Day One
The Agile approach
9am
What problem are we solving
11am
Lunch Break
12.30pm
Scrum at a high level
1.30pm
Scrum artefacts
2.30pm
End of Day One
5pm
Day Two
Scrum roles
9am
Scrum events
11am
Lunch Break
12.30pm
Delivering incrementally and iteratively
1.30pm
Exam preparation
2.30pm
End of Day Two
5pm
Overview
The need to survive in increasingly competitive and fast-changing markets is driving companies to find better ways to develop new products and services – faster, better, cheaper. Many have found and adopted the Agile development approach, which is based on a set of values, principles and practices universally suited to what is considered “complex” work, such as product development.
Scrum is a lightweight framework that enables organizations to take the Agile approach to creating the highest value in the shortest time. Consisting of only a few roles, events, artefacts and the rules that bind them together, Scrum has enabled many organizations to improve by surfacing problems, as well as opportunities, so that they can be addressed.
However, many organizations fail to generate much benefit from using Scrum because they do not understand that implementing Scrum requires a shift in organisational thinking. This course aims to be thought-provoking, to equip participants with a deeper understanding of the paradigm shift necessary for a successful transformation in organizational agility.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants should be able to articulate the following:
What Agile is, what it is for, and why.
The difference between traditional and Agile development approaches.
What type of projects the Agile/Scrum approach is applicable.
What Scrum is; and where it comes from.
The details of the Scrum framework – the roles, artefacts, events and values – what they are, why and how to apply them.
A few other practices that are not part of Scrum, but complement it.
Common pitfalls to avoid, and how to get the most out of using Scrum.
A new perspective of their own organization; how it might need to change to become more Agile.
Day 1
The Agile approach
What problem are we solving
Why projects fail
Complex work
Agile Manifesto – values, principles
Defined vs. empirical process models
Scrum at a high level
Origin of Scrum
Scrum values and attributes
Scrum framework
Scrum overview
Scrum artefacts
Product Backlog and product backlog items
Estimation
Velocity
Release planning and tracking
Sprint Backlog and tasks
Other increments
Day 2
Scrum roles
Team
Product Owner
ScrumMaster
Scrum events
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
Product Backlog Refinement
Delivering incrementally and iteratively
Sprint simulation
Definition of Done
Potentially Shippable Product Increment
Value, batch sizes, constraints
Exam preparation
Getting ready to be certified scrum master
Methodology
Participants will engage in active, experiential learning that enables them to understand key concepts about Agile and Scrum, through interactive exercises, lectures, discussions and simulations.
Exam
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.