Course description

Course Objectives:

• Understand the basic principles and values of Agile
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Scrum framework and its roles
• Learn how to play the role of Scrum Master in a team environment
• Understand how to manage a Scrum project effectively
• Learn how to facilitate Scrum events
• Learn how to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Learn Agile tools and techniques to achieve project success
• Prepare for the Certified Scrum Master exam

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Agile

• What is Agile?
• Principles and values of Agile
• Agile Manifesto and its principles

Module 2: Scrum Framework

• What is Scrum?
• Roles in Scrum - Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team
• Scrum events - Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
• Artifacts in Scrum - Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment

Module 3: Scrum Master Role

• Responsibilities of a Scrum Master
• Servant leadership and coaching
• Facilitation and collaboration
• How to be an effective Scrum Master

Module 4: Agile Project Management

• How to plan and manage Agile projects
• Agile estimation and planning techniques
• How to create and manage a Product Backlog
• Sprint Planning and Sprint Review

Module 5: Scrum Events

• Sprint Planning
• Daily Scrum
• Sprint Review
• Sprint Retrospective

Module 6: Agile Development Practices

• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Continuous Delivery (CD)
• Pair Programming
• Code Review

Module 7: Agile Team Management

• How to work collaboratively in a team environment
  
• How to improve team collaboration and communication
• How to deal with conflicts and challenges in Agile teams

Module 8: Agile Tools and Techniques

• Agile tools and techniques for project management (hands-on practice; in Jira, Rally, Confluence, Trello, Slack & others) 
  
• Agile reporting and tracking tools
• Agile development tools
• Agile testing tools

Module 9: Agile Adoption and Transformation

• How to adopt Agile methodologies and frameworks
  
• Challenges in Agile adoption
  
• How to transform an organization to Agile
  

Module 10: Exam Preparation

• Overview of the Certified Scrum Master exam
  
• Study tips and techniques
  
• Practice questions and quizzes

Assessment:

There will be a quiz at the end of each module to assess the participants' understanding of the material. Participants will take practice exams to prepare for the Certified Scrum Master exam.

What will i learn?

• Understand the principles and values of Agile and Scrum methodologies and how they apply to software development.
• Use the Scrum framework effectively, employing the latest in best practices
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team in Scrum, and the importance of effective collaboration between these roles
• Identify and address common challenges that may arise during the Scrum process and propose solutions using Agile and Scrum practices and tools.
• Develop a personal action plan for continuous improvement as a Scrum Master, incorporating the use of Agile and Scrum practices and tools.
• Understand the benefits of continuous learning and improvement for both the team and the product, and apply these principles to software development projects
• Participate in hands-on practice using Jira, Rally, Confluence, Trello, Slack, and other similar tools to apply Agile and Scrum practices to a software development project
• Apply Agile and Scrum practices to plan, execute, and deliver a software development project using tools such as Jira, Rally, Trello, or other similar tools.
• Use Agile and Scrum metrics and tools to measure progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate project status effectively.
• Facilitate Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, using tools such as Confluence, Slack, or other similar tools.

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