22 Agile courses

Hello there, young movers and shakers! Welcome to our thrilling Kids Jazz Dance Class designed especially for children aged between 5 and 8. Jazz dance is all about finding your own groove, letting loose, and having a jolly good time! So, get ready to dive into a world where rhythm meets fun, and fun meets fancy footwork. In our Kids Jazz Dance Class, we learn more than just basic jazz steps. We embrace the magic of dance, letting it take us on an exhilarating journey of discovery! From the moment your little ones step into our vibrant dance studio, they'll be immersed in a bubbly, energetic environment that is as exciting as it is welcoming. The course is all about letting children explore movement, rhythm, and the wonderful world of jazz dance. We begin by introducing the youngsters to classic jazz steps that are as playful as they are graceful. Each week, they'll be learning new moves, from the lively "jazz square" to the enchanting "pivot step" and even the dazzling "kick ball change". But that's not all! Dance is not just about steps, it's about the whole body. So, we've incorporated exercises to develop balance and coordination, too. We'll be playing exciting dance games and doing engaging exercises that will help your child become nimble and agile, just like the best jazz dancers! And for the aspiring young dancers who dream of mastering the perfect splits, we have you covered! Our caring and experienced instructors will guide your children on a safe, step-by-step journey towards this classic dance move. We'll be stretching, strengthening, and preparing their little bodies, all while ensuring they're having a blast. At the end of each class, we gather in a circle and each child has the opportunity to showcase their new moves. This not only builds confidence, but also fosters a supportive, inclusive community. Our Kids Jazz Dance Class is more than just a dance lesson. It's a place where your children can express themselves, make new friends, and grow in confidence. Whether your child is a seasoned performer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, we welcome them with open arms to join our Kids Jazz Dance Class. So put on your dancing shoes, little ones! It's time to step, twirl, and leap into the delightful world of jazz dance. We can't wait to meet you and begin this exciting journey together! Remember, in the world of dance, it's all about having fun and embracing who you are. So, let's dance our way to joy in the Kids Jazz Dance Class!

Hello to our aspiring acrobats! Welcome to our Acro Intermediate Class, carefully crafted for our dynamic acro dancers aged between 10 and 16. Are you ready to flip into a world of advanced acrobatics, elegant pair lifts, and unparalleled acro excitement? If so, we can't wait to start this thrilling journey with you! Acro dance, with its exhilarating blend of dance and acrobatics, is an adventure that awaits the brave and the bold. Our Acro Intermediate class is designed to take your acro skills to the next level. As soon as you step onto our acro mats, you'll know you're in for a treat. Our class dives deep into advanced acrobatic tricks that will challenge and excite you. From awe-inspiring backflips to gravity-defying aerials, each week presents a new thrilling acro challenge. Our dedicated and experienced instructors are there to ensure everyone learns in a safe and supportive environment. But that's not all! We'll also be working on pair lifts and supports, essential elements that make acro dance so unique. This gives you a chance to collaborate, trust, and support your fellow acro dancers, all while executing impressive acro tricks! We'll continue to focus on flexibility, balance, and stretching. These skills are crucial for acro dance and we'll be honing them through engaging exercises and activities. Not only will you become a better acro dancer, but you'll also develop as a confident and agile mover! Our Acro Intermediate class is more than just a dance lesson. It's a life lesson too. Through acro dance, you'll enhance your self-esteem, learn teamwork, and develop resilience. Each trick, lift, and roll is a testament to your strength and determination! The friendships you'll make in our class are truly special. Acro dance is a dance style built on trust and collaboration, and our class fosters a supportive environment where everyone cheers for each other. You'll create wonderful memories and lasting friendships on and off the dance floor. So, put on your acro shoes and let's tumble, flip, and soar in the thrilling world of acro dance. We can't wait to welcome you to our Acro Intermediate Dance Class and embark on this exciting acro adventure together. Remember, acro dance is about daring to try, trusting others, and most importantly, enjoying the journey. So, let's leap, lift, and love the acro beat together in our Acro Intermediate class! See you on the acro mat!

