The Agile Development Excellence specialization provides a thorough understanding of Agile methodologies, focusing on the Scrum Framework, User Stories, and Continuous Integration practices. Participants will gain practical skills to effectively lead Agile teams, enhance collaboration, and drive project success. This specialization is supported by industry leaders, ensuring relevance and alignment with current best practices in software development.
Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight
Board Infinity via Coursera Specialization
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Mastering Scrum Framework for Agile Development
- Offered by Board Infinity . Course Description This course provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum, focusing on its practical application ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence
- Offered by Board Infinity . In today’s complex business landscape, agile methodologies must be adaptable and scalable to meet the demands of ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development
- Offered by Board Infinity . In the fast-paced world of Agile development, achieving seamless collaboration and rapid delivery is paramount. ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Board Infinity . Course Description This course provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum, focusing on its practical application ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence
- Offered by Board Infinity . In today’s complex business landscape, agile methodologies must be adaptable and scalable to meet the demands of ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development
- Offered by Board Infinity . In the fast-paced world of Agile development, achieving seamless collaboration and rapid delivery is paramount. ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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In the fast-paced world of Agile development, achieving seamless collaboration and rapid delivery is paramount. "Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development" is your comprehensive guide to mastering CI practices that enhance team efficiency and product quality. This course delves into the fundamentals of CI, showcasing how it fits into Agile workflows to ensure automated, frequent code integrations and rigorous testing. You’ll explore the configuration of CI pipelines using industry-standard tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, and CircleCI, and learn to integrate automated tests that maintain code integrity. Beyond the basics, the course introduces advanced techniques like managing multiple development branches, implementing Continuous Delivery (CD), and securing CI pipelines. Real-world examples, case studies, and troubleshooting tips will help you apply your knowledge to real Agile projects. Whether you’re a developer, tester, or DevOps enthusiast, this course equips you with the skills to streamline Agile workflows and accelerate delivery without compromising quality or security. Step into the future of Agile development—enroll now to master Continuous Integration! Note: This is the Course 1 of three course specialisation series.
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In today’s complex business landscape, agile methodologies must be adaptable and scalable to meet the demands of large, multifaceted organizations. Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile Projects is designed for Agile practitioners and project managers who want to master advanced scaling frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), and Nexus. This course provides in-depth insights into optimizing Agile and Scrum practices across multiple teams, helping you coordinate effectively, manage dependencies, and drive real results. Through this course, learners will gain hands-on knowledge of Scrum of Scrums techniques to improve inter-team synchronization and implement effective Lean principles to eliminate waste and streamline processes. You’ll delve into DevOps integration and continuous delivery pipelines, understanding how automation and continuous feedback loops can improve efficiency and responsiveness in your product cycles. Beyond process frameworks, you will explore advanced metrics, KPIs, and root cause analysis techniques essential for data-driven improvements and learn how to leverage these to maintain quality and stability at scale. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to tackle the challenges of scaling Agile in dynamic environments, implementing a continuous improvement mindset that drives sustainable business outcomes. How This Course Helps You Upskill: This course empowers Agile professionals to apply a suite of advanced tools and techniques that scale Agile beyond single teams, making it ideal for managers and leaders overseeing large projects. You will gain the expertise needed to integrate Lean principles with Agile practices to reduce delays, improve flow, and enhance collaboration between teams. By focusing on DevOps and automation, this course provides the critical skills required to build robust continuous delivery pipelines that accelerate product delivery and support Agile practices at an enterprise level. Furthermore, you will learn how to measure and analyze Agile metrics, identify areas for improvement, and build a culture of continuous learning within your organization. These skills will position you as an Agile leader capable of transforming processes, guiding teams towards greater efficiency, and driving organizational growth. This course is best suited for: - Agile Practitioners and Scrum Masters who want to deepen their knowledge of scaling frameworks and gain practical insights into managing Agile processes in large organizations. - Project and Program Managers looking to enhance their ability to coordinate multiple Agile teams and streamline cross-functional workflows. - Product Owners and Business Analysts who want to improve their understanding of advanced Agile metrics, Lean principles, and continuous improvement techniques. - IT Managers and DevOps Professionals interested in integrating DevOps practices with Agile methodologies to support continuous delivery pipelines and optimize team performance. - Leaders and Change Agents in organizations adopting Agile at scale who are responsible for driving cultural and process improvements and overseeing Agile transformations. Whether you’re managing a single product team or overseeing multiple projects, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in scaling Agile in complex environments.
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Course Description This course provides an in-depth exploration of Scrum, focusing on its practical application in real-world industry settings. Designed for professionals who wish to master Scrum and Agile practices, the course covers the key roles of Product Owners and Scrum Masters, as well as tools like Jira and Confluence for effective sprint planning, tracking, and management. Learners will develop advanced skills in sprint planning, estimation techniques, and team collaboration, enabling them to manage Agile projects in complex, large-scale environments. Target Audience - Project Managers looking to adopt Agile methodologies within their teams. - Scrum Masters seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their facilitation skills. - Product Owners aiming to improve backlog management and stakeholder communication. - Agile Practitioners eager to refine their skills in managing Agile projects at scale. - Industry Professionals transitioning into Scrum roles or aspiring to work in Agile environments. Learning Objectives By the end of this course, learners will be able to: - Apply advanced Agile methodologies to manage complex projects in large-scale environments. - Analyze sprint planning and backlog refinement techniques in real-world industry settings. - Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of Scrum team members in a multi-team and cross-functional environment. - Create effective reports and use tools like Jira and Confluence to track sprint progress and metrics. Module 1: Mastering Agile and Scrum for Industry Projects This module provides a comprehensive foundation in advanced Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks, specifically tailored to large and complex organizational settings. It focuses on how to adapt Agile practices to enterprise-level projects, exploring strategies for implementing Scrum in diverse environments. Learners will also delve into the roles and responsibilities within a Scrum team, examining the key functions of Product Owners and Scrum Masters, and the importance of building high-performance teams in an industrial context. Module 2: Industry-Level Sprint Planning and Tracking In this module, learners will acquire the necessary skills to plan and track sprints effectively in real-world industry scenarios. It focuses on applying sprint planning techniques that align with business goals and manage real-world constraints, including team capacity and velocity. Additionally, the module emphasizes the use of tools such as Jira and Confluence for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and tracking project progress, while introducing estimation techniques to ensure accurate and efficient sprint execution. Module 3: Effective Collaboration and Scrum Events This module highlights the importance of collaboration and communication in Scrum teams, particularly in distributed and cross-functional environments. Learners will explore advanced Scrum events and best practices for facilitating these events to drive continuous improvement. The module also covers managing dependencies, risks, and conflicts that may arise during sprints, alongside strategies for providing effective sprint reviews and reporting outcomes to stakeholders using tools like Jira.
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Board Infinity
