Professional Agile and Scrum

Master project management techniques by learning the Agile methodologies and Scrum development practices. Specifically targeted at project management professionals working within the IT development sector, this course offers a proven pathway to the agile scrum certification.

Using 8 hours of training content delivered online, participants will learn the key concepts behind agile and scrum, and how they are applied to projects to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective solutions.

By completing the ten modules included in the Professional Agile & Scrum course, students will learn about the Scrum roles for each project, and how to conduct scrum ceremonies. Participants will also learn how to accurately plan and estimate time and resources required for a successful project outcome.

Finally students will be taught how to apply advanced scrum concepts to further improve project management, and how to monitor progress towards the desired outcomes of the project.

key learning points

The Professional Agile & Scrum course has been specifically designed for software development project managers of all levels who are new to the concepts of the methodology, or who need to prepare for Scrum Master certification. The course begins with an in-depth introduction to the Agile Scrum methodologies before explaining:

• The roles and responsibilities of team members when completing a project according to Scrum methodology.
• The importance of ceremonies when assessing project progress and assigning resources.
• Maintaining Scrum artifacts including the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Burndown Chart required to assess performance and progress.
• Using methodology best practices to avoid common mistakes and keep projects moving smoothly.
• Planning and estimation techniques to ensure project sprints are properly resourced.
• Monitoring project progress and adjusting plans to maintain forward momentum.

The course completes with an introduction to the more advanced Scrum concepts and gives students an indication of how they may be applied to their own projects to boost efficiency and further improve the chances of a successful outcome.

advantages of this course

As one of the fastest growing software development project management methodologies, Agile & Scrum are now an industry accepted standard. Project managers and software developers alike will gain from completing this course by:

• Being able to manage a software development project using Agile & Scrum, or to operate effectively as part of a project team.
• Using Scrum & Agile to complete development projects on time and on budget.
• Effectively monitoring and progressing projects smoothly with according to a pre-defined framework of operations.
• Preparing for the Scrum Master certification exams.

The Professional Agile & Scrum course will help project managers boost their skillsets, keep up-to-date with modern management techniques and improve employment prospects with cutting edge skills.