Introduction to Agile and Scrum Methodologies – United States Career Campus LLC

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Introduction to Agile and Scrum Methodologies

Course Description Overview

095025

1 day

Course Description Overview:

Agile project management is growing in popularity as a method for delivering value quickly. This course presents the tenets of Agile methodologies using the Scrum framework as a primary example to demonstrate the Agile approaches, their benefits, and challenges.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will identify the Agile project management principles and use the Scrum methodology of Agile to manage projects.

You will:

Identify basic concepts, core values, principles, and methodologies of Agile.
Address the myths, challenges, and benefits of Agile.
Define the Scrum methodology of Agile.
Execute sprint ceremonies using Scrum tools and techniques.

Target Student:

This course is intended for business professionals in a variety of roles who want to learn about Agile methodologies as a prelude to Agile adoption or migration, and for those who work on projects that require more flexibility and adaptability than traditional project management approaches.

To ensure your success, you will need a basic understanding of how projects are executed in the business environment, and an interest in Agile methodologies.

Course-specific Technical Requirements Software:

The instructor's computer should have the following software:

Operating system of your choice
If necessary, software for viewing the course slides.

Course-specific Technical Requirements Hardware:

For this course, you will only need a computer for the instructor. The following is the minimum hardware configuration required:

1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
CD-ROM drive (if installing any software from a CD-ROM)
Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)
1024 x 768 resolution monitor recommended
Network cards and cabling for local network access
Internet access (contact your local network administrator)
Printer (optional) or an installed printer driver
Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen

Certification reference (where applicable)

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Course Content:

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Agile

Topic A: Overview of Agile

Topic B: Core Values of Agile

Topic C: Principles of Agile

Topic D: Common Methodologies of Agile

Lesson 2: Addressing the Myths, Challenges, and Benefits of Agile

Topic A: Overcome the Myths and Misunderstandings of Agile

Topic B: Overcome the Challenges of Agile

Topic C: The Benefits of Agile

Lesson 3: Introducing the Scrum Methodology

Topic A: Identify Roles and Responsibilities in Scrum

Topic B: Define the Sprint Ceremonies

Lesson 4: Executing Sprint Ceremonies

Topic A: Estimate a Scrum Project

Topic B: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting

Topic C: Conduct a Sprint

Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Review Meeting

Topic E: Conduct a Sprint Retrospective Meeting