challenging,
and DPMs are constantly using technology
to innovate and come up with effective
solutions for clients or businesses.
Increasingly, digital project management
responsibilities are carried out by people
with different titles, for example: a brand
manager managing a website relaunch,
or an entrepreneur attempting to cobble
together a SaaS product with the help of
various freelancers.
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Why choose this
course?

With the world of digital projects growing CO U RS E S N A PS H OT:

so rapidly, companies will need to invest in
training and recruitment for their project
teams. According to a 2018 World Economic M E T H O D O F ST U DY
Forum report: 100% online
54% of qualified PMs with the right skills will Fortnightly mentor-led live
need training and upskilling by 2022. sessions

Our Digital Project Management Elevate

course is built for aspiring digital project T I M E CO M M I T M E N T
managers, or for more traditional managers 60 - 80 hours over 12
who want to get formal training, specific to weeks
the digital space.

Elevate your career with hands-on skills by: CO U RS E CO N T E N T

• Planning projects using the traditional 10 modules including
waterfall approach discovery, scoping,
Waterfall, Agile Scrum,
• Running Agile Scrum sprints problem solving and
launching digital projects
• Using popular project management
software (Jira and TeamGantt)
• Troubleshooting and get failing projects CO U RS E O U TCO M E S
back on track
• Immediately applicable
• Motivating, managing and getting the practical skills
best out of your team • A personal digital
• Managing scope, time, budget, resources, project plan
risk and quality • Waterfall and Agile
Graduate with the hard and soft skills methodologies
required to deliver digital projects, on time • Exposure to digital tools
and to budget. Go beyond traditional like Jira & TeamGantt
project management practices, with special
• An interactive, engaging
emphasis on: workbook
• Gaining digital literacy, getting • An industry-recognised
comfortable working with technical teams, digital credential
and learning the most in-demand PM tools
• Practical application through hands-on
L E V E L O F ST U DY
projects and challenging scenarios
No prerequisites
• Learning from real-life experiences and
challenges faced by practising digital
project managers