Agile is not what you do, Agile is what you become! An introduction to the essentials of Agile Scrum as a delivery method. The same learning objectives as used in central government & public sector digital delivery projects. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agile is not what you do, Agile is what you become! Since 2012, all government departments have been required to use the Agile approach to project management, to build and run new digital services. As you begin your Agile journey, one of your first challenges will be understanding the rules and roles that support Agile delivery, some of the most frequently asked questions are "Which Agile framework is applicable to our business operating model?" or, "Is the Project Manager role equivalent to that of theProduct Owner?" and, "What does a Scrum Master do?" A strong corporate culture not accustomed to the Agile mindset can also be a difficult environment in which to implement Agile methods.  In some cases, the company’s culture and practices may reward non-Agile milestones while inadvertently discouraging Agile success. This intensive two-day training course combines PowerPoint presentations, informal discussions and practical exercises to introduce you to Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method, without the impending pressure of having to pass a formal certification examination. Previous experience of Agile delivery is not a pre-requisite to attending this course, although it is assumed delegates have previously attended the Primer course, or have some understanding of Agile Scrum terms and practices. This course, designed by Agile Scrum practitioners and coaches with specialist experience of working on GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Standards compliant government and public sector projects has been accredited by The CPD Certification Service and is now available outside its usual central government and public sector digital delivery setting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who this course is for Service and Programme Managers If you are a Service Manager or Programm Manager who wants to explore the benefits of transitioning to Agile ways of working and want to understand how your existing business processes and resource landscape will fit into an Agile delivery model, then this course aims to provide you with enough information to enable you to make an informed decision. Career ambitions If you are new to Agile and your intention is to pursue a career either as an Agile Scrum Master or Agile Product Owner, you will hopefully be provided with enough knowledge to enable you to determine which role best suits your Agile career ambitions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frequently Asked Questions How this course differs from other Agile courses Delegates will learn the 'How', not just the 'What'! This course has been designed by highly experienced Agile practitioners and coaches with specialist real-life experience of working on GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Design Standard projects. Delegates will find that the learning objectives are significantly more detailed than with other Agile courses which only focus on teaching the learning objectives of The Scrum Guide. Delegates must take the certification assessment. No! During enrolment, delegates can opt out of taking the C-ASDM certification assessment. The online Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method – Essentials course quiz is optional Absolutely! Delegates are provided access to the online Agile knowledge quiz which accompanies the Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method – Essentials course. The quiz helps delegates gauge their level of attainment but is entirely optional. Delegates can take the certification assessment without enrolling on the course. Yes! Delegates with existing Agile project delivery experience can choose to take the certification assessment without enrolling on the course. I will receive my certificate as soon as I have completed the course You will initially receive an Assessment Completion report after completing the assessment. The report details the certification status: 'Pass' or 'Fail', and includes information on which questions were answered incorrectly. Your certificate is issued by the CPD Certification Service approximately four-to six-weeks after successfully completing and passing the C-ASDM Certification Assessment. A CPD certification is recognised by employers Yes! CPD certification is recognised by private and public sector employers, and in central government departments as a valuable way to evaluate the skills of an individual, and the quality of the learning activities. Listing your CPD certification as well as the number of CPD Points you have achieved on your CV is essentially showcasing your achievements in continuing your professional development. One CPD Point is equivalent to an hour of training CPD points are units that quantify time, and the quality of learning and development activities. Delegates will earn 3 CPD Points upon successful completion of the C-ASDM Certification Assessment or 13 CPD Points after completing the two-day course. My CPD certificate will expire after three years Your certificate will not expire however, best practice suggests a renewal after three years. You can do this by enrolling on the C-ASDM course to ensure your knowledge of Agile as a Delivery Method is up to date. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service features * Two-day Agile Scrum training course * The course uses eCommerce and other Business Case examples for context * Optional online CPD certification assessment * Optional Agile knowledge quiz to help delegates gauge level of attainment * Online Retrospective feedback to enable continuous course improvements. Service benefits * Delegates will understand the concepts and benefits of Agile Scrum development * Scrum team roles and role accountabilities * INVEST-compliant User Stories and BDD formatted Acceptance Criteria * Agile approach to incremental project delivery * Agile artefacts and Agile reports (burn-down & burn-up charts) * Agile Events & Scrum rules * Comparison: Agile methodologies (Lean, XP, SAFe & Scrum) * Use of Kanban for workflow management * Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standards and Service Assessment * Be able to communicate the ideals of Agile to stakeholders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Agenda General knowledge * Agile Delivery 101 * Scrum process and sprints * Applicability of Scrum * Agile Manifesto Scrum roles and accountabilities * Overview of Scrum roles (Core & Ancillary) * Scrum Master role and role responsibilities * Scrum Product Owner role and role responsibilities * Scrum team Scrum events * Sprint Planning * Daily Scrums * Sprint Reviews * Sprint Retrospectives Scrum artefacts * Product Backlog * Sprint Backlog * Increments Scrum Reports * Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Scaling Scrum * Working with multiple Scrum teams * Working with distributed Scrum teams GDS (Government Digital Service) * Service Standards * Service Assessments Risks and challenges * Risks and challenges of transitioning to Agile delivery Frequently asked questions * Discussion on frequently asked Agile questions Agile knowledge quiz * Examples of the multiple-choice questions in the optional online quiz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On-going support Email support No Telephone support No Webchat support No Online support No -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Support Yes! Delegates are offered access to our private online 'Community of Agile Scrum Practitioners'. Delegates who achieve the pass mark for CPD certification are additionally offered access to our private 'Certified Scrum  Practitioners’ Guild', a private Slack community of like-minded Agile professionals.

