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Agile (Scrum) Team Quick Launch
Skills Gained Understand the fundamentals of Agile, Scrum, and Lean Discover how to leverage early and continuous feedback to deliver products that delight customers Define key roles and...
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Skills Gained
- Understand the fundamentals of Agile, Scrum, and Lean
- Discover how to leverage early and continuous feedback to deliver products that delight customers
- Define key roles and responsibilities of Agile team members
- Learn how to improve team productivity and quality by removing impediments and highlighting organizational inefficiencies
- Understand how to improve lead time and throughput by managing the amount of work in progress
- Learn how to guide continuous improvement of the team and the organization
- Begin to harness the power of self-organization early in the team’s forming process
- Learn how to use retrospectives to continuously improve
- Create and agree on a 'Definition of Done'
- Learn how to right slice and size agile requirements, specifications and documentation for the team
Prerequisites
No prior experience is presumed.
Course Details
Training Materials
All Agile training attendees receive courseware covering the topics in the class.
Software Requirements
For in-person deliveries, attendees do not need computers for this course. We will provide full classroom setup instructions that will include seating in small groups, with supplies such as flipcharts, sticky notes, markers, and pens for the attendees and a projector and Internet connection for the instructor's laptop.
Online deliveries for this interactive training will use an online meeting platform (such as Zoom, WebEx, GoTo, or Teams) to have face-to-face contact online, including use of breakout rooms for group activities.
Outline
- Introduction
- Agile Overview
- Agile Framework
- Agile Advantages and Potential
- The Agile Manifesto and Principles
- Can Agile Fail?
- The Best Agile
- Scrum Overview
- Roles and Responsibilities
- How it Works
- Artifacts
- Rules of Scrum
- Definition of Done
- Lean Practices
- Lean Software Development Principles
- Kanban Overview
- Leveraging Lean Principles in Scrum
- Lean Labs
- Product Backlog
- Defining the Product Backlog
- User Stories – Business Functionality
- Prioritizing the Product Backlog
- Product Backlog Lab
- Agile Estimation
- Stories and Sizing
- Relative Sizing
- Planning Poker
- Team Estimation Method
- Estimation Lab
- Release Planning
- Release Planning Preparation
- Release Planning Meeting
- Velocity-Driven Release Planning
- Fixed Schedule Release Planning
- Measuring and Monitoring Progress
- Release Planning Lab
- Sprints
- Sprint Planning
- Sprint Activities
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- Sprint Labs
- Team Specific Project – Coaching
- Project Initiation/Chartering
- Product Backlog Refinement
- Release Planning to include estimation
- Sprint Planning
- The Next Steps
- How Do We Get Started?
- Common Mistakes in Agile Transformations
- Conclusion
Schedule
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.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
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?
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