(Online Delivery) Introduction to Agile and Scrum Methodologies

Overview:

Agile project management is growing in popularity as a method for delivering value quickly. This course presents the tenets of Agile methodologies using the Scrum framework as a primary example to demonstrate the Agile approaches, their benefits, and challenges.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will identify the Agile project management principles and use the Scrum methodology of Agile to manage projects.

You will:

• Identify basic concepts, core values, principles, and methodologies of Agile.
• Address the myths, challenges, and benefits of Agile.
• Define the Scrum methodology of Agile.
• Execute sprint ceremonies using Scrum tools and techniques.

Target Student:

This course is intended for business professionals in a variety of roles who want to learn about Agile methodologies as a prelude to Agile adoption or migration, and for those who work on projects that require more flexibility and adaptability than traditional project management approaches.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success, you will need a basic understanding of how projects are executed in the business environment, and an interest in Agile methodologies.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Agile

 Topic A: Overview of Agile

 Topic B: Core Values of Agile

 Topic C: Principles of Agile

 Topic D: Common Methodologies of Agile

Lesson 2: Addressing the Myths, Challenges, and Benefits of Agile

 Topic A: Overcome the Myths and Misunderstandings of Agile

 Topic B: Overcome the Challenges of Agile

 Topic C: The Benefits of Agile

Lesson 3: Introducing the Scrum Methodology

 Topic A: Identify Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum

 Topic B: Define the Sprint Ceremonies

Lesson 4: Executing Sprint Ceremonies

 Topic A: Estimate a Scrum Project

 Topic B: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting

 Topic C: Conduct a Sprint

 Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Review Meeting

 Topic E: Conduct a Sprint Retrospective Meeting