SAFe® for Teams Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals interested in utilizing the Waterfall model and exploring traditional methods to address its limitations, including various Agile approaches. On the first day, participants will receive an overview of these methodologies to help them determine which approach may be most suitable for their specific environment. The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile methodologies that can be effectively applied in both Waterfall and Agile contexts, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness for government projects.

Business Analysis is the process of examining, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing organizational changes and designing new business solutions. Business analysis ensures that technological, process-related, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is crucial for the effectiveness of projects and organizational changes by ensuring that the introduced solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

The training "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who want to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum works, and become true leaders in an agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide according to the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial for the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about comprehensiveness, empirical approaches, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This course is designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary for success in the role of a business analyst on Agile projects for government. Participants will learn effective collaboration techniques with team members, product owners, scrum masters, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where participants can practice common scenarios, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world challenges.

Target Audience:

IT Director, Project Manager, Technical Team Leader, Analyst, Software Developer, Tester

Learning Objective:

The goal of this training is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively implement Kanban and Agile methodologies for government projects. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational aspects and workshop elements of these frameworks.

This course is designed for government professionals who need to integrate Agile methodologies, notably Scrum, with Lean and Kanban to effectively manage their projects.

It brings together the principles of product design and software development to enhance project management for government.

Who Should Attend?

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals who are interested in implementing Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage software development. It is particularly appropriate for project managers, team leaders, developers, and stakeholders in the software development process, including those from government agencies looking to enhance their project management practices for government.

This course has been developed for government test managers, quality assurance staff, testers, software developers, project managers, and management to explain how Agile project management frameworks, notably SCRUM, address testing. By the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application, which can be an actual client application if available. This training aims to enhance skills in alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government professionals.

This two-day course offers an introductory overview of Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development methodologies, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore modern principles and practices in Agile testing. ### Intended Audience This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment. It is also appropriate for individuals aiming to pursue a career in testing and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course, aligning with the needs of professionals working in or supporting government agencies.

The Certified Scrum Master training course is designed to enhance your understanding of Scrum methodology and its practical implementation. This program for government professionals will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified ScrumMaster, as recognized by the Scrum Alliance. Upon completion of the CSM training and successful examination, you will join a global network of professionals who have earned this prestigious certification.

The Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is a highly interactive two-day course designed to combine instruction, group discussions, and an immersive simulation. This approach illustrates how the Kanban Method can assist individuals, teams, and organizations in managing and enhancing the delivery of products and services to their customers.

The Kanban Method offers pragmatic, actionable, evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current processes and encourages gradual evolution while respecting existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles, and fostering leadership at all levels. This method enables organizations to gradually improve business processes, define and utilize relevant metrics to measure progress, and significantly reduce the risks associated with complex change programs.

Upon completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Kanban principles and practices, as well as the skills necessary to confidently implement Kanban within your organization.

What Will You Learn?
- Identify internal and external sources of dissatisfaction
- Analyze demand versus capability
- Model the knowledge discovery process
- Design kanban systems and their visualizations
- Identify and prioritize improvements
- Choose cadences for activities
- Identify classes of service

Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone involved in product development or knowledge work, including but not limited to:
- Program and delivery managers
- Product and project managers
- Product developers, software developers, and testers
- Operations and support personnel
- Business analysts
- High-level management
- Anyone interested in implementing Agile methodologies in their organization for government or private sector use.

JIRA is a Java-based web application that provides project and issue tracking capabilities to enhance the agility of software development processes.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to use Jira to implement a Kanban approach to Agile methodologies within their organization for government.

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

• Understand the principles behind Agile and Kanban
• Create and manage a Kanban project using Jira
• Customize Jira to meet the specific needs of their organization
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analyses
• Generate and review comprehensive reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice in a live-lab environment.

Note

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

The training program is designed to provide hands-on experience in preparing and utilizing Kanban boards, which are essential tools for effective planning and monitoring the progress of processes or projects. This course is tailored for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in process/project monitoring methods, including project participants, process owners, and project managers. The curriculum includes a comprehensive theoretical component, interactive workshops, and practical case studies to ensure a well-rounded learning experience for government professionals.

Kanban is a workflow management method designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at both beginner-level and advanced-level participants. The knowledge and tools provided can be applied in daily work to optimize workflow efficiency for government operations.

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

• Increase the number of work items completed per unit of time.
• Reduce the time required to complete work items.
• Improve work predictability, providing better answers to "When will it be done?".
• Manage flow metrics such as throughput, lead time, work in progress, and work item age.
• Use flow charts including Cumulative Flow Diagrams, Lead Time Histograms, and Work Aging Charts.
• Utilize statistical forecasting methods, such as Monte Carlo simulations and Service Level Agreements.
• Design a Kanban System in a methodological way using the Systems Thinking Approach to Implementing Kanban (STATIK).
• Understand Little's Law, which describes the nature of value flow.

Are you facing challenges in implementing Agile methodologies within your organization? Is the change too rigid? Are your teams feeling overburdened and less productive, yet resistant to a radical overhaul?

Consider adopting the “Alternative Path to Agility” by implementing an evolutionary and humane Change Management Method that enhances your existing processes without disrupting them.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, and evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current processes and respects existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles. This approach enables organizations to gradually evolve their business processes, define and utilize relevant metrics to measure progress, and significantly reduce the risks associated with complex change initiatives.

If your team is overwhelmed, Kanban can help you gain better control over your workload. Kanban is a dynamic technique for managing your processes and identifying bottlenecks.

This training equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to apply Kanban in your work, teaching you how to prioritize tasks, defer less urgent items, and remove items from your to-do list permanently.

Learning Outcomes

This 1-day course introduces the basics of the Kanban Method® and serves as an entry point for an alternative path to agility. By the end of the training, attendees should be familiar with the Kanban Method and capable of designing and implementing a basic Kanban board. They will understand work item types and the risks associated with specific items. Attendees will also be acquainted with various Team Kanban board designs and styles, enabling them to select the most suitable design for their context. Additionally, they will be aware of the training roadmap and the value and benefits derived at each step on this alternative path.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals in product development or knowledge work environments who are interested in exploring how Kanban can enhance their working conditions. It is applicable across multiple functions of an organization, from senior leadership aiming to adopt Lean Management principles to team members seeking to improve their practices. Previous attendees have included individuals in roles such as:

• Senior Management Positions (CxO)
• Program and Project Managers
• Product Managers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts
• Scrum Team Members
• Scrum Masters, Team Leads, and Change Agents
• Product and Software Developers and Testers
• Agile Coaches and Practitioners (Scrum, XP, DSDM, AgilePM, etc.)
• Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals

This training is particularly relevant for government agencies seeking to optimize their processes and enhance team productivity while maintaining alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.