Scrum / Agile Elevation Training – ONLINE

Objective

The key to a successful Agile transformation is a strong foundation, common interpretation and shared vocabulary, which can only be established by all parties participating in the same course. In order to avoid future misunderstandings, our aim is to refresh and lift the existing agile knowledge to a higher common level, to fill the gaps and to synchronize the interpretation. To reach these goals, all our training offerings start with a Scrum / Agile Elevation training.

Starting from the basics, in this training we ensure participants get a deep understanding of Agile and build a strong foundation of the Scrum methodology – both on a theoretical and on a practical level.

The training material is approved by Scrum Alliance (Sprint Consulting is a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally, SA REA).

Target Audience

The Scrum Master role is the focus of the course, as this role has to have the deepest knowledge about Scrum. However the course is suitable for managers, who would like to see whether Scrum is a good fit for their organization. We also recommend this course for those who would like to start using agile, for those who are using it, but would like to deepen their understanding, for business analysts, product managers, line managers and potential team members as well.

Content

The material is divided into 4 modules. During each module, the trainer will guide you through lectures, real life stories and exercises that help you connect the material to your existing experience, learn new concepts and experience the concepts through practice.

Modules

Module 1:

• Introduction to Agile
  • Agile Mindset
  • Agile Values and Principles
  • Traditional vs Agile Projects
• Scrum Overview
  • History and Origin of Scrum
  • Scrum Values
  • Scrum Process Flow

Module 2:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Backlog Refinement
  • The Product Backlog
• Sprint Planning
  • The Sprint Backlog
• Sprint Running
  • Daily Standup
  • Burn Down Chart

Module 3:

• Sprint Review and Retrospective
• Engineering Practices
  • User Stories
  • Velocity and Estimation
  • Quality Contracts
  • Release Burn Up Chart
  • Metrics

Module 4: 

• Agile Transformation
• Scrum Pitfalls
• Topics brought by the audience in Lean Cafe format

Misc.

• Handout (English) will be provided for the participants in PDF.
• The online tool used for this training is Zoom. We’ll send a unique link for each participant before the training and provide the necessary technical information at least 24 hours before the training starts. The precondition for participation and receiving the link is that the training fee arrives at least 2 days prior to the training. 
• Precondition for participation is a camera-enabled connection and internet. 
• Each online module takes 3.5 – 4 hours.

What Does Agile Mean – What Is Agile Methodology?

Fashion? A fad? Or a truly valuable asset? What does it have to do with IT? Can it be used in other industries? This article answers these and other key questions often asked about agile methodologies.

In 2001, a short call for action, the “Manifesto for Agile Software Development” was published, which launched the agile movement. In the more than two decades since, agile has become widespread, and has developed a market of its own, with countless textbooks, training courses, consultants, and in some business areas it has become so inescapable that some organisations have been struggling for more than a decade to at least present themselves as agile.

For further information, read our article here.