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14th Apr - 7th May 2026 | Intro to Agile PM/BA 101
Start before you are ready
Welcome to your next career milestone! The Intro to Agile PM/BA course at Mastacrafta Hub is specifically designed for aspiring professionals in Greater Manchester looking to pivot into the high-demand world of tech and business delivery.
Located in the heart of the Cheetham Hill/Salford tech corridor, this course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical "day-in-the-life" of a Project Manager (PM) or Business Analyst (BA).
Course Logistics
Start Date: Tues 14th April, 2026
Schedule: 2 evening classes per week (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Mastacrafta Hub (Cheetham Hill/Salford)
Duration: 4 Weeks
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
This is not a "death-by-PowerPoint" course. Expect a hands-on, lab-style environment where you will work on a simulated digital product from conception to launch.
01
Real-world Tooling
Get hands-on with Jira, Confluence, and Trello.
02
Collaborative Learning
Weekly "Stand-ups" and "Sprint Reviews" to build your confidence in professional communication.
03
Expert Mentorship
Taught by active practitioners currently working in the UK tech sector.
Week OneModule 1: The Agile Foundation & Discovery
Introduction to the Agile Manifesto and Principles.Scrum, Kanban, and Lean: Choosing the right flavor; The PM vs. BA role: Where do they overlap, and where do they differ?
Check-In6:15pm
Intro to Agile
6:30pm
Break7:15pm
The Scrum Framework
7:30pm
PM or BA
8:15pm
Week TwoModule 2: Business Analysis Discovery
Stakeholder mapping and management, Requirement gathering: From "wish lists" to User Stories. Backlog Refinement: Learning the art of "No."
Check-In6:15pm
Stakeholder mapping6:30pm
Break7:15pm
Requirement gathering Workshop7:30pm
Backlog Refinement8:15pm
Week ThreeModule 3: Project Management Delivery
Sprint Planning and Estimation (Story Points vs. Hours). Risk and Issue Management in a fast-paced environment.Tracking progress: Burndown charts and Velocity.
Check-In6:15pm
Sprint Planning and Estimation6:30pm
Break7:15pm
Risk and Issue Management7:30pm
Tracking progress8:15pm
Week FourModule 4: Soft Skills & Governance
Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence;Leading without authority; Reporting to "The Board": Managing up.
Check-In6:15pm
Conflict resolution6:30pm
Break7:15pm
Leading 7:30pm
Reporting8:15pm
Week Four (B)Module 5: Career Launchpad
CV Surgery: Translating your current experience into "Agile-speak." LinkedIn Optimization and Networking; Mock Interviews: Handling the "Tell me about a time when..." questions.
Check-In6:15pm
CV Surgery6:30pm
Break7:15pm
Networking
7:30pm
Mock Interviews8:15pm