Scrum Essentials

Code: SAPM
Format: Online Training
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English
Price: 240 Euro + VAT (if applicable)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts of Scrum, a widely used agile framework for managing complex projects. It provides a comprehensive understanding of Scrum principles, roles and how they fit seamlessly into the agile methodology. Throughout the course, learners will explore different practices and the critical artefacts produced during the Scrum lifecycle, including the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Burn Down Charts. In addition, participants will engage in practical applications and real-world scenarios to enhance their understanding of Scrum principles and their ability to apply them effectively. By the end of the training, participants will have a solid foundation and be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully implement Scrum in their projects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and explain the Scrum approach to project success, including its underlying principles and benefits for effective project management.
• Analyse the key roles and practices, and evaluate their importance in the context of a successful project.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the Scrum workflow to different project scenarios, emphasising the importance of each phase and their interdependencies.
• Evaluate the impact of the closed-window rule on project planning and execution, and develop strategies to ensure compliance.
• Design and implement an effective project plan that incorporates Scrum roles, practices and workflows to optimise project outcomes.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to the Scrum approach 
• Scrum Roles
  • Team
  • Product Owner
  • Scrum Master
  • Customer
• Organisational activities
  • Sprint
  • Daily Meeting
  • Sprint Planning
  • Release Planning
  • Planning Poker
  • Sprint Review Meeting
  • Retrospective
  • Scrum of Scrums
• Technical activities
  • Daily build and continuous integration
  • Coding standards
  • Refactoring
  • Testing
• The Closed-Window Rule
  • Concept, implications and impact on project planning and execution
• Scrum artefacts
  • User Stories, Story Points, Velocity, Definition of Done
  • Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
  • Story Card, Task Card
  • Task and Story Board
  • Burn-down and Burn-up Chart
  • Impediment
  • Waste, Technical Debt, Dependency Diagram
• Scrum Project Planning
  • Creating a comprehensive plan, incorporating the closed-window rule and using agile techniques
• Practical application and real-life scenarios
  • Case studies, exercises and best practices for implementing the methodology

TARGET AUDIENCE

Project managers, project and product delivery team members, anyone interested to work with agile teams.

PREREQUISITES

None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This online, instructor-led course is delivered on Microsoft Teams by one of our certified trainers. Students receive course materials and a certificate of completion. Upon completion of the course, students are eligible for 3 contact hours.

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