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Project Management

Hybrid Project Management: Combining Predictive and Agile Methods

Few organisations use a single project approach for every project. Many combine the governance and planning strength of predictive methods with the flexibility and customer focus of agile. This course shows project managers how to select and tailor the right approach, integrate plan-driven and iterative work, manage scope and change, and report progress to stakeholders who expect both predictability and adaptability. Participants apply hybrid techniques to a realistic project case and design a tailored delivery approach for their own projects.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Project managers are often asked to deliver fixed commitments while responding to changing requirements. Hybrid project management offers a practical way to balance control and flexibility. This course gives you the tools to tailor your approach, avoid common pitfalls and lead hybrid projects with confidence.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Learning combines short concept sessions with a running project simulation, planning workshops, agile ceremonies practice, governance case studies and group exercises in tailoring delivery approaches.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Compare predictive, agile and hybrid project approaches
  • Select and tailor the right delivery approach for a project
  • Combine milestone planning with iterative delivery
  • Manage scope, change and backlog in hybrid environments
  • Report progress and risk to traditional governance boards
  • Lead teams working with mixed methods
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Project managers and project leads
  • Programme managers and PMO professionals
  • Product owners and scrum masters working with governance teams
  • Engineering, IT and business change project professionals
  • Professionals preparing for project management certification
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Delivery approach tailoring
  • Hybrid planning
  • Backlog and scope management
  • Agile ceremonies
  • Project governance
  • Stakeholder reporting
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Choosing the Right Project Approach

  1. 09:00–09:54Predictive, iterative, incremental and agile life cycles
  2. 09:54–10:48Factors that determine the best approach
  3. 10:48–11:00What hybrid project management means in practice
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12What hybrid project management means in practice (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Common hybrid models used by organisations
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Assessing project characteristics to select an approach

Day 2Planning in a Hybrid Environment

  1. 09:00–09:54Combining roadmaps, milestones and iterations
  2. 09:54–10:48Work breakdown structures and product backlogs
  3. 10:48–11:00Estimating with both traditional and agile techniques
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Estimating with both traditional and agile techniques (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Integrating dependencies and long-lead items
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Building a hybrid project plan

Day 3Delivering and Managing Change

  1. 09:00–09:54Running iterations within a governed project
  2. 09:54–10:48Scope, change control and backlog refinement
  3. 10:48–11:00Managing risks, issues and assumptions
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Managing risks, issues and assumptions (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Quality and acceptance in iterative delivery
  7. 13:06–14:00Simulation: Delivering two iterations of the case project

Day 4Governance, Reporting and Stakeholders

  1. 09:00–09:54Stage gates and agile delivery: making them work together
  2. 09:54–10:48Hybrid progress metrics: earned value, burn-up and velocity
  3. 10:48–11:00Reporting to sponsors and steering committees
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Reporting to sponsors and steering committees (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Managing contracts and suppliers in hybrid projects
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Recovering a hybrid project in difficulty

Day 5Leading Hybrid Teams

  1. 09:00–09:54Roles and responsibilities in hybrid projects
  2. 09:54–10:48Building collaboration between agile and traditional teams
  3. 10:48–11:00Continuous improvement and retrospectives
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Continuous improvement and retrospectives (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Scaling hybrid practices across a portfolio
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Designing a tailored delivery approach for your project

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Singapore 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Amsterdam 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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Singapore 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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Rome 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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London 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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Dubai 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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Frankfurt 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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Cape Town 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Paris 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Istanbul 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Amsterdam 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Singapore 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Cape Town 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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London 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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Dubai 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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Frankfurt 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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Barcelona 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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Paris 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Amsterdam 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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Vienna 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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London 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Dubai 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Frankfurt 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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