Duration 4 days – 32 hrs.
Overview
This course is an advanced Project Management Training course for professionals who have experienced doing project management in the past. This is designed to provide an in-depth discussion on the Key Concepts of Project Management. The focus of this training is to ensure the participants are familiar with Agile and how to use Agile Project Management in handling projects.
Objectives
- Mastering Agile Principles: Understand the core principles of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and learn how to apply them effectively as a Product Owner.
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Certification: Prepare for and achieve the globally recognized PSPO certification, validating your expertise as a Product Owner in the Scrum framework.
- Effective Product Ownership: Develop the skills necessary to create and manage a product backlog, prioritize work, and collaborate with development teams to deliver valuable products.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Learn strategies for effective stakeholder engagement, including communication, feedback management, and building a shared vision.
- Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with organizational goals and customer needs.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement iterative product development processes, gather feedback, and adapt product strategies to optimize outcomes.
- Agile Leadership: Cultivate Agile leadership skills to guide teams, foster a culture of collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.
Audience
- Aspiring and Experienced Product Owners
- Product Managers
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Anyone involved in product development or management within Agile environments
Pre- requisites
- Basic understanding of Agile principles and values.
- Familiarity with the Scrum framework is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Experience working in product development or related roles is recommended.
- Access to a computer or device for online course components.
- Strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement as a Product Owner.
Course Content
Day 1
AGILE
- 4th Industrial Revolution and the VUCA World
- Business Agility
- Agile Overview
- Agile Manifesto
- Agile vs. Waterfall
- Agile Mindset
SCRUM
- Scrum Overview
- Scrum Roles
- Scrum Events
- Scrum Artifacts
Day 2
PRE-SPRINT
- Product Vision Board
- User Persona
- User Journey
- User Story Mapping
Building the Product Backlog
- The Product Backlog Items
- Epic
- Features
- User Story
- Definition of Ready
- Definition of Done
- User Story Writing
- From Epic to User Story
- Writing User Stories
- Acceptance Criteria
Product Backlog Refinement
- Estimation
- Prioritization
- Ordering
- Release Planning
IMPLEMENTING SCRUM
- Sprint Planning
- Presentation
- Discussion
- Estimation
- Commitment
- Sprint Backlog
Day 3
Daily Scrum/Standup Meeting
- Did Yesterday
- Do Today
- Impediments
- BONUS: 16th Minute
Sprint Review and Demo
- Presentation of Increment
- Inspection of Increment
- Adaptation of Product Backlog
Sprint Retrospective
- Went Well
- Needs Improvement
- Action Items
Day 4
IMPLEMENTING SCRUM
Mid-Sprint: Product Backlog Refinement (Optional Event)
Next Sprint
- READY User Stories
- Release Plan Refinement
- Schedule of Release
Agile Tools
- Agile Boards
- Estimation
- Retrospective Boards
PSPO 1 Certification Review
Exam Tips
Resources
Exam Scope
Practice Exam Walkthrough
