Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence Training Course

Business analysis involves the systematic examination, comprehension, and definition of business needs to develop solutions that effectively address those needs. It serves as a critical component in managing organizational change and designing new business solutions for government. By ensuring that technological, process-oriented, or organizational solutions align with strategic business goals and requirements, business analysis is essential for the success of projects and organizational transformations. This discipline guarantees that introduced solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully consistent with established business requirements.

The training titled "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + PSM II Preparation" targets experienced Scrum Masters seeking to broaden their competencies, achieve a deeper comprehension of Scrum operations, and assume leadership roles in agile environments. The course addresses the interpretation of the Scrum Guide from the Scrum.org perspective, a critical component for the PSM II examination. Participants acquire practical insights into comprehensive practices, empirical approaches, Scrum values, and the leadership function of the Scrum Master. Furthermore, the course prepares individuals for the PSM II examination, utilizing the current version of the Scrum Guide.

This training program addresses the critical functions of the Business Analyst to ensure effectiveness in Agile environments, particularly for government stakeholders. Participants will develop the skills necessary to coordinate effectively with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and clients to enhance the software development lifecycle. Learners will engage in simulated project scenarios to apply best practices and reinforce governance and accountability standards.

This course is designed for government stakeholders, including test managers, quality assurance personnel, testers, software developers, project managers, and executive leadership, to demonstrate how Agile project management frameworks, specifically SCRUM, integrate testing processes into governance structures.

Upon completion of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application, which may be an actual client application if available for government operations.

This two-day course offers a foundational introduction to Agile software testing. It addresses core testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as the primary framework for examining modern principles and practices for government software delivery.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing procedures within Agile environments.

It is also appropriate for individuals pursuing a career in software quality assurance and serves as a recommended prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester certification.

The Certified Scrum Master training course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of Scrum methodology and its practical implementation. This CSM training program supports the achievement of Certified ScrumMaster status, a credential awarded by the Scrum Alliance to professionals worldwide who have completed the training and successfully passed the examination.

This instructor-led live training, delivered in US (online or on-site), targets entry-level to mid-level professionals aiming to enhance their Scrum expertise and prepare for the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Acquire mastery of Scrum fundamentals and core concepts.
• Develop core competencies to mitigate internal and external disruptions in project development.
• Gain comprehensive command of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Achieve proficiency in the execution of Scrum frameworks.
• Approach the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with preparedness and confidence.

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed to facilitate project and issue tracking, thereby enhancing the agility of software development processes.

This instructor-led, live training program (available online or onsite) guides participants through the deployment of a JIRA instance. Participants will acquire advanced proficiency in JIRA usage, including installation, configuration, upgrading, and migration. Additionally, the curriculum covers customizing JIRA for specific projects, managing and assigning users, groups, and project roles, configuring dashboards, defining email and notification protocols, applying security schemes, managing permissions, performing troubleshooting, and installing and customizing JIRA Service Desk. This includes setting up knowledge bases, managing service desk users, and collaboratively handling service requests.

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

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of JIRA administration.
• Customize JIRA to align with specific business requirements.
• Define and manage email and notification settings.
• Manage and assign users, groups, and project roles.
• Oversight of JIRA permissions and security schemes.
• Execute JIRA troubleshooting procedures.
• Deploy and customize JIRA Service Desk.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice activities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to coordinate arrangements.

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be proficient in independently administering, optimizing, and configuring JIRA within a corporate setting for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US introduces the advanced functionalities of JIRA for government use. The curriculum encompasses the creation and administration of various project types, the application of JIRA in agile frameworks, the configuration of agile boards, and the management of both default and custom fields. Additionally, the training details the creation and administration of screens and filters, the execution of fundamental and advanced issue searches, the application of screen schemes, the oversight and updating of workflows, the configuration and deployment of workflow schemes, and the performance of analytical tasks and report generation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Efficiently manage and oversee project issues.
• Initiate and administer Scrum and Kanban projects.
• Administer default and custom data fields.
• Comprehend and manage business processes, workflows, and associated schemes.
• Conduct fundamental and advanced searches and data analysis.
• Produce and review operational reports.

This instructor-led, live training in US provides an overview of JIRA’s approach to software planning, tracking, and release management, while guiding participants through the creation and administration of a JIRA project.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Understand the concepts and functionalities underlying JIRA’s user interface and workflows.
• Add, modify, duplicate, link, and prioritize issues.
• Progress issues through the entire workflow lifecycle.
• Conduct searches.
• Manage and customize screens and filters.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level project managers who wish to create, execute, and manage forms in Jira effectively for government purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Jira's core concepts, including issue types, workflows, and projects for government use.
• Develop and manage custom fields to collect and organize data effectively for government data management.
• Optimize form-related processes for various project types and teams for government efficiency.

This instructor-led live training in US (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Jira administrators seeking to optimize the use of Jira Service Management for efficient service delivery.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Jira Service Management fundamentals.
• Configure service desk environments and oversee request management processes.
• Administer Jira Service Management backend structures and integrations.

This instructor-led live training, conducted at US (online or onsite), is intended for professionals at beginner to intermediate levels aiming to enhance their Jira capabilities. The training focuses on integrating and utilizing the Xray plugin, managing user roles and permissions, optimizing data imports, and handling storage management for government.

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

• Integrate and configure the Xray plugin for test management.
• Manage Jira user profiles and assign appropriate roles and permissions.
• Efficiently import data into Jira following best practices.
• Optimize Jira storage usage and implement data management strategies.

Jira is a Java-based web application designed to enhance the agility of software development through robust project and issue tracking capabilities.

This instructor-led, live training session will guide participants in leveraging Jira to implement a Kanban framework for Agile methodologies within their organizations for government use.

Upon completion of this training, participants will possess the ability to:

• Comprehend the foundational principles of Agile and Kanban
• Utilize Jira to establish and oversee a Kanban project
• Configure Jira to align with the specific operational requirements of their agency
• Execute standard and advanced search and analysis functions
• Produce and evaluate performance reports

Target Audience

• Product Managers
• Software Developers
• Quality Assurance Engineers
• Business Analysts

Instructional Format

• A blended approach combining lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice within a live-lab environment.

Note

• To request a customized training program tailored for government operations, please contact the office to coordinate scheduling.