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The aim of this course is to provide project managers, project engineers and project support staff with a toolkit they can use on their projects. The tools range from the simple that can be used on all projects to the advanced that can be used where appropriate. This programme will help the participants to: * Identify and engage with stakeholders * Use tools for requirements gathering and scope management * Produce better estimates using a range of techniques * Develop more reliable schedules * Effectively manage delivery DAY ONE 1 INTRODUCTION * Overview of the programme * Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT * Using PESTLE to aid stakeholder identification * Stakeholder mapping * The Salience model * Stakeholder engagement grid 3 REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT * Using prototypes and models to elucidate requirements * Prioritising techniques * Roadmaps * Requirements traceability 4 SCOPE MANAGEMENT * Work breakdown structures * Responsibility assignment matrix 5 DELIVERY APPROACHES * Sequential * Agile 6 ESTIMATING * Comparative estimating * Parametric * Bottom-up * Three-point estimating * Delphi and Planning Poker * Creating realistic budgets DAY TWO 7 SCHEDULING * Critical path analysis * Smoothing and levelling * Timeboxing * Team boards * Monte Carlo simulations * Probability of completion 8 PEOPLE MANAGEMENT * Situational Leadership * The Tuckman model * Negotiation * Conflict management * Belbin 9 MONITORING AND CONTROL * Earned value management 10 COURSE REVIEW AND ACTION PLANNING * Identify actions to be implemented individually * Conclusion PMI, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers of software development Software team leads Specialists in software development processes and quality assurance Overview An understanding of how to maintain a regular cadence when delivering working software during each iterationGaining a practical appreciation on how to follow the team approach; start as a team, finish as a teamKnowledge and understanding of Agile principles with context on why they are so important for each teamEmbracing planning from Vision down to Daily activities, recognizing the value of continuous planning over following a planBuilding a backlog of prioritized stories that provide emergent requirements for analysis that also fosters customer engagement and understandingAn engaging technique for more effective estimating (planning poker) and become more accurate by being less preciseKnowledge of pulling together Agile release plans that connect you back to business expectations ? including hard date commitments and fixed price models This boot camp-style workshop prepares you to manage, lead, or participate on Scrum projects by learning how to apply the practices of Scrum on an actual project. This boot camp-style workshop prepares you to manage, lead, or participate on Scrum projects by learning how to apply the practices of Scrum on an actual project. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans BA16 - Managing Software Projects Using Scrum training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA16 - Managing Software Projects Using Scrum course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

OVERVIEW This comprehensive course on Agile Scrum Master Certification will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Agile Scrum Master Certification comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. HOW WILL I GET MY CERTIFICATE? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Agile Scrum Master Certification. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. REQUIREMENTS Our Agile Scrum Master Certification is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. CAREER PATH Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- * Open doors of opportunities * Increase your adaptability * Keep you relevant * Boost confidence And much more! COURSE CURRICULUM 16 sections • 46 lectures • 06:41:00 total length •Objectives and Targets: 00:09:00 •Download: course curriculum in pdf: 00:10:00 •Waterfall. Typical challenges: 00:06:00 •Agile history and 2001's Manifesto: 00:11:00 •Agile. A different approach: 00:04:00 •Agile benefits: 00:02:00 •When agile is best applied + success factors: 00:03:00 •Download: Agile Vs Waterfall. Overview diagram: 00:02:00 •Download: Agile Vs Waterfall side by side by project stage: 00:08:00 •2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW!: 00:22:00 •BONUS - Full eBOOK of the Course: 00:02:00 •Download: the Scrum Guide: 00:28:00 •Download: the Scrum Glossary: 00:08:00 •Download: Framework Navigator: 00:02:00 •Scrum introduction: 00:12:00 •Theory and values: 00:08:00 •The Scrum Team - Introduction: 00:08:00 •Product, Product Goal and Product Owner: 00:14:00 •Developers: 00:03:00 •The scrum master: 00:08:00 •Characteristics of a perfect scrum master: 00:46:00 •Introduction: 00:03:00 •The Sprint: 00:06:00 •Download: Diagram of a typical Sprint (with events, roles, artifacts): 00:02:00 •The sprint planning: 00:10:00 •The