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.
Mastering Scrum Framework for Agile Development
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction to Agile and Scrum
- This module provides a foundational understanding of Agile development and the Scrum framework. You’ll learn the core principles of Agile, distinguish it from traditional methodologies, and explore key Scrum roles such as the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team. Additionally, you’ll familiarize yourself with essential Scrum events and artifacts, including Sprints, daily standups, and retrospectives. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of Agile and Scrum basics, preparing you for advanced concepts.
- Advanced Scrum Practices
- This module dives into advanced Scrum practices that enhance your Agile project management skills. You’ll start with effective Sprint planning, learning how to prepare, set goals, and estimate efforts for successful Sprints. Next, you’ll explore managing Scrum projects, focusing on Scrum boards, timeboxing techniques, and strategies for handling changes during Sprints. Finally, you’ll discover key Agile metrics such as velocity and burndown charts, along with methods for monitoring performance and creating impactful reports for stakeholders. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to optimize Scrum processes and drive project success.
- Implementing Scrum in Real-World Projects
- In this module, you will enhance your collaboration skills within Scrum frameworks. You’ll begin with advanced Scrum events, learning how to conduct impactful retrospectives and facilitate cross-functional daily standups, particularly in distributed teams. You’ll also explore common anti-patterns to avoid during Scrum events. Next, you’ll focus on managing dependencies and risks throughout sprints, mastering techniques for handling inter-team dependencies, mitigating risks, and managing conflicts effectively. Finally, you’ll learn to report on sprint outcomes, presenting results to stakeholders, creating custom reports in Jira, and analyzing real-world sprint review scenarios. By the end of this module, you will be well-equipped to foster effective collaboration and drive continuous improvement in your Scrum practices.
Taught by
Board Infinity
