Course Overview

The Agile Course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and practices used to manage projects in a fast-paced, adaptive environment. Participants will explore Agile principles, values, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, focusing on delivering customer value through iterative processes and cross-functional collaboration. The course covers Agile planning, roles, ceremonies, and continuous improvement strategies. By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply Agile methods to enhance team performance, respond to change quickly, and ensure project success.

 

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of project management or team collaboration is recommended.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for project managers, team leads, software developers, product owners, and individuals working in fast-paced project environments. It is also suitable for anyone interested in improving their project management skills with Agile methodologies.

Course Highlights

  • Learn core principles and values of Agile methodologies.
  • Develop skills in implementing frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.
  • Explore Agile roles, ceremonies, and iterative planning.
  • Gain hands-on experience in managing Agile teams and workflows.
  • Ensure alignment of Agile practices with organisational goals for efficient project delivery.

Course Objectives

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

  • Apply Agile principles and values to drive efficient project delivery.
  • Implement Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid frameworks to manage workflows.
  • Define and assign Agile roles to build effective, cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Plan and manage iterative development cycles to deliver customer-focused outcomes.
  • Use feedback loops and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
  • Optimise team performance and maintain focus on customer value.
  • Scale Agile practices across teams within an organisation.
  • Balance flexibility with structure to maintain Agile project flow.
  • Foster a collaborative and adaptive environment that supports Agile success.

Course Outline

Instructional Methods: Group discussions on Agile principles, practical exercises in Agile values, and case studies on Agile transformations.

Topics Covered:

  • The origin and evolution of Agile methodologies.
  • Core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto.
  • Comparing Agile with traditional project management methods.
  • Benefits and limitations of Agile in various industries.
  • Aligning Agile with organisational goals and culture.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in implementing Scrum and Kanban, group discussions on framework selection, and case studies on Agile frameworks.

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Scrum: Roles, ceremonies, and artefacts.
  • Overview of Kanban: Workflow visualisation and WIP limits.
  • Choosing the right Agile framework for your team.
  • Combining Scrum and Kanban for a hybrid approach (Scrumban).
  • Implementing Agile boards and tools to support Agile workflows.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in Agile role-playing, group discussions on team dynamics, and case studies on role alignment.

Topics Covered:

  • Key roles in Agile: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team.
  • Responsibilities of each role in ensuring project success.
  • Building cross-functional and self-organising teams.
  • Developing collaboration and communication skills in Agile teams.
  • Managing stakeholder expectations in Agile projects.

Instructional Methods: Group discussions on Agile planning, practical exercises in sprint planning, and case studies on iterative development.

Topics Covered:

  • Agile planning: Roadmaps, release plans, and sprint planning.
  • Breaking down user stories and estimating tasks.
  • Managing iterations, sprints, and sprint backlogs.
  • Balancing flexibility and scope management in Agile.
  • Planning and delivering increments that add customer value.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in retrospectives, group discussions on process improvement, and case studies on Agile optimisation.

Topics Covered:

  • The importance of retrospectives for continuous improvement.
  • Identifying areas for improvement in Agile workflows.
  • Implementing feedback loops and process enhancements.
  • Measuring team performance and optimising Agile practices.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in scaling Agile, group discussions on organisational Agile adoption, and case studies on scaling frameworks.

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding the challenges of scaling Agile across teams.
  • Introduction to scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, DAD).
  • Aligning multiple teams with common Agile goals and objectives.
  • Managing dependencies and inter-team collaboration in Agile.
  • Ensuring leadership support and culture change for Agile adoption.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Fees

$788 $488

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