Scrum for Managers and Executives 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.

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.

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.

JIRA Software is a robust tool designed for project management, often leading users to focus more on its functionalities than on the methodologies it supports. This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the capabilities of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how these tools can work together to enhance team efficiency in delivering successful projects or products. Participants will learn how to effectively use these tools for managing user requirements, testing, communication, and centralizing information in one platform. The training covers various aspects such as JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban and Scrum), planning and dependencies, linkage between Jira and Confluence, reporting, important fields and custom fields, issue types, screens, and filtering. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Create a Scrum or Kanban project. - Configure Jira to effectively manage the project. - Manage issues with precision. - Design screens tailored to handle specific issue types. - Develop workflows and boards, understanding their interaction. - Conduct both basic and advanced searches and analysis. - Generate and review reports essential for team and management oversight. This training is specifically designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to utilize Jira and Confluence for government projects.

This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) for government.

You will learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, build an Agile Portfolio, and lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. The curriculum is tailored to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability requirements.

This training will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply SAFe principles and practices to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and coordinate large Value Streams in a government context. Attending this class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day course is designed to equip current Scrum Masters with the leadership skills necessary to facilitate Agile team, program, and enterprise success within a SAFe® implementation. The curriculum covers the facilitation of cross-team interactions to support program execution and continuous improvement. It expands on the Scrum framework by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, the application of Kanban to enhance value flow, and effective engagement with architects, product management, and other key stakeholders in broader program and enterprise contexts. The course provides practical tools for building high-performing teams and addresses common Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise environment. By attending this class, participants will be prepared to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM), enhancing their capabilities for government and organizational success.

This two-day course is designed to equip teams that are part of an Agile Release Train (ART) with the skills necessary to operate effectively in an Agile environment using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP). Participants will learn how to function as Agile Teams, develop their backlogs, and plan and execute iterations. The training also covers understanding the ART, the team’s role within it, and the processes for planning, executing, and continuous improvement alongside other teams. This course prepares teams to manage a Program Increment (PI), including all necessary meetings at both the Team and Program levels, with a particular emphasis on PI planning. By attending this class, participants will be well-prepared to take the exam and become certified SAFe® Practitioners (SP) for government. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: - Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile development within your organization - Understand your team’s role on the Agile Release Train - Recognize other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between them - Plan iterations effectively - Execute iterations, demonstrate value, and enhance your processes - Plan Program Increments comprehensively - Collaborate and integrate with other teams on the train

The Scrum Practitioner training is designed to introduce agile methodologies and practices in a classroom setting through a blend of lectures, exercises, and interactive activities that embody the principle of "learning by doing." Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques using a pre-prepared simulation, which will reinforce their understanding and skills. This training is tailored to enhance the capabilities of professionals working for government agencies, ensuring they are equipped with the tools necessary to improve project management and service delivery.

This course is structured with a workshop approach to provide participants the opportunity to practice Scrum and Agile methodologies. The hands-on environment ensures that attendees can apply these techniques effectively, aligning with best practices for government projects.

The Scrum Master role is an essential component of any Agile/Scrum team. This course trains participants in key aspects of the Scrum framework and prepares them to take the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

Audience:

This course is designed for individuals who are currently serving as, or plan to serve as, a Scrum Master. It is also beneficial for others working in a Scrum environment who require an in-depth understanding of Scrum principles and practices for government.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the origins of Agile methods.
• Apply the core values and principles of Agile methods.
• Distinguish between defined processes and empirical processes used in Agile methodologies.
• Comprehend Scrum roles, artifacts, events, and practices.
• Be fully prepared to sit for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

This course is designed for: Product owners, managers, or anyone interested in Agile planning and estimating techniques for government. The Scrum Product Owner (SPO) course employs a blend of presentations, discussions, and hands-on exercises to explain and demonstrate the role of an Agile team. It covers all facets of a product owner's engagement in the life cycle of an Agile product, including rapid requirement gathering, writing user stories, estimating story points, tracking progress, release planning, reporting, forecasting, scaling, and more. This comprehensive approach ensures participants are well-prepared to apply these methodologies effectively in their respective roles for government.

Scrum is a popular method for managing projects within the Agile approach. Scrum is a framework that enables teams working on a project to deliver a valuable product in a flexible and efficient manner. The main features of Scrum are transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Scrum allows for quick responses to changes, flexible adaptation to client needs, and an iterative product development process, which often leads to better quality and client satisfaction. Roles within the team: Product Owner: A person representing the client's interests and defining task priorities in the product. Scrum Master: A person supporting the Scrum team, ensuring the process is followed and removing obstacles. Development Team: A team responsible for delivering the product.