Course Description
Agile Awareness and Fundamentals is an introductory course designed to help professionals and teams develop a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and how they can transform workflows, improve collaboration, and drive innovation in dynamic environments. Agile has rapidly become the leading framework for project management and product development across industries due to its flexibility, iterative approach, and customer-centered focus. This course aims to demystify Agile, covering its core values, principles, and methodologies, with a special emphasis on the Scrum framework. Through a blend of lecture, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed to engage in and advocate for Agile practices in their workplace.By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify the essential elements of Agile, challenge common misconceptions, and conduct core Scrum ceremonies using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Intended Audience
- Business leaders
- Project managers
- Program managers
- IT leaders
- Product managers
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.
Course Outline
Getting Started with Agile
- Overview of Agile
- Core Values of Agile
- Principles of Agile
- Common Methodologies of Agile
Addressing the Myths, Challenges, and Benefits of Agile
- Overcome the Myths and Misunderstandings of Agile
- Overcome the Challenges of Agile
- The Benefits of Agile
Introducing the Scrum Methodology
- Identify Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum
- Define the Sprint Ceremonies
Executing Sprint Ceremonies
- Estimate a Scrum Project
- Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting
- Conduct a Sprint
- Conduct a Sprint Review Meeting
- Conduct a Sprint Retrospective Meeting
