Agile Scrum Master 2 Days Training in Fairfax on Oct 24th -25th, 2024
11350 Random Hills Rd suite 800
11350 Random Hills Rd suite 800, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
Virginia
38.8576019
-77.3383494
Course Overview :
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs
Course Delivery Format: Classroom (Food and Beverages included)
Course Description:
The EXIN Agile Scrum Master certification validates participants’ skills and knowledge of the Agile framework and Scrum methodology.
Agile Scrum is about working together to successfully reach a goal. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managed teams, producing a working deliverable at the end of each iteration or Sprint. This certification focuses on adopting Agile or Scrum in the workplace and taking on the role of Scrum Master.
Course Outline:
Module 1:
Introduction
Module 2:
Agile
Waterfall
Why Agile is better
Module 3:
Agility
Development Models
When to use Agile
Agile Manifesto
Module 4:
Agile Principles
Principles
Agile Frameworks
Other frameworks
Module 5:
Scrum
Pillars
Definition
Empiricism
Roles
Workspace
Scaled Scrum
Scrum Master
Manager
Development Model
Events
Artifacts
Ordering
Backlog Refinement
Module 6:
Estimating
Triangulation
Affinity Estimating
Module 7:
Planning
Event
Artifacts
Planning onion
Planning/Feedback loop
Module 8:
Daily
Events
Scrum of scrums
Artifacts
Velocity
Performance Measurement
Module 9:
Review and Retro
Events
Module 10:
Adopting Scrum
Management support
Agile Practices
Splitting
Contract types
Target Audience:
The Agile way of thinking is best known in the field of software development but the principles are increasingly being applied in other types of projects. Scrum is the most used Agile methodology and is suitable for all professionals looking to keep their knowledge up to date with the latest developments in the fields of IT and Project Management, particularly those leading or participating in projects. In particular, the certification is suitable for professionals working in the areas of:
Project Management
Software development
IT Service Management
Business Management
Learning Objectives:
Agile and Scrum concepts including the Agile way of thinking
What it means to have a Cross-Functional Team
What self-organization means and how project management is shared
The limits of a Scrum Team
How to scale to larger teams using both Scrum-of-Scrums and SAFe framework
How to use the Product Backlog in a scaled environment
How to manage issues, bugs and informing people outside of the team
Commonly used tracking methods (Burn-Down Chart, Velocity)
How to create Information Radiators, how to interpret them and how to act on the results
Identifying impediments, deviations, roadblocks and other obstacles that influence the progress positively and negatively
How to calculate the ROI (Return on Investment)
How to Recognize errors in estimation
How to guide a planning session, with and without Planning Poker
When and how to estimate using Story Points, Ideal Hours and Ideal Days
The role of the Scrum Master in all the planning moments: Roadmap, Release and Sprint planning
How to maintain the Backlog and how to add Backlog items
Creating and recognizing good user stories
Why a good Definition of Done is so important
All roles within the Scrum Framework
How to coach and challenge the team
When and how to mediate through conflict
Which tools to use to facilitate the team
Which solutions are suitable for solving problems
Which tasks and responsibilities belong to the Scrum Master role
Course Agenda:
Day 1
Introduction
Agile
Agility
Agile Principles
Scrum
Day 2
Estimating
Planning
Daily
Review and Retro
Adopting Scrum