Agile working is an approach that the NHS supports. It demands new ways of working and thinking. Agile means that work is now seen as an activity, not a place. People are the organisation. The way we communicate has to change. The way we manage has to change. This workshop will let you reflect on what works for you now and where you may need to adapt. You may need to trust and value your team more than ever, but when they aren't in front of you in the office, you will need to question your beliefs. The workshop will help you: * Understand what Agile Working is all about * Reflect on your management style * Recognise the new ways of managing agile workers * Choose the right communication methods * Understand culture and mindset * Identify different ways of measuring performance * Focus on innovation and not bureaucracy * Manage more effectively This workshop has been designed to support you in effectively managing an agile team. You will need to be open to questioning your existing techniques and be open and responsive to change. 1 WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? * What is Agile working? * What are your personal management concerns? * How to make it work * Time / location / role / source 2 YOUR ROLE AS AN AGILE MANAGER * Your style * Your team's individual preferences * Learning to let go * Your management style self assessment 3 THE 3 AREAS OF FOCUS * Trust * Delegation * Empowerment 4 COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY * New ways of communicating * Managing expectations * What are you measuring? 5 YOUR PERSONAL ACTION PLAN * What are you going to do differently?

Agile project management, already widely used for software development, is increasingly recognised as having much more general application. Continuous improvement programmes, business change projects, new technology development, research and development and a variety of other scenarios characterised by rapid change and high uncertainty can all benefit from an Agile approach. This programme presents the concepts and methods of Agile project management, and shows how to apply them to a range of project and change management situations. Participants will learn: * how Agile project management can help with project and change management * the 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile 'manifesto' and the range of Agile methodologies * how to apply Agile project management methods and techniques in a range of project scenarios * alternative Agile project management methods and how they can be applied and adapted * what makes Agile project teams succeed * the key roles and responsibilities needed to enable Agile project teams to work effectively * how to encourage an Agile mindset within their organisation and how to move toward an Agile approach to managing projects 1 INTRODUCTION TO AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Overview of 'classical' project management and methodologies * The link between project success and management performance * Limitations of classical approaches and the need for Agile methods * The 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile manifesto explained * Agile project management values: * Individuals and interactions over processes and tools * Working outputs over comprehensive documentation * Customer collaboration over contract negotiation * Responding to change over following a plan * The cultural challenges of using Agile project management * Choosing when and how to adopt Agile project management 2 INITIATING A PROJECT USING AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Some key Agile methodologies explained: SCRUM, XP, Crystal * Identifying and engaging project stakeholders; defining roles and responsibilities * Setting the project vision and goals; defining project scope * The Agile approach to requirements capture and elicitation of needs * Tools and techniques for capturing and characterising requirements * The role of documentation, reporting and process management 3 THE AGILE APPROACH TO DEFINITION AND PLANNING * Understanding Agile planning; the 'planning onion' concept * Developing the culture needed for collaborative involvement and iterative planning * Defining project deliverables; the 'product backlog' concept * Tools and techniques for defining and prioritising requirements in Agile projects * Understanding and applying Agile estimating techniques * Dealing with uncertainty and managing risks 4 THE AGILE APPROACH TO EXECUTION AND DELIVERY * The results orientated, fast adapting culture of Agile teams * The monthly 'Sprint' process for project planning and review * The disciplines needed for effective daily SCRUM meetings * Reviewing progress, managing change and project reporting * Testing, completing and handing over of work packages * Managing the interface between the project team and the business 5 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK IN AGILE PROJECT TEAMS * Why Agile teams are different: the importance of individuals and interactions * The skills and attributes needed to lead an Agile project team * The challenges faced and skills needed by Agile team members * Recognising team development needs; adopting the right leadership style * Making the transition from project manager to Agile coach * Key coaching skills explored: mentoring, facilitating, managing conflict

