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Agile Refresher for Experienced Practitioners

This Agile training course gives your experienced team a comprehensive refresher on fundamental Agile processes, including Kanban, Scrum, Jira, Agile scaling, and more. Participants brush up on...

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Duration 5 days
Course Code AGL-196
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

This Agile training course gives your experienced team a comprehensive refresher on fundamental Agile processes, including Kanban, Scrum, Jira, Agile scaling, and more. Participants brush up on essential team-building methods to work together effectively and efficiently in their everyday work.

Note: We strongly encourage you to let us know which of these topics your group needs, and we will tailor the duration and our pricing to you accordingly. Please contact us for details.

Skills Gained

  • Use Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban
  • Track different Agile metrics
  • Use Jira to complete project and management tasks
  • Apply estimation and prioritization best practices
  • Understand how the facilitator's behavior directly impacts participants in a meeting
  • Customized Kanban to suit teams of all sizes
  • Use best Agile scaling practices to ensure your organization handles growth effectively
  • Focus on outcomes to avoid getting caught in the project mindset
  • Use the Scrum framework to reduce waste and increase quality with the pizza game!

Prerequisites

No prior experience is presumed.

Course Details

Training Materials

All Agile training attendees receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

Ascendient Learning can provide a remote lab environment for this class.  All attendees should have computers with Internet access and a modern web browser (ideally Chrome).

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Agile, Scrum, Kanban
    • 3-5-3 approach
    •  WIP Limits
    • Streamlining processes and maximizing impact
  • Product Backlog, Epics, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria
    • Best practices for product backlogs creation
    • Formulate effective Epics and user stories
    • Stakeholders' acceptance criteria
  • Agile Metrics
    • Sprint Burndown Charts
    • Burnup Charts
    • Velocity Charts
    • Predictability (committed vs. completed & planned vs. unplanned)
    • The Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD)
  • Jira
    • Jira's dashboards
    • Switching between project boards
    • Finding assigned issues
  • Prioritization and Estimation
    • Prioritizing product backlogs
    • The Fibonacci sequence
  • Facilitation
    • The 3 decision-making styles
  • Kanban
    • Kanban's best practices
    • Customizing Kanban
  • Scaling Agile
    • Adopting enterprise-scaled Agile
    • Best scaling practices
    • Which Agile frameworks are appropriate for your team?
  • Outcomes vs. Outputs 
    • Project-driven initiatives vs. value-driven initiatives
    • Strategic Goals
    • Key value indicators
    • EPICS
    • Sprint goals to drive outcomes
  • The Pizza Game: Agile Team Building in Action!
    • The Scrum framework
    • Teams implement a process for building and baking pizzas
    • Teams reduce waste and increase quality using self-management and collaboration skills
  • Conclusion
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Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, contact us with the form below.

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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

View our filing status and how to request a W9.

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