daily scrum: 00:04:00 •The sprint review: 00:06:00 •The sprint retrospective: 00:05:00 •Product backlog: 00:08:00 •Sprint backlog: 00:02:00 •Increment and definition of done: 00:04:00 •Commitments: 00:04:00 •Introduction: 00:02:00 •Scrum of scrums: 00:02:00 •Nexus framework: 00:05:00 •Download: the Nexus Framework poster: 00:02:00 •A day in the life of a typical Sprint: 01:04:00 •Products, Initiatives, Epics, Features, Stories and Tasks: 00:11:00 •Underlying theory, t-shirt sizing, planning poker: 00:09:00 •Bucket system, affinity mapping, time unit: 00:04:00 •Underlying theory. Velocity: 00:07:00 •Sprint burn-down: 00:08:00 •Release burn-up, cumulative flow, other metrics: 00:06:00 •How to best prepare for PSM I Certification: 00:09:00 •PSM I EXAM SIMULATOR #1 and #2 (80+80 HIGH QUALITY QUESTIONS. REAL MODE): 00:02:00 •Assignment - Agile Scrum Master Certification: 2 days

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project managers, Scrum masters, business analysts, and team leaders looking to effectively manage their development projects using Team Foundation Server 2017. Overview The course also demonstrates how TFS facilitates the use of storyboards to prototype experiences, request stakeholder feedback, foster team collaboration, and generate reports. The final two modules of the course provide an overview of how testers and developers can work effectively using appropriate tools in the Visual Studio family. In this course, attendees will plan a new software development project and go through the steps to initiate the project using Visual Studio 2017. This includes recording requirements, creating a product backlog, and estimating effort for backlog items. INTRODUCING THE MICROSOFT VISUAL STUDIO 2017 FAMILY * What?s new in Visual Studio 2017 * Overview of the Visual Studio 2017 family * Overview of product features * Project workflow across the Visual Studio 2017 suite of products * INITIATING A NEW PROJECT * Organizing projects in TFS * Understanding process templates * Creating a new team project * Setting team project properties * Switching between team projects * WORK ITEM PRIMER * Overview of work items * Traceability between work items * Searching and creating custom queries * Work item charting and pinning charts * Work item tagging * Configuring project notifications * CREATING OUR PRODUCT BACKLOG * Examining requirement types * Creating backlog items * Creating requirement hierarchies using features * The importance of acceptance criteria * AGILE ESTIMATION * Introduction to estimation * Using story points * Planning Poker and other popular estimation techniques * Adding your estimates to TFS work items * WORKING FROM THE PRODUCT BACKLOG * Introducing the Kanban board * Entering and editing details on the Kanban board * Customizing columns, including using split columns and limiting WIP * Recording our Definition of Done (DoD) * Understanding the Cumulative Flow Diagram * WORKING IN SPRINTS * Specifying your sprint schedule and your team capacity * Selecting items for the sprint backlog using forecasting * Decomposing requirements into tasks * Using burndown charts to track progress * Monitoring work using the task board * Working with unparented work items * RETROSPECTIVES * The importance of retrospectives * Conducting an efficient sprint retrospective * What you should avoid in your retrospective * WORKING WITH TFS TEAMS * Configuring teams in our team project * Managing work from a master backlog * Allocating work to our teams * Configuring iterations for TFS teams * ENHANCING REQUIREMENTS USING STORYBOARDS * Overview of storyboarding capabilities * Creating a storyboard to illustrate a requirement * Linking a storyboard to a work item * GETTING STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK * Introducing the Microsoft Feedback Client * Using the Microsoft Feedback Client to provide rich feedback to the team * Adding continuous feedback into your workflow * FOSTERING TEAM COLLABORATION * An overview of the various clients * The use of email in sharing information * Choosing the appropriate client tool * CREATING AND CUSTOMIZING REPORTS * Overview of reporting architecture * Reviewing the out of the box reports * Adding new reports * Creating ad hoc reports using Excel * OVERVIEW OF AGILE TESTING * The role of the tester in a sprint planning meeting * A lap around web-based test management * Creating a test plan * Creating manual test cases from requirements * OVERVIEW OF AGILE DEVELOPMENT * Using My Work to select tasks from the sprint backlog * Understanding the value of linking changesets to work items * The importance of unit testing * Creating a continuous integration build * ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Unlock the door to innovation and efficiency with our 'Agile Scrum Master Certification' course. Dive into a transformative learning experience that transcends traditional development models, equipping you with the skills to thrive in the dynamic landscape of Agile methodologies. This course, guided by the 2020 Scrum Guide, is your gateway to mastering Scrum principles, events, artifacts, and scaling techniques. Delight in a bonus full eBook, providing you with a comprehensive resource to solidify your Agile expertise. Learning Outcomes * Understand the evolution from traditional development models to the Agile framework. * Master the core principles and practices outlined in the 2020 Scrum Guide. * Navigate the intricacies of Scrum teams, events, and artifacts for effective project management. * Explore advanced topics such as Agile requirements, estimation techniques, and metrics. * Prepare for the PSM1 certification with expert guidelines, tips, and tricks. WHY CHOOSE THIS AGILE SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION? 1. Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. 2. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. 3. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. 4. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. 5. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. 6. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. 7. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. 8. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. WHO IS THIS AGILE SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION FOR? * Project managers seeking to enhance their project delivery efficiency. * Aspiring Scrum Masters eager to lead Agile teams to success. * Professionals transitioning to Agile methodologies for project management. * Team members looking to contribute effectively in Agile environments. * Individuals preparing for the PSM1 certification. CAREER PATH * Agile Scrum Master: £40,000 - £65,000 * Project Manager (Agile Focus): £45,000 - £70,000 * Agile Coach: £50,000 - £80,000 * Product Owner: £42,000 - £68,000 * Senior Project Manager (Agile): £55,000 - £90,000 * Scrum Trainer: £60,000 - £100,000 PREREQUISITES This Agile Scrum Master Certification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Agile Scrum Master Certification was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. CERTIFICATION After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. COURSE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS Objectives and Targets 00:09:00 Download: course curriculum in pdf 00:05:00 FROM THE TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL TO THE AGILE Waterfall. Typical challenges 00:05:00 Agile history and 2001's Manifesto 00:11:00 Agile. A different approach 00:04:00 Agile benefits 00:02:00 When agile is best applied + success factors 00:03:00 Download: Agile Vs Waterfall. Overview diagram 00:01:00 Download: Agile Vs Waterfall side by side by project stage 00:04:00 2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW! 2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW! 00:22:00 BONUS: FULL EBOOK OF THE COURSE! BONUS - Full eBOOK of the Course 00:01:00 SCRUM Download: the Scrum Guide 00:14:00 Download: the Scrum Glossary 00:08:00 Download: Framework Navigator 00:01:00 Scrum introduction 00:12:00 Theory and values 00:08:00 THE SCRUM TEAM The Scrum Team - Introduction 00:08:00 Product, Product Goal and Product Owner 00:14:00 Developers 00:03:00 The scrum master 00:08:00 Characteristics of a perfect scrum master 00:23:00 SCRUM EVENTS Introduction 00:03:00 The Sprint 00:06:00 Download: Diagram of a typical Sprint (with events, roles, artifacts) 00:01:00 The sprint planning 00:10:00 The daily scrum 00:04:00 The sprint review 00:06:00 The sprint retrospective 00:05:00 SCRUM ARTIFACTS Product backlog 00:08:00 Sprint backlog 00:02:00 Increment and definition of done 00:04:00 Commitments 00:04:00 SCALING SCRUM Introduction 00:02:00 Scrum of scrums 00:02:00 Nexus framework 00:05:00 Download: the Nexus Framework poster 00:01:00 SCRUM IN PRACTICE ! A day in the life of a typical Sprint 00:32:00 AGILE REQUIREMENTS Products, Initiatives, Epics, Features, Stories and Tasks 00:11:00 ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES Underlying theory, t-shirt sizing, planning poker 00:09:00 Bucket system, affinity mapping, time unit 00:04:00 AGILE METRICS Underlying theory. Velocity 00:07:00 Sprint burn-down 00:08:00 Release burn-up, cumulative flow, other metrics 00:06:00 PSM1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDELINES, TIPS & TRICKS How to best prepare for PSM I Certification 00:09:00 PSM1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDELINES, TIPS & TRICKS PSM I EXAM SIMULATOR #1 and #2 (80+80 HIGH QUALITY QUESTIONS. REAL MODE) 00:01:00 Assignment Assignment - Agile Scrum Master Certification 00:00:00