Agility has become a prized business attribute. Although Agile methods were once most associated with software development, they are now applied in a host of different areas. Agile continues to find new applications because it is primarily an attitude. This programme delivers a solid grounding in both the Agile mindset and Agile methods. It covers three methods, illustrates the benefits of each and shows how they can be integrated. It includes practical techniques as well as background knowledge. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: * Apply Agile concepts to self-manage their work * Understand the roles people take on in Agile teams * Use a variety of techniques to help deliver customer satisfaction * Focus on delivering against priorities * Employ a range of estimating techniques 1 INTRODUCTION * Overview of the programme * Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 THE BASICS OF AGILE * What makes Agile different * Agile Manifesto and Principles * Using feedback to deliver what is needed 3 AGILE TEAMS * Multi-disciplinary teams * Team size and empowerment * Agile values 4 AGILE AT THE TEAM LEVEL - SCRUM * Scrum roles * Scrum 'events' * Scrum 'artifacts' 5 AGILE FOR TEAMS JUGGLING MULTIPLE DEMANDS - KANBAN * Taking control of the work * Improving throughput * Dealing with bottlenecks 6 AGILE IN PROJECTS - AGILEPM * The phases of an Agile project * Managing change requests * Delivering on time 7 ESTIMATING * T-shirt / Pebble sizing * Yesterday's weather * Planning poker 8 PICK 'N' MIX - SOME USEFUL TECHNIQUES * The daily stand-up * User stories * Retrospectives * Work-in-process limits * Burndown charts * Minimum viable product * A / B testing 9 REVIEW AND ACTION PLANNING * Identify actions to be implemented individually * Conclusion

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of Agile approaches to product development. It explains what Agile is and when and why to use it. The scope of the programme includes: The course emphasises the collaborative nature of Agile and the flexibility it offers to customers. The principal training objectives for this programme are to help participants understand: * Why and when to use Agile * How to use Agile * The roles involved in Agile development * The cultural factors to take into account * How to manage Agile developments 1 INTRODUCTION (COURSE SPONSOR AND TRAINER) * Why this programme has been developed * Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 BACKGROUND TO AGILE * Issues with traditional approaches to product development * How Agile helps * Roots of Agile * Agile lifecycles * Product v project 3 HOW AGILE WORKS * The Agile Manifesto * Agile principles * Process control: defined v empirical * Different Agile methods * The Scrum framework * DSDM Atern 4 MANAGING AGILE * When to use Agile * Managing Agile projects * Team organisation 5 AGILE TECHNIQUES * Daily stand-ups * User stories * Estimating * MoSCoW prioritisation 6 COURSE REVIEW AND ACTION PLANNING (COURSE SPONSOR PRESENT) * Are there opportunities to use Agile? * What actions should be implemented to adopt Agile? * Conclusion

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this competitive era no matter how much hard work and solid efforts are contributed still, too many projects end up creating unneeded and unsellable products. There is a significant risk that the outcome of the project may not be relevant to the client/user requirements or become outdated when needs change. Here is where Design Thinking and Agile Management play their role. The combination of Agile and Design Thinking should be used in order to achieve impactful outcomes. Agile and design thinking together works well and gives an effective approach to product development, one that results in efficient resolutions to significant problems. In this course, you'll learn how to define and determine what's important to a user primary in the process, to frontload value, by directing your team on testable narratives about the user and generating an effectively shared perspective. For more dates and Venue, Please email sales@gbacorporate.co.uk

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this competitive era no matter how much hard work and solid efforts are contributed still, too many projects end up creating unneeded and unsellable products. There is a significant risk that the outcome of the project may not be relevant to the client/user requirements or become outdated when needs change. Here is where Design Thinking and Agile Management play their role. The combination of Agile and Design Thinking should be used in order to achieve impactful outcomes. Agile and design thinking together works well and gives an effective approach to product development, one that results in efficient resolutions to significant problems. In this course, you'll learn how to define and determine what's important to a user primary in the process, to frontload value, by directing your team on testable narratives about the user and generating an effectively shared perspective. For more dates and Venue, Please email sales@gbacorporate.co.uk

DEVOPS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an introduction to DevOps. The course emphasizes communication, collaboration , integration, and automation to improve the workflow between developers and IT operations professionals. Improved workflows lead to more opportunities to design software and services in a more agile fashion. This course is a basis for discovering the most important DevOps concepts and to understand the principles and methods behind this. The course will leave you with the inspiration to be the advocate of change. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain DevOps principles. * Describe the relationship between Agile , Lean and IT Service Management ( ITSM). * Describe methods for automation and technology factors. * Describe considerations when changing. * Describe challenges, risks and critical success factors. DEVOPS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: IT development, IT operations and IT service management. * Prerequisites: Introduction to data communications & networking. * Duration 2 days DEVOPS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Why DevOps? Introduction DevOps Goals DevOps Added value of DevOps Proven Results DevOps for businesses DevOps principles (The Three Ways) * DevOps and other frameworks DevOps and Agile DevOps and Lean DevOps and IT Service Management * DevOps culture Characteristics of a DevOps culture Organizational Considerations DevOps DevOps stakeholders DevOps roles DevOps teams DevOps organizational structures * DevOps methods Continuous Integration Continuous delivery Continuous deployment Value stream mapping Kanban Theory of Constraints Improvement Kata Deming's quality circle ITSM processes DevOps and Automation * Methods for DevOps automation Longevity and tools categories DevOps applications Transitioning to a DevOps culture. * Implementation Challenges, risks and critical success factors Measuring DevOps successes