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Why study with us
INDUSTRY-ALIGNED
CONTENT
This course is built in-house by
experienced learning designers,
with inputs from industry experts
working at companies including
Optus and MYOB. We regularly
update our content so what
you’ll learn is always relevant
and lets you stay ahead of the
curve.
LEARN BY DOING
Put theory into practice with
activities in each module,
from setting up your backlog
in Jira to eliciting stakeholder
requirements. You’ll work
through challenging, interactive
scenarios that will require you
to apply all your learnings and
make tough decisions.
WO R K O N A U N I Q U E
P ROJ E CT
Work on a digital project that’s
relevant to your business or
workplace. Walk away with a
number of deliverables which
serve as a starting point for a
comprehensive, executable
project management plan.
I N T E R ACT I V E WO R K B O O K
Get access to a comprehensive
workbook containing the
templates needed to practice
Digital Project Management
course activities in an engaging
way. You can take this workbook
away with you after you
graduate, to use on the job.
WAT E R FA L L A N D AG I L E
Learn how to plan and manage
projects using both Waterfall
and Agile Scrum methodologies.
You’ll understand the pros and
cons of each approach, and
how to choose the right one
depending on the specific
circumstances of a digital
project.
R E A L-WOR L D F OCU S
This course puts real-world
experiences and challenges
of Digital Project Managers
front and centre. Hear first-
hand anecdotes, battle stories,
case studies and tips from
the frontlines of Digital Project
Management.
I MP ROV E DI G I TA L
L I T E R ACY
The weekly ‘Digital Imposter’
topics are designed to help you
gain confidence with digital
concepts and terminology.
You will also learn to scope out
digital deliverables and how to
work effectively with those in
technical roles.
GA I N S O F T S K I L L S
Master the all-important art
of dealing with people to help
you succeed. Every week,
you’ll learn valuable leadership
and communication skills,
including navigating difficult
conversations, building trust, and
working in remote teams.
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L E A R N F R O M I N D U ST RY
E X P E RTS Never feel like you’re studying
Our course is supported by
leading industry experts who
have spent years practising
Digital Project Management. To
ensure you’re learning from the
best, we hand-pick our course
mentors to guarantee their
extensive experience, both in the
field and in the online classroom.
F O RT N I G H T LY L I V E
S E SS I O NS W I T H Q& A
Access exclusive live content not
found anywhere else, discuss
projects, unpick challenges with
your mentor and classmates,
or listen to live presentations
from guest industry speakers.
Scheduled live video sessions
help you stay on track, while
allowing some flexibility in
pacing your study too.
M E N TO R O N - D E M A N D
Book up to two 1:1 sessions with
your course mentor to seek
clarity and receive personalised
feedback about your work
throughout the course.
SOCI AL- F I RST LE A RNIN G
PL ATF O RM
Absorb course content on
our slick and easy, custom
learning platform powered
by NovoEd. Think of it as your
online campus, with gamified
content encouraging classmate
interaction and rewarding your
efforts. There’s also an app to
make learning on-the-go super
convenient and accessible, 24/7.
CO H O RT- B ASE D
alone as you start the course
and go through the topics at the
same pace as all other students.
Regularly interact with your
classmates to discuss current
topics and work collaboratively
on activities. Use the chat
function on our learning platform
to learn from your peers and
mentor.
I N DU ST RY- R ECOG N ISE D
CE RT I F I CAT E
Receive a Certificate
of Completion as an
official recognition of your
competencies and practical
skills in Digital Project
Management. As our courses
are trusted by industry leaders,
leading organisations and
recruiters all around Australia,
adding this credential to your CV
or LinkedIn profile can boost your
employability.
A LU MN I B E N E F I TS
Get access to our alumni-
exclusive events and Slack
channel with job offers, career
guidance and networking
opportunities. Receive discounts
on your future Academy Xi
courses and a credit when you
refer a friend.
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What you’ll learn
This course will empower you to learn and practice the end-to-end project
management skills that today’s Digital Project Manager needs. Learning resources
comprise of:
• Written content with multimedia elements
• In-house video content
• Scenario-based quizzes
• An interactive workbook
• Project assessments
• Fortnightly live sessions with your mentor and classmates
• Collaborative and engaging discussions with your peers
• Links to additional resources
Your learning will be supported by activities throughout the course, so you can put
theory into practice right away.

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I N T R O D U CT I O N TO D I G I TA L P R OJ E CT
M A N AG E M E N T
Understand how digital projects - from mobile apps to digital transformations - are brought
to life, from ideation all the way to go-live and maintenance. Learn what factors can make or
break a digital project, and the qualities of the best Digital Project Managers.
WEEK 1

TOPICS
» The Digital Industry
» What is Digital Project Management?
» What Makes a Great Digital Project Manager
» Digital Teams & Roles
» How Digital Products are Made
» Digital Imposter: Types of Digital Projects
» The Human Element: How to ask questions and how to listen

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Interview a Digital Project Manager (or someone who has worked on
digital projects) about their experiences
» Share actionable insights

S E T T I N G U P YO U R P R OJ E CT F O R S U CC E SS
Starting a new project can be both exciting and challenging. Set yourself up for success by
taking a bird’s-eye view of your project. Understand your project’s business need, when it’s due
and how you will run it to balance competing constraints of time, scope and budget.
WEEK 2

TOPICS
» The Why: The Business Need
» The Who: Engaging with the Right People
» The Human Element: Building trust with stakeholders
» The How: Project Management Methodologies
» The How: Project Governance
» The When & How Much: Project Constraints
» The What: Project Charter
» Digital Imposter: Essential Digital Terminology

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S E T T I N G U P YO U R P R OJ E CT F O R S U CC E SS
( CO N T I N U E D )
WEEK 2

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Select a project to work on
» Engage with relevant stakeholders to learn about the business
objectives
» Undertake initial research on your project to create a Micro-Project
Charter

WAT E R FA L L - S CO P I N G
Get started with the first of three modules focused on Waterfall/traditional way of managing
digital projects. Gather requirements by engaging with stakeholders, then translate these
requirements into a project scope and Work Breakdown Structure.
WEEK 3

TOPICS
» What is Waterfall?
» What is Requirements Gathering?
» The Requirements Gathering Process
» The Human Element: Getting Stakeholders to Share Their Knowledge
» Digital Imposter: How to work with tech teams in scoping
» The Scope of Work (SoW)
» The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
» Identifying Task Dependencies

