Scrum - Step by Step Training Course

This two-day course is designed for IT professionals who are interested in exploring the Waterfall model and understanding how various approaches, including Agile methods, have traditionally addressed its limitations.

The goal of the first day is to provide an overview of these different approaches, helping you determine which might be most suitable for your specific environment.

The second day focuses on project management techniques and best practices derived from Agile methodologies, which can be effectively applied in both Waterfall and Agile contexts.

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 business analysts with the skills needed to excel in Agile projects. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with the Team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Customers to streamline the development process. The course includes a simulated project where participants can practice common scenarios.

Who should attend?

This 2-day course is ideal for IT professionals aiming to implement Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies for managing software development. It is especially beneficial for project managers, team leaders, developers, and clients who wish to actively participate in the development process.

This course has been designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and executives to explain how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, handle testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will have created and executed a test plan for a sample application (which can be an actual client application if available).

This 2-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, using Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore modern principles and practices of Agile testing.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams looking to enhance their testing practices in an Agile environment.

It is also ideal for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a specific career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

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

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, but often people tend to focus more on the tool itself rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led, live training introduces participants to the power of Jira and Confluence, working together to help the team successfully deliver their product or project. The team will learn how to effectively use these tools to enhance efficiency in managing user requirements, testing, communication, all centralized in one place.

The course covers topics 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 efficiently
• Build the necessary screens to handle different issue types
• Create workflows and boards, understanding their interaction
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports essential for both the team and management

PSPO II is an advanced-level certification course offered by Scrum.org, focusing on professional product ownership in complex environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aim to maximize product value and excel in modern product management practices.

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

• Understand advanced Product Owner roles and apply them effectively in practice.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to maximize value.
• Implement evidence-based management (EBM) for outcome-driven product delivery.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PSPO II assessment.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Practical group activities and role-playing sessions.

Course Customization Options

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

This two-day course provides an in-depth exploration of the Lean-Agile principles and practices within the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

You will learn how to effectively execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, construct an Agile Portfolio, and lead a Lean-Agile transformation at the enterprise level.

The course will help you develop a deep 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. By attending this class, you will be well-prepared to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

This two-day course equips current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in supporting the success of Agile teams, programs, and enterprises within a SAFe® implementation. The course delves into facilitating cross-team interactions to enhance program execution and continuous improvement. It expands on the Scrum framework by introducing scalable engineering and DevOps practices, as well as applying Kanban to streamline value delivery. Additionally, it covers effective interactions 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 offers strategies for addressing common Agile and Scrum anti-patterns within the enterprise. By attending this class, you will be well-prepared to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (ASM).

This two-day course equips teams that are part of an Agile Release Train (ART) with the skills to operate effectively in an Agile environment using Scrum, Kanban, and XP methodologies. Participants will learn how to transform into Agile Teams, develop their backlogs, and plan and execute iterations. The training also covers understanding the ART, the team’s role within it, and how to collaborate and improve alongside other teams.

The course prepares participants to manage a Program Increment (PI), including all necessary meetings at both the Team and Program levels, with a particular emphasis on upcoming PI planning. By attending this class, participants will be ready to take the exam and achieve certification as a SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Implement SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development within your organization

• Understand your team’s role on the Agile Release Train

• Identify all other teams on the train, their roles, and the interdependencies among 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 concepts and techniques in a classroom setting, combining lectures, exercises, and engaging activities that embody the principle of 'learning by doing'. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these techniques through a pre-prepared simulation, which will help reinforce their understanding and retention of the material.

Scrum uses an evidence-based framework that maximises the team's ability to respond to emerging requirements, deliver value quickly and adapt to new market conditions.

The goal of this approach is to understand and respond to customer needs in a timely manner and manage any other unpredictable challenge that may occur for which a sequential approach is not suitable.