SEF-PMP7115 - Agile Organizations
Course Description
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of agile software development through hands-on simulations. By combining the use of Legos, puzzles, and the JIRA application, participants will gain practical experience in applying agile methodologies, specifically the Scrum framework, in an interactive hands-on and engaging way.
By the end of this course, participants will have gained real-life experience in applying agile software development principles using simulations as well as hands-on experience in using the JIRA application. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to agile teams and drive successful projects.
Course Outline
I. Intro to Agile Framework
- Agile Manifesto
- Basics of Scrum
- Scrum Roles, Responsibilities, Events, & Artifacts
II. Understanding Agile Teams
- Forming Cross-Functional Teams
- Scrum vs Kanban
- Effective Communication Techniques
III. Applying Agile Principles in the Real-World
- Daily Stand-Up Activity
- Product Vision & Roadmap
- Design Thinking
- Define Scope
IV. Sprint Simulation
- Daily Stand-Up Activity
- Team Sprint Challenge Exercise
i. Retrospective
ii. Team Sprint Dependency Exercise - Establishing Capacity & Velocity
- Sprint Simulation
i. Sprint Simulation Exercise #1
ii. Retrospective
iii. Sprint Simulation Exercise #2
iv. Retrospective
v. Sprint Simulation Exercise #3 - System Demo
V. PI Planning Simulation
- Identify Key Features
- Backlog Review/Refinement
- Sprint Planning
- Identify Risks/Dependencies
- Team Sync
VI. Introduction into JIRA
- Creating JIRA Boards
- Creating Features
- Creating User Stories
- Story Pointing
Learner Outcomes
- Explain the responsibilities of an Agile Team (UX, Developer/Software Engineer, System Architects)
- Describe Scrum Master & Product Owner/Manager Roles
- Understand the difference between Scrum vs Kanban
- Develop Cross-functional skillsets within an Agile Organization
- Lead an Agile Team in the following simulated agile events: Sprint Planning, Backlog Review, Sprint Retrospective, & PI Planning
- Learn to write Features & User Stories in the JIRA platform
Instructors
- Laren Coleman
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Project Management with Agile Plus Certificate Program : Project Management with Agile Plus Certificate Program