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6th June - 27th June 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: Sat. 6th June, 2026
Schedule: Weekend (Saturdays)
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 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-In9:45am
Intro to Agile
10:00am
Break11:30am
The Scrum Framework
12:15pm
PM or BA
1:45pm
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-In9:45am
Stakeholder mapping10:00am
Break11:30am
Requirement gathering Workshop12:15pm
Backlog Refinement1:45pm
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-In9:45am
Sprint Planning and Estimation10:00am
Break11:30am
Risk and Issue Management12:15pm
Tracking progress1:45pm
Week FourModule 4: Soft Skills & Governance
Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence;Leading without authority; Reporting to "The Board": Managing up.
Check-In9:45am
Conflict resolution10:00am
Break11:30am
Leading 12:15pm
Reporting1:45pm
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-In9:45am
CV Surgery10:00am
Break11:30am
Networking
12:15pm
Mock Interviews1:45pm