Agile & Scrum 1 Day Training in King of Prussia, PA

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate

Language: English

Duration: 1 Day

Credits: 8 PDU’s

Refreshments: Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included in classroom session

Course Delivery: Classroom/ Virtual/ On-site

Course Overview:

Master the best of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean, and Feature-Driven Development (FDD), with this comprehensive Agile and Scrum training. While each method offers distinct advantages, true success lies in blending the best practices from these approaches. In most organizations, a hybrid approach to Agile proves most effective for maximizing team performance.

In this one-day Agile and Scrum course, you’ll learn how to apply key Agile tools, techniques, and practices in real-world scenarios. With experienced instructors who have practical "in-the-trenches" Agile experience, you'll leave the training equipped with the knowledge and skills to immediately improve your team's effectiveness and enhance project delivery.

Learning Objectives:

• Build and structure teams with generalizing specialists to enable incremental software development.
• Establish a consistent rhythm in delivering working software during each iteration.
• Understand the importance of teamwork in Agile, where the team starts and finishes together, focusing on delivering value.
• Gain a deep understanding of Agile principles and their role in team success.
• Learn the importance of continuous planning through the five levels of Agile planning.
• Create and manage a prioritized backlog of user stories that enhances customer collaboration and drives effective requirement analysis.
• Improve estimation accuracy using Agile techniques like story points and embrace more efficient Agile planning processes.
• Develop Agile release plans that align with business expectations, including managing fixed-price contracts and hard deadlines.

Agenda:

• Waterfall vs Agile
• Introduction to Agile Processes
• Agile Flavors
• Agile Project Delivery
• The Product Backlog
• Release Planning
• Planning & Estimation
• Scrum Fundamentals
• Advanced Scrum Topics
• Agile Adoption
• Kanban
• Scrum (3x3)
• Agile Project Simulation

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this Agile and Scrum training.

Course Materials:
Participants will receive a comprehensive course manual, including presentation slides and reference materials for future reference.

Examination:
No exam is required for this course.

Technical Requirements:

For eBook materials:

• Internet access for eBook downloads.
• A laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader (excluding Kindle).
• Adobe DRM-supported software (e.g., Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader).
• Detailed instructions for eBook download and activation.

Target Audience:

This Agile and Scrum course is ideal for all team members responsible for delivering outstanding software. It's recommended for professionals in roles such as:

• Business Analysts
• Technical Analysts
• Project Managers
• Software Engineers
• Development Managers
• Product Managers
• Product Analysts
• Testers
• QA Engineers

Certification:
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Mangates Certificate of Completion.

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