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Agile Overview Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Agile

  • What is Agile?
  • Agile Manifesto

Module 2: Philosophy and Approach

  • Fundamentals
  • Philosophy
  • What is Negotiable?
  • Principles of DSDM
  • Which Agile Approach?

Module 3: Roles and Responsibilities

  • Business Sponsor
  • Business Visionary
  • Technical Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst and Ambassador
  • Team Leader
  • SDT Roles
  • Business and Technical Advisor
  • Supporting Roles
  • Project Level Roles
  • Project Manager (PM) Role and Key Relationships
  • PRINCE2 Agile® Structure
  • Organisation
    • Guidance
    • Adjustments
    • Delivery Team
    • Project Structures

Module 4: Processes and Products

  • DSDM Process
  • Configuring the Process
  • Management Products

Module 5: Communication

  • Introduction to Communication
  • Facilitated Workshops
  • Modelling
  • Daily Stand-Up
  • Iterative Development

Module 6: Prioritisation and Timeboxing

  • MoSCoW Prioritisation
  • Integral Part of Planning Process
  • Delivering the Business Case
  • Prioritisation
  • Timeboxing
  • DSDM Structured Timebox
  • Free Format Timebox

Module 7: Requirements and Estimating

  • Agile Requirements
  • Requirements
  • User Stories
  • Confirmation
  • Well-Constructed User Stories
  • Requirements Through the DSDM Lifecycle
  • Requirements Top Tips
  • Estimating
    • Coping with Uncertainty
  • Style of Estimating
    • Top Down
    • Bottom Up
  • Estimating Through the Lifecycle
  • Estimating Top Tips

Module 8: Scrum

  • Scrum Theory
  • Scrum Team
  • Scrum Events
  • Scrum Artefacts

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Who should attend this Agile Overview Course?

The Agile Overview Course is for anyone who wants to gain a foundational understanding of Agile principles, methodologies, and practices. This Agile Training can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Software Developers and Engineers
  • Business Executives and Leaders
  • Project Managers
  • Product Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals
  • Human Resource (HR) Professionals

Prerequisites of the Agile Overview Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Agile Overview Course.

Agile Overview Course Overview

Agile methodology has revolutionised project management, emphasising adaptability, collaboration, and customer feedback. This course delves into Agile principles, frameworks, and best practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of its significance in fostering innovation, efficiency, and client satisfaction in diverse industries.

Proficiency in Agile is essential for professionals aspiring to lead transformative projects. Project Managers, Developers, Product Owners, and executives benefit immensely. Agile mastery ensures streamlined workflows, quicker project deliveries, and enhanced stakeholder engagement. This course is tailored for professionals aiming to navigate complex projects successfully and meet the dynamic demands of the market.

This intensive 1-day training equips delegates with a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and practices. Delegates will learn to streamline project workflows, improve collaboration, and enhance product development efficiency. They'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate Agile adoption within their organisations, resulting in faster delivery and increased customer satisfaction.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the core principles and values of Agile
  • To implement Agile methodologies to manage projects more effectively
  • To foster a culture of collaboration and adaptability within their teams
  • To utilise Agile tools and techniques to enhance product development
  • To identify and address common challenges in Agile adoption
  • To lead Agile initiatives and empower teams for success
  • To improve project transparency and customer feedback integration
  • To explore case studies and real-world examples of Agile in action

After completing the Agile Overview Course, delegates will receive a certification that validates their knowledge and proficiency in Agile methodologies. This certification demonstrates their commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-centric results in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced business environment.

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What’s included in this Agile Overview Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors  
  • Agile Overview Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Agile is an iterative method for software development and project management that allows teams to provide their customers with value faster and more effortlessly.
Agile is important for software developments, which use heavyweight methodologies based on phases and stage gates that include a lot of processes and documentation.
Agile has various features, including continuous improvement, identifying problems, adaptability, flexibility, product quality, delivering working software, and customer satisfaction.
At the end of this training course, delegates will be able to identify how organisation, guidance, and adjustments can affect project outcomes. They will also be able to prioritise and timebox the tasks that provide control at the lowest level and prove estimation is working.
In this Agile Overview Training course, you will learn about the Agile Manifesto, negotiable, principles of DSDM, business sponsor and visionary, technical coordinator, business analyst, SDT roles, organisation, DSDM process, management products, and other essential topics.
The training fees for Agile Overviewin Birmingham starts from £995
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