Scrum Training in Oslo

PSPO II is an advanced-level Scrum.org certification course focused on professional product ownership in complex environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who wish 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 stances and apply them in practice.
• Leverage stakeholder management and product strategy for maximizing value.
• Apply evidence-based management (EBM) for outcome-driven product delivery.
• Prepare effectively for the PSPO II assessment.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on group activities and role plays.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (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.

The course "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to expand their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum functions, and become genuine leaders within an agile framework. The course covers interpretations of the Scrum Guide aligned with Scrum.org’s vision, which is crucial for passing the PSM II exam. Participants gain practical knowledge about complexity, empirical approaches, the value of Scrum, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares attendees for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

Business analysis is the process of investigating, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the change management process within an organization and in the design of new business solutions. The goal of business analysis is to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions align with business goals and needs. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of projects and organizational changes by ensuring that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully meet business requirements.

This course delves into the essential role of the business analyst in achieving success within Agile environments. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with the development team, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where attendees can practice handling common scenarios encountered in Agile settings.

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

By the end of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (which may be a real client application if available).

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

Intended Audience

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

It is also suitable for individuals considering a career in testing and serves as a prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

JIRA Software is a robust tool for project management, yet participants often concentrate more on the software itself rather than the underlying methodology.

This instructor-led live training reveals the synergistic power of Jira and Confluence, demonstrating how they work together to help teams deliver products and projects successfully. Participants will learn to utilize these tools effectively to enhance efficiency in handling user requirements, testing, and communication, all centralized in one location.

The curriculum covers JIRA projects, Confluence spaces, workflows, boards (Kanban & Scrum), planning, dependencies, the linkage between Jira and Confluence, reporting, essential fields and custom fields, issue types, as well as screens and filtering.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create Scrum or Kanban projects
• Configure Jira for effective project management
• Manage issues with efficiency
• Design necessary screens to handle various issue types
• Create workflows and boards, and understand their interplay
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports required by the team and management

Over the course of two days, this training is tailored to assist teams operating within an Agile Release Train (ART) in functioning efficiently within an Agile setting by implementing frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Participants will gain insights into how to operate as an Agile Team, including creating and managing backlogs, as well as successfully planning and carrying out iterations. The curriculum also highlights the importance of grasping the team’s specific role within the ART, and how to collaborate, plan, execute, and drive continuous improvement in conjunction with other teams.

The training equips teams to engage in a Program Increment (PI), addressing both Team-level and Program-level activities, with a special emphasis on PI planning sessions. Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to take the certification exam to earn their SAFe® Practitioner (SP) credential.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be capable of:

• Implementing SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Gaining a clear understanding of their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to broader objectives.
• Identifying other teams within the train, along with their roles and interdependencies.
• Effectively planning and executing iterations.
• Showcasing delivered value and driving continuous process improvement.
• Actively participating in and contributing to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborating with and integrating work alongside other teams within the Agile Release Train.

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with no prior agile experience who wish to use Scrum and Kanban to organize work more effectively, improve team collaboration, and deliver results with greater transparency.