Course Length: 1 day
Course Overview
Agile project management is growing in popularity as a method for delivering value quickly. This course presents the tenets of Agile methodologies using the Scrum framework as a primary example to demonstrate the Agile approaches, their benefits, and challenges.
Course Objectives
In this course, you will identify the Agile project management principles and use the Scrum methodology of Agile to manage projects.
You will:
- Identify basic concepts, core values, principles, and methodologies of Agile.
- Address the myths, challenges, and benefits of Agile.
- Define the Scrum methodology of Agile.
- Execute sprint ceremonies using Scrum tools and techniques.
Target Student
This course is intended for business professionals in a variety of roles who want to learn about Agile and Scrum methodologies as a prelude to Agile adoption or migration, and for those who work on projects that require more flexibility and adaptability than traditional project management approaches.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success, you will need a basic understanding of how projects are executed in the business environment, and an interest in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Agile
- Topic A: Overview of Agile
- Topic B: Core Values of Agile
- Topic C: Principles of Agile
- Topic D: Common Methodologies of Agile
Lesson 2: Addressing the Myths, Challenges, and Benefits of Agile
- Topic A: Overcome the Myths and Misunderstandings of Agile
- Topic B: Overcome the Challenges of Agile
- Topic C: The Benefits of Agile
Lesson 3: Introducing the Scrum Methodology
- Topic A: Identify Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum
- Topic B: Define the Sprint Ceremonies
Lesson 4: Executing Sprint Ceremonies
- Topic A: Estimate a Scrum Project
- Topic B: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting
- Topic C: Conduct a Sprint
- Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Review Meeting
- Topic E: Conduct a Sprint Retrospective Meeting