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Work with stakeholders to gather requirements for your project
» Create a part of your WBS and WBS dictionary

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WAT E R FA L L - P L A N N I N G
Learn all the steps involved in planning a project. Create a Gantt chart to schedule
activities and allocate resources. Learn the essential elements of a communication plan, risk
management plan and quality management plan.
WEEK 4

TOPICS
» Getting a handle on the schedule
» How to create a Gantt Chart
» Resource Planning
» Budget Basics
» The Human Element: Selecting your dream team
» The Risk Management Plan
» Digital Imposter: Understanding Quality
» The Communications Plan
» Getting your project plan signed off

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Create a Gantt chart using TeamGantt

WAT E R FA L L - M A N AG I N G
Learn how to manage different aspects of the project to stay on track: time, scope, budget,
resources and quality. Prepare status reports and learn how to translate technical status into
client-friendly language.
WEEK 5

TOPICS
» The Project Kick Off – Getting everyone on the same page
» Implementing the Project Plan
» Issue Management
» Dealing with Change Requests
» Budget Management
» The Human Element: Leading your Team
» Digital Imposter: Translating technical status to stakeholder-friendly
language
» Tips for keeping the project on track

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Create a change request and status report

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AG I L E S C R U M 1
Explore the world of Agile Scrum - its principles, roles, ceremonies and artifacts. Translate
project requirements into agile-friendly epics, stories and tasks. Use Atlassian’s Jira to build your
backlog.
WEEK 6

TOPICS
» What is Agile?
» Introduction to Agile Scrum
» The Human Element: Mindset, Values and Roles
» Product Vision and Roadmap
» Creating a Product Backlog
» Digital Imposter: What makes a good user story?
» Backlog Grooming and refinement
» The Definition of ‘Done’
» Setting up your backlog in Jira

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Set up a backlog in Jira and create user stories

AG I L E S C R U M 2
Understand how to plan your sprint, conduct daily Scrums, work within an Agile team and
navigate roadblocks. You’ll learn about reporting and engage in a sprint retrospective and
review.
WEEK 7

TOPICS
» Sprint Planning
» The Sprint
» The Human Element: Working in an Agile Team
» Digital Imposter: Removing Blockers
» Managing Scrum in Jira
» Sprint Tracking and Reporting
» The Sprint Review and Showcase
» The Sprint Retrospective

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Manage the Sprint in Jira by dealing with simulated challenges

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W H E N T H I N GS G O W R O N G: L E A D E RS H I P &
P R O B L E M -S O LV I N G
Delve more deeply into managing and troubleshooting various digital project management
challenges. When things go wrong, how do you get your project back on track?
WEEK 8

TOPICS
» Human Challenges (Stakeholders)
» Human Challenges (Team)
» Organisational Challenges
» Project Challenges
» Personal Challenges
» Knowing When a Project is in Trouble (and how to get it back on track)
» The Human Element: When and How to Escalate an Issue

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Create your own diary/vlog-style response to a challenge - what
would you do?

L AU N C H I N G D I G I TA L P R OJ E CTS: QA ,
I N N OVAT I O N & I NS I G H TS
Look at the final stages of a project including testing & QA, approval, Go Live and closing
projects. Learn about oft-neglected activities: post-launch maintenance, assessing the success
of your project and lessons learned.
WEEK 9

TOPICS
» Digital Imposter: How testing and QA works
» User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
» Approvals & Go Live
» Post Launch Transition and Maintenance
» The Human Element: Training & Onboarding
» Closing the Project
» Evaluating Project Success and Lessons Learned

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Create your own go live checklist and plan for post launch transition
and maintenance.

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 M O R E H U M A N , STO RY T E L L I N G A N D
P R E S E N TAT I O N S K I L LS
Get useful tips for common scenarios like working with remote teams and managing 3rd party
vendors. Wrap up by learning how to be an innovative and ‘future-focussed’ PM.
W E E K 10

TOPICS
» Introduction to Presenting and Storytelling
» Visual Presentation Skills
» Verbal Presentation Skills
» Written Presentation Skills
» The Human Element: Working in Remote Teams and Managing External
Resources
» Innovation and the Future of Digital Projects - how to stay ahead with
tech

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
» Prepare your ‘project post-mortem’ and learnings from the project
which you will present to the group at the end of the course.