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone with the need to understand how business analysis is performed to support agile projects or who must transition their existing business analysis skills and practices from waterfall to agile. Overview In this course, students will: Understand the fundamentals of agile delivery and agile business analysis Compare and contrast business analysis on waterfall and agile projects Explain the value proposition for agile product development Define the 4 main types of project life cycles Complete an in-depth walkthrough of the agile delivery life cycle Explain the major flavors of agile Understand the major standards available to assist in transition of skills Define business analysis tailoring and understand how to apply it Learn over 20 business analysis techniques commonly used on agile projects In this course, students will gain an understanding about agile business analysis. Students will learn how business analysis on an agile project is ?the same? and ?different? than business analysis performed on waterfall projects. Students will understand how the business analysis role changes on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, students will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring ? the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments ? regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. INTRODUCTION * What is agile * The Agile Manifesto * Agile principles * Agile benefits * Hands-on activity LEARNING AND COURSE OBJECTIVES * The current state of agile * Agile trends * Agile skills * Value proposition * The business case for agile * The BA role changes on an agile project * Hands-on activity UNDERSTANDING PROJECT LIFE CYCLES * Project life cycle * Product life cycle * Incremental versus Iterative * Hybrid approaches to delivery * Choosing a project life cycle AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT AGILE * The agile development life cycle * A sequence of iterations * Essential concepts * Inside each iteration * Iteration goal * Iteration planning * Sequence of tasks * Work period * Testing * End of iteration activities * Evaluation and feedback * Structured walkthroughs * Evaluation guidelines * The BA role in structured walkthroughs * Scripting scenarios * Defect list * Retrospectives * Hands-on exercise TYPE OF AGILE DELIVERY APPROACHES * The flavors of agile * Scrum * Scrum roles * Extreme Programming (XP) * Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) * Feature Driven Development (FDD) * Testing * Best practices used by FDD * Kanban * Kanban Boards * Agile Unified Process * Scaling Frameworks INTRODUCTION TO AGILE BUSINESS ANALYSIS * What is business analysis? * What is agile business analysis? * Framework for agile business analysis * Business analysis components * International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA©) * Project Management Institute (PMI©) * Context to business analysis * Our industry BA standards * Our industry Agile BA standards * Product Owners * What stays the same * What is expected to change * Agile requirements deliverables * Lightweight documentation * Requirements repository * Where business analysis fits in * The BA workload * Hands-on exercise BUSINESS ANALYSIS TAILORING * Business analysis tailoring (defined) * Tailoring considerations * What tailoring looks like * The PMI Guide to Business Analysis * Determining the ?best? BA approach * Methodology vs Standard * Why use methodologies * Determining your methodology * Business analysis impacts TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR AGILE BUSINESS ANALYSIS * Agile BA techniques * Backlog refinements * Behavior Driven Development (BDD) * Burndown chart * Collaborative games * Definition of done * Definition of ready * INVEST * Iteration planning * Kanban board * Minimum marketable features (MMF) * Minimum viable product (MVP) * MoSCoW * Narrative writing * Persona analysis * Product roadmap * Progressive Elaboration * Prototyping * Purpose alignment model * Retrospectives * Story slicing * Hands-on Exercise PRIORITIZATION TECHNIQUES * Requirements prioritization * Prioritizing on agile projects * Prioritization criteria * Business benefit * MoSCoW * Pair-choice comparison * Setting priorities with multi-voting * Cost to acquire and operate * Determining business value * Story point estimating * Planning poker * Project velocity * Hands-on activity COURSE WRAP-UP * Making the transition to agile * How my role will be different * Course summary * Retrospective * Questions ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills. Overview After completing this course, students will know how to: Plan, manage and close requirements for software development project in reduced time using Agile Scrum practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying Agile principles through the Scrum method Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your software development team that will be able to continuously align the delivered software with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Learn how to apply Agile Scrum by measuring and evaluating status based on the undeniable truth of working, testing software, creating a more accurate visibility into the actual progress of projects. Many of today?s Project Management and Business Analyst Professionals are finding themselves leading, managing and analyzing on Agile development teams - only to find that many of the tools and techniques applied when using a traditional project management approach no longer work as effectively or at all. In order to do more than survive in this