Duration 4 days – 28 hrs.
Overview
The Agile Methods in Solutions Development Training Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement Agile methodologies effectively in solutions development projects. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will learn Agile principles, practices, and tools essential for successful project delivery in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Objectives
- Understand the core principles and values of Agile methodologies.
- Learn how to implement the Scrum framework for Agile project management.
- Gain proficiency in Agile practices such as user story writing, sprint planning, and sprint execution.
- Develop skills in conducting effective Agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Explore advanced Agile concepts including estimation, scaling Agile, and Agile metrics.
- Acquire knowledge of Agile project management tools and techniques for successful project delivery.
Audience
- Project managers and team lead responsible for leading Agile projects.
- Scrum masters, Agile coaches, and Agile team members seeking to deepen their understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Product owners and stakeholders involved in Agile projects.
- Software developers and engineers transitioning to Agile methodologies.
- Business analysts and quality assurance professionals involved in Agile projects.
- Anyone interested in implementing Agile methodologies in solutions development projects.
Pre-requisites
- Basic understanding of project management concepts and familiarity with software development processes.
Course Content
AGILE
- 4th Industrial Revolution
- Business Agility
- Agile Overview
- Agile Manifesto
- Agile vs. Waterfall
- Agile Mindset
- Flavors of Agile
KANBAN
- Kanban Overview
- Kanban Roles
- Kanban Cards
- Kanban Events
- The Flow
- Kanban Board and Tools
IMPLEMENTING KANBAN
- Weekly Planning
- Daily Kanban
- Weekly Retrospective
- Demo and Release
SCRUM
- Scrum Overview
- Scrum Roles
- Scrum Events
- Scrum Artifacts
PRE-SPRINT
- Product Vision
- Customer Centricity Through UX Design Process
- Understand: Market Research
- Design: User Research
- Product Vision Canvas
- User Personas
- User Journey
- Product Roadmap
Building the Product Backlog
- The Product Backlog Item
- Epic
- Features
- User Story
- Product Roadmap to User Story Map
- User Story Writing
- From Epic to User Story
- Writing User Stories
- Acceptance Criteria
Product Backlog Refinement
- Definition of Ready
- Definition of Done
- Estimation
- Prioritization
- Ordering
Release Planning
IMPLEMENTING SCRUM
Sprint Planning
- Presentation
- Discussion
- Estimation
- Commitment
- Sprint Backlog
Daily Scrum/Standup Meeting
- Did Yesterday
- Do Today
- Impediments
- BONUS: 16th Minute
Mid-Sprint Refinement (Optional Event)
Sprint Review and Demo
- Presentation of Increment
- Inspection of Increment
- Adaptation of Product Backlog
Sprint Retrospective
- Went Well
- Needs Improvement
- Action Items
Next Sprint
- READY User Stories
- Release Plan Refinement
- Schedule of Release
KANBAN and SCRUM