YO U R F I N A L P R E S E N TAT I O N
Bring what you’ve learned throughout the course together and build your project presentation.
Wrap up the course by presenting your learnings to the class.
W E E KS 11 & 12

» Continue working on your project presentation

» Present your ‘project post-mortem’ to the group during your live
session in week 12
» Get structured feedback from your mentor

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Learning outcomes
In this course you’ll get a solid understanding of
Digital Project Management processes and put
them into practice. On completion of this course,
you’ll be able to:
• Demonstrate general digital literacy
• Understand the digital project lifecycle and
team roles
• Identity key business objectives and
requirements of the digital project
• Use waterfall methodologies to deliver
digital projects by developing a project plan
• Apply the Agile Scrum methodology to
deliver projects
• Use project management software and
tools to manage projects
• Apply interpersonal, communication and
other ‘soft skills’ in project management
• Manage scope, time, budget, resources, risk
and quality to deliver projects on time and
to budget
Who this course is for
If you’re looking for practical training with
mentor support and classmate collaboration,
this course is for you. Our Digital Project
Management: Elevate course has no
prerequisites and is ideal for a variety of
professionals, including:
• Aspiring project managers who are keen to
improve their digital project management
skills and work better with or in digital project
• Those who already manage digital projects
at a junior to mid level and want to formalise
their experience or secure a promotion
• Traditional project managers who are
looking to upskill in digital PM and tools
• Digital team members (such as developers
and designers) looking to gain project
management skills and start leading
projects
• Anyone who wants to improve their general
digital literacy skills and effectiveness
working alongside digital teams (such as
clients and other stakeholders)
• Employed students may be working in roles
such as Digital Project Manager, Digital
Producer, Scrum Master, Product Manager,
Product Owner, Business Analyst, Developer,
Account Manager, E-Commerce Manager,
Account Executive, Marketing Manager,
Digital Coordinator or Designer.
Assessment
Our graduates are recognised by the industry
to possess the essential skills expected of a
Digital Project Manager. To ensure you achieve
the specified outcomes, this course includes a
course-wide assessment project where you will
be trying out both Waterfall and Agile ways of
managing a digital project.
The assessment is centred around project
management planning for a real-world
digital project of your choosing. Guided
by an interactive workbook, you’ll perform
practical weekly challenges like conducting an
interview and preparing project management
deliverables such as a micro-charter, project
plan, Gantt chart, agile backlog, and status
report.
At different stages of the course, you’ll need
to upload your deliverables for peer review or
marking. You’ll also deliver and submit a ‘project
post mortem’ presentation at the end of the
course. Your mentor will mark your work and
provide structured feedback of where you went
well, and ways you could improve in the future.
To prepare for the assessment, you should
complete all the activities and tasks throughout
the course, participate in peer review of task
work and test your knowledge through scenario
quizzes.
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Course timeframe
Your course takes approximately 60-80 hours
over 12 weeks. This includes absorbing the
learning materials, attending live sessions,
participating in 1:1 mentoring sessions,
completing the course activities, working on
your assessment project, and communicating
with peers and your mentor.
This course is to be completed in 12 weeks.
However, you’ll continue to enjoy 6 months
access to the course content from the time of
enrolment.
Next steps
GE T I N TOU CH
Speak to one of our Course Advisors to
clear up any questions:
admissions@academyxi.com
1300 683 923
Academy Xi ©
Support and feedback
Our Tribe will support you from enrolment to
graduation, helping you achieve your goals
every step of the way:
• The Experience Team: Your go-to for
any day-to-day questions to ensure a
seamless online experience.
• Your Mentor: Through regular live video
sessions, private mentor on-demand
sessions and the in-platform chat function,
your mentor will guide you throughout
the course and share their wealth of
experience.
• Your classmates: To brainstorm, bounce
ideas off and make lifelong friends.
You can reach your peers through the
discussion tool embedded in our online
learning portal.
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