iterative development environment, today?s Project Manager and Business Analyst must employ additional project management and business analysis tools and techniques to effectively lead their teams and deliver their projects. INTRODUCTION - FUNDAMENTALS OF AGILE * Why Agile? * Exercise 1a: Waterfall-Lean-Agile Simulation * History & Mindset: Understand how the agile approach arose. * The Agile Lifecycle * Introducing Agile to the organization * Roles and Responsibilities on an Agile project team. Understand the purpose, the concepts, the theory, and some applications around the importance of people as individuals providing value through working in teams. * Establishing core hours - How will the team work during a day? * How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations * Exercise 1b: How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations * Planning and Managing Business Analysis Communication and Performance Agile and CMMI * Exercise 1c: Case Study Project ASSEMBLING THE TEAM ? SCRUM ROLES * Value-Driven Development: Understand why agile development focuses so heavily on working products, its more general casting as 'value-driven' development, with incremental, iterative and risk-driven approaches. Themes, theory and applications. * Exercise 2a: Identify the ?Product Owner? * Identify Project Success Criteria * Exercise 2b: Review the Scrum Cheat Sheet * Establish your Agile team using RACI * Exercise 2c: Build the Scrum Team DEFINE THE PRODUCT AND PROJECT VISION * Envision the Product and Project outcomes * Exercise 3a: Review Agile Checklist * Project Chartering (Project Planning) * Assemble the Agile project team ? what are their responsibilities? * Compile the Product Backlog (Coarse-Grain Requirements) * Discuss how to Plan Sprints and Releases * Exercise 3b: Product Vision ? Goals and Strategies * Establish the Project ?time-box? * Exercise 3c: Create a Release Plan * Embrace the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan * Managing different types of Personas on an Agile Project * Identifying and managing ?Information Radiators? * Planning in Agile Projects ? Common practices that work * Determine how the team will tracking and monitoring activities * Exercise 3c: Establish the Project Time-box TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES ? BUILDING THE SCRUM TASK BOARD * Communications * Exercise 4a: Discussion ? Tools and Techniques for Scrum * Planning, Monitoring and Adapting * Scrum Task Board * Exercise 4c: Create a Scrum Task board ? Identify work streams * Agile Estimating * Agile Analysis and Design * Burndown Chart * Team Velocity * Soft Skills Negotiation ESTIMATING AD PRIORITIZING EFFORT * Planning Releases. Understand the value, the concepts, the theory and some applications for learning and adapting at all levels and on all topics (the product, the process, the team, and the organization). * Exercise 5a: Brainstorm Business Functionality * Establishing decision and acceptance criteria for user stories * Planning Poker * Exercise 5b: Estimate Effort (Coarse-Grain) * Prioritize themes and releases * Prioritize user stories * Exercise 5c: Confirm the Estimated Effort (Fine Grain) * Estimating team velocity * Preparing for change ? Is the organization ready? * Exercise 5d: Hold a daily Scrum and update the Scrum Task Board * Exercise 5e: Conduct a Scrum or Scrums PLAN THE ITERATION (SPRINT) * Sprint Zero activities * Elements of a successful Sprint Planning meeting * Create a Sprint Backlog * How to create a task board * Exercise 6a: Using the case study ? Review Iteration Planning Checklist * Create a Sprint plan ? Establishing Sprint success metrics * Exercise 6b: Discussion Sprint ?Zero? Activities * Define the vision and Iteration Requirements * Estimating the level of effort (LOE) with the team * Creating user Stories for the Product Backlog -Guidelines to consider * The art of slicing user stories * Exercise 6c: Review the Sprint Plan * Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements using 2-4 week Sprints * Exercise 6d: Adapting a change-driven Project plan that works * Adapting a change-driven (Agile) Project plan that works ? what are the key differences from traditional (waterfall) project plans? * Finalize the Iteration Plan and how the team will operate RUNNING THE SPRINT - FROM PLANNING TO REVIEW AND RETROSPECTIVE * Managing your Scrums and setting expectations with your team * Exercise 7a: Using the case study ? Review the Review Planning checklist * Using Burndown charts to track progress * Exercise 7b: Using the case study ? Review the Review Retrospective checklist * Manage changes during the Sprint ? What questions to ask * Prepare for the Sprint Review * Exercise 7c: Review of roles - Quiz * Obtain Customer Acceptance of the Product Increment * Hold a Sprint Retrospective - What is working and what needs to be improved upon during the Sprints * Update the product backlog - Rework the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan * Plan and Execute the next Sprint * Create an environment for continuous improvement ? Product, Process and People ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Useful books and links on Agile

