SCRUM AND AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Live-Online Training: N 210, 000.00
Classroom Training: N 280,000.00
3 - 4 participants: 5% discount
5 or more participants: 10% discount
(Available also for Customised Training by Duration, Venue & Fee)
Course Description
This 3-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Scrum and Agile project management methodologies. Participants will learn the principles of Agile, the roles and responsibilities within a Scrum team, and how to apply these methods to manage projects effectively.
Course Objectives
- Understand Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
- Identify and define Scrum roles, events, and artifacts.
- Implement Scrum practices in project management.
- Use Agile tools for project planning and tracking.
- Conduct Scrum ceremonies and manage sprints effectively.
- Apply advanced Scrum practices and scaling techniques.
Course Contents
DAY ONE
Introduction to Agile and Scrum
· Welcome and Course Overview
o Introduction to the course objectives and schedule
o Importance of Agile and Scrum in project management
· Introduction to Agile Methodology
o Principles and values of Agile (Agile Manifesto)
o Benefits of Agile project management
· Agile Frameworks Overview
o Comparison of popular Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP)
o Choosing the right Agile framework for your project
· Introduction to Scrum
o History and evolution of Scrum
o Key concepts and terminology in Scrum (Sprint, Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, etc.)
· Case Study: Transitioning to Agile
o Hands-on exercise analyzing a traditional project management scenario
o Discussion on transitioning to Agile methodologies
DAY TWO
Scrum Roles, Events, and Artifacts
· Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
o Scrum Team structure: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
o Responsibilities and interactions of each role
· Scrum Events
o Overview of Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
o Importance and execution of each event
· Scrum Artifacts
o Overview of Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment
o Managing and updating artifacts during the project lifecycle
· Case Study: Running a Sprint
o Hands-on exercise simulating a Sprint
o Role-playing Scrum roles and conducting Scrum events
DAY THREE
Advanced Scrum Practices and Agile Tools
· Advanced Scrum Practices
o Scaling Scrum for larger projects (Scrum of Scrums, SAFe, LeSS)
o Continuous improvement and Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts)
· Introduction to Agile Tools
o Overview of popular Agile project management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana)
o Selecting and configuring tools for Scrum projects
· Case Study: Agile Project Management
o Hands-on exercise using Agile tools to manage a Scrum project
o Tracking progress and adjusting plans based on Agile metrics
· Wrap-Up and Review
o Review of key concepts covered in the course
o Q&A session and feedback
o Certification test (optional)