Register on the Agile Scrum Master Level 3 today and build the experience, skills and knowledge you need to enhance your professional development and work towards your dream job. Study this course through online learning and take the first steps towards a long-term career. The course consists of a number of easy to digest, in-depth modules, designed to provide you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. Learn through a mixture of instructional video lessons and online study materials. Receive online tutor support as you study the course, to ensure you are supported every step of the way. Get a digital certificate as a proof of your course completion. The Agile Scrum Master Level 3 is incredibly great value and allows you to study at your own pace. Access the course modules from any internet-enabled device, including computers, tablet, and smartphones. The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the now and start learning instantly! WHAT YOU GET WITH THE AGILE SCRUM MASTER LEVEL 3 * Receive a e-certificate upon successful completion of the course * Get taught by experienced, professional instructors * Study at a time and pace that suits your learning style * Get instant feedback on assessments  * 24/7 help and advice via email or live chat * Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) COURSE DESIGN The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of * Video lessons * Online study materials CERTIFICATION After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR: The course is ideal for those who already work in this sector or are an aspiring professional. This course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a professional qualification to prove your newly-acquired knowledge. REQUIREMENTS: The online training is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study the Agile Scrum Master Level 3, all your need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English, numeracy, and IT skills. You must also be over the age of 16. COURSE CONTENT OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS Objectives and Targets 00:09:00 Download: course curriculum in pdf 00:25:00 BONUS: FREE SAMPLE EBOOK OF THE COURSE! BONUS - Free Sample eBOOK of the Course 05:20:00 FROM THE TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL TO THE AGILE Waterfall. Typical challenges 00:05:00 Agile history and 2001's Manifesto 00:11:00 Agile. A different approach 00:04:00 Agile benefits 00:02:00 When agile is best applied + success factors 00:03:00 Download: Agile Vs Waterfall. Overview diagram 00:05:00 Download: Agile Vs Waterfall side by side by project stage 00:20:00 2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW! 2020 SCRUM GUIDE: WHAT'S NEW! 00:07:00 BONUS: FULL EBOOK OF THE COURSE! BONUS - Full eBOOK of the Course 00:05:00 SCRUM Download: the Scrum Guide 00:28:00 Download: the Scrum Glossary 00:20:00 Download: Framework Navigator 00:05:00 Scrum introduction 00:12:00 Theory and values 00:08:00 THE SCRUM TEAM The Scrum Team - Introduction 00:08:00 Product, Product Goal and Product Owner 00:14:00 Developers 00:03:00 The scrum master 00:08:00 Characteristics of a perfect scrum master 00:23:00 SCRUM EVENTS Introduction 00:03:00 The Sprint 00:06:00 Download: Diagram of a typical Sprint (with events, roles, artifacts) 00:05:00 The sprint planning 00:10:00 The daily scrum 00:04:00 The sprint review 00:06:00 The sprint retrospective 00:05:00 SCRUM ARTIFACTS Product backlog 00:08:00 Sprint backlog 00:02:00 Increment and definition of done 00:04:00 Commitments 00:04:00 SCALING SCRUM Introduction 00:02:00 Scrum of scrums 00:02:00 Nexus framework 00:05:00 Download: the Nexus Framework poster 00:05:00 SCRUM IN PRACTICE ! A day in the life of a typical Sprint 00:32:00 AGILE REQUIREMENTS Products, Initiatives, Epics, Features, Stories and Tasks 00:11:00 ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES Underlying theory, t-shirt sizing, planning poker 00:09:00 Bucket system, affinity mapping, time unit 00:04:00 AGILE METRICS Underlying theory. Velocity 00:07:00 Sprint burn-down 00:08:00 Release burn-up, cumulative flow, other metrics 00:06:00 PSM1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDELINES, TIPS & TRICKS How to best prepare for PSM I Certification 00:09:00 PSM1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDELINES, TIPS & TRICKS PSM I EXAM SIMULATOR #1 and #2 (80+80 HIGH QUALITY QUESTIONS. REAL MODE) 00:05:00 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course. Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule? You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. How long will I have access to the course? For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime. Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks. Can I switch courses or get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course? We want you to have a positive learning